Who the heck was Mills E. Godwin anyway?
All schools have significance to their names, but many people don’t think about who their schools are named after. Our school was built in honor of Governor Mills Edward Godwin Jr. He was Virginia’s 60th…
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News from schools like us: book censorship debate in Spotsylvania
In the past year schools have continuously made the headlines for controversial situations. It only seems to have escalated since the added difficulty of COVID-19 and the current state of the country. The Spotsylvania County…
School news from around the country
Since being back in school for the first time since March 2020, high schools all around the country have faced many new challenges. Being away from school for over a year has brought attention to…
Alex Shupp wins Most Valuable Eagle Award 2021-2022
Alexander Shupp After four years of diligence and hard work, Alexander Shupp has been chosen as the 2021-2022 Most Valuable Eagle. Since 1988, the senior class has come together to choose one classmate they believe…
We got the beat back at this year’s homecoming!
Homecoming is something that many high school students and staff members look forward to. The events of homecoming create memories that will last a lifetime. Homecoming has five main events that span across a week:…
Godwin teens fill the unemployment void
During the pandemic, many companies had to let go of workers because of the lockdown. In April 2020, the unemployment rate reached 14.8 percent, the highest it had reached since 1948. With all of the…
Godwin junior named NEHS Writer of the Year
Godwin junior Mia Tan was awarded the title of National English Honor Society (NEHS) Writer of the Year. She submitted stories to three out of six of the Flash Fiction writing contests. Out of those…
Saying goodbye to Godwin faculty – By Kate Stuckey and Annalise Link
After many years working at Mills E Godwin High School, three teachers are retiring and one counselor is moving on to a new opportunity. Social studies teacher Chris Dunn, Spanish teacher Alba Marina Croce-Andueza, science…
Godwin Scholastic Bowl Team finishes competition as runner-up
During the month of March, the Godwin Scholastic Bowl team placed runner-up in their Region 5b online competition. The Scholastic Bowl or “Quiz Bowl” is an academic competition that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of…
Godwin students and teachers share their experiences getting the COVID vaccine
In the past year, the coronavirus has completely changed the way we live through wearing masks, socially distancing, virtual learning, and much more. Throughout this time, scientists have been working to create an effective vaccine….