It’s that time of the year again when the seniors of our Gator family have decided where they're venturing off to after they leave the Swamp. This year, however, more than ever, Gators are branching...

For the 2025-2026 school year, Mr. Kyle Reim was granted the Professional of the Year Award. Mr. Reim is a social worker here at Gateway and works hard to build close-knit relationships with students and...

March 25 to 28th, Gateway's theater department put on an amazing show, Mean Girls. This show was directed by Gateway Alumni, Paul Sommers. This show really brought the comedic essence of high school to...

Towards the end of my sophomore year, nearing the beginning of  my junior year, most of my then-junior friends shared with me their woes of junior year, wishing me luck for the bumpy ride ahead. I went...

As we come back from winter break, it’s easy to be stuck in the hump of not wanting to get anything done. Coming back to school from a 12-day learning break is hard for most, and as winter continues...

Winter break is an ideal time to rest and recharge for the remainder of the school year. Everyone has different break traditions, so let's see what some members of The Chomp did over break! Over my...

Last year, the sensational Wicked came out, and it rocked the entertainment industry, with products coming out left and right. Yesterday, part 2 of it came out, and today I saw it—so, does it live up...

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...

A photo of room 109

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...

The finished Chemo Care bags

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,...

Open to read, and then click on our flip-book slideshow. Repeat-click on the image below to view our new literary magazine. *Note: Limited copies will be available in the library, main office,...

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...

Since 2017, Gateway has run a Women’s Empowerment event around International Women's Day, which is March 8. This event is a breakfast/lunch, in which women come in to discuss their passion, careers,...

Read Across America on March 2nd, is celebrated across schools nationally. As the name reflects, this day celebrates reading in school, with a focus on celebrating and encouraging reading in Elementary...

Gateway held its annual Reindeer Games on Friday, December 20th, as a way of celebrating that winter break was here! All high school grades and staff competed for the coveted Reindeer Games trophy. This...

Every year, Gateway names one teacher "Teacher of the Year." This year the winner was the very deserving Mrs. Genzano. Mrs. Genzano goes above and beyond - not only to ensure her teaching is the best it...

Every year, Gateway’s Student Council holds a food drive for low-income families in the four sending towns. Most people hear about it but don’t really understand what it’s truly about. It begins...

A lab in Chemistry

Halloween is a time for spooky festivities, fall drinks - and most importantly, dressing up. Many teenagers don’t dress up, but a lot of them still do. This year, we sent a survey out to see what Gators...

A new school year means many things: new teachers, new friends, getting older, and a new beginning. However, to many it’s a very stressful time of year. It’s hard to keep everything organized with...

September faded into June in the blink of an eye, and in just a few short weeks the 2023-24 school year will come to an end. This year may have been better for some than others, but many are leaving with...

Original commentary by Amelia Aungst-Flick, a ninth grade athlete at Gateway Regional High School / Canva creation by Hazel Foster

The night falls, street lights come on, and the night is peaceful. Then, a gang of careful raccoons slowly come out of their cubby hole – slowly migrating to their home. What is their home, you ask?...

Spring is just around the corner! With spring comes warmer weather, baby animals, and beautiful scenery. However, with the excitement of the beauty of spring, there’s also a responsibility. We’re responsible...

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...

School is chaotic - lots of noise, drama and work all piled together. But, it gets much harder when those around you do not respect the classroom. Students all around the world are disturbed by not only...

Hazel Foster's cat, Potato, has a cupid-like personality--purrfectly loveable but also a little bit naughty. She will tug on your heart-strings for sure, and her furry magic will enthrall you!

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...

It may seem like 2023 just started, but 2023 is dust under the rug and 2024 is here. 2023 was a wild ride with a new pop culture phenomenon at least every month. Events that seem like they were just yesterday...

For years, the ocean has been getting more and more polluted. However, in current times - the number of polluted waters has increased quicker than ever before. Years ago, scientists predicted what they...

The votes are in and the 2023 Teacher of the Year is….Mrs.Shivers! Mrs. Shivers has been teaching at Gateway for sixteen years, and she has loved every moment of it. Of course, teaching middle school...

When thinking about winter holidays, most people usually imagine Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Hanukkah. However, many other holidays don’t get the attention they deserve. Additionally, people do...

Adolescents are struggling with mental health more than ever, and sadly it looks as if the rates are going to continue to rise rapidly. According to Nature’s article  on this topic, “At least...

Cold weather, warm clothes, hot cocoa, and fun holidays - winter can be a fun-filled season! From viewing lights while drinking warm drinks to watching your favorite holiday movies, winter has so much...

Thanksgiving - a day for family, friends, delicious food, and giving thanks. Many families are ecstatic for the thanksgiving festivities that come around once a year! Although, a large part of the people...

Halloween has been a widely loved holiday for many decades. From spooky costumes to delicious sweets, its popularity isn’t in question - but one thing is: How did Halloween come to be? Now, when you’re...

Ms. Powell and Mrs. Morda!

Starting in September and ending in December, fall is a beloved season for many reasons. From the crisp air, the sweater weather, all the way to the pumpkin spice scents and flavors, there is just so much...