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…
Education days — competition nights
Here at Godwin, two of our staff members officiate sporting events outside of school. Henry Spiller is on the school’s security and safety staff. Spiller is a baseball umpire and wrestling referee. “I have been…
Smolka is Smokin!
Cooking is a necessity. Some love it; others wish to UberEats. One Godwin resource officer, Officer Frank Smolka, has a passion for cooking barbeque. He joined a Backyard Barbeque team in 2018 and hasn’t looked…
Partisan maps subvert democracy
The Virginia Supreme Court approved the new congressional map for 2022-2032. This process is called Redistricting. Every 10 years, district lines are reviewed and redrawn by the Virginia Redistricting Commission following the completion of the…
Around the world, now at GHS
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to grow up around the world? Two Godwin seniors have first-hand experience with just that. Caleb Lyles has traveled across the globe with his family. His parents are…
No one likes midterms; do we need them?
In recent years, midterms have been canceled each winter in Henrico County. After continually having to cancel midterms due to weather, Henrico County decided to get rid of them altogether. While recent Henrico County students…
Who is the most amazing Spider-Man?
This comparison is solely based on stand alone movies! Caution: Contains Spoilers In the recent film Spider-Man: No Way Home, we get to see all three live action Spidermen. This has sparked a debate on…
GHS sophomore takes first place at states
First to cross the finish line, Godwin sophomore Berkley Nance has been crowned the 2021 class five VHSL state champion for boys cross country. This race occurred on Nov. 13, at Great Meadow Course in…
Freshman wins National STEM Award
Every year, there is a national science competition for middle school students called Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars). Freshman Camellia Sharma competed in the Broadcom MASTERS competition this year….
Sharing expressions through writing
Do you ever get stuck in a writing rut? Do you want to express yourself through writing? Hannah Ahmed, Godwin senior, started the Creative Writing Club to create a community of passionate writers to help…