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Galileo’s new principal attends end-of-the-year staff party

By Jason Feng

Galileo’s new principal Dr. DeTrice Rodgers made a surprise appearance at the staff end-of-the-year party, hosted by the PTSA, in order to introduce herself and to meet all of Galileo’s…

Exploring art this year

By Sofie Godfredsen

I typically have never thought of myself as a particularly artsy person. My twin sister, who now goes to SOTA, has always been incredibly skilled and talented in drawing, painting,…

The 2024 GSA Assembly

By Tenzin Dawa

For the second year in a row, the GSA held an assembly on May 9th in order to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ rights, but it wasn’t without challenges. A big…

Assistant Principal Ms. Arkin leaves Galileo for principal promotion

By Jason Feng

After a fulfilling 7 years as assistant principal at Galileo, Ms. Arkin is ready to move on and take the next step in her career as she will become principal…

Experiences during COVID

By Sally Rong

A whole school year at home, digitally, not in person, wasn’t something that anyone really planned. But a two week vacation turned into a whole year of digital learning allowed…

Fencing’s best season yet

By Jaiden Lin

Fencer Ray C putting his gear on Finishing the regular season in first place with a record of 5-2, along with having senior Niko P, senior Myles D, and sophomore…

High school experiences gained from AVID

By Ivy Liang

When I first started high school, I was indifferent towards entering a new school, especially because it was through Zoom and I had already spent months inside my room, lazing…

Types of AP Students

By Michelle Liao

Lessons of Appreciation

By Fearooz Al-Rabahi

Teachers not only help students learn new information but they can also teach them many life lessons to use in their daily lives, whether it’s now or in the future.…

StartUp hosts Teacher Appreciation Week giveaway

By Justin Szeto

With generous donations from Williams Sonoma, the StartUp Academy was able to give away “swag bags” full of homegoods and treats to the staff for “Teacher Appreciation Week” on Friday,…

Disappointment at Senior Ditch Day

By Miguel Eusebio

Senior ditch day was planned for on a Friday in late April, where all Galileo seniors were invited to meet at Ocean Beach to hang out, enjoy a bond fire…

My first and last school dance

By Ivy Liang

As someone who hates social events, the thought of attending a dance never bothered to cross my mind. Whether it was Homecoming, Boat Dance, or whatever the school offered, I…

Galileo’s prom of 2024

By Alyssa Yuen

Galileo's 2024 Prom went off without a hitch on Saturday, April 27th. The event was held at The Regency Ballroom, and students were provided with 3 different flavors of crepes…