Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Students share unique talents and abilities: Junior Dhir Desai, contortions

Students share unique talents and abilities: Junior Dhir Desai, contortions

janetcshea March 31, 2017

Written by Janet Shea Talent shows featuring body contortions have captivated people around the world for decades. Junior Dhir Desai is no stranger to those looks of amazement given his very own talent for performing contortions. “Random people would come up to me and tell me how cool...

Students expand cultural views through popular culture

Students expand cultural views through popular culture

janetcshea March 31, 2017

Written by Janet Shea For the past decade, Korean culture has been rapidly expanding all over the world, and much of today’s entertainment has been in influenced by this popular culture. Now, the Korean Wave is spreading, and many Americans have embraced the Korean values and interests as...

Second semester senior joins soccer team

Second semester senior joins soccer team

janetcshea February 3, 2017

Written by Janet Shea Unlike many seniors who choose to take second semester easy, senior Fred Reitman is taking advantage of his last opportunity to try a new sport in high school. Reitman originally tried out just to see if he could make the team, but is now a goalkeeper on the varsity soccer...

Snapshots: School gathers for annual Turkey Feast

Snapshots: School gathers for annual Turkey Feast

janetcshea December 2, 2016

It’s nice that the school comes together to enjoy a meal together. I really enjoy being able to have a feast with my friends. —Sophia Lu, 9 I like how Thanksgiving is a family holiday, and it’s not all about buying presents for people or material things. It’s a chance for people...

Q&A with Inclusion TOSA Lynn Tabuchi

janetcshea December 2, 2016

Compiled by Janet Shea The Oracle: Why did you decide to take this job? Lynn Tabuchi: I heard great things about this district and about this school. After I had read about the district’s philosophy and vision, I wanted to check things out. This is my second year as the Inclusion TOSA....

Athlete of the Month: Junior Celine Shaw, Figure Skater

Athlete of the Month: Junior Celine Shaw, Figure Skater

janetcshea November 4, 2016

Written by Janet Shea The Oracle: What is your favorite thing about ice skating? Celine Shaw: When skating, I feel more confident and my insecurities rescind. It’s a form of self-expression. In addition, the boots give you a one-inch height boost. TO: What do you do in ice dancing competitions? CS:...

Gunn Homecoming events evolve over the years

Gunn Homecoming events evolve over the years

janetcshea October 11, 2016

Written by Janet Shea Homecoming week is just around the corner, and the feelings of eagerness fill the air as students anticipate the annual Homecoming games. Each year, changes are made to the games, and the ones we have today are much different from past years. According to theater teacher Jim...

Fall Sports Updates: Girls’ Tennis

janetcshea September 9, 2016

Written by Janet Shea This year, the girls’ tennis varsity team moves up a league in their division. Senior Kelly Poon hopes that the team will continue to do well this year. “[It] would be nice to get in some wins for this season,” Poon said. Varsity coach Jim Gordon echoes Poon’s outlook...

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