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Focusing on her moves, Junior Amonie Blackwell records herself doing a TikTok dance on her phone during her lunch. Blackwell said she decided to download the app because she wanted to join the hype that was circulated around it. “I love using TikTok because it’s fun. I also love the challenge of learning a new trend, such as the Renegade dance,” Blackwell said.

Eagle’s nest embraces new social media TikTok craze

March 13, 2020

Getting her heart rate checked by the nurse, Senior Koreyana Webb makes sure that her vital signs are normal before heading to her next class. Many students started taking extra precautions to stay healthy this month after flu symptoms began causing students to feel under the weather. “I have tried my best not to get sick, and I’m very careful of what I touch and who coughs around me,” Webb said.

Winter illness lingers despite predictions of an early spring

February 20, 2020

Basketball legend laid to rest

Romello Ferrell, Staff Writer

February 18, 2020

On the morning of January 26, NBA superstar and retiree Kobe Bryant was killed at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. Unfortunately, Bryant’s second daughter Gianna Bryant was also on board the same helicopter...

Listening to Roddy Ricch before cheerleading practice, Freshman Aniyah Tarpley relaxes after school in the cheer classroom. Tarpley said she started streaming his music to calm her nerves before she began a hard workout at practice. “I actually enjoyed his whole album, and it was better than what I had expected. Out of all the songs, my favorite one is 'The Box' because it’s the best,” Tarpley said.

Students embrace rising, Grammy-winning artist

January 30, 2020

The new red Jersey Mike’s sign hangs above the entrance door of the restaurant, signifying the grand opening Nov. 6. The sandwich shop can be found at Holt Garrison Parkway Suite across from Old Navy and Marshalls, between AT&T and Wood’s Menswear.

Jersey Mike’s opens in Danville

November 18, 2019

Juniors Kaede Ikeyama and Pimthanika Sangworatham have joined the GW family for the 2019-2020 school year, both excited to experience what it is really like to attend high school in America.

GW welcomes students excited to experience high school in America

October 10, 2019

A house near Ballou Park is crushed by a fallen tree in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Businesses and homes were overcome by water and harsh winds uprooted trees, destroying structures and power lines. More than 20,000 customers were without power the morning of Oct. 12 and numerous roads closed.

GW suffers damage as Hurricane Michael hits Danville

October 15, 2018

Called on stage by Adolph Brown, Dainon Green, 11, stands as an example of a part of Adolph’s life experience. Brown described his childhood experience as challenging, as his mother did not allow him to give up on his dreams and pushed him to succeed. “I loved the assembly. It was cool. He was very inspirational and I enjoyed talking to him,” Green said.

Speaker encourages students to push themselves towards success

September 28, 2018