Why I Don’t Like School Dances Noah Finley
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Tragedy of the Galloway Commons Chris Nieves
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How Much Are the World’s Billionaires Worth In Their Own Products? Jaden Ellman
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My Journey With Lysdexia ...Wait Vivi Melkonian
Since I was in elementary school, I have always despised reading aloud. When the time came, I would skip lines, mix up the order of words, and completely misread everything. Needless to say, it has never been a pleasant experience. This continued throughout middle school and again into high school. As I grew up, there were other irregularities in my learning style that I began to notice. It was very hard for me to track numbers and words across the page, and I legitimately could not tell you my left from my right side (this resulted in some very bad remarks from my driver’sed instructor). But my grades were good, so nobody said anything. Sophomore year, things took a turn. Cont. on page 11
May 2019
The Legacy of Mr. Griffith
Sophie Kieffer During his threeyear tenure, Gareth Griffith has masterfully led the Upper Learning community. His thoughtful leadership and dedication have helped make Upper Learning at Galloway a welcoming community where students can thrive. While he is departing Galloway to focus on other life goals, after interviewing him for this piece, it is clear that his time here will be something he always treasures. Although Mr. Griffith is leaving Galloway, he has certainly changed the school for the better. Mr. Griffith has teaching in his blood. He grew up in an academic household, the son of two PhDs. His father was an English professor, and he grew up next door to a college campus. He began
coaching, which he described as a form of teaching, and lifeguarding during college. Then, during graduate school, after having a conversation with a neighbor who was the English Department Chair at an independent school in Greensboro, North Carolina, he put in a resume on a Wednesday and got the job just two days later. While he originally thought he’d just be there for one year, he ended up staying for fourteen. After moving to Toledo, Ohio, to be a high school principal, Mr. Griffith came to Galloway. Mr. Griffith has taken on many roles during his time at Galloway. He not only stepped into the role of principal, but he also became a Galloway parent and head swim coach. His swimmers, who he affectionately calls the Aqua Scots, say he has transformed the swim program and made
The Evolution of Prom: The Most Remembered High School Experience
Rose Sanders
Casual conversations about long dresses in the hallway, dramatic gestures, and the blooming flowers of spring could only mean one thing: prom is on its way. Once we leave high school and become entrenched in the next steps of our lives, it is unlikely that we will remember the daily happenings of our teenage reality, but prom night is often unforgettable. In fact, it is a memory that stands out sharply. Photographs of milestones like a first day of school or winning a basketball game are often discarded over time, while prom pictures are cherished and assigned a high sentimental value. This one dance not only takes priority over other school events, but also reigns supreme above all other recollections of high school. How did this come to be? The word “prom” originates from “promenade,” which is “the formal introductory parading of guests at a party.” In the mid-to-late 1800s, prestigious universities in the northeast held proms to encourage proper social etiquette and manners in their graduating classes, which is ironic when considering all of the Cont. on page 6 debauchery that often occurs at a modern prom.
their experiences at Galloway stronger. This wasn’t the only program Mr. Griffith changed for the better during his time at Galloway. Through his creative approach, he altered Excursion from a 4-day experience to a 3-week experience. His extended Excursion plan has allowed students to dive deep into topics and pursue independent studies they are passionate about. He explained, “it’s important to do things that set you apart and allow you to follow your interests and Cont. on page 6 figure out what interests you.”
What Makes A Perfect 2020 Democratic Candidate? Annie Levy
Although it feels like the 2016 election coverage just finished, it’s unfortunately already time to scuttle about figuring out who will live in the White House from 2020 to 2024. With twenty-four democratic candidates already having thrown their hats in the ring, it seems as though the next election is getting complicated very quickly. The ultimate goal among all of them though? Getting Trump out of office. There are millions of different ways to analyze each candidate and determine who is most qualified and it is over simplistic to think that any one formula is the answer. However, if we pull back the lens here, let us consider the bigger question: What makes Cont. on page 3 a perfect 2020 Democratic candidate?