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Varsity Girls Basketball Earns Best Season Record in Over 20 Years

Sophia Bertolo, Reporter/Editor • March 2, 2022

Granada’s varsity girls basketball pulled out of a Covid season with fire and unyielding determination. Ending the season off with a record of 20 wins and merely six losses, this season was the best...

Athletes of the Week: Chaz Patterson and Hailee MacLean-Herbert

Sophia Bertolo, Reporter/Editor • February 18, 2022

This week Chaz Patterson (freshman) and Hailee MacLean-Herbet (freshman) are athletes of the week. Both students are players on the freshman soccer teams and have worked hard this season to make their...

Last Minute Prom Dress? Here’s a Few Ideas

Sophia Bertolo, Reporter/Editor • February 18, 2022

Prom is arguably one of the most memorable nights in high school. The dancing, singing, and venues are all unforgettable. Unfortunately, so are the never-ending costs. Shoes, jewelry, transportation, and...

National School Counseling Week: Getting to Know Our GHS Counselors

Sophia Bertolo, Reporter/Editor • February 11, 2022

Granada high school is filled to the brim with students, all of which are loved and supported by our counseling team. Every scheduling problem, or emotional problem, is brought to our counselors. The support...

Fashion of the Week: Bella Barlow

Sophia Bertolo, Reporter/Editor • February 10, 2022

You already know what time it is, Matadors. Here we go with this week’s Fashion of the Week! This week's fashion winner is Bella Barlow (freshman). Bella’s Outfit: Shirt: American Eagle Skirt:...

Game Design Students Go Above and Beyond

Sophia Bertolo, Reporter And Editor • February 9, 2022

Within the walls of room 402, skill and creativity are nurtured. Game design, a course taught by Miguel Baez, aims to teach students about the art of game design and to aid them in the development of their...

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Grabbing Life by the Horns

Grabbing Life By the Horns with Mr. Marine and Mr. Avilla

Mr. Marine (English teacher) and Mr. Avilla (Math teacher) discuss everything that is Granada High School. Each week the duo will interview either a staff person, alumnus, or current student that is part of the Granada family. Learn about all sorts of people that have stepped foot on Granada’s campus. Get your cape ready to ole with us every week as we dive into knowing more about the people who have made Granada what it is–past, present, and future.

Marine and Avilla have an historical and passionate conversation with former Granada principal (’94-’04) Kevin Drake. We learn about his time playing football at Pacific University and all the NFL players and coaches that he rubbed shoulders with during his time there. Mr. Drake also talks about how the school transitioned from a traditional schedule to a block schedule in the 90s and 2000s. Listen to hear more about Mr. Drake’s great leadership philosophy and his hilarious hypothetical name for a boat.