Publishing this essay feels very much like opening my chest and showing the world my heart or dissecting my brain for anyone to judge. Being homeschooled is not something I'm ashamed of by any means, but...
Kira Glass has committed to Rowan University fall 2026 term, majoring in Inclusive Education & Elementary Education. This year, she kicks off The Chomps college essay features with her essay discussing...
I found it really hard to figure out what to write for my college essay because I live so many different lives. The person I am at home is not the same as the person I am at dance or school, but they all...
Sharing this essay is both scary and exciting. Writing it was really hard for me as it forced me to confront my past, even if it's something as trivial as quitting pageants. But, showing my vulnerabilities...
I marvel at the back-to-school icebreaker that asks students to share a superpower they’d want–because I already have one: intense focus. Junior year included AP US History II, amica mea, so I...
On February 20, 2025 , TJ Edmund spoke to Gateway's Intro. to Journalism class! TJ spoke about overcoming challenges he faced through the pandemic in his college Communications program and all that he...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
