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Science Olympiad team members competed at Georgia Tech and took second place. Members included Evan May, Lawson Wingate, Tracie Jackson, Lilly Seay, Hannah Chester, Makayla Hightower, Tabi Hunter, Dulce Mares, Ceci Jeannotte, Tracy Mosley, Addy Jo Poole, Lyra May, Rowan Todd, Talyn Mesner, Jocelyn Guzman, and Jackson Steele. 

Science Olympiad Team Finishes Second Place

Candi Ortiz Aguilar, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

Gilmer High School participated in the Science Olympiad and placed second. They took part in the 23 STEM-Related competitions. For the projects on microbes, wind power, flying, and forestry, a bronze medal...

Gilmer county students are presented with certificates for winning the Young Georgia Authors competition. Senior Elizabeth Warren, far right, will go on to the next level of competition for her short story titled "A Life of Two."

Three GHS Students Place in Young Georgia Authors Competition

Jasmine Lopez Rangel, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

The Gilmer County School District recently acknowledged the students who won the Young Georgia Authors for Gilmer High School. Among these students were sophomore Samantha Whitley, junior Jacquelyn Gonzales...

End of Senior Year Checklist

End of Senior Year Checklist

Savannah Cantrell, Editor April 22, 2024

Through the months of April and May there are many important dates that all seniors need to know. Here is a little crash course all you need to know to finish up the year strong.  There are a few events...

Spring and Summer Trend Roundup

Spring and Summer Trend Roundup

Kathryn Bennett, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

With spring here and summer on its way, you’re most likely wondering what the trends of the season are. Lucky for you, here is a round up of the latest trends and colors for spring-summer 2024.    

Summer Opportunities for GHS Students

Summer Opportunities for GHS Students

Shyann Bush, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

In Gilmer County, Summer Opportunities are great for students to get experience, learn new things, and give you important skills like leadership, cooperation, communication, work ethic and plenty more....

Sophomore Sam Conn utilized the technique of long exposure in this photo.

Fine Arts Spotlight: Sam Conn

Kylyn Drullinger, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

The Purple and White Fine Arts spotlight is sophomore Sam Conn, who is currently taking the photography class. Conn utilized the technique of long exposure in this photo. Long exposure is where the photographer...

Your Local Prom Guide

Your Local Prom Guide

Adrienne Goforth, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

Prom is one of the most exciting events students can attend in their high school years. While it is a fun and joy filled night, making all the plans and deciding where to go to eat, to take photos, and...

Junior Hayden Berry slides into home to score for the Bobcats.

Bobcats Take the Series vs. Warriors

KateLynn Carder, Editor April 13, 2024

On Monday, April 8,  the Bobcats beat the White County Warriors 11-6. The team played well with many notable performances. Hayden Berry and Dalton Crisp hit 2 out of 3 times. Eli Cooper hit 3 singles,...

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