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The Spyglass

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The beginning of the end has commenced as seniors celebrate their final high school moments together. They went to Shaumburg, Illinois for their senior trip on April 12th where they played golf, laser tag, shopped, and more. As their days together come to an end, they look back at all they’ve been through together and all they’ve accomplished as a class. “Looking back at the past four years, we’ve really grown and I think this was my final time realizing how much of a family we’ve become,” said Katelyn Weide. “ I know we’re all going to do great in life no matter where we go or what we do. But this place will always be our home.”

Class of 2023: End of an Era

Ayden Wells, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2023
The cast of The Totally Rockin’ 80’s Prom met all together for their first read-through of the script. The cast includes 31 people, along with one student director. This interactive performance will be held on April 20, 21, and 22. “I hope everyone can make it to this play,” said senior, Caleb Soat, “It’s going to be a fun one!”

A Totally Tubular Trip to the 80’s

Ayden Wells, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2023
John Wubben stands next to the GHS vending machine located to the right of the teachers lounge. This vending machine has given students a great option to stay hydrated while at school. “The rising popularity of the vending machine has kept me busy restocking it,” Wubben said, “Lately I've even been restocking it multiple times a week.”

The Vending Machine: It just Makes Cents

Ayden Wells, Editor in Chief
November 14, 2022
Parents, friends, and family gathered after the volleyball home game on September 8 to celebrate. Julia Townsend ‘23 hit 1000 assists prior to this game so her supporters held a post-game party to celebrate. “It was so fun to hit this milestone and celebrate with everyone, especially after winning our game right beforehand,” she said.

Setting up for Success

Ayden Wells, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2022
The GHS Drama club is preparing to entertain watchers with the comical and thrilling production of “Clue.” On October 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. students will be featured playing the roles of the iconic characters from the board game and movie. “We are super excited about this upcoming performance,” said Emma Blaum ‘24, “We hope to see everyone in the audience!”

GHS Drama Club, in Turner Hall, with the Candlestick

Ayden Wells, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2022
The newly inducted National Honor Society members hold their yellow roses and NHS pins after the induction ceremony. Students were inducted on March 14, in the GHS cafeteria. These high achieving students showed characteristics of leadership, service, good character, and academic success. “As a prior member, I am so excited to have so many new members get inducted and I am so proud of all of them,” said member Julia Townsend ‘23.

Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character

Ayden Wells, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
In the middle of the group of composers during the Composition Contest Awards Ceremony at the Illinois Music Education Conference is Jovian Pham, who was not ready for the photo.

Pham’s musical forte

Ayden Wells, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
Emilee Rodriguez ‘22, Sydney Einsweiler ‘22, and Avery Engle ‘22 enjoy their delicious tacos at their Spanish Club activity on Friday, February 11. The club split up by grade to prepare four different ethnic dishes. These three senior members thoroughly enjoyed their final product. “I really liked how well the day went. It was so much fun to do this with my grade and the rest of the Spanish Club,” said Avery Engle ‘22.

Spanish Club Cooks Ethnically

Ayden Wells, Staff Writer
February 24, 2022

Ayden Wells, Staff Writer
January 19, 2022
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[Photo] Art Club Gallery

December 31, 2020
Who knew making cake went hand in hand with math? The tech math class converted cake measurements into single servings to practice using math in real world situations. "Tech math is way more fun than your average math class," said Calvin Quick '22. "Everyone gets involved and it makes class way more interesting."

Cake in Math? Tech math stresses real life application

Ayden Wells, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
For the first time since 2018, the Galena Boys’ Golf Team had a player move on to the IHSA State Golf Meet. Ryan Sotffregen represented the GHS Boys’ Golf Team in Bloomington, IL. “Going to state was a great experience,” said Stoffregen, “I’m excited to go back next year and do even better.” Pictured from left, Coach Dave Hahn, Ryan Stoffregen, and Coach Greg Fleege.

Stoffregen Sails to State

Ayden Wells, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
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