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Granite Bay Today

The Student News Site of Granite Bay High School

Granite Bay Today

The Student News Site of Granite Bay High School

Granite Bay Today

Compared to top universities, Stanford University holds one of the most competitive acceptance rates.

Parties change in mood after college letter-opening

Heba Bounar, assistant editor
February 27, 2020

Another Friday night, another typical high school party.  One particular Friday afternoon in early December, however, marked a different type of get-together...

Junior Anysley Conner and fellow commit Lauren Donovan visit their soon-to-be-home, University of Minnesota.

GBHS athletes prepare to take next step

Daryn Conner, staff writer
February 26, 2020

Among the many talented athletes at GBHS, several female athletes have taken the next step on their way to a college career. Junior Bella Ternero verbally ...

In the wake of the new West Park High School, the district offered a bonus monetary incentive to motivate possible retirees to consider making their decisions sooner.

Three GBHS teachers choose to retire early after district offers one-time $20,000 incentive

Lindsey Zabell, senior editor
February 24, 2020

Ever since its opening in 1996, Granite Bay High School has been home to hundreds of teachers, all who have devoted their time to educating their many...

Meghan Haflich, new dance teacher expanded the dance program at GBHS.

New teacher dances into our hearts

Bella Khor, senior editor
February 21, 2020

A popular elective at Granite Bay High School, the dance program, has an annual overflow of students and only one teacher to manage the classes each year. That...

Star athlete Jessica Varakuta is commited to Columbia University for Crew.

Athlete of the Month: Jessica Varakuta

Emerson Ford, assistant editor
February 21, 2020

Every high school athlete’s dream is to play at the collegiate level. Thanks to tireless hard work and dedication, that dream has become a reality for...

Lindsay Konieczny hits the gas and swerves right in her imaginary car.

Senior 5th Quarter

Piper Bacon, assistant editor
February 21, 2020

Circulations of rumors cause seniors to raise concerns about possible Sober Grad Night changes.

End-of-the-year senior tradition almost changed

Emerson Ford, assistant editor
February 20, 2020

Tradition can be hard to let go of, which is why a recent proposal to change Sober Grad Night resulted in mixed emotions among seniors.  For the past...

Cori Caplinger is a senior editor for GraniteBayToday.org and for the Gazette student newspaper at Granite Bay High.

Commentary: Valuable life lessons change perspectives

Cori Caplinger, senior editor
February 19, 2020

There is no pain as great as the feeling of a tremendous loss. When I say “pain” I mean the true and unbearable feeling of losing someone you loved,...

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Commentary: Women Can’t Win

Piper Bacon, assistant editor
February 19, 2020

What is the ideal body type? This is a question we’re asking ourselves on a daily basis. Some idolize the hourglass figure, however clothing stores...

Varsity girls soccer players take a knee at one of their last games with their coach, Katy Vivaldi.

Coach Katy steps down from her position

Daryn Conner, staff writer
February 19, 2020

This season of girls’ varsity soccer is especially emotional – assistant coach Katy Vivaldi is retiring after 10 years of coaching for the Granite...

GBHS students share their daily efforts to help save the environment.

Local efforts to help environment

Sean Turner, staff writer
February 18, 2020

With natural disasters like the Australian wildfires becoming frequent, the climate crisis has become an even more urgent issue in the minds of many. New...

Impeachment may alter the current views of future voters in the next election.

Impending doom for Democrats in impeachment?

Ali Juell, staff writer
February 17, 2020

Will impeachment backfire on Democrats? The answer is potentially yes. Last month, the articles of impeachment – abuse of power and obstruction...

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