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Chase Dittmar ‘23 and Ms.Lee pose for a picture after Chase winning State Proficiency. “I was so excited that I won,” said Dittmar. “I am ready to move on and get my record book up to date.”

Dittmar Wins FFA State Proficiency

Gwen Hesselbacher, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Lilly Potter is shown smiling for a picture at the DeSoto House Hotel after winning Rotary Student of the Quarter. Every teacher thinks she is a delight in their classrooms. “I was so excited to win this award because it’s showing people how much hard work I put into this last quarter,” said Potter. “I hope this inspires others to work hard because winning this award is an honor.”

Rotary Announces Student of the Quarter – Lilly Potter

Gwen Hesselbacher, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
On January 16, 2023 the Varsity Boys Basketball team won the Pecatonica tournament against the Johnsburg Skyhawks. The boys have had an awesome season so far. “It was very exciting to win against so many good teams, but there is always more to work on,” said Heller. “We have a solid team this year that can get the job done.” Keep up the hard work!

Galena Pirates Secure the Trophy

Gwen Hesselbacher, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
This picture was made by Sophia Loso and was one of the pieces of artwork that the judges got to see. She used one of her favorite styles of art for the picture, which is graphite portraits. It is very modern art with a little twist. “It is always a blast in the art room,” said Loso. “I really enjoy art and hope to use it in the future.”

First Outstanding Artist of the Month Named

Gwen Hesselbacher, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
GUSD #120 superintendent, Tim Vincent makes a Corsi box on Monday, Sept. 6. Several high school teachers with primart school students got togeher in the primary school parking lot to make the boxes for the GPS classrooms. The teachers get to use the Corsi boxes in their classroom to keep the students healthy. Keith Thraen -Borowski brought the idea to Vincent. “This was a great opportunity for the GHS teachers to help the school district,” said Lisa Watson teacher at GHS. “I had a lot of fun with my fellow teachers making the Corsi boxes.”

District teachers construct Corsi Boxes for Galena Primary School Classrooms

Gwen Hesselbacher, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
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