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The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School

The Chomp

The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School

The Chomp

The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School

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College Essay Spotlight: Charleigh Adams

Charleigh Adams, Staff Writer February 9, 2025
College application season is such a stressful time in every senior's year, and the essay itself causes the bulk of it all. After many hours, rough drafts, and help from Mrs. Barrett, my personal essay has gotten me into 5 colleges thus far with hopefully more acceptances to come!
Collage of Allison performing as Alice in Wonderland (L) and posing for a tennis picture (R)

Recognizing Golden Gator, Allison Eckstein

Kalise Miller, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2025

Each year, Gateway tries to find one senior student who represents all parts of Gateway. This student is involved in high academics, sports, theater or music, clubs, and maintains a positive attendance...

Jack Patrick stands overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

Jack Patrick’s College Essay

Jack Patrick, Staff Writer January 4, 2025

Each month, The Chomp is publishing a senior's college essay, and I am first. I submitted this essay to almost every school I applied to, it was my main Common App personal essay, and it seems to have...

Oliver stands in the 300 wing hallway.

Featured Gator: Oliver Crumrine

Alex Noble and Justin Paredes October 20, 2024

Each month one lucky Gator is recognized for their contributions to Gateway.  In some cases, it results in a certain line of laser-engraved coasters but this month's Featured Gator is one who has truly...

Freshmen experiencing one of their first high school classes

Dear, Freshmen

Andrea Mistichelli, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

Hello, freshmen, and welcome to your first year of high school! You might be feeling a lot of different emotions right now--stressed, excited, nervous, but just remember to take it one day at a time. Here...

Photo of and from Mr. Kennedy

History with Mr. Kennedy

Hazel Foster, Writer March 10, 2024

Many people know Mr.Kennedy, either as their Model UN teacher or as their history teacher, but there’s much more to him than just that. Mr.Kennedy has been working as a teacher for 8 years, but that...

Charleigh Morrison poses with friends at the Wenonah train station before Homecoming 2023

Featured Gator: Charleigh Morrison

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2024

In case you haven’t noticed, this month’s theme at The Chomp is motivation. Our February Featured Gator highlights a student who is demonstrating intense ambition, grit, and will-power, junior Charleigh...

An image of a smiling Mrs. Morda in front of some trees and sunshine!

Gator of the Month: Mrs. Morda

Hazel Foster, Staff Writer January 7, 2024

Though working as a counselor for sixteen years, Mrs. Morda has been working at Gateway as their Crisis Counselor for two years and has guided many students in their dealing with personal and school-related...

Mrs. Norton alongside Mrs. DeGeorge, Mr. Raba, and Dr. Pierro celebrating her wonderful accomplishment

Celebrating Mrs. Norton, Gateway’s Professional of the Year

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2023

Just a few weeks ago Gateway named its 2023 Professional of the Year, Mrs. Norton. She is very grateful for the honor and was thrilled to participate in an interview highlighting her amazing career at...

Mr. Joyce feeling confident, strong, and ready to grow in his practice. Inspiring others to do the same is his goal.

The Impact of Martial Arts

Michael Joyce and Laurel Rose Barrett November 4, 2023

The Chomp is excited to celebrate Mr. Joyce and his accomplishment, and we all hope it inspires you to take care of yourself, stay motivated, and set goals! _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _ Have you ever...

Andy at his desk! He is ready to put students at easy by sharing his winning smile and chocolate treats!

Interview With Andy-the-Alligator, Gateway Guidance Office’s Unofficial Mascot

Spencer Barrett and Laurel Rose Barrett October 1, 2023

The unofficial Gateway guidance mascot, Andy-the-Alligator, has touched the hearts of many in the Gateway community. He can often be seen at pep rallies, field trips, sports games, and other Gateway events...

My friends and I at the beach!

Miller’s Summer on the Beach with Friends

Kalise Miller, Managing Editor September 9, 2023

Summer 2023 will for sure be one to remember! Since I had a lot more free time in the summer, I was able to see my friends more and take some time for myself. My friends are some of the funniest people...

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