After they read the very first page, readers will refuse to put down Koushin Takami’s masterpiece, Battle Royale. The dystopia follows a junior high school class whose members are driven to fight each other to the death in a program organized by the Republic of Greater Asia, a totalitarian Japanese government. Although completed in 1996,
SchoolJournalism is pleased to announce winners of the fourth annual First Amendment PSA Contest! While claiming that selecting winners was not an easy task, the organization noted that despite the current state of the world today, it received more entries than ever before. Entries had to follow several contest guidelines which included, but were not
On April 3rd, College Board released official details regarding Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Typically, each exam is around 2.5-3 hours long and tests a student’s knowledge on a certain college-level subject. If one scores high enough, he/she can receive college credit and save money on tuition. Responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, College Board developed 45
By Jocelyn Juliano I recommend Remember Me Like This by Bret Anthony Johnston. This book is a realistic fiction novel and it was a good read with an interesting storyline. When I began reading the book, I believed Remember Me Like This would be a mystery novel rather than a contemporary one. I thought
Earlier this month, the Garnet Valley High School Student Council was recognized by the National Association of Student Councils (NatStuCo) at the highest level of excellence. To meet the requirements for the National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written
By John Teng Democratic Primaries were recently held last Tuesday, March 10, in the states of Mississippi, Missouri, Michigian, North Dakota, Idaho, and Washington. In a somewhat unexpected twist of events, Joe Biden swept through the day with 4 complete victories, clinching complete wins in Missouri, Michigan, Mississippi, and Idaho. Biden also came through leading
By Atena Gutierrez The book that I have recently finished is, “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas. I am not much a fantasy enthusiast when it comes to books. Therefore, when I saw this on my recommended on Goodreads, I was a little skeptical. Magical kingdoms and fairytales were never my
Morgan Dempsey is a junior at Garnet Valley High School and is the president of the Youth and Government Club. She started this club as a freshman and is preparing for Model, which is a 4-day conference in Harrisburg to simulate the government Can you give me a basic overview of what YAG is? YAG
By Katie Hutchinson Drama Club is a large part of the Garnet Valley community. A lot of effort goes into these shows to make them amazing. When people ask how to join, many do not know how they can become a member of this amazing club. The first thing is to go to room A108
By Chideraa Emma-Ugwuoke The Arts are a very significant, limitless, and expressive part of Garnet Valley High School. It consists of the Visual Arts (drawing, painting, sculpting, etc.), Theatre, and the Music Programs. Now let’s take a look at the Music Program. The Music Program is made up of Chorus, Band, and Orchestra. They are
By Arya Vandayar Aadil Saif, a senior, has been an active member of the stage crew at the high school. He has worked on four of the plays including the spring play that is starting this week, Seussical. What’s it been like working behind the scenes of Seussical?As a member of the stage crew, it’s
By Katie Donaghy On Wednesday December 19th, the Garnet Valley Drama Club hosted their first sensory awareness performance. Kids ranging in all ages from Philly High Schoolers to our own Garnet Valley Elementary students were invited to have lunch and watch a performance of Seussical the Musical. All the kids that attended this performance were
By Robert Gamble The Garnet Valley High School Speech & Debate team is opening its doors to the Middle School! Starting March 19th, the GVMS Speech & Debate team will have the opportunity to attend our High School’s Thursday after-school meetings, which will be run by our high school members. This will be an extraordinary
In his first album since ending the Carter series, Lil Wayne does not disappoint. Released on January 31, 2020 Funeral helped start the new decade of rap on the right (albeit morbid, hence the album title) foot. As his fans know, Wayne brought a number of notable rappers onto the album, featuring the likes of
By Arianna D’Italia GVPAA will be presenting the first-ever character breakfast on Saturday, February 29. The event will take place from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Hosted by cast, crew, and staff of the Garnet Valley Drama Club, the character breakfast is a fun opportunity for children to enjoy Seuss-themed activities. There will be face
By Robert Gamble Looking back, I recall a moment I experienced at Districts Debate 2018/2019. I remember the bus ride our debate team took last year to the competition. Garnet Valley High school, represented by only two Public Forum (2v2) teams and one Parliamentary (3v3) team, was barely able to fill the spots in order
By John Teng On Tuesday, February 11th, businessman and Democratic hopeful Andrew Yang announced that he was going to suspend his campaign. Addressing supporters on the eve of the New Hampshire Democratic Primary, Yang said, “While there is great work left to be done, you know I am the math guy, and it is clear
The 92nd Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre, in Los Angeles, California. The live performance auditorium has been the venue since 2002. It took place on February 9th and the night was full of surprises and glamour. The looks that won the red carpet stuck to the classic looks while others seemed to
By Robert Gamble The 2019-2020 season of the Speech & Debate team is a testament to what hard work and a resilient community of individuals can achieve. Built on the premise of facilitating the speaking and debating skills of America’s young voices, the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) was founded in 1925 by Bruno
On Monday February 3rd, the annual Prom Showcase took place and the night was full of beauty and models. The girls were sparkling in their dresses borrowed from boutiques such as Claire’s Fashions and Prommiss Dresses. The men also borrowed tuxedos from local stores. The MCs were Francesca Gizzio, Connor Moshchella, Kirsten Zoellner, and Jack
Recreating the stories of Genesis through two interweaving families, East of Eden has captured the hearts of its readers since its publication in 1952. The first family, the Hamiltons, is led by the self-educated Irishman, Samuel Hamilton. Samuel and his wife, Liza, raise nine children in the Salinas Valley of California. Although never wealthy, the
By Arianna D’Italia On Friday, GVHS’s first MORP in many years was held, to positive reception from attendees. Students dressed in all forms of neon had fun with a variety of activities. There was black light dancing in half of the gym, and basketball in the other. Karaoke was a fun new element that was
By Amy Townend The Grammys took place on January 26th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Red carpet was studded by celebrities from all different types of music. The night to celebrate music was saddened by the loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi from a helicopter crash. Many celebrities such as
By Arianna D’Italia The award-winning GVHS Hi-Q team will face off against Marple Newtown and Penncrest this Friday, January 31st. The match will take place at Garnet Valley and begins in the auditorium at 9:35 AM. The highly-anticipated match will be viewed by many spectators, as teachers have signed up to bring their classes to
Congratulations are in order! Multiple Garnet Valley AP and creative writing students have won awards in the Scholastic Art and Writing Contest. A panel of teachers, writers, literary professionals, and University of Pennsylvania graduate students selected their exceptional work from over 1,100 submissions submitted by peers in the Philadelphia region, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and
You’re hanging out in the cafeteria with your friends, waiting for the horrid senior lot to clear out so you can head home safely. Laughter escapes from the gym and the sound of rolling objects intrigues you. The GV Bocce team is a group of enthusiastic students who come together to celebrate the sport that
By Arianna D’Italia The latest performance of the GVHS drama club will be Seussical the Musical. Preparations for the show are in full swing, as rehearsals have been occurring for about a week and a half. The cast is hard at work learning choreography taught by Miss Gina Veith, and songs taught by Krista Thomas.
By Ben Nguyen The Garnet Valley Hi-Q team (pictured below) crushed their competition last Friday at their second meet of the year, earning 75 points against rival schools Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School and Springfield High School; their score in this meet of the quiz-bowl competition broke the existing all-time record for most points scored
In Mr. Layman’s Current Issue classes, students have been writing and researching world issues such as climate change and income equality. The one topic that students spent 2 weeks discussing is the vaping epidemic. Students were able to watch a documentary about vaping which showed two sides to the issue. E-cigarettes such as Juuls were
Almost five years after the release of his acclaimed album Purpose, Canadian musician Justin Bieber dropped a new, albeit underwhelming, track: “Yummy”. Bieber’s excessive use of autotune and redundant trap-beats fails to make “Yummy” stand out from most songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Not to mention, the pointless lyrics make the song almost unbearable;
GV MORP- the backward prom- is finally back again! A casual and fun dance that will be something for everyone! MORP is a blacklight dance including neon painting, dancing, food, and is a time you will never forget! MORP will take place in the GVHS cafeteria and gyms on Friday, January 31st from 7-10 pm.
Congratulations to the following students who qualified for FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) State Leadership Competition, which will be held in early April: Event Place First name Last name Accounting II 1 Christopher Smargiassi Business Ethics 1 Rachel, Kristin, Christine Appelbaum, Deaver, Palmer Business Law 1 Srikar Mandava Economics 1 Nathan Chen Emerging Business
Many people have lauded 2020 as the beginning of a new decade. However, history suggests otherwise. According to Craig Callender, a professor of philosophy at UC San Diego, there is no “year zero” in our current calendar. Therefore, the only way to measure decades is to start them ending in one. Introduced in 1582, the
The annual GVHS Prom Showcase is right around the corner on February 3rd. As usual, the proceeds will go towards the post-prom for the Class of 2020. The theme, as usual, is unknown to the current students, as only the parents of the senior class know. Prom Showcase allows students to explore the world of
EDUCATION Teaching Podcasting: A Curriculum Guide for Educators- reprinted from NPR November 15, 201812:06 AM ET Whether you’re leading your class or advising an extracurricular group, we hope this guide will make the podcasting process easier. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of the process and a series of sample lesson plans to ensure that students
Scholastic Journalism and Earth Day Rachel Weisbrot, Earth Day Network|January 1, 2020 April 22, 2020 will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the largest civic-focused day of action in the world. As student journalists and photographers, you have a special role in this upcoming day. By writing or making media about environmental issues that
By: Alec Eskin This fall season was one for the ages with including central league titles for the field hockey, football, cheerleading, and volleyball teams. The field hockey team made it to States for the first time in their history as well. There is a lot to like from these teams from this season and
By Nathan Chen We’ve all done it. It’s 7:03 p.m. and you start some assigned reading. You think optimistically, “I’ll finish this reading by 8 p.m! An hour is surely enough.” Maybe you even get ahead of yourself and think about a 10 p.m. bedtime. But, the next time you check the time is when
By Katie Donaghy I liked Confessions Of A Shopaholic, by Sophie Kinsella, more than I expected too. I am not a big reader so usually when I pick up a new book, I am not expecting to be thrilled by it. I expected it would be too superficial, too light, or lacking in depth and
By Ben Nguyen Garnet Valley kicked off last week with an outstanding win over rival schools Strath Haven and Delaware County Christian School in Hi-Q, the oldest continuous academic quiz competition in the United States. Since 1948, Delco Hi-Q pits competing students against each other in various subjects from U.S. History to Shakespeare for the
By Megan Finnegan The Boy On The Wooden Box, by Leon Leyson, was an outstanding book! It was so heartfelt and emotional. In the book, Leyson recounts his experience being one of the youngest people to be saved on Oskar Schindler’s list during the Holocuast. Being someone who is interested in WWII, I found the
By Alexandra Gambol The Woman in the Window, by A.J. Finn, is leaving me slightly disappointed. There was so much hype revolving around the story, but to me, it is full of cliches from mystery novels written in the last decade. The story follows Anna Fox, a woman with an alcohol issue who struggles with
By Diedre-McKenna Scudder This is Where it Ends by Marieke Nijkamp, is a breathtaking realistic-fiction novel that will leave you on the edge of your seat. This book takes place in a small town by the name of Opportunity, in Alabama. It’s about the very relevant topic, a school shooting.This event is portrayed by four
By Jessica Shoey Overall, Oblivion, by Sasha Dawn, was an average book. It wasn’t terrible, nor amazing. The book was quite slow and was dragged out a lot. Despite being moderately long, I got through it relatively quickly as the words were large. The first half of the book took me a while to get
By Klaira Zakarian Currently, I am reading the “Da Vinci Code,” by Dan Brown. This is a very exciting, suspenseful, and mysterious realistic fiction book about two characters who are brought together after the death of Jacques Sauinère, a very famous and powerful man. The main characters, Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu, are on a
History of England Volume II by G.M. Trevelyan is a great book and should be provided for students learning about England. The title is describes the book in the least amount of words. Trevelyan is a historian and author from England. The book can be read without familiarzing yourself with the first volume. The author’s
If the words on a page are powerful enough to evoke strong emotions out of you, whether it’s anger, sadness, or joy, the book is a good one. Sue Monk Kidd effectively crafted a story about love and family through The Secret Life of Bees. At the same time, she has managed to depict the
By Amy Townend The powderpuff game was full of triumphs and sacrifice. The night began with a flurry of photographs with every angle being taken. Barksdale was wandering around taking snapshots of the action at the Moe. The seniors were decked out in garnet jerseys and the juniors wore white proudly. The seniors had the
By Julia Lennon The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins, is a stellar story told from a voice that is not your typical Barbie. The main character, Rachel, is a drunk who pines after her ex-husband as she mourns for a life she once had and a child she never had. However, Rachel gradually
By Ananya Gupta California Senator Kamala Harris has dropped out of the presidential election. In an email to her supporters, Harris states that she no longer possesses the resources to continue running. She explains that she no longer has the faith that she will win the race. Continuing to run, she says it will be
End the year with great pizza while supporting GVHS Mini-THON! This Sunday, from opening to closing at MOD, a portion of your purchase will go into support of pediatric cancer support, awareness and research. Just say you are there to support GVHS Mini-THON and 20% of your total meal cost will be donated towards the
From the beginning of the book, Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys exposed me to aspects of raw human suffering that I was not fully prepared for. This continued throughout the book, an incredible tale of resilience in the face of unimaginable struggle. his book is from the point of view of Lina, a
By SSG Jared Leimeister Contact: jared.p.leimeister.mil@mail.mil Do you know The National Guard is an organization that works one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer? Do you know The National Guard offers over $100,000 in college benefits? As a teacher myself, I saw what a huge benefit having the Guard pay for me
By Olivia Collins The school play, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, hit the stage two weeks ago and was a huge success. As a student who normally does the play, I watched the play from a more critical view; however, everything from the cast to the sets and lights was the level of a Broadway
By Padmaja Prasad The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood, is undoubtedly one of the most influential books of the last century, having gained great popularity in recent years following the release of a TV adaptation by Hulu. The story is set in the Republic of Gilead, a dystopian version of the United States in which
Aftershock, by Stephen Kyle, is about a disease named Artemis which gives victims horrible effects and has a 100% fatality rate in just a few hours. The story follows Mike Ryder, a scientist at H.A.R.C., as develops a bio weapon that may help eliminate the deadly disease. The book is decent so far, yet not
Review by Lauren Murphy The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo was a struggle. I was interested in the premise of the book, an exciting novel on the soldiers of WWII, a Norwegian mystery with complex detectives, but as I began to read it, I found myself not only confused by the story, but bored as well.
By Roha Zaheer The Train Now Departing, by Martha Grimes, is one of the worst books I have ever read. It’s dull, lifeless, and tiresome. The anonymous main character of the story is a bland woman who lives on inheritance in her house in a small town; she has given up her job as a
By Carrie Walls The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo has a great storyline, however it is extremely hard to read and follow the content. Having performed the musical version recently at my high school, I am already aware of the plot. Yet still, it is hard to figure out exactly what part the
By Chideraa Emma-Ugwuoke Last year, I joined Speech and Debate Club. It was a really fun experience, but I wasn’t as confident and as engaging as I am now. Because of that, I only competed in one event last year, which was Impromptu. Impromptu is when someone gives you a topic and you pick any
Reviewed by Johnathan Fager Taking place in the distant future, Orson Scott Card’s Enders Game is a science fiction novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A futuristic setting opens a variety of possibilities that will keep you wondering what will happen in the story; additionally, the story is narrated by
By Katie Donaghy This past weekend, the members of the GVPAA participated in the production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the story of Quasmido, a kindhearted hunchback. I had the opportunity to play Esmaralda, the female lead. Playing a lead role had its advantages and disadvantages. The week leading up to the show was
By Kaitlyn Purvis The college application process. One of the most exhausting things that I have ever experienced and am still experiencing. Today, I will discuss how stressful, yet relieving, this process is on a person. I have dreamed of college since 9th grade, when I visited Pennslyvania State University to watch one of the
By Kathryn Hutchinson Moving can be hard for many people no matter how big or small. For me, I had both. I am originally from a small town called Erie in Pennsylvania and went to a small Catholic school with a graduating class of 57 people. We first decided to move when my mom was
By: Alec Eskin November 18th marked the start of the winter sports season. All of the fall sports teams have wrapped up their season, all of whom had outstanding years. The winter sports are boys and girls indoor track, boys and girls basketball, and wrestling. The girls track team came off a really good season
In July 2015, I didn’t have a single clue about the next story that awaited me. In the library, I aimlessly looked for a good Young Adult novel to read. However, almost all of them were supernatural romances or Hunger Games rip-offs that failed to capture my attention. I was looking for something different—something I
By Karthik Reddy & John Teng The Delaware County elections happened on Tuesday, November 5. The political forces that clashed last year showed no signs of letting up this year, as both Democrats and Republicans flocked in droves to place their votes in the election. Outside of the Delaware County area, divisive moves by President
By Katie Hutchinson In a generation where corruption, school shootings, and body image have garnered much attention, people have come to question why girls are so mean to one another. As a matter of fact, Tina Fey produced a movie called “Mean Girls”,which details the dynamic between Cady, the new girl at school, and the
By Amy Townend As fall sports begin to finish up their seasons or continue into championships, the winter sports are being brought in with chilly temperatures and new spirits. These winter sports include basketball, wrestling, indoor track, swimming/diving, and cheerleading. Girls Basketball is coached by John Woods, Mike Krautzel, and Dan McManus. The team became
Boy Scouts can be a fun, challenging, and very rewarding experience. In Boy Scouts, teens can learn skills that will help them later in life, such as communication, how to be a good citizen, and how to administer first aid. Scouts learn these skills through merit badges, where they learn about a subject, and complete
The Darlington Arts Center will be hosting an exhibition of works by our students from tomorrow through December 1st. The show features the work of seniors in our advanced art and design courses as well as exemplary work created throughout the department. There will be a reception for the show tomorrow evening at 6pm. The
In their first competition of the season, they SWEPT the SASMUN conference at St. Andrew’s School today. A GV student was named Best Delegate in each of the five committees, and the full team was awarded the Best Delegation Award. Congratulations to Mrs. Gumpert and the GV Team #getthatgavel DISEC (Disarmament & International Security Committee)
SADD is pleased to share our winners this year…. Best Individual…Jessie from Toy StoryMost Original…George WashingtonBest Group…”The Medieval Trio”Best Faculty…Day of the Dead Spanish Teachers
Garnet Valley’s 54th annual homecoming began right off the bat as the students of GVHS partook in spirit week: dressing in USA day, Pj day, Hawaiian day, Class shirts. The traditions began on Friday afternoon, with the senior homecoming court were escorted in golf carts with their dads, waving to everybody. Then began the floats
In STEM club, teams of students work together in various competitions that are driven by science, technology, engineering, and math. Students get the chance to create inventions with their peers that will better their schools and communities. The club meets once a cycle during lunch and learn, on F-days. Students may join by contacting Holly
Girls Soccer– Kathryn Toohey, Caroline Amen Soccer went 9-7-2 this year and qualified for district playoffs as the #20 seed. Our practice schedule is 3-5 everyday after school with the exception of games. We meet on either the top field, the stadium turf, or the back turf field at the school. People can join by
The girls’ tennis season starts in the second week of August and ends in the first week of October with practices or matches every day right after school at the tennis courts. The tennis season just ended, with the team having a final record of 8-3 and became a top contender in the central league.
Nicole Hartmann, Lauren Jones, Caitly Hagerty, Marie Moyer, Emma Curtius and Claire Burford. As part of the National Art Honors Society we plan different events to do fundraising and help out organizing those events and making them happen. We usually meet twice a month in Mrs. Stevenson’s room It is an amazing inspiration to not
Science Olympiad is a club that explores many different aspects of science and competes against teams from across the country. The club meets every F day during the second half of lunch and learn and after school on Wednesdays and Fridays. We go to several competitions throughout the year at different schools, including Juniata and
Chess Club Humaam Said Matthew Smolens Chess Club is a fun meeting of chess enthusiasts who enjoy playing against each other. Matches are casual, with the occasional banter mixed with the chess. We have people with a variety of skill levels playing every week so don’t be afraid to join! We meet every “D” day
The football team is currently 8-1 this season. We practice Monday-Thursday and play our games on Friday nights. We also have a film session on Saturday mornings after games. We meet right after school and usually practice on the turf or the softball field depending on other sporting events. Students interested in joining next year’s
Youth and Government Club President: Morgan Dempsey Vice President: Atreya Ghosh Secretary: Robbie Gamble Treasurer: Evan Allen Youth and Government is a national competition that has students in each state create and operate a model government for 4 days. These model governments give students a first-hand experience voting, debating for and against bills, and presenting
Speech and Debate The Speech & Debate Team competes in both debates and speech events at a monthly tournament. We meet every F day in Mr. Yohannan’s room and after school on Thursdays. Anyone can join at anytime during the year! Speech & Debate is a fun, exhilarating club and helps to improve public speaking
Every Thursday at Garnet Valley high school they hold pretzel and hot dog pretzel day that raises money for the special needs program. This helps the special needs kids develop people skills and it is their favorite day of the week because they have something that they can be in charge of. While walking around
Hello GVHS Community, As you may have heard, our friends and neighbors in the Ridley School District have recently been dealing with an outbreak of mumps, affecting about a dozen individuals, in their high school community. As you know, we are scheduled to play Ridley High School in our last regular season game tomorrow night,
Garnet Valley’s tennis team has been one of the greatest sports groups ever since the beginning of the tennis program at the high school. Tennis at Garnet Valley has had a long history of ruling the “Women’s HS Tennis World.” The present girls’ tennis team has been strong and consistent, with the group’s valor and accomplished
Do you know a GVSD graduate who: Embodies the highest standards of ethical conduct and moral character while exemplifying the ideals that the school community wishes its students to emulate and perpetuate? Made significant contributions in one or all of the following areas: Arts and Athletics, Business and Innovation, and Service and Humanitarianism. Garnered local,
Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week October 14 -18 IGarnet Valley is celebrating Digital Citizenship Week to raise awareness of the importance of teaching digital citizenship to students of all ages. We are inviting students, educators, and parents to take time during Digital Citizenship Week to explore what it means to be good citizens in a digital world.
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Thank you so much for selecting me to receive the Rotary Student of the Month Award! I am very grateful to be presented with this recognition. I am so fortunate to attend a school that continuously acknowledges the achievements of its students. Over the past 2 years at Garnet Valley High School,
Thank you so much for the opportunity and this recognition. Over the past couple years at GVHS, I have really grown as a person and a leader at heart. Since Freshman Year, I’ve been honored with various leadership positions, I’ve been able to grow my leadership skills with events and programs held all
Homecoming week is quickly approaching. Every year, the week leading up to the dance we dress up to show off our school spirit! We would like to encourage you to participate in all of the activities during the week, including the theme days. The themes this year are as follows: Tuesday 10/15: USA Day Wednesday 10/16: Pajamas
Field Hockey Wins! They clinch (at least a share of) the 1st Central League title in school history. Soccer also takes a win!
By Sebastian Morales-Reyes Homecoming is coming up- and fast. This year’s homecoming court includes a wide variety of seniors from an abundance of clubs and sports teams. There are 20 young men and women vying for the coveted titles of Homecoming Queen or King. Congratulations to the following people for representing the Class of 2020:
1. You are the captain of the ship. Being a stage manager is so much more than just calling cues. You need to act like a captain by being a trusted and respected leader, guide, and mentor but also pay it forward and trust and respect your team members. This includes your directors, production team, fellow stage
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By: Alec Eskin Garnet Valley’s winning streak is now at five after losing their 1st game of the year to Downingtown West as they beat Conestoga 56-28. Gv’s record on the road is now 2-1 on the road. They score an average of 44.3 points on the road and allow 27.3 points. They are currently
By Ben Nguyen It feels like every time I start a new year at Garnet Valley, I’m amazed at the ever-increasing talent of the incoming freshmen. Some come in with high SAT scores right off the bat, others have course loads I wouldn’t touch as a junior (let alone a freshman). What is the cause
It is exciting to announce that GV’s very own Student Council has received special recognition as a 2019 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National of Student Council (NatStuCo). The leaders of STUCO were thrilled to have achieved this incredible feat, and President Julia Kinnee expressed her sentiment, saying “I’m so proud of our
This past Saturday, the Science Olympiad team had an intense competition at Juanita College. The team overall was very successful and attained a variety of accomplishments, taking the 8th spot out of 36 total teams. For the competition, the leaders of the GV Science Olympiad team this year were Jadan Law, Michael Koch, Vishesh Patel,
This past week, a handful of students were recognized with awards and achievement at the National History Day competition which took place at Chester County Historical Center. These student achievements are as follows: Elizabeth Chen received 2nd place for her insightful Individual Paper for “Famines and Agricultural Advances in Europe During the Modern Period”. Elizabeth’s
It is a pleasure to highlight that Sophia Smith, senior at Garnet Valley, received the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Key award this past March. Sophia had the opportunity to attend an awards ceremony in Philadelphia on March 30th to recognize a short story she had previously written in her fall AP Literature class.
It is exciting to announce that on Friday, April 5th, quite a few members from Garnet Valley High School’s Hi-Q team will be competing in the national championship through attending a video conference at DCIU. To all teachers and faculty, please excuse these students from class that day; they are responsible for any missed or
Spring is here! And the big question on everyone’s mind is … what to wear? After consulting numerous Pinterest boards, Instagram hashtags, and PopSugar articles, we’ve compiled a convenient list for all your spring fashion needs! Bucket Hats! Sure they aren’t the prettiest things to look at but they sure do the job. Pull out
By: Katie Donaghy As a junior, college is creeping up fast and believe it or not, decisions are right around the corner. Although we are prepared through classes such as career development, college visits to the school, and information nights, there are still many things we have to do by ourselves. Many people have no
By: Alec Eskin Over the course of the GV wrestling season, it has been really exciting for the wrestlers, coaches and fans. Over this past week, three wrestlers from Garnet Valley qualified for States. Sophomore Colton Deery was in the 285 pound weight class, finished 8th in the State, and medaled as well. Deery is
By: Shasi Vadlamudi STEM club has been making huge developments in their project and you really need to know about it. It affects all Garnet Valley students who use a car and plan on having one of their own in the future. Here’s a quick rundown on what it is and why it can drastically
It is exciting to announce that after taking the Biology Olympiad exam, a couple of Garnet Valley high school students made it into the semi-finals. The students listed below scored in the top 10% of all students taking this test in the United States, so please make sure to congratulate them on their great success
Tomorrow is an exciting day, as multiple students from Garnet Valley High School are taking the national Chemistry Olympiad during the first period block. Each student will be given at maximum 110 minutes in order to complete the exam, but some may need to stay into second period in order to have the time to
By: Sebastien Morales-Reyes SUMMER is coming! Don’t let summer boredom set in! With the anticipation of Music festival season coming up, here’s a list of the lineups, ticket information, and schedules for the IT festivals this summer near us you won’t want to miss. Firefly Festival When: June 21-23 Where: The Woodlands, Dover, DE Tickets:
By: Katie Donaghy On February 19th, two boys shaved their heads bald for the organization Unite For Her. Unite For Her is an organization that goes beyond most cancer organizations as it focuses on therapies and wellness not only physically, but mentally. For the spring musical, Annie, the main male lead, Daddy Warbucks, is an
By: Julia Lennon What do you do if you do not want to take a class you have been recommended for? It happens a lot; kids get recommended up, kids get recommended down. If you are recommended for an elective you don’t have interest in taking, you just leave it be and do not select
By: Karina Zakarian As a senior, it has been both exciting and arduous going through the college process, from filling out numerous applications to visiting campuses, auditioning for scholarships, and trying to determine the college or university that most closely reflects personal values and feels like a “second home”. One of the most challenging aspects
As the Garnet Valley girls basketball team defeated Spring-Ford, it is exciting to announce that the team will be advancing to the 6A District 1 Championship at Temple’s Liacouras Center on Saturday at 4pm vs. Neshaminy. Students, faculty, or community members who are interested in attending the intense game to support the GV Jags can
By: Shasidhar Vadlamudi What are OLED, LCD, Plasma, QLED, and LED screens!? These must mean something right, as we seem to see them everywhere, and what do all those letters mean? These acronyms represent the different TV screens you can buy, and knowing them can help individuals be more informed customers. LCD- They are the
MOXIE is excited to announce the rise of a new, incredibly talented 18-year-old Omaha singer, JOCELYN, who recently released her debut song, “Speak Up”. The song, produced and co-written by Denny White, entails a vivid bullying experience that Jocelyn wanted to share with the world in an effort to highlight how she overcame this obstacle
By: Ben Bennett Cold Pursuit once again reminded me that you cannot justify a film by its title, no matter how mundane that title may be. Directed by Hans Petter Moland, a Norwegian director, Cold Pursuit is based on Moland’s original Norwegian movie, In Order of Disappearance, released in 2014. Starring Liam Neeson as a
It is a great pleasure to announce and welcome several new inductees into the international Quill & Scroll Journalism Honor Society. The students who were recently inducted into the society this past Tuesday are all active participants in either the Jaguar Journal, Literary Magazine, or Yearbook Club. Each individual who was inducted has done an
The Garnet Valley Art Department wants to congratulate the following students: Hank Hayes, Camryn Partlow, Dan Newsome, Kayleigh Saboja, Christina Douglass, Chloe Lowery, Torie Gsell, Philip McCarthy, Kaitlyn Smith, Claire Burford, Erin Craig and Madison King. Artwork created by each of these students has been selected for inclusion in Delaware County Community College’s Regional High
By: Sanjana Chadive On March 24th, the Garnet Valley Music Department will hold its first annual Music Gala Concert at the Garnet Valley High School Performing Center. The purpose of the gala is to raise funds for Musicopia, a Philadelphia based charity that supports music education. The concert will feature some of the most talented
By: Shasidhar Vadlamudi Getting a bad grade in a class, it happens to everyone. For some people, it may be a 70 and for some, it may be a 90. There are countless reasons for getting a bad grade in a class, whether it may be procrastination, lack of interest, or laziness. Arguably the most
One of Garnet Valley’s most exciting and impactful events is getting in gear… it’s Minithon! A program that donates money and resources to the families of cancer patients who are associated with the Four Diamonds Fund, Minithon is an incredible organization that is run majorly within the Garnet Valley community by STUCO. The Student Council
By: Annie Tunstall For the first time ever, Garnet Valley Performing Arts Association is putting on a community show right here at Garnet Valley High School! This year in June the GVHSPAA will be putting on the performance Mamma Mia. Mamma Mia is a very high energy and fun show with many characters of various
By: Sanjana Chadive On January 18th, students had the pleasure to showcase their independent research projects in the GVHS library. During the semester, these inquiring minds conducted thorough research on a topic of their choice. The ultimate culmination of their experimentation is a colorful poster board displaying all of the information they collected. The projects
By: Rose DiPaolo The popular Preschool Lab Program at Garnet Valley High School provides students an authentic childcare experience that has caught the eye of Child Development and Family and Consumer Science students. While many find it difficult to get accepted into the program, Little Jags member Tierney Bisch says the experience is definitely worth
By: Rose DiPaolo Since the internet was was invented on January 1st, 1983, users have found ways to belittle others online. Adults, both online and off, have attempted to raise awareness against bullying online, typically referred to as ‘cyberbullying’. But is cyberbullying still as big of a problem as many adults think? “I’m very involved
By: Alec Eskin The winter season has gotten off to a very exciting start for the sports teams, and this has been a very fun time of year for Garnet Valley sports fans to watch their teams compete in their sports. These sports include Girls and Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Girls and Boys Swim and
By: Lara Clemens As a freshman halfway through the school year, I have already gotten a feel of what it is like to be in high school. It was a little bit challenging adjusting to the new atmosphere and academics, but I managed to adapt to the high school environment eventually. As of now, the
By: Kaitlyn Donaghy The Garnet Valley Drama Club has started rehearsing for its spring musical, Annie. Annie is a well known story of a red-headed orphan finding her forever home. The performance will be from March 7th-9th. Annie practices have been going well since we have gotten back from winter break. We practice 2 hours
As highlighted to the Garnet Valley community, recently the School Board of Directors approved an array of changes regarding the proposal of altering academic components such as class rank, the GPA scale, and the grading format. Through the launching of the proposal at a meeting on Monday evening, the School Board of Directors specifically decided
Attention all seniors and parents! The Class of 2019 is sponsoring a post-prom fundraiser, including the generous donation of a 2009 Toyota Corolla by Team Toyota. Through this collaboration with Team Toyota, the senior class has established a car raffle to raise money for post-prom, and there are $20 raffle tickets being sold for the
Although Garnet Valley is experiencing a wintry, cold January, it is important for students to not forget to sign up for Advanced Placement Exams. Despite the fact that these tests are not until May, it is imperative that students fill out the necessary forms and complete the requirements to register for their AP exams as
By Alec Eskin The start to the girls basketball season so far has been outstanding. They are on a roll right now as they head into the new year. So far, on the road, they have faced St. Georges Technical High School and Lower Merion. At home, they have faced Conestoga, Ridley, Bayard Rustin, and
By Katie Donaghy This Christmas, the most popular gift among high schoolers was Apple AirPods. AirPods are wireless headphones that connect to your iPhone. They are kept in a case that charges them while keeping them safe. The cost of AirPods is approximately $159, so what makes them better than other earphones? The AirPod technology
By: Ananya Gupta When talking about the expression of emotion, it is fascinating that a significant portion of body language and gestures is universal around the world. A smile is a smile depicting happiness, no matter where you are in the world. However, there are some differences amongst some expressions and gestures that might seem
By: Rose DiPaolo Social Media app Tik Tok has recently come under fire for both implementing iron privacy terms, and allowing its users to ridicule others using the platform. Tik Tok’s initial popularity stemmed from Instagram, a popular social media site where users post pictures and videos. “I downloaded Tik Tok because of all of
By: Shasidhar Vadlamudi 2018 just wrapped up, and it has been a roller coaster for everyone. From the midterms, Winter Olympics, and the Youtube Drama, this previous year was definitely a thriller. But with 2018 in the past, there are many things on the horizon for Garnet Valley in 2019. Here’s a preview of some
By Ben Bennett After 54 years, movie audiences once again return to the Banks house in London, where the fictional world has only aged 20 years and the Banks children are all grown up. Michael Banks now works at a bank in London and his sister Jane, due to the passing of Michael’s wife, is
Indoor drumline is looking for anyone who can play the bass guitar or piano for their 2019 show. Please email the staff at gvindoorstaff@gmail.com if you are interested in coming in to play! Practices are on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-9 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM, but times may vary.
With films like “A Star is Born” and “Black Panther”, the 91st Academy Awards, held on February 24th, 2019, might witness a significant increase in viewership compared to the previous ceremony. Since 2016, the Oscars ratings have been steadily decreasing, with last year’s show garnering only 26.5 million viewers. 32.9 million people watched the event
Widows stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, and is directed by Steve McQueen, director of the award winning 12 Years a Slave. Widows is also written by Gillian Flynn, an experienced writer known for her thrillers such as Gone Girl and Sharp Objects. Widows is yet another heist film in which the
As high school students, we tend to experience a decent amount of stress on a day to day basis, and while for most of us it can be something that we can eventually bring under our control, there are more severe forms of stress that have an extremely influential impact on the lives of individuals
As a majority of students know, during splendid times of the year such as these wintry, festive December weeks, plans with friends, family gatherings, and simply resting comfortably seem much more important than completing homework and other assignments. This way of thinking is very understandable, as the last thing that many students want to do
The Garnet Valley Jaguar Varsity Cheerleaders recently pulled out a win as District champions, along with the JV Jaguars who also earned #1 in their section of the competition! Last year, 2017, they won District Championships, so this year they went back to back in victory. The District Championships took place at Central Bucks High
Over the course of this winter season, Interact Club has been hosting a variety of events, in particular consistently promoting the performance Dance For A Cure which will take place at Garnet Valley High School this coming May. A great way for dancers, students, and members of the community to connect and work together, Dance
By: Sanjana Chadive Beginning in August, members of the Garnet Valley Marching Band begin practicing their music learning the show drill. Even after the prior season is over, student musicians still pursue other musical endeavors. Every summer, student musicians learn their new music at band camp. For five days, band members try to master the halftime
Indoor Drumline is an ensemble group for Garnet Valley percussion students who wish to perform in an activity that includes competitive music and performances. They travel to different schools to compete against other drumlines and even host a competition of their own. Additionally, they go to Wildwood at the end of their season to conclude
Many Americans widely regard Thanksgiving as the best holiday for food, family, and football. But do students really know what they’re celebrating? When asked several questions about Thanksgiving, eleven Garnet Valley High School students shared their answers, ranging from partially correct to completely false. When asked why we celebrate Thanksgiving, one survey participant stated, “To keep up
It is exciting to announce that a Garnet Valley alumni, Eddie Doyle, is coming back to the district as a guest author on Wednesday, December 19th. The guest author will be sharing a novel titled I Hate You, Jimmy that he previously wrote and self-published, an incredible feat and experience in the writing field. Eddie Doyle
Come see High School Musical on November 15th, 16th, and 17th! Tickets are on sale online for $14 each. The onstage cast has worked very hard for several months to make a good show for its audience, and the play is filled with exciting singing, dancing numbers, and acting scenes. The play High School Musical
What is the EMdrive and how does it break the laws of physics? The Emdrive, also known as the RF resonant cavity thruster, is a fuel-free thruster that can theoretically revolutionize space travel and requires no fuel to run. It can be used in rockets and space crafts. It was proposed by an
For the first time ever, Garnet Valley Performing Arts Association is putting on a community show right here at Garnet Valley High School! This year in June the GVHSPAA will be putting on Mamma Mia. Mamma Mia is a very high energy and fun show with many characters of various ages. The Performing
Recap of Pennsbury Game By: Alec Eskin This past Saturday was the first playoff game for the Jaguars this year against the Pennsbury Falcons. This game was a fun one to watch. The game was supposed to be played on Friday night, but it got pushed back a day due to thunder
Halloween (2018) was directed by David Gordon Green and written by Green and Danny McBride. Green and McBride are together again after working on the Pineapple Express in 2008. Halloween (2018) takes place 40 years after the events of the original Halloween (1978) and centers once again around the Strode family. The movie
This past Saturday, Model UN accomplished an impressive feat with a few of its delegates winning significant awards and recognition through Temple University’s OwlMUN V. During this intense competition, thirty-two members of Garnet Valley’s Model UN competed against four hundred other students from three different states, and multiple Garnet Valley Model UN members received awards. Specifically,
High schoolers are constantly trying to take shortcuts to complete assignments faster, and sometimes this means cheating to obtain a better grade. Cheating has clearly escalated in 21st Century modern society now that students have a world of technology at their fingertips. For example, students could easily whip out their phones at home or at
By: Alec Eskin The previous football game between Garnet Valley and Conestoga was very exciting, but not for the reasons one may be thinking of. Of course, there were thrilling instances that occurred during the game, but there were lots of other energizing events prior to the game as well as during half time. One
By: Julia Lennon The Halloween Dance for the 7th and 8th grade took place on Friday, October 12th at the middle school. Interact Club, a club where we do community service and attend events like The Fall Festival, was at this event to supervise. Although this event was known as the Halloween Dance beforehand,
Homecoming is coming up- and fast. This year’s homecoming court includes a wide variety of seniors from an abundance of clubs and sports teams. There are 20 young men and women vying for the coveted titles of Homecoming Queen or King. Congratulations to the following people for representing the Class of 2019: Lauren Huck and
Have you ever heard of Pottermore? It is the official fan website of the prestigious and famed Harry Potter series. One could call it the Wikipedia of the Harry Potter series because it has pages of information on the Harry Potter series and all the characters and events. It allows one to consider oneself a
It is extremely exciting to announce the recently acknowledged semifinalists from Garnet Valley High School for the National Merit Scholars program. These five amazingly intelligent students received very impressive scores on the well-known PSAT assessment, and consequently, they were each recognized for outstanding achievement on this examination recently in the month of September. Garnet Valley
FIRST is an international youth organization as well as a nonprofit organization that recognizes robotics and other STEM-related activities. FIRST TECH CHALLENGE is available to high school students as well as the FIRST ROBOTICS CHALLENGE. This is CAD students will learn: FTC gives students a lot of freedom and opportunities because it does not have
Last week, everything was clicking in a 49-21 win over the Lower Merion Aces. Any win is an important win for the Jaguars in getting a high seed for the playoffs. This may not have been a nail biting, roller coaster ride like the Springfield game, but it was a great experience for the Jags.
We all tend to procrastinate. Whether that be watching Netflix knowing that one has a test to study for or playing video games rather than completing assigned homework. Many students have developed this awful habit to the point where it has a visible, negative effect on them. Here is a compiled list of scientifically proven
A common way in which to collaborate and formulate ideas at Garnet Valley High School, a new club has recently been created… Finance Club! This club deals with a variety of economic related topics, and the officers are planning to have members become involved in various activities, including discussing current events regarding finance, inviting speakers
By: Julia Lennon It’s tough. Getting up as a teenager early in the morning and being sent off to school immediately for hours and hours is something that students in and outside of Garnet Valley High School struggle with. For students who have trouble waking up in the early morning, here is some crucial advice
All students have to face it, as school is back in session… whether they want it to start or not. It can be difficult to ease back into the rapid buzz of school, especially trying to complete numerous homework assignments on time. In this modern, college-based society, grades are extremely important. Homework, if not submitted
By: Olivia Collins When I was ten years old, my mom got me a coolpix camera for my birthday; this was my first time I experienced taking pictures. My first few pictures were horrible, as there was an over abundance of light in the photo, my subject was not the focal point of the picture,
By: Olivia Collins The book Looking for Alaska by John Green was my favorite summer reading novel and has been on my to-read list since last fall. This past summer, I finally was able to sit down and read this gripping novel and instantly fell in love with the storyline, characters, and writing style. Looking
By: Sebastian Morales A blended course at Garnet Valley High School is something that was newly introduced to me this year. At first, I had no idea whatsoever on what a blended class meant or how the class specifically operated. As this 2018-2019 school year is the last year before the high school changes the
Are you a freshman and do not have any idea of what to do in this newfound, overwhelming high school experience? The seniors are here to help you! Here is a playlist of some pieces of advice from real Garnet Valley seniors to help 9th graders have a safe transition from middle school and a
This past Saturday, Garnet Valley High School’s amazing STUCO put together a wonderful fairytale experience for younger children called the Royal Brunch. The children were allowed to dress up as whatever fairytale characters they wished, and furthermore, some member of Student Council dressed up as princes and princesses too! It was a great time for
Garnet Valley’s tennis team has been one of the greatest sports groups ever since the beginning of the tennis program at the high school. Tennis at Garnet Valley has had a long history of ruling the Women’s HS Tennis World. The present girls’ tennis team has been strong and consistent, the group’s valor and accomplished standard
Looking for a fun event to watch and experience this fall? The GVHS Drama Club is putting on High School Musical from November 15th-17th! Get ready to see the iconic Disney Channel story performed by the Drama Club’s talented cast of 6th-12th graders as they sing and dance the show in our very own auditorium. The
It is very exciting to announce that the GVHS Club HERE, or Humanity in Ethnicity, Race, and Equality, is hosting a zombie run at Garnet Valley Middle School to raise money for the impactful, international hunger relief organization known as Rise Against Hunger. To clarify, a zombie run is essentially a race in which some
By: Alec Eskin It has been a long three months since all schools in Pennsylvania closed in mid-March resulting in all spring sports canceling their seasons. Hopefully all of you have been staying healthy and kept yourselves sane during this quarantine. As of today, we are currently in Governor Tom Wolf’s yellow phase of Pennsylvania’s
