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Granite Bay Today

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Granite Bay Today

Amidst the pandemic, wearing masks in public has become a political debate.

Politi…COVID?

Sabine Kanz, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020

In an empty room, the lights come up on an older man. He smiles into the camera, connecting with viewers all over America.  Former Vice President and...

Student Government students pose with their school t-shirts during a Zoom meeting.

Student Government plans new virtual activities

Kaylee Price, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020

The theme for our school this year is Strength in Unity. This theme was chosen by the Student Government class because they felt it was an important message,...

GBHS alumni Zach Bader walks the stage during his graduation. Some seniors who are graduating early this year may experience something similar before the rest of their peers.

Seniors plan to graduate early under unusual circumstances

Maggie Delaney, Staff Writer
September 21, 2020

For many seniors, that last spring semester is when they make their last memories of highschool. By that time many seniors are finally relaxing. College...

Technology and equipment remain inaccessible while students are distance learning from home.

Lack of access to technology and equipment affects quality of learning

Alexandra Felt, Staff Writer
September 21, 2020

Since school went online in March, both teachers and students all over the country have been affected by limited access to technology and connectivity...

As election season begins, many Americans are being urged to vote.

Commentary: It’s time to vote

Maggie Delaney, Staff Writer
September 21, 2020

Election season is upon us. For Granite Bay High students, this is the first presidential election we are truly paying attention to. For a few of the...

Graduation ceremonies such as the one for GBHSs class of 2019 pictured above are off the table with the current prohibitions on large gatherings.

High school community deliberates on how to proceed with senior events

Ashley Lucia, assistant editor
April 24, 2020

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread at a rampant pace, new social distancing policies have been implemented. These include stay-at-home orders...

Candidates seek office in 2020-21 GBHS election

April 17, 2020

Fall 2020 Elections take place on 5-Star on Monday, April 20. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and links will be sent out this weekend via...

A GBHS students schedule displays the typical Granite Bay High 4x4 block schedule, which includes four classes per semester and eight per year. An alternative would include six classes.

GBHS contemplates a major transition

Mareesa Islam, assistant editor
March 16, 2020

After more than two decades on a 4x4 block schedule, Granite Bay High teachers and administrators are at least having conversations about making a change. “Discussions...

Instances of sexual assault on or off campus warrant GBHS administrators to ake a serious look at these allegations and handle them effectively in the manner they see best fit for the situation at hand. The number of reports or harassment and assault are up at Granite Bay High.

Administration seeks to thoughtfully acknowledge sexual assault allegations

Piper Bacon, assistant editor
March 13, 2020

In this era of awareness, more women have taken a stance against sexual assault and raising awareness. They’ve been fighting for change, and the change...

Political conversation at GBHS involving primaries seems inconclusive.

Students and faculty speculate on possible Super Tuesday outcomes

Angelina Kolosey, senior editor
March 10, 2020

Bernie Sanders. Joe Biden. Michael Bloomberg. Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar. Tom Steyer. Elizabeth Warren. All are featured in the latest political headlines,...

Seniors Jordan Greenfelder, left, and Zack Haug pose with Sen. Brian Dahle to whom they proposed the idea to allow 17-year-olds to be able to vote in the California primary election if they would be 18 by the time of the general election in November.

Senior boys present bill proposition to California senator

Ashley Yung, senior editor
March 5, 2020

Recently, two GBHS senior boys presented a bill to a California state senator.  In December, GBHS senior Zack Haug had the idea to promote 17-year-olds...

Band numbers decline as students make a difficult decision to prioritize other commitments over band.

Students leave band for other activities

JJ Hill, assistant editor
February 28, 2020

Every high school has its staple programs. For Whitney, it’s their stellar media department. For Del Oro, it’s their wide variety of sports programs....

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