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The Spyglass

The Spyglass
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GHS Lunch Menu

High School Only

Monday (5.19) - Lunch - Rib Sandwich
Tuesday (5.20) - Lunch - Chicken Wrap
Wednesday (5.21) 0 Lunch - Pizza
Thursday (5.22) - Lunch - Cold Ham and Cheese
Friday (5.23) - Lunch - Uncrustable

Morning Announcements
5.19 Morning Announcements
May 19, 2025

Monday (5.19) Lunch - Rib Sandwich 4:00 - Boys/Girls Track NUIC JV Meet @ Lena Winslow (Bus at 2:00) 4:30 - Varsity Baseball Home...

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GHS Graduation
Congratulations Class of 2025
Student Life
Time for new beginnings! Sarah Bello ‘25, Anthony Aburto-Garcia ‘25, Alfredo Jimenez ‘25, Yulissa Garcia ‘25, Marisol Trujillo ‘25, and Cata Mauro ‘25 say their last goodbye to GHS. The class of 2025 was celebrated for all their hard work and dedication on Sunday, May, 18 at GEMS. “Estoy tan orgullosa de poder decir que me gradué en Galena High School,” exclaimed Mauro ‘25. (I am so proud to say that I graduated from Galena High School.)
From Cap and Gown to the Great Unknown
Vanesa Vazquez, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025

After 12 long years, the Class of 2025 has officially graduated! Due to construction, the graduation ceremony was held at Galena Elementary Middle...

Student Recognition
Outstanding Pirate Artist of the Month - Max Schulz
Student Recognition
Outstanding Pirate Artist of the Month – Max Schulz
May 9, 2025

What a remarkable school year. The students created so much amazing art and many more students could easily have been nominated. We are loaded...

GHS Casual Conversations
Casual Conversations - Scholastic Bowl
Casual Conversations with Scholastic Bowl
Lily Kern and Avery Zeigler • March 31, 2025

This week on the podcast, hosts Avery Ziegler and Lily Kern welcome Seniors Claudia Liberg and Quin Wells to the studio! Get ready for laughter...

Nothing Bundt Goodness 

Is Bubbl’r helping or hurting classrooms?

March 19, 2025

Bring Back the Bags

Bring Back the Bags

March 19, 2025

Rock Classics: Ambrosia

March 19, 2025

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Kendra Bauer
Galena Varsity Pirates VS Warren/Stockton

Galena Varsity Pirates VS Warren/Stockton

May 12, 2025

Prairie Du Chien Crushes Galena in Heated Game

Prairie Du Chien Crushes Galena in Heated Game

May 12, 2025

Ella Dodds

Ella Dodds

May 5, 2025

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Pirate Competitor of the Week
Kendra Bauer
Kendra Bauer
May 12, 2025

Pirate Competitor of the Week - Kendra Bauer Varsity Softball Coach Ryan Zmich said, “Kendra has been starting Shortstop for us all year and...

BRAINS AND GLORY: ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TEAM TAKES 5TH AT STATE
Galena FFA Members Clean Up Highways

Galena FFA Members Clean Up Highways

April 9, 2025

For a Good Cause: GHS Participates in Annual Blood Drive

For a Good Cause: GHS Participates in Annual Blood Drive

March 31, 2025

NUIC Music Festival Brings Over 150 Talented Student Musicians to Galena Schools!

NUIC Music Festival Brings Over 150 Talented Student Musicians to Galena Schools!

March 31, 2025

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Time for new beginnings! Sarah Bello ‘25, Anthony Aburto-Garcia ‘25, Alfredo Jimenez ‘25, Yulissa Garcia ‘25, Marisol Trujillo ‘25, and Cata Mauro ‘25 say their last goodbye to GHS. The class of 2025 was celebrated for all their hard work and dedication on Sunday, May, 18 at GEMS. “Estoy tan orgullosa de poder decir que me gradué en Galena High School,” exclaimed Mauro ‘25. (I am so proud to say that I graduated from Galena High School.)

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New Beginnings! Isabella Haugh ‘28 smiles brightly in the library. Haugh ‘28 is one of GHS’s new students this semester. She comes from Chicago and made it to Galena! “Everyone has been very welcoming and the people are very friendly,” said Haugh ‘28.

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The Story of Galena High School

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Have you ever wondered where students get their stylish fit from? The pubs class asked four students where they got their outfits from. “I thought it was a creative way to get content for the newspaper,” said Mrs.Bookles. And Fit Checks are all over my TikTok!”

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We had so much fun playing games and goofing around, and dabbed in gambling! The senior class went on their senior trip to the Kalahari. Some seniors played games with teachers and spent their money on scratch-offs. Can't wait to see our seniors' next adventure. Conner Soat said,  “The water park was so much fun, definitely better than school. The best part of the whole thing was buying scratch-off tickets on the way back.”

Seniors Trip:  Making a Big Splash, Winning Big, and Spending Lots of Money • 1 Views

Clubs and Classes
Big News at the Drama Club Banquet
Clubs and Classes
Big News at the Drama Club Banquet
Cael Ozee, Staff Writer • May 12, 2025

The Galena High School Drama club has just closed their last big meet-up before the end of the school year, concluding this year’s run by naming new thespians, giving out...

O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
May 12, 2025
Journalism Students Advance to State Compeition
Journalism Students Advance to State Compeition
April 14, 2025
A Closer Glimpse at the Upcoming Spring Play
A Closer Glimpse at the Upcoming Spring Play
April 14, 2025
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Lisa Watson
Meet the New Soccer Coach
What is the ACT Really About?

What is the ACT Really About?

April 22, 2025

Unforgettable Spring Break Escapes

Unforgettable Spring Break Escapes

April 15, 2025

Skip The Stress: How Seniors Gain Final Exam Freedom?

Skip The Stress: How Seniors Gain Final Exam Freedom?

April 14, 2025

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Creative Writing Corner
Bloody Sunday
Cael Ozee • December 12, 2024

41934, Little Hill, Oklahoma  They had both lost track of time, staying hidden in the cellar. It was dark, dusty, and dimly lit by a singular...

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