Mitochondrial disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects the lives of one in 4,000 people, causing poor growth, loss of muscle coordination, and organ failure. For senior Isabella Ronson, however, it is a disease that affects the life of her friend, Claire Williams. Now, Ronson runs a fundraiser each year to help raise money […]
Godwin takes the [Au] at MRSF- by News Editor Yara Ibrahim
At Godwin, students in the Center for Medical Sciences work with prominent issues in the fields of math and science. Every year, each student in the center is required to complete a research project in which they design an experiment that creatively solves a real-world problem. Then, they submit an application to the Metro Richmond […]
A magical night in an “enchanted Forest”- by Flair and Features Editor Brittany Bell
Seniors typically kick off the end of the year with senior assassin, soccer games, and of course prom. This year’s Godwin Prom will take place May 20 in the gymnasium. The Junior SCA members in charge of putting it together this year are Suzanne Bunce, Rebecca Rodgers, Brynn Backer, and Devon Furash. Last year’s theme […]
Hoy retires after 46 years of service- by Opinion Editor McKenna Gillard
Since Godwin was founded in 1980, Tom Hoy has served the community as a teacher, coach, and leader. He has taught every math course offered at Godwin except calculus and statistics; was head coach of boys’ basketball, head coach boys’ tennis, and head coach golf; and is the mathematics department chair. Effective at the end […]
Contention: Godwin’s debate team will fly to the top- by Editor-in-Chief Olivia Carey
On April 21, Godwin’s debate team competed in the state competition. The 2016 – 2017 school year has been a positive one for the team. Under the new leadership of French teacher and debate coach Laura Rhoades, they have attended several competitions – both practice and real conferences – and expanded beyond the traditional public […]
“Home is where the heart is”- by J-1 Correspondent Kristina Smith
Everybody has a story to tell. Mine begins in a hospital in Tomsk, Russia. When I was a year old, I was transferred to an orphanage known in Russia as a “baby house”. The orphanage had too many children, and baby beds were lined up side to side, filling up entire rooms. While it was […]
Lit Mag hosts poetry day
Photos Julia Grossman and Reagan Richmond
Cupcake Queens- by J-1 Correspondent Geraldine Bowen
The battle between schools took place once again in the Henrico Cupcake Wars Competition on February 17. Bringing back the unexpected first place medal are Godwin’s own Queens of Cupcakes: Alycia Patterson, Olivia Marshall, Nora Marshall, Madeline Carlton and Alex Smith. To prepare for the competition, the girls decided to split up the jobs: Some […]
Godwin hosts an assembly for No Eagle Left Behind- by Features and Flair Editor Brittany Bell
Friday March 24, Godwin students from the No Eagle Left Behind Organization led an assembly to promote the awareness of mental illnesses and the importance of speaking up. Their initiative for the “Dude Be Nice” program encourages kindness towards others every day. The No Eagle Left Behind Organization opened by explaining the organization’s purpose and […]