Laurel Rose Barrett

Laurel Rose Barrett, Co-Editor-in-Chief

I’m Laurel Barrett, and I am in my third year as the Editor-in-Chief of The Chomp! This year I am Co-Chief with Kalise! I am currently a senior, and my favorite subjects are English, AP Calc, & History.

My hobbies are reading, writing, and creating artistic projects, like posters and models. I am a lawyer in Mock Trial, a President of Book Club, and I’ve been a NJ-JCL Executive Board Officer for 3 years. I’m also a member of Latin Club and NHS & World Language Honors Societies. Additionally, I run The Chomp’s Facebook account, and I’ve been the social media manager of a NJ non-profit called P.U.R.E. Girls, Inc. and enjoy volunteering at Angels Community Outreach when I can.

I plan to become a lawyer in the future and practice somewhere in New England. I look forward to interviewing featured teachers, covering Features, writing opinion pieces, and creating book reviews for The Chomp this year! If you want to join our team, feel free to email me @[email protected].

All content by Laurel Rose Barrett

[Photo] Tips for AP Exams

Andrea Mistichelli, Media/Design Editor
April 27, 2025

A collection of AP study material collected over the years

Gateway’s Certamen Team Arrives at Princeton!

The Annual Latin Knowledge Bowl

Laurel Rose Barrett, Co Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2025

Every year Gateway's Latin Club sends one or more teams of avid Latin students to compete in the annual NJ-JCL state Certamen tournament. It is a multi-level Latin knowledge bowl where participants show...

Laurel Barrett’s College Essay

We are Fortified by the Rhythm of our Histories

Laurel Rose Barrett, Co Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2025

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...

[Photo] New Jersey Phone Ban in Schools

Andrea Mistichelli, Media/Design Editor
March 15, 2025

A Canva-created image depicting the banning of phones in schools debate

Recognizing Mr. Kelly

Gateway’s 2024-2025 Professional of the Year

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2025

In addition to selecting an above and beyond teacher as Teacher of the Year, Gateway also honors a Gateway staff member yearly as Professional of the Year. This year's recipient was middle school guidance...

In Pursuit of Part-Time Work

Battling Bias as an Honors Student

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-In-Chief
January 5, 2025

On Reading Ehrenreich In 1996 Barbara Ehrenreich, a well-respected journalist, took on the task of revealing what it is like to live life in the working class by immersing herself directly. Specifically,...

Gateway’s Fall Production: Alice in Wonderland

After years of musicals, the department puts on a play!

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2024

On November 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, Gateway's drama department put on their fall production, Alice in Wonderland. Despite the distinction of having a fall play and spring musical every year, the Gateway...

Gateway’s Annual Club Fair!

Laurel Rose Barrett, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2024

Earlier this month, Gateway held its annual club fair to highlight Gateway’s amazing selection of extracurricular activities. Gateway prides itself on offering a wide selection of student-run clubs that...

[Photo] Gateway’s Musical Theater Class!

Valerie Blundell, Staff Writer
October 20, 2024

An image from Gateway's musical production of Peter Pan 2022

Welcome Back, Gators!

So the 2024-2025 school year begins!

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2024

Can you believe we're already back? I sure can't! I, like I'm sure most of you, had a fantastic, relaxing summer, but I'm so excited to be at Gateway for my final year. There are a lot of changes this...

[Photo] How to Organize the Perfect Schedule

Hazel Foster, Editor
September 15, 2024

Example of study habits at work

[Photo] Dear, Freshmen

Andrea Mistichelli, Staff Writer
September 15, 2024

Freshmen experiencing one of their first high school classes

[Photo] Tips for a Successful New School Year!

Kalise Miller, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2024

AP Calculus work and a planner ready to be filled

[Photo] Summer Adventure: Boston, MA

Spencer Barrett
September 15, 2024

Fenway Park before the Red Sox-Mariners game!

AP Summer Work Tips and Tricks

You'll feel ripe and ready come September!

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-In-Chief
June 9, 2024

AP classes, as many know, require lots of work throughout the year in preparation for the big AP test come May. The college-level curriculums are so vast that oftentimes teachers have to cut some corners...

Gateway Latin Students Attend NJ-JCL State Convention

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2024

Laurel Barrett, junior, and Mrs. Kelly Barrett, GRHS English teacher and Advisor to The Chomp. She attends so many of these as a colleague and friend of Mrs. Cross that we consider her an honorary member!

Memorial Day Celebrations

Some hidden gems!

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2024

The advent of Memorial Day is usually matched with excited chatter about what beach people are attending or what they plan to eat at their family cookout. This means that oftentimes the true meaning of...

A Difference, Not a Disorder: The Autism Spectrum

Inspiring stories of influential individuals who used their autism to change society for the better

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2024

It’s Autism Awareness Month! Autism means different things for different people. As we know, the autism spectrum is vast, and not every person diagnosed is the same. Those who are high-functioning autistic...

Seussical the Musical: Review

What an incredible show by Gateway's finest actors, vocalists, and musicians!

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-chief
April 13, 2024

At the end of March, the Gateway theater program debuted its spring musical, Seussical! The entire cast and crew worked tirelessly since January learning their lines, songs, dances, and making the final...

[Photo] Ways to Get Involved This Earth Day

Jack Keller, Senior Sports Editor
April 13, 2024

This is a beautiful depiction of what our Earth is capable of producing. Greenery of the Boston Commons.

[Photo] Gateway’s Annual Bundle Up Against Cancer 5k Event

Kalise Miller, Managing Editor
April 13, 2024

A beautiful tulip field at Johnson's Farm. Tulips are a beautiful flower that spring offers!

Celebrating International Women’s Day at Gateway!

Another successful women's empowerment event

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2024

On International Women's Day on March 8th, Gateway held its annual Women's Empowerment Day headed by Gateway 2 Careers Director, Mrs. Eckstein! Every year she puts together a celebratory event where influential...

[Photo] In Defense of Denim: The Case for Jeans in PE Class

Oliver Crumrine, Desmond McCue, and Alex Noble
March 10, 2024

GRHS Gallery showcasing gym uniforms from the 1970s.

Recognizing Eddie Rolax

Retiring Custodian, Inspiring Artist

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024

A lot can happen when you work the same job for twenty years: friendships formed, changes good and bad, hellos and goodbyes. Nobody knows this better than Eddie Rolax, one of Gateway’s most hard-working...

[Photo] Highlights from the Electives Fair

Spencer Barrett, Staff Writer
February 11, 2024

True Crime & Detective Stories! I hear Mrs. Reichman is obsessed with this stuff. I can't wait to be able to fit this in my schedule! I love passionate teachers. They make life interesting!

Guest Motivational Speaker Visits New Journalism Class

TJ Edmund motivates new writers through his message of perseverance

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

Earlier in January, TJ Edmund, Gateway alum and current journalism student from Rowan University, came to speak to Mrs. Barrett’s journalism class! He enlightened journalism students with tips, past...

AP World History: Payne Expands Gateway Student Horizons

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

Spencer and Laurel Barrett nervous to embark on their shared AP World History journey

Featured Gator: Charleigh Morrison

This choice student is making great choices

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...

[Photo] Honors vs. AP at Gateway

Kalise Miller, Managing Editor
February 11, 2024

An Honors/AP project collage created by Editor-in-Chief, Laurel Barrett

Lacking Motivation – A Problem Countless Students Share

A Middle School and High School Collaboration

Ace Smith and Laurel Rose Barrett
February 11, 2024

Something that almost all students share in today's society is a lack of motivation coupled with an addiction to procrastination. Maybe there's a game you’d want to play over completing an essay, or...

[Photo] The Myth of Cupid

Hazel Foster, Staff Writer
February 11, 2024

AI image created by Magic Media on Canva

Call for Submissions!

Gators Have Chosen the New Literary Magazine Title

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024

Students, faculty, and staff may begin submitting original poetry, essays, short stories, photography, artwork, and any other creative pursuits to be published this spring in issue 1 of Gateway's new literary...

[Photo] Fantasy Football Recap

Desmond McCue, Staff Writer
January 7, 2024

Fantasy Football design generated using Magic Media AI app via Canva

Meeting a Literary Hero

Who is your favorite author?

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2024

This December I had the incredible opportunity to meet one of my literary heroes, Ann Patchett--the author of some of my favorite essays, best-selling novels, and a beautiful memoir! On a road trip...

Diversity Club and The Chomp Celebrate the Holidays Together!

Multicultural Holiday Party

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2024

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and hopefully a refreshing break from work and school! Before the holiday break, The Chomp staff attended the Diversity Club's Multicultural Holiday Party!...

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

A well-deserved honor

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...

The Ills or Merits of Online Latin:

A Debate

Laurel Rose Barrett and Alex Noble
December 10, 2023

Staff writer, Alex Noble, and Editor-in-Chief, Laurel Barrett, debate the ills and merits of the online Latin program, Educere, that students are using until Mrs. Cross returns. Alex writes about student...

Gateway’s Fall Musical: Elf!

A fantastic, family-friendly show

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

On Saturday, December 9th, the cast of Gateway's: Elf the Musical concluded their final showing! To call the performances fantastic would be an understatement. Despite the graduation of numerous senior...

Barrett’s Bookshelf: This is the Story of a Happy Marriage

December book review

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

This past summer, I spotted a copy of This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett in the Brookline Bookshop in Brookline, Massachusetts, and I had to grab it! I’ll admit I was perplexed at...

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