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Sophomore success by Landon Lange. On October 3, the DeSoto House honored Lange with a luncheon accompanied by his parents and principal; Mrs. Hawkins. "I was very proud of myself for receiving this award," Lange commented, "I plan to continue my efforts throughout the rest of the school year."

Shining Star: Landen Lange Named Rotary Student of the Quarter

Violet Doyle, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2025
Orange you glad we’re all united? 

Orange you glad we’re all united? 

Violet Doyle, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2025
NEW NUMBERS, NEW CHANGES

NEW NUMBERS, NEW CHANGES

Violet Doyle, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2025
Smiling brightly, the 2025 Academic Challenge team poses proudly with their 5th place trophy. Even with delays in finding out the results, the team was eventually awarded their trophy. "I was initially very nervous to see how we did" Quin Wells '25 shared, "But I was very happy to find out that all our hardwork and dedication paid off!"

BRAINS AND GLORY: ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TEAM TAKES 5TH AT STATE

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
April 22, 2025
NAHS Unleashes a vibrant spring art show

NAHS Unleashes a vibrant spring art show

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025

Blowout Pirate Victory against Milledgeville Missiles 

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
April 4, 2025
PLUNGING FOR AWARENESS 

PLUNGING FOR AWARENESS 

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
After displaying their heartfelt artworks for their heroes, students posed proudly for a group photo. Students spent many weeks putting this show together and their hard work surely paid off. "Even though it was a lot of work, we created meaningful moments and had a great turnout!" Emily Carothers '27 commented.

Powerful heroes CREATING emotional moments 

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
Pirates Defeat Warren Warriors to kick off regionals

Pirates Defeat Warren Warriors to kick off regionals

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
Feeling accomplished, Sara Perez-Carrillo '27 poses with her mom, Maria Carrillo Cobo, while proudly holding up her award. They were invited to the DeSoto house for a lunch in and to receive the award. "I was very proud of myself when I found out I won and had a great time with my mom at the DeSoto House!" says Perez-Carrillo.

Sara Perez-Carrillo Honored with Galena Rotary Student of the Quarter Award 

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
February 13, 2025
Sweet Success - Junior Class Donut Sales for After Prom!  

Sweet Success – Junior Class Donut Sales for After Prom!  

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
MLK Weekend Basketball Fun   

MLK Weekend Basketball Fun   

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
January 27, 2025
Free iPad!!! STUDENT COUNCIL IS GIVING AWAY AN IPAD FOR FREE FOR WINTER FORMAL AS WELL AS A SPIRIT WEEK TO GO ALONGSIDE IT. “I WILL BE ECSTATIC IF I WIN THIS IPAD. I WILL BRIBE ANYONE IF NEED BE!” SAID CAMERON EINSWEILER ‘26.

A Winter Wonderland

Mason Smith and Violet Doyle
January 16, 2025
Many athletes this year have given up their sport and many other athletes have made huge commitments. Here is a collage of all the amazing athletes that are focused on this year. "I'm glad I was able to share my perspective on why I choose to quit football, as well as give other athlete's to share their stories," Koeings '26 shares about his thoughts of this article.

From Passion to Pressure

Mason Smith and Violet Doyle
December 20, 2024
Feeling accomplished, Martin '27 proudly poses with his family at the rotary lunch at the Desoto House. "When I got the student of the quarter, I was very proud of myself. It meant a lot that I got a reward like this at my school and made me think I was working hard and it was paying off." Martin shares. Martin and other student's in the Jo Davis County Area were also honored with this award.

Jayden Martin recognized as Rotary Student of the Quarter for exemplary performance

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
Getting busy, the GHS publications class is working hard on the 24-25 yearbook. "Getting to domucent this school year through the yearbook is another reason why this class is my favorite! Cameron Einsweiler '26 said.

GHS’s most beloved classes 

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024
Fueling their bodies, the Galena varsity volleyball players pose for a photo after finishing up their scrumptious breakfast food from Charlies Place. "It was a great way to get together and get some good food before our big game!" Jayme Frank '26 shares.

From Court to Celebration: Unique Postseason Traditions and Superstitions

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
November 11, 2024
No matter where you're going, Mrs.Bookless pulls up with a warm smile, to greet you as your Uber Driver. "I always say their name to make sure they're the right person and ask, what are you kids up to tonight?" Bookless adds.

Teacher by Day, driver by Night: the double life of Mrs. bookless

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
Straight Photography - Rings

[Photo] Outstanding Pirate Artist of the Month – October

October 18, 2024
Feeling proud, Justo Aguirre Marin ‘27 poses for a photo after receiving the Rotary Student of the Quarter. Aguirre Marin and other student's in the Jo Daviess County Area were also honored with this award. "I feel proud and happy that this year has gone better for me and I also feel very grateful to my teachers who support me and teach me many new things," says Aguirre Marin.

Rotary Student of the Quarter- Justo Aguirre Marin

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Getting artsy, Max Schulz '26 illustrates Jordan Love coming to life on paper during the first NAHS studio night on October 1st. "I chose to do Jordan Love for this project because he is the quarterback for my favorite team, the Packers."

NAHS Takes Flight with Studio Nights

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
National Art Honor Society Holds First Meeting of the Year

National Art Honor Society Holds First Meeting of the Year

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
August 28, 2024
Academic Challenge Accepted: GHS Wins First Place at Regional

Academic Challenge Accepted: GHS Wins First Place at Regional

Violet Doyle, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
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