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Summer hot spots around Virginia
Kings Dominion & Busch Gardens These two amusement parks are staples of the summer here in Virginia. They are great spots to go with a group of friends and enjoy the rides. COST: Busch Gardens-90 dollars (daily passes), Kings Dominion- 40 dollars (daily passes) New attractions: Busch Gardens Pantheon and Kings Dominion Tumbili roller coaster […]
Signing day
Signing day is when high school athletes all over the country sign a National Letter of Intent. This is a contract binding the athlete to play their sport at the collegiate level. 17 Godwin seniors committed to different colleges across the country. Caty Benton – Girls Lacrosse – Randolph Macon College Zoe Dixon – Girls […]
Controversial statue removed on Monument Avenue
On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the towering statue of Robert E. Lee was taken down in the city of Richmond. Shortly after its removal, cheers erupted in the streets exhibiting the relief that communities felt after a confederate and racist general ceased to be glorified on Monument Avenue. Why is this a good thing? A statue […]
Traveling Teachers
Ron Strine, an Oceanography teacher at Godwin, and his wife Anne, who substitutes at Godwin, ventured to the midwest for a trip full of sightseeing and action. On their trip, the couple hiked to the summit of Mt. Evans in Colorado, visited Zion National Park in Utah, and walked along the Red Rock Canyon in […]
Juniors’ mask business supports community
With increasing COVID-19 cases, face coverings have now been made mandatory in several US states, including Virginia, in indoor public settings. However, due to growing demand and mass popularity, cloth face masks have become harder to come by. Shipping delays, costs, and even lack of nearby stores might render citizens mask-less during a global pandemic […]
Some Godwin good news
During these difficult and confusing times, the media has become an overwhelming reminder of our everyday struggles. However, Godwin’s leadership class hopes to challenge the status quo with their new “good news” network. Students of the 2019-2020 Godwin leadership class, along with faculty advisers Jessica Harvey and Rebecca Martino and members of the SCA, have […]
Quarantine Activities
During this time of self-isolation, many individuals lose their sense of time and operate outside of their normal routines, oftentimes leaving them bored and unaware of how to fill that time. Although this change may be difficult, it is very important to one’s well-being. According to Kettering University, a new hobby or activity during quarantine […]
Restaurants during COVID-19
40,957 deaths have been caused by the Coronavirus. Because of that, many restaurants have made changes affecting their procedures and employees during this stressful time. To dive deeper into this, I have decided to research two restaurants related to the Godwin Athletic Association. I am interested in how these businesses have been during this […]
Retiring and departing teachers
By Gracie Lienemann and Susanna Shepard The 2019 to 2020 school year came to an abrupt ending, unlike any other school year that students and teachers have ever experienced. Similar to other school years, however, several of Godwin’s beloved teachers and faculty members will be leaving. Among the faculty members leaving are psychology teacher Mark […]