It's important to preface my story with the fact that I had no intention of becoming a student journalist when I started Gateway; in fact, I didn't even like writing that much. Now I am a senior struggling...
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...
This summer, I started working on my college applications, which have been the culmination of the past four years of my life. I have always been excited for college and my future, even when it’s not...
The past four years here at Gateway have flown by so quickly. So many fun memories and friendships were made along the way. It’s crazy for seniors to think about graduation and leaving for college.
Looking...
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...
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...
It’s almost senior year for the class of 2025! However, that also means that if you are planning on going to college, you are going to have to start preparing for college applications. The best time...
On May 31st, 2024, Birmingham Southern College officially closed its doors. It was a sad day for both the current attendees and former alumni of the college. However, all the baseball players were very...
The countdown for graduation is ticking! Some people are excited, some people are upset, some are scared, and some are experiencing a mix of feelings, like me.
I’m excited to start a new chapter...
There are many different options after high school when it comes to a student's future, and The Chomp would like to highlight some of them! Gateway is blessed with a wonderful Gateway 2 Careers program...
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form completed by high school seniors to determine students’ eligibility for financial aid. The FAFSA is considered the key for accessing grants,...
Gateway offers many interesting and challenging Advanced Placement (AP) classes for students, and they have three new AP classes next year: AP Chemistry, AP World History, and AP Computer Science Principles....
