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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

English teacher Paul Dunlap

English teacher Paul Dunlap

Cole Ford, Reporter March 8, 2022

To demonstrate his passion for classical literature or simply the desire to look debonair, English teacher and Instructional Lead Paul Dunlap’s wardrobe displays a diverse combination of funky colors and unique patterns. From eccentric ties to quirky socks, Dunlap’s choices in fashion have been nothing...

Sophomore Kaitlyn Chen: Dance Connection Palo Alto

Sophomore Kaitlyn Chen: Dance Connection Palo Alto

Cole Ford, Reporter December 10, 2021

There are many different holiday traditions, but for sophomore Kaitlyn Chen, no event or show encapsulates the spirit of the holidays like “The Nutcracker.” This year, Chen is participating in a production put on by her studio, Dance Connection Palo Alto. While “The Nutcracker” story and ballet...

What is "The Nutcracker"?

What is “The Nutcracker”?

Cole Ford, Reporter December 10, 2021

There’s a traditional staple to almost every holiday, whether it is a type of food, an event or even a mascot. For Christmas, there is no performance that quite compares to the “The Nutcracker” ballet. Originally, “The Nutcracker” was based on a German fairytale called “The Nutcracker...

Student athletes undergo recruitment process throughout high school

Student athletes undergo recruitment process throughout high school

Cole Ford, Reporter October 25, 2021

As October rolls around, seniors are either starting or in the middle of preparing for what comes after high school. Options like going to college, joining the workforce, taking a gap year or other options are being considered. However, the path for prospective athletes applying to universities is different...

Face-to-face education changes social dynamics

Cole Ford, Reporter September 22, 2021

At the start of quarantine, I had a lot of extra time. Schoolwork had shrunk, and all of the extracurriculars, events and programs that I had been looking forward to my sophomore year had been canceled or downgraded. With no events to keep me busy, I found myself with a gap from a lack of school and...

New on campus: Counselor Lorenzo Gomez joins community

New on campus: Counselor Lorenzo Gomez joins community

Cole Ford, Reporter September 22, 2021

Coming back to school has meant a slew of new rules and regulations. Administration has implemented masks and changed activities due to Covid protocols, and some staff members have transitioned into retirement. Amid that change, staff member Lorenzo Gomez has joined the Gunn counseling department. Prior...

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