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 all the conflicts and hardships faced in public high schools not only in Virginia, but many other states. Freeman sexual […]
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Alex Shupp wins Most Valuable Eagle Award 2021-2022
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 has given their all to Godwin. Being voted the Most Valuable Eagle is one of the highest honors a student can be […]
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: The Powder Puff game, the homecoming parade, the halftime court recognition, the homecoming pep rally, and spirit week. Godwin’s Principles […]
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 people being let go, teenagers were not excluded. In April of 2020, the teenage unemployment rate reached 26.9 percent. Furthermore, […]
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 she won first place in two. “‘Flash Fiction’ describes fiction works that range from a few words to a few […]
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 teacher Denise Green, and school counselor Karis Hunt will all be leaving Godwin next year. Dunn has worked at Godwin […]
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 a wide variety of topics. Sponsored by the Virginia High School League (VHSL), this activity is similar in structure to […]
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. They used information that they have been researching for many years. After much research, alterations, and testings, the first vaccine […]
Chorus students compete in a lip-sync contest
The Godwin Chorus program puts on a yearly concert to show the community their learnings and talent. Due to COVID-19, the chorus could not perform a concert, but they still wanted to offer an entertaining alternative to students. Instead of the traditional concert, Godwin Chorus proposed a contest where students could send in videos of […]
Godwin robotics team creates an app
Godwin’s robotics team, Talon 540, participates in yearly challenges that involve constructing robots based on that year’s guidelines. This year, the competition was changed from being a traditional robotics competition to a competition that can be worked on in a virtual manner. This year, Talon 540 is a part of the For Inspiration and Recognition […]