By: Janie Peterson Every great scholar asks profound questions. We as Governor’s School students were accepted into the program for our curiosity and inquisitive natures, among other criteria. Here, our critical thinking is intensified. By the time we return home, our way of questioning will be greatly refined and enhanced. As we passed the American Independence Day, there is one great question that must be asked. The ultimate question of them all, one that every true American ponders: hot dogs or hamburgers? Our student body has strong opinions on the answer to the question of the superior American grilled cuisine.
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By: Carolina Mendez Sunday morning marked a great day for Americans. To some people, it represented a day of independence, and for others, it was a time of spiritual rest. On July 4th, Governor's School East students were allowed to engage in a student-led Bible study. Organizer Jonathan Skinner “wanted to provide a way for people to gather and hear about God's word."
Students gathered around the beautiful fountain, or in this case our “well.” The ambiance was filled with excitement, thrill, and curiosity about the morning session. Once 10’ o'clock came around, Jonathan asked the public, “when was the last time you had to fight a battle?” A group of students responded “this morning”, others said it was “a long time ago.” He then explained that “battles are fought over a variety of different things. Countries fight over land rights, and people (constantly) fight over money. One type of battle that we may not think about, however, are the spiritual battles we fight every single day.” Evil is always behind us, looking for a way to tempt us, therefore, causing us to fall into sin. In some instances, we may not even notice. Yet, in the end, these experiences are what make us stronger and help grow our relationship with God. By: Jacob Jones Pride Month is an important and wonderful time. We can celebrate the joy of expressing ourselves freely, and loving who we want unconditionally. Everyone deserves to feel accepted for who they are and who they love. While this feeling is amazing, it’s important to take a step back sometimes and reflect on how we got here. We would not be able to celebrate this month without the work of so many incredible and brave individuals that fought for LGBTQ+ rights when the world wasn’t ready to accept them. Pride Month was not given, it was the result of years of work and fighting. Fighting back against people that hated them simply for expressing themselves and loving who they wanted. I am eternally grateful for those who fought for the right to love freely, for having the bravery to stand up for themselves and others despite being ridiculed, harmed, and even killed. Because of their bravery, I can experience life with some of the most amazing people I have ever met. Because of them, I can celebrate and be proud of who I am.
By: Alison Wahlberg Spotlight: Taylor Gery Taylor Gery, 17, was selected for the 2021 session of Governor’s School East as the only person from her school district. Taylor attends Rosewood High School in Goldsboro, North Carolina, which has a student population of approximately 500, and is an active member of her community. She was selected in the English discipline and is in the Memoir section at GSE. Taylor has always loved to write, even from a young age. She says that “Writing is one of my greatest passions. I believe that words are extremely powerful, especially when used to tell a story, either fictional or veridical.” One of her favorite books is Wonder by R.J. Palacio. By: Bella Counts “Whether we be deathless or mortal, or of god or man, no one outlasts a tyrant.”
Across five stages scattered in and around the campus auditorium, groups of theatre students performed skits this past Friday, July 2nd. Each act was centered around the prompt “written in the stars”. Along with these four words, students were assigned individual star signs and grouped based on their astrological characters. “To the mother’s, Be loved And be cast among the stars with love Where he can no longer shame you.” By: Janie Peterson After watching math TAC Evan Mertz perform in the choral music concert last Wednesday, it is clear that he is a versatile staff member, with a love for the arts, a knack for problem solving and great enthusiasm for the Math Department.
Chorus director, Gwen Hall luckily knew that Mertz is a bass with the ability to sing the low notes crucial to one of their songs in the concert, “We Are the Music Makers.” Mertz was a GSE choral music student in 2014 and still enjoys singing today in his free time. His other hobbies include all sorts of crafts, especially knitting, which he picked up in college. By: Aiza Akhtar How does one overcome obstacles? How does one find their voice? These are the burning questions that we as humans long to answer. On Thursday, July 1st, all GSE students were given insight on how to answer such questions through the inspiring story of guest speaker Endia Beal. Endia Beal is an African-American artist, curator, and educator based in North Carolina who is known around the world for her visual representations of stigmatized individuals and communities, specifically discussing black neighborhoods and black women who work in corporate offices. Her work has gained recognition in various distinguished platforms such as the Nasher Museum at Duke, the New York Times, the National Geographic, and numerous others. Additionally, Beal has worked as an associate professor of art at Winston-Salem State University.
By: James Watson The centerpiece of an otherwise low-key Sunday was GSE’s first film screening of the session, Peter Weir’s postmodern masterpiece The Truman Show. The film is a reality TV-esque reimagining of Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave,” chock full of classic 90’s cynicism and career defining performances from Jim Carrey and Ed Harris. The film, although unknown to many students, was a smash hit. Instrumental music student Cole Walton explained, “I thought The Truman Show offered an interesting perspective on the way that we perceive reality. My favorite part was when Truman overcame his fear of the water-- I found it inspiring.” Walton added, “It’s a top 2 movie for me!” Throughout the week, students in their Area II classes had already begun to examine some philosophical principles ahead of Sunday's screening. However, seeing these abstract concepts come to life in a major film was undoubtedly an enlightening experience for many.
By: Isabel Ebin If you walk through the halls of any high school, you’ll see hordes of teens with earbuds plugged in, listening to their favorite songs. Music serves as a form of both personal and public self-expression, and one’s music preferences can easily change and adapt. These qualities are perfect for teens in the throes of defining their identity. Oftentimes, teens in a friend group share similar music tastes, and their choices provide clues as to what sort of people they are.
By: Chloe Israel For many around the world, Fred Rogers is a television icon that played an important role in their childhood. On Wednesday night, the students of GSE gathered to watch the icon’s Won’t You Be My Neighbor, a documentary following the details of his life and career. It begins with a clip of young Rogers, playing the piano and expressing his ambition to “help children through the modulations of life”. Throughout the movie, we see how Rogers has dedicated his life to this mission. His show, Mister Rogers Neighborhood, sought to appeal directly to children like no other program had done before.
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