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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

Student Executive Council details prom planning process

Student Executive Council details prom planning process

Victor Dang, News Editor April 17, 2023

Gunn’s annual junior and senior prom will be hosted at the Exploratorium on April 22. The Exploratorium is a museum of science, technology and art located in San Francisco, with exhibits centered around guest participation. Student Activities Director Lisa Hall expects this year’s prom to be more...

Gifted by grants: Community members contribute to installations on Gunn campus

Gifted by grants: Community members contribute to installations on Gunn campus

Vivien Chen, Kenneth Soh, Lita Sone and Irene Tsen March 22, 2023

Class gifts come from the graduating year’s student body and are funded using extra money from class fundraisers. While gifts can fund material improvements to Gunn’s campus, Student Activities Director Lisa Hall has also seen classes use funds to discount apparel or fund future events. “(Funds...

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Michelle Koo, News Editor, Graphics Artist September 25, 2022

The Student Executive Council (SEC) organizes all school events, manages clubs and speaks with students to promote a positive environment at Gunn. Some positions are elected, such as class president and vice president. Other positions are appointed, such as the student body secretary and treasurer. Regardless...

SEC provides tips, tricks for homecoming

SEC provides tips, tricks for homecoming

Michael Zhang and Safina Syed September 23, 2022

Homecoming is only a few weeks away, and many students are starting to prepare for the most spirited week of the year. It is important for all those who wish to participate to understand how both how the week works and what exactly they should prepare for. How to Participate in Homecoming Out of the...

SEC celebrates Black History Month, black historical figures

SEC celebrates Black History Month, black historical figures

Lise Desveaux, Centerfold Editor February 18, 2021

Each February, Gunn celebrates Black History Month as the Student Executive Council (SEC) plans a series of events to commemorate and celebrate Black history and Black figures. SEC Diversity Commissioner junior Inés Garcia is in charge of this year’s preparations. “We’ve decided we are going...

Gunn vs Paly relationships— Lisa and Matt Hall

Gunn vs Paly relationships— Lisa and Matt Hall

Annika Bereny, Lifestyle Editor October 4, 2019

Gunn and Paly. Archnemeses until the end. Many students have friends at the rival school, Paly, however for Student Activities Director Lisa Hall, the connection goes further—her spouse works there. The two met through a community outreach organization known as Youth and Government when...

Homecoming serves as cherished tradition

Homecoming serves as cherished tradition

amandalee828 October 11, 2016

Written by Amanda Lee Homecoming is one of many American traditions that are celebrated in high schools and colleges across the country. It is an event that brings together friends, classes, schools, families and communities, just to celebrate and honor their school. The name “Homecoming”...

Last year's cheer team performs its Paly Rally number. This year's routine, along with dance's routine, will be postponed. Photo by Alexandra Ting

Admin cancels rally due to district policy

The Oracle January 30, 2016

Written by Shawna Chen The Student Executive Council (SEC) members announced the administration’s decision to cancel the Paly Rally in online class groups on Jan. 21. The message cited lack of time as a reason for not holding the rally, along with concerns about appropriateness in light of the Board...

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