By: Marissa Miczek

New Year's Day is just around the corner. This often marks the day of new resolutions, a list of healthy habit plans, and a chockfull of hope. While such habits may be wonderful, I want to highlight what people often forget about: milestones. For businesses, New Year's signifies a time for reflection and is seen as a fresh start to implement new strategies to better the company. I encourage you to do the same; recognize what worked this year, what you've accomplished, and where you see yourself going.

This year I'm reflecting on my accomplishments and joyous moments. For me, this year marks a notable accomplishment: writing my 50th article for our school's newspaper. When I first joined the Jag Journal Club as a freshman, I wasn't sure what to expect or if it was even worth adding to my list of 10 other clubs (Note: if you already know your interests... DO NOT join that many clubs). Each article I wrote didn't truly feel like a stepping stone, but rather it felt like a hobby. From covering holiday games to highlighting school events, I always felt invested and relaxed. The best articles are often the most meaningful to an author because not only can they pour their creative thoughts, but they can learn so many fascinating things along the way. As every milestone works, this is not the end of my journey and I hope to write countless more articles however below are the 50 I wanted to highlight (click the title if you would like to check out the article)!

2022

  1. Why You Should Join Tennis
  2. Class of 2026 Officers
  3. Gifts vs. Gift Cards
  4. The Addams Family: Dinner and a Show
  5. Fun Thanksgiving Activities

2023

  1. New Year’s Resolutions
  2. School Organization Tips
  3. School Events!
  4. Spring Break Activities
  5. ADVISORY DONUTS: Robotics Club Fundraiser
  6. NEW: Technology Student Association
  7. Shreya Bose’s: The Wanted
  8. Survey: The BEST Halloween Candy
  9. Thanksgiving Food
  10. Combating Stress: Advice from Students
  11. Ai and Robots
  12. Holiday Cookie Recipes

2024

  1. Netflix Review: Lupin
  2. February Holidays
  3. Society of Women Engineers
  4. Polish Club
  5. Will TikTok be banned?
  6. Spring is right around the corner!
  7. 2024 Movie Review: Arthur The King
  8. The Class of 2024: Oh The Places You’ll go!
  9. Scholastic National Medalist: Hiral Palakurty
  10. Summer Desserts
  11. Summer Work
  12. Something Rotten!
  13. Inside Out 2: Opinion!
  14. 10 Things To Hate About Summer
  15. Local Summer Activities
  16. Last Sunny Summer Days
  17. Practicing Mindfulness
  18. Get Ready To Dance: GVHS Garba Night!
  19. Baked Goodies: Gold-Out Game!
  20. Recap: 2024 Garba Night!
  21. Candy, Costumes, and Cash
  22. Spring Forward, Fall Back
  23. Parched Pennsylvania
  24. GV Turkey Trot Time!
  25. Spotlight on Stage
  26. Unmasking Utility Scams
  27. Thanksgiving’s Wildest Foods
  28. Movie Review: Gladiator II
  29. Mini-THON Push Week
  30. Winter Melodies
  31. Challenge Accepted
  32. Favorite Things
  33. SciOly BVF Recap
  34. Milestones (50 Articles) 🥳

I encourage everyone to reflect on their own milestones, no matter how big or small. Such moments are the momentum that pushes each and every one of us further. Let dedication fuel your passions and let your peers, family, and close friends lift you higher. Happy New Year to all!