Media Arts
By Sandy Wong, Staff Writer
The Media Arts Pathway, what used to be called AOIT, is now a separate academy which incorporates computer programming and computer science. This three year program deals with designs using computer functions and students learn how to approach computer applications, how to use design, and creatively communicate ideas
By taking...
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By Annie Kwok, Staff Writer
The Futurama program at Galileo is the perfect place for students to hang out and just have fun afterschool everyday. From education to hobbies, the program has a wide range of activities from which students can find everything they need.
Futurama is a free program that goes on everyday afterschool from...
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By Jasmine Golparast, Staff Writer
This year’s Autumn Ball, “Us Against the
World”, a semi-formal dance sponsored by
the ASB at the Hyatt hotel in Fisherman’s
Wharf, was considered to be a successful event
in comparison to last year with over 300 students
attending, while last year only 200 students
attended. Despite the success of more people
coming out this year, there...
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Christmas:
Nothing says
Christmas time
more than a fragrant
young fir tree
adorned with twinkling
lights, smiling angels and
bright colored ornaments.
Poinsettias, with their rubycolored,
star-shaped leaves, are
ubiquitous holiday decorations during
the Christmas season. While the
tradition of kissing under the mistletoe
is a long-standing and
Christmas tradition,
the mistletoe
plant itself is anything but
romantic. The tradition of sending
Christmas card greetings to friends
and family.
Hanukkah: Each night
during Chanukah Israelites
light...
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One of the most often seen
symbols of Christmas is the
candy cane. How did this
seasonal candy get its familiar
shape, and when did it become
part of Christmas tradition?
When the practice of using
Christmas trees to celebrate
Christmas became popular in
Europe, many of the decorations
were food items including
cookies and candy. The
modern candy cane appeared
in the seventeenth century.
These were straight,...
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By Joyce Yu, Staff Writer
The leadership program, Summer Search, helps young people graduate high school, go to college, gain successful careers, and give back to society This program has a unique commitment to providing ongoing and long-term support for low-income high school students.
Although this program reaches out to a wide range of people, Summer...
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By Brandon Huang, Staff Writer
Different than most employed students, senior Kevin Liang has turned his hobby of breeding shrimp into a job that allows him to be his own boss. His job is selling freshwater dwarf shrimp online. These shrimps only reach one inch so they are not the kind you eat,...
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GPUB AWARDS 2009
GALILEO PUBLICATIONS 2009
STAFF OF THE YEAR
Linda Kuang
GALILEO PUBLICATIONS 2009
BEST LAYOUT
Connie Tang
GALILEO PUBLICATIONS 2009
BUSINESS MANAGER
OF THE YEAR
Monica Ng
GALILEO PUBLICATIONS 2009
EDITOR OF THE YEAR
Molly Smith
GALILEO PUBLICATIONS 2009
EDITOR OF THE YEAR
Melissa Wong
GALILEO PUBLICATIONS 2009
REPORTER OF THE YEAR
Sandy Wong
GALILEO PUBLICATIONS 2009
ADVISORS’ AWARD
Melissa Ma
GALILEO PUBLICATIONS 2009
ILLUSTRATOR OF THE YEAR
Maggie Mai
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