Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Seniors Max Pokutta and Michael Lincoln commit to Brown University

Seniors Max Pokutta and Michael Lincoln commit to Brown University

stina0213 December 2, 2016

Written by Stina Chang As the last relay wrapped up, the swim team was only a few inches from taking the lead and winning the championship. Senior Michael Lincoln, swimming the second to last lap, speeds up and secured Gunn’s win. The swim team won the 2016 Central Coast Section Championship, breaking...

Next year’s bell schedule to change

Next year’s bell schedule to change

The Oracle December 2, 2016

Written by Sabrina Chen and Stina Chang Gunn plans to implement a new bell schedule for the 2017-2018 school year in order to accommodate a new Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. The bell schedule is still in progress, and the administration will gauge students’ feedback and opinions...

Prejudice of music shaming is a real concern

The Oracle November 16, 2015

Written by Stina Chang published in the November 6th, 2015 issue As soon as Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” comes on the radio, I feel the urge to sing along, dance to the rhythm and yell to the whole world that they should call me (maybe). But I remain still because I’m too afraid...

Broadway Workshops refine acting style

Broadway Workshops refine acting style

The Oracle October 8, 2015

Written by Stina Chang Published in the October 8, 2015 issue Gunn Theatre presents its annual Broadway Workshop performance on Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16. Theatre teacher Kristen Lo helped direct this performance and offered students an experience different from the typical acting...

Mo competes in a match. Courtesy of Mo

Athlete of the Month: Table Tennis Player Emily Mo

The Oracle September 20, 2015

Written by Stina Chang Sophomore Emily Mo has been a competitive table tennis player for four years. She competed in the finals at the 2014 U.S. Open and trained in China this summer. The Oracle: When/How did you start playing table tennis? Emily Mo: I started playing since I was in the sixth...

Students organize Battle of the Bands charity fundraiser

Students organize Battle of the Bands charity fundraiser

The Oracle March 20, 2015

Written by Stina Chang A “Battle of the Bands Competition” will take place at Palo Alto High School’s (Paly) Haymarket theater on Fri. March 27 at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of Palo Alto (BGCPA) as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Redwood City (BGCRC), organizations...

Teachers reflect on their risky high school experiences: Mr. Lyons

Teachers reflect on their risky high school experiences: Mr. Lyons

The Oracle December 11, 2014

Written by Stina Chang As economics teacher Phillip Lyons has been heard to say, white collar crime pays. As a high school student with no curfew, no rules and a fake ID, he had free reign to do whatever he wanted. “I [could] come and go whenever I wanted to,” Lyons said. Parents often set specific...

Sports facilities show improvement throughout the years

The Oracle September 17, 2014

Written by Stina Chang Bow Gym has been a historic landmark at Gunn since it was built. According to Physical Education (P.E.) teacher Don Briggs, the walls and floors of Bow Gym were the same when he attended Gunn. Although most of Bow Gym is the same as before, small changes were made to accommodate...

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