Luis Nava |
Editor
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Hello, my name is Luis Nava, and this is my fourth year at Avondale GATE Magnet School. I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to be the editor of this wonderful newspaper! This is my second year writing for the Griffin Post, and my first as the editor. Some of my favorite pastimes include: playing sports (like lacrosse, basketball, and cross country), playing the saxophone, reading, and writing. A fun fact about me is that I am bilingual; I can speak Spanish and English fluently. This past Summer, I had the opportunity to visit Paris. While there, I saw the tombs of Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, who are two influential figures in French literature. I hope you take the time to read through our amazing articles. Enjoy!
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Shraeya Mehta |
Assistant Editor
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Hi! My name is Shraeya Mehta. This is my fourth year in GATE, and my second year in the Griffin Post! I live with my mom, dad, and my little brother. My favorite school subjects are math and band. Some things I like to do in my free time are singing, playing saxophone, cooking/baking, spending time with friends and family, and tennis. Most of all, I love working for the Griffin Post, which I hope you love just as much as I do.
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Priya Arun |
Advertiser
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Hey! I’m Priya, and I am an Advertiser for the Griffin Post! This is my 2nd year here, and I hope to have an amazing year with the Griffin Post! I am currently 12 years old, and I am in 7th grade! My birthday is January 16, so I’ll be turning 13 very soon. Some of my hobbies include: drawing, writing, and reading books. I have a little sister who is 5 years old and just started Kindergarten. I am very excited for another year of amazing articles from the Griffin Post, and I hope you are too!
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Sidney Billings |
Sports
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Hello everybody! I’m Sidney, a proud Griffin Post member. I’ve been at GATE for 5 years and I am in 7th grade! I’m the 3rd kid of 4 boys: Elijah (9 years old), Henry (14 years old), and Wesley (17 years old). I am 11 years old, and my birthday is in December, so I am technically younger than most 6th graders! Some of my pastimes include: reading, playing soccer, and spending time with friends and family -- whether it’s online or in person! I have a strong passion for all sports, and I run cross country to become more athletic. As I’m writing this, I realize my life seems boring, but I can assure you that is NOWHERE near true. I am always running around for my siblings’ activities, and have seemingly many good friends. I suppose I would be the kind of person to blurt out “unfunny” things in a classroom that make everyone laugh, and make some people hate me and some just adore me. Any average middle schooler could say that I’m a nerd, but if you really know me, you will know that I am a well-rounded and mostly nice guy. I am truly thrilled to be joining the Griffin Post! Make sure to check out the sports section; you won’t regret it!
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Anna Ferrero |
Advertiser
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Hello! My name is Anna, and I’m psyched for my first year as an Advertiser on the Griffin Post team! I am in 7th grade, and I have been in GATE since 2nd grade. Some of my hobbies include: reading, drawing, playing soccer, and running cross country. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I love playing the trombone! I can’t wait for you to see my poster designs!
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Harshika Gidwani |
Personalizing P2
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Hi! My name is Harshika Gidwani, and this is both my second year at GATE, and as a Griffin Post member! I’m still writing the “Personalizing P2” section this year, and I cannot wait! I wrote a kid’s book called Penny’s Journey in India, where it was extremely popular in the news. I also do Robotics, and was in both FTC, (middle school robotics) and FRC (high school robotics) last season. I hope you enjoy reading the “Personalizing P2” section, and all of the wonderful articles this year!
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Maggie Goetz |
Around the School
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My name is Maggie Goetz, and I am a part of the Around the School segment of the GP. This is my fourth year at GATE, and my first on the GP team! I’m the middle child of 3, including my older sister Julia, who is in high school, and my little brother Sam, who attends GATE (he’s in 4th grade). I also have a dog named Suzy. When I’m not playing soccer or basketball, I like doing crafts and drawing (mainly abstract art). An interesting thing about me, is that I play soccer for ROFC, Royal Oak Football Club, and last year, we went to the State Cup Finals! I hope you tune in to Around the School on the GP!
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Abhisri Gummula |
Around the School
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Hi! My name is Abhisri Gummula. I am in 7th grade, and this my second year at GATE. This is my first year collaborating with the GP. I’m really excited to try new things here, such as being a part of this year’s team. Some of my hobbies include: playing my instruments (the violin and the clarinet), reading, and drawing. A fun fact about me, is that my zodiac sign is a Pisces! I hope you enjoy reading the Griffin Post!
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Riya Gupta |
Seasonal Topic
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Hi everyone, I’m Riya! I am currently in 7th grade, and this my third year at GATE! I joined the GP team last year, and I’m sure you all remember my “This Day in History” articles. This year, I will be writing the “Seasonal Topic” section, which will give me the opportunity to read and explore new topics. I enjoy competitive dancing, creative writing, and collecting aesthetic stationery. My idea of absolute bliss is sipping Starbucks while listening to Taylor Swift. I love to travel! This summer, I traveled to Dubai, India, and New York! The skyline in Dubai and New York was breathtaking. The exquisite and unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal mesmerized me. Apart from India and New York, I’ve also been to Singapore, the Grand Canyon, and the Smoky Mountains, among other places! Welcome to this new year of the Griffin Post! Have fun reading!
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Maya Lovria |
Novel Notes
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My name is Maya, and I am one of the two writers of the “Novel Notes” section of the Griffin Post! This is my third year at GATE, and my first writing for the Griffin Post. I have a younger brother named Luka, who is in second grade, that also goes to GATE. In my free time, I like to play tennis, read, write, draw, and play with my puppy, Axl. An interesting fact about me, is that at my old school, I skipped 2nd grade and went straight to 3rd. I then came to GATE for 4th grade, and have been here ever since. I hope you take the time to read the “Novel Notes” portion of the Griffin Post!
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Jack Mullen |
Novel Notes
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Akruti Padhi |
Around the World with the Griffin Post
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My name is Akruti Padhi, and I am a 6th grader at Avondale GATE Magnet School. This is my third year attending GATE, and my first writing for the Griffin Post. I also have a brother named Ankit, who is in Mrs. Zimmerman’s class this year. I joined the Griffin Post because I love journalism and writing in general. This year, I am writing the "Around the World with the Griffin Post'' section. Some of my hobbies include: playing tennis, swimming, biking, painting, and playing the piano. I hope you enjoy reading the articles that I write for the GP this year.
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Rohan Pavuluri |
This Day in History
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Hello everyone, my name is Rohan Pavuluri, and this is my first year writing for the Griffin Post. I am ecstatic to be a part of this year’s team! I am a sports writer for the Griffin Post, and I’m in 7th grade. My favorite subject is P.E. (if that doesn't count then it’s math). I have a younger brother who is 8 years old, and I am 12 years old. Ever since I was a little kid, I loved playing sports; hence, I applied for sports writer position. My 2 favorite sports are basketball and football (if dodgeball counts dodgeball is third). My colleague is Sidney Billings and he is a good friend of mine. I am very excited, and I'm looking forward to writing for the Griffin Post this year.
Adyoth Sural |
Jollification Jumble
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Hey there! I’m Adyoth. I the “Jollification Jumble” section of the Griffin Post! This is my 6th year at GATE, and I love it here! I can speak 2 different languages, play the violin, and play the saxophone. I love to read the news and write articles. Outside of school, I like to play chess, do archery, and mountain bike. I have a 3 and a half year old Labradoodle named Sukhi. I am extremely excited to meet you all throughout the year!
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Eduardo Velasquez |
Advertiser
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Hi, my name is Eduardo. I’m in 7th grade and I have a brother named Carlos in 5th grade. This is my first year working with the Griffin Post, and I'm very excited to be one of the advertisers. Some of my hobbies include: reading, drawing, biking, exploring the outdoors, doing graphic design and listening to music. A fun fact about me, is that I've had pet ducks, chickens, and a pig! I hope you enjoy reading the Griffin Post!
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Lucas Wantuck |
Ten Interesting Facts About the World
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Hello, my name is Lucas Wantuck, and I am the “Ten Interesting Facts About the World” writer! I’ve been at GATE since fourth grade, and this year is my first year in the Griffin Post! I love running, reading, and writing. Some of my favorite hobbies include: running cross country, biking, and playing percussion in band. My family includes: my mom, my dad, my brother and my puppy. I hope you thoroughly enjoy the articles this year!
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History
Past (and current) Editors:
Luis Nava 2023 -
Hello, my name is Luis Nava, and this is my fourth year at Avondale GATE Magnet School. I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to be the editor of this wonderful newspaper! This is my second year writing for the Griffin Post, and my first as the editor. Some of my favorite pastimes include playing sports (like lacrosse, basketball, and cross country), playing the saxophone, reading, and writing. A fun fact about me is that I am bilingual; I can speak Spanish and English fluently. This past Summer, I had the opportunity to visit Paris. While there, I saw the tombs of Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, who are two influential figures in French literature. I hope you take the time to read through our amazing articles. Enjoy!
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Aly Marx 2021 - 2023
Hey there! My name is Aly and this is the second year I have had the privilege of being editor of The Griffin Post. I am in 8th grade and this is my 6th year at the Avondale GATE Magnet School and my fourth year writing for the GP. I have a little brother, Liam, in 5th grade and a little sister, Julia, in 2nd grade, both going to GATE as well. Some of my favorite things to do are read, write and sing! Outside of school, I play soccer, piano, and take tap dance and voice lessons. I thoroughly enjoy acting as well and will audition for this year's school play. An interesting fact about me is that I have lived in London, England for two years. I hope you like the Griffin Post! Happy reading!
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Luca Nowinski (founder) 2019 - 2021
Hi everyone! I have been at GATE for 3 years and counting and I am so excited to be continuing my leadership of the GATE Gazette Jr! This has been a passion that I have found within the past year, and I am so happy that I get to share it with all of you for the second straight year! Some of the things I like to do in my free time are robotics, going outside, playing any sports video game, and watching football. I am a big Detroit Lions and Michigan fan, which is sometimes rewarding and other times very disappointing. Also, my family is from Italy, and I love to go there and have all types of good food. My favorite subject is Math, because of all the new ways to solve just one problem. I hope that you can enjoy this website, as our team has worked very hard to get this moving.
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Griffin Post Team 2022 - 2023
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Griffin Post Team 2021 - 2022
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Griffin Post Team 2020 - 2021
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Griffin Post Team 2019 - 2020
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