Future teachers from Godwin help nurture bright students

Without education, where would students be today? Teachers provide support and guidance to every child. Some Godwin students would like to become that support for future generations to come. Teachers for Tomorrow (TFT) is a program at Godwin that allows students who want to have a career in  education gain more experience in the field.  […]

GHS teachers leaving the nest

Godwin teachers leaving the nest The 2021-2022 school year has come to a close. Godwin will be saying goodbye to many teachers.  Special education, social studies, and history teacher Jennifer Andrews will be retiring after 19 years at Godwin.  Before coming to Godwin, Andrews taught various special education courses at Western Branch Middle School in […]

 The Transformation of College Admissions

Isaac Yeaker As some may know, the landscape of the college applications process has drastically transformed through the years.  School counselor Megan Walton believes that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected college applications and admissions.  “The pandemic has impacted the college admissions process. Many colleges that used to require the SAT/ACT as part of the admissions […]

 Different year equals different prom

Natalia Arroniz Prom is one of the few high school events that many people talk about as an upperclassman. A completely redesigned gym, tables covered in shiny dishes with food, endless dancing, and an atmosphere to remember are what most people see when thinking about prom. This year, the Class of 2023 and their sponsor, […]

No more masks: Mask mandates abolished in Va.

The day the new governor stepped in, he hit the ground running. With executive orders left and right, and the general assembly starting, change has begun to hit Virginia. On Jan. 15, Governor Glenn Youngkin was inaugurated into office. He made a promise to Virginians to change things up.  “It’s Day One, and we are […]

New hazing laws reach Virginia

On Jan. 26th, Senate Bill 439 was passed in Congress with unanimous approval for the diminution of college hazing at the state level in Virginia.  This legislation, known as “Adam’s Law,” was created in response to the death of Adam Oakes, a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) freshman who lost his life to alcohol poisoning at […]

Commons name change – not so common man

The commons is more than just a cafeteria; it is a central place to the community of Godwin. It is where many students eat, hangout with friends, study, and more.  It is typical to dedicate buildings or parts of them after someone who had a personal connection to it or made a lasting impact on […]

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 and 62nd governor, being the only governor that was elected twice by the people.  Godwin represented both political parties at […]