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The Spyglass

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Brooke Dittmar ‘25 on first base, getting ready to run to second base, trying to score points. “I pitched a strike and was able to walk the game off with a double, which led to us getting the championship game!” commented Dittmar.

Big W against Pearl City

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
April 22, 2025
Last but not least! Linares ’27 proudly poses with her mother at the Rotary Lunch-in at the De Soto House. “Thank you to my mom and teachers,” said Linares. Linares and other students in the Jo Davis County Area were also honored with this award.

Rotary Student of the Quarter

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
Sophomore John Sheets and Junior Cameron Einsweiler walk down the hall with their book bags. They walk to their class with all the supplies they need and more for the day. 

Bring Back the Bags

Mason Smith and McKaylah Sites
March 19, 2025
Sike! Mason Smith ‘26 going head-to-head against Brody Culbertson ‘25 to the hoop for a shot. Pirates lost against the East Dubuque Warriors 48-57.

Bittersweet End: Pirates’ Season Ends in Regional Defeat

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
How Reading Helped Me

How Reading Helped Me

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
Pirates Take The Win From Fulton Steamers During Overtime

Pirates Take The Win From Fulton Steamers During Overtime

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
Top Five! Adison Leitzinger ‘25 and Justin Lin ‘28 both holding their fifth place certificate in Data Analysis. Both students did amazing and tired hard, as well as the other students who participated.”After we walked out of the room we realized that it wasn’t that bad and I really enjoyed presenting,” commented Leitzinger.

FBLA Shine at State Conference

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
He Shoots and He Scores! Owen Hefel ‘26 practicing his 3-pointer shots before the game. During this game, Hefel made 2 three-pointers.

Tough Loss Against The Scales Mound Hornets

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
January 22, 2025
Owen Hefel 26’ Steps close to the corner of the free-throw line, attempting (and completing) a successful jump shot. Next to him is Drew Koenigs ‘26, positioned in the upper middle of the court, anticipating a potential rebounding opportunity. Coach Weinen said “I thought the team played hard all game. I thought our man defense in the 4th quarter was pretty good. We made enough baskets at the end of the game to get the win in for our team”

Galena High School beats River Ridge Wildcats in a close intense game!

McKaylah Sites and Cael Ozee
January 17, 2025
The Pub's class of 24-25 practicing using the cameras and taking pictures. The jokes and laughs that happened brought smiles to everyone's faces and helped the class have a better time with more enjoyment with each other. Mason Smith ‘26 “The check bump me and Cael did before this was amazing to see with the good camera (Maui) that got almost every second of the moment”.

Picture Perfect Team: Behind The Scenes in The Pubs Class

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
December 20, 2024
Runner-Up Turkey Champions

Runner-Up Turkey Champions

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
Senior Sunrise. Addison Zambrano 25’ Vanessa Fair 25’ Claudia Liberg 25’ Grace Connor 25’ at the Galena Football Field for the senior sunrise. Early in the morning gather to watch the beauty happen on the first last day of school. “I brought donuts for me and my friends to eat as we talked and watched the sunrise,” Grace Conner said.

A Step Away From The Real World

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024

A Fresh Start: Navigating the High School Experience

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024
Algebros! Above Mrs. Calfee and Mrs. Burken pose for a photo. These two are an unstoppable duo when it comes to math and who are following their dream of becoming math teachers. “A quote from Calfee or Burken”

From Childhood Dreams to Career Realities

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
Mason Smith ‘26 intercepts the ball late in the fourth quarter and makes the last touchdown of the night. Smith intercepted the ball at the 2-yard line and ran 98 yards to the end zone making the score 28-7. “I just caught it and ran,” he said.

Pirates Dominate Steamers, One Step Closer to Playoff Berth

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
The throw that wins the Game! Roman Romer '26 throws the ball to Myles Schumacher '25 who runs 40 yards, scoring the winning touchdown during the Forreston game on September 13.

Pirates take the win after 12 years

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Many People have mixed thoughts about phones in the classroom. 

Many People have mixed thoughts about phones in the classroom. 

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
September 15, 2024
Set. Spike. Score!

Set. Spike. Score!

McKaylah Sites, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
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