Usually, no matter what kind of student you are, the words “field trip” are enough to make you leap out of your seat. Who wouldn’t be excited? It’s a day to miss class (though some unlucky students...
Mr. Widener is one of the most well-known teachers at Gateway. He teaches some of Gateway’s most engaging classes, from AP Psychology to Gateway’s new Forensics class. Outside the classroom, Mr. Widener...
On the night of October 10th, Gateway held Gator Day once again after a few-year hiatus. This event was made possible by Mrs. Ruiz's hard work and the collaboration of various clubs, organizations, and...
Hazel Foster, Managing Editor
• September 13, 2025
Welcome back Gators! After a long (yet too short) summer break, we’re back! Back to school is full of new teachers, new classes, and old friends. But it’s also filled with upcoming events that may...
On Friday, June 6, Gateway held its 10th annual Community Service Day. Students helped the Gateway and nearby communities in various ways while learning the joy that comes from helping someone else.
Seniors'...
Farewell From Laurel Barrett (Co-Chief)
How do I say goodbye to the club that was the thread that weaved my 4 year story as a Gator into memories that will last a lifetime? Indeed, they are immortalized...
Every year in May, Gateway holds an evening ceremony filled with speeches, gowns, and even candles to honor sophomores, juniors, and seniors being inducted into the National Honor Society and World Language...
Every year, Gateway’s Student Council and other Gateway clubs join together to hold an annual Senior Citizen Dance for the elders in our communities. The event has a different theme every year. For 2025,...
On the 5th of April, Gateway’s Latin Club attended the NJ-JCL State Convention. It was a long two hours, all the way up to Ridgewood in northern New Jersey. Four seventh graders, six sophomores, one...
Every year the senior class takes a trip down to Orlando Florida where they spend time in Disney and Universal Studios! Everyday was equally exciting, even though the first day can be rough due to the...
Approaching April 20th, different people were preparing themselves for how they would spend Easter. While there are a lot of different cultural practices, we are going to focus on how Gateway students...
Governor Phil Murphy proposed a policy to ban cellphones in schools K-12 in New Jersey to create "phone-free schools". The state Senate unanimously passed a bill that requires the NJ Department of Education...
