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Reflection gets new look

Reflection gets new look

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GL's Kirsten Sluyter awarded Adam F. Carter Young Artist Award

GL’s Kirsten Sluyter awarded Adam F. Carter Young Artist Award

Gull Lake High School’s Performing Arts Company (PAC) has a one of a kind “stage mother” and her name is Kirsten Sluyter.  A rising senior, Sluyter is going into her fourth year involved in the technical theater aspect of PAC and is playing a crucial behind-the-scenes role: stage manager.

“Simply put, being stage manager is similar to being a mother duck,” Sluyter said.

Senior stage manager,…

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There is danger in widespread publicity of alcohol

There is danger in widespread publicity of alcohol

Within the last decade the publicity of alcohol has seemed to increase, or at least it has in Michigan. Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo are now known as cities to go to satisfy a craving for a craft brew. Michigan, in general, is the state to go to for beer, and Grand Rapids number one in the nation. A Marshall brewery, The Dark Horse, even had a reality show for a short period of time in 2014. There…

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Local project earns wide recognition

Local project earns wide recognition

All members of the Gull Lake project enjoyed working on the projects, whether it be as a part of the film, or as an an editor. A screenshot from GLP Sendoff.

The Gull Lake Project consisted of six Gull Lake students who loved filmmaking, three of which have already graduated, and three of which graduate this year. Most of their videos consisted of action sports and other activities, like time…

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Gull Lake faces changes in NHS

Gull Lake faces changes in NHS

Becky Calvert Photo courtesy of Life Touch Photos

Gull Lake has had a chapter of National Honor Society since around the 1950s. For the past five years, student counselor Jodee Stanton has served as Gull Lake’s NHS adviser and  during her time added more required service hours for the members, making them active participants. At the 2015 NHS induction ceremony on May 7 Mrs. Stanton announced that…

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Valentine's Day plans

Valentine’s Day plans

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This week’s Devil Talk question: “What are your plans for valentines day?” 

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Freshman Camron Green “I’m going to dance with some girls all night long.” http://glhsreflection.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Camron-Green.wav

Sophomore Sasha Norman  

“I’m getting my wisdom teeth out the day before so I won’t be doing anything very special.”

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Devil's Talk: Celebrities and athletes on pedestals

Devil’s Talk: Celebrities and athletes on pedestals

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This week’s Devil Talk question: “Why do people put celebrities and athletes on pedestals?” 

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Freshman Josie Wank “They have skills that are greater than the average person.” http://glhsreflection.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/josie-wank.wav

Sophomore Nick Burr 

“They are the same as other people but they have greater talents.”

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Devils Talk: Student's most memorable moments of 2014

Devils Talk: Student’s most memorable moments of 2014

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This week’s Devil Talk question: “What was the most important thing that happened in 2014?” 

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Freshman Autumn Cain

“What happened in Ferguson, because racial equality is still an issue.” http://glhsreflection.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Autumn-Cain-Ferguson.wav

Sophomore Lance Despin 

“I glued my thumbs to my nipples and had to go to…

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Health science EFE students scrub up

Health science EFE students scrub up

Senior Veronica Town has to wear her scrubs during the day and at her Fundamentals of Health Sciences EFE class. Photo by Natalie Herson.

As most students fall into their daily school habits at Gull Lake, Education for Employment students are just getting used to switching back and forth between schools everyday.

“At first it was hard to create a routine because I was at GL in the morning, then…

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Controversy in the Big House: Hoke’s player protection in question

Controversy in the Big House: Hoke’s player protection in question

On Saturday, September 27th, the University of Michigan Wolverines played the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Big House.  The 3:30 p.m.game was a long awaited one, due mostly to the ongoing rivalry over the Brown Jug; a highly coveted trophy passed between the two teams to display proudly at their school until the next match-up.  

What most anticipated to be a competitive and lively…

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Lions fans optimistic about 2014 season despite handicaps

Lions fans optimistic about 2014 season despite handicaps

Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy is tackled in the end zone by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Deandre Levy and defensive end Jason Jones. Photo courtesy of Fox11 news

The Lions’ situation after the end of the first quarter of its season is not ideal. The team has a new coaching staff, an inconsistent quarterback and a plethora of injuries affecting the secondary and middle linebacker…

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Guardians of the Galaxy blasts through box office

Guardians of the Galaxy blasts through box office

Courtesy of Marvel Entertainment.

  Run time: 122 minutes Director: James Gunn Cast: Chris Pratt, Dave Batista, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana, Lee Pace, John C Reilly, Michael Rooker, Benicio del toro, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin. Rating: PG-13

Guardians of the Galaxyis a film that many may did not anticipate to become one of the most successful Blockbuster films of the year. The story is about a group of…

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Gull Lake Area Community Volunteers prepare for upcoming Fall Warm Up

Gull Lake Area Community Volunteers prepare for upcoming Fall Warm Up

Graphic by Reflection Staff

As the weather begins to change and the leaves begin to fall, the Gull Lake Area Community Volunteers take actions to ensure all of the children in need have something warm to utilize throughout the fall and winter seasons.

Gull Lake Area Community Volunteers member, Pat Mink, was able to share how this process works.

“We obtain phone numbers and contacts from the…

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RACC Gives three dollar coupon to senior citizens

RACC Gives three dollar coupon to senior citizens

People 60 years of age and older can now enjoy a healthy delicious meal at Liz’s cafe for only three dollars. RACC is partnering with Senior Services of Southwest Michigan to provide vouchers at Liz’s cafe in Richland, Andrea’s Cafe and Pizza in Galesburg and Yogi’s diner in Vicksburg.

Senior Citizens can be purchased these coupons at the RACC from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to 5…

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Weekend Lego’s at the Richland Area Community Center leave kids elated

Weekend Lego’s at the Richland Area Community Center leave kids elated

Photo courtesy of Richland Community Center

At the Richland Area Community Center they are holding a Lego party for young children. It starts Sundays, October 26, November 26 and Saturday, December 6 and will go from 2-3:30 p.m.

The goal of all this Lego playing is for these children to learn different types of concepts that soon will be used in their everyday activities. The Lego’s will help…

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Gull Lake athletic director stays busy after retirement

Gull Lake athletic director stays busy after retirement

Marc Throop retired before the 2013-14 school year; however, he remains the athletic director but only works one-third of the hours. Being semi-retired does not mean that he is not busy. The year he retired, he was elected president of the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) by his peers. Although he is no longer the president, as the president only serves for one…

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Students discuss benefits of iPads at Gull Lake

Students discuss benefits of iPads at Gull Lake

Student’s have received the opportunity to use iPads for the third year in a row. Now that rules are changing, they are discussing whether they are worth the price. Photo by Natalie Herson.

For the third year in a row, Gull Lake has provided iPads for the high schoolers who agree to the rules, regulations and responsibilities that come with the iPad. They must listen to all instructions given by…

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