Second ice skating night an unheralded success
February 26, 2010 • Jacob Mauceri
Filed under News
What is it about skating that is so alluring to the masses? Is it the gleam of ice coupled with the glint of steel? Is it the crisp “whoosh” made by skate blades as people move swiftly on two cold pieces of steel across an expanse of frozen water? Is it that satisfying “shhhhh” sound emitted... Read more »
Journalism class takes over announcements
February 15, 2010 • Hannah Doksansky
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“We’ll see you tomorrow GSMST.” With that, Dylan Orr closes the announcements on a typical school day. He and Rina jump off their stools, hand in their mics, and head back to their fifth period class. The announcements they just recorded will be aired on the closed circuit GSMST channel at the... Read more »
The Art of the Sliced
February 15, 2010 • Rina So
Filed under Rina's Ramblings
Let’s talk about accidents. Last week, in an unfortunate turn of events that made me laugh a little, a woman at the Metropolitan Museum of Art fell into a work of Picasso. Her fall resulted in a 6-inch tear near the bottom of the painting. Yes, it’s horrible and makes you question how protected these... Read more »
Improv represents at Dad’s Garage Tournament
February 13, 2010 • Jessica Allison
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While most students were sleeping in and relaxing from an intense week of final exams, select Improv members displayed their hard work at the Dad’s Garage Improv Tournament on December 19, 2009. Competing against Shiloh and South Forsyth High School, GSMST took first place at the TheatreSports Tournament. ... Read more »
Ridderhof wins SUDIA contest
February 12, 2010 • Stephen Kopanski
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On January 15, 2010, GSMST Junior Jack Ridderhof was selected by the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA) and their many partners as the first place winner for their advertisement competition. The competition asked students to create a video showcasing the nutritional value and benefits... Read more »
Massive earthquake devastates Haiti
February 11, 2010 • Asma Javed
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A massive earthquake struck Haiti on the 12th of January. The earthquake caused major devastation by knocking down buildings and power lines. Eyewitnesses reported heavy damage and several deaths in the capital, Port-au-Prince, in southern Haiti. With a magnitude of 7.0, the quake has become the most... Read more »
The astrological Zodiac: Capricorn
February 11, 2010 • Maham Syeda
Filed under Columns
Since the dawn of time, Capricorns have been known as high achievers. According to the tropical zodiac system, individuals born between December 22nd and January 19th are called Capricorns. Capricorn is represented by a goat, and the constellation it is associated is Capricornus. It is the tenth sign,... Read more »
GSMST’s MORP goes off with a bang
February 11, 2010
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The dance on February 6th was full of excitement and was anything but average. The décor of newspaper and toilet paper that covered the walls and windows was used to write out 2010 on one wall and 02-06 on the other. Graffiti on some of the newspaper even showed off student’s art by displaying their... Read more »
Curriculum Night equals big success
February 10, 2010 • Cole Nicholson
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On the evening of Thursday, January 14, parents and teachers (along with a few students) gathered at GSMST. It was Curriculum Night in which parents were submersed in all the ideas and methods with which their students would be taught and prepared for their futures. The 9th and 10th grade teachers... Read more »
Should you consult your doctor before seeing Avatar?
February 10, 2010 • Dylan Orr
Filed under Columns
Imagine a world where everything is in sync. A world where people can roam freely ,and there are no rules because everyone respects each other. In this magical world, people ride dragons around, and they eat what nature gives them. This world is Pandora from the 3-D movie Avatar by James Cameron, and... Read more »