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Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Karen Conner's Reflection on Passion, Purpose, and Community

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Karen Conner’s Reflection on Passion, Purpose, and Community

William "Drew" Robertson, Reporter December 10, 2024

Teaching is more than just a career; it's a calling driven by passion and purpose. For one dedicated teacher at Galileo, this vocation has been shaped by a lifelong love for education, a connection to...

Welding Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Started

Welding Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started

Miley "Romero" Murphy, Reporter December 6, 2024

Welding can be seen as a difficult thing to do, and in truth, it can be. However, that doesn’t disqualify everybody from doing it. While some forms of welding can be difficult, such as SMAW/stick welding,...

Ava James is Playing with Passion

Ava James is Playing with Passion

Ava James, Reporter November 13, 2024

Junior Ava James is Hard of Hearing/Deaf but that hasn’t stopped her from pursuing her love for music and poetry. Ava has written tons of poems, played pianos, and written songs. She loves the vibration...

A Heart for Helping: Why Galileo’s Nurse Chose Her Path and What She Loves About It

A Heart for Helping: Why Galileo’s Nurse Chose Her Path and What She Loves About It

William "Drew" Robertson, Reporter November 1, 2024

At Galileo, the school nurse does more than treat bumps and bruises; she brings compassion, wisdom, and a passion for science to the heart of the school. In an interview, she shared her journey to becoming...

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Smith's Journey of Passions and Interests

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Smith’s Journey of Passions and Interests

William "Drew" Robertson, Reporter October 30, 2024

For this longtime Galileo educator, teaching was never the original plan. From childhood dreams of working on locomotives to a career shaped by a love for history, grilling, and deep connections with colleagues...

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Carter's Unconventional Approach to Bringing Fun and Curiosity to Galileo

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Carter’s Unconventional Approach to Bringing Fun and Curiosity to Galileo

William "Drew" Robertson October 29, 2024

With a love for grammar but a struggle to focus on reading, this Galileo educator’s path to teaching wasn’t always straightforward. From Halloween-themed weddings to surprising coffee habits, they...

Teacher Spotlight: From Math Lessons to Life Advice, Getting to Know Ms. Guzman

Teacher Spotlight: From Math Lessons to Life Advice, Getting to Know Ms. Guzman

William "Drew" Robertson, Reporter October 28, 2024

At Galileo Magnet High School, teachers are more than just educators—they're individuals with unique backgrounds, interests, and experiences. In this candid interview, one of our dedicated staff members...

How a Scientist from Danville Contributed to the World’s Best Telescope

How a Scientist from Danville Contributed to the World’s Best Telescope

Travis Stoddard, Reporter October 25, 2024

Telescopes are without a doubt the most important tools to study the stars. Not only can we observe stars, we can observe celestial objects that are further out in the universe and with more detail. Telescopes...

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Medlin's Journey at Galileo

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Medlin’s Journey at Galileo

William "Drew" Robertson, Reporter October 25, 2024

A year and a half into teaching at Galileo, this educator shares insights about their journey, the joy of teaching practical skills, and their evolving relationship with subjects they once disliked. In...

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Weyler Reflects on His Journey and Teaching Philosophy

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Weyler Reflects on His Journey and Teaching Philosophy

William "Drew" Robertson, Reporter October 24, 2024

Ever wondered why a teacher chooses their profession? Mr. Weyler shares his unconventional path into teaching and the experiences that shaped his career. From considering ministry as a teenager to struggling...

Airport Codes: What are they and how do they work?

Airport Codes: What are they and how do they work?

Travis Stoddard, Reporter October 19, 2024

You may have been to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and noticed that it also goes by another name, RDU. Or maybe you’ve been to Danville Regional Airport and noticed that it is also known as...

Homecoming Dresses - Everything You Need to Know

Homecoming Dresses – Everything You Need to Know

Nina Dunning, Editor October 17, 2024

Galileo is having their first homecoming dance ever! Homecoming is a school-spirit tradition that Galileo is celebrating this year which combines sports, school spirit, and social activities into a week-long...

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