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A Season of Big Moments
A Season of Big Moments
The Addams Family - Opening Night
The Addams Family – Opening Night
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Halloween Memories & Favorites
2025 Fall Homecoming
2025 Fall Homecoming
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Spring Sports Preview
Spring Sports Preview
Sophomore Jared Flax jumping for the ball.
Owls Ready To Rewrite The Rivalry
Garden Plain Owls Hit the Mat
Garden Plain Owls Hit the Mat
Building Momentum: A Look at Lady Owls Basketball
Building Momentum: A Look at Lady Owls Basketball
Garden Plain Owls Close the Book on a Memorable Football Season
Garden Plain Owls Close the Book on a Memorable Football Season
Behind The Curtain
Behind The Curtain
The Addams Family - Opening Night
The Addams Family – Opening Night
GPHS Students Prepare to Perform "Frozen the Musical"
GPHS Students Prepare to Perform “Frozen the Musical”
Ripples of Progress
Ripples of Progress
New Boutique “Style Chick” Opens Its Doors in Garden Plain
New Boutique “Style Chick” Opens Its Doors in Garden Plain
KAY Club Continues to Impact Community Through Projects and Events
KAY Club Continues to Impact Community Through Projects and Events
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City of Garden Plain Prepares for Annual Vintage Market
Garden Plain’s Dining Delight, The Getaway Lounge
Garden Plain’s Dining Delight, The Getaway Lounge
Simon Helten
Simon Helten
Connor Madison
Connor Madison
Cooper Eck
Cooper Eck
Kail Kersting
Kail Kersting
Karly Stuhlsatz
Karly Stuhlsatz
GPHS Senior Boys
GPHS Football Hype Video
GPHS Volleyball Team
GPHS Volleyball Hype Video
Rapid Fire Questions With New Staff at GPHS
Rapid Fire Questions With New Staff at GPHS
Pay To Play
Pay To Play
TIKTOK BANNED?
TIKTOK BANNED?
The Effects of Social Media
The Effects of Social Media
How is technology affecting students in the classroom?
How is technology affecting students in the classroom?
Cell Phones in School
Cell Phones in School
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Freshman
Brooklyn Woods, Staff Writer
May 19, 2026

Name: Simon Helten

Favorite Food:  Steak and mashed potatoes

Favorite Movie: Shrek

Favorite TV Show: SpongeBob

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Teacher: Mr. Gordon

Favorite Class: PE with Mr. Brack

Favorite Hobbies: Fishing

Favorite Saying: “It’ll buff.”

Favorite Childhood Memory: Going to my grandma’s for Christmas

Favorite Song: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Pet Peeves: Slow walkers

What were you most excited about coming to high school? More sports options

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Brooklyn Woods
Brooklyn Woods, Staff Writer
Brooklyn Woods is a junior at GPHS and a softball athlete for Andale/GPHS. Outside of athletics, she stays active in the Kay Club by giving back to the school and community. Outside of school, Brooklyn likes to hang out with friends and family, as well as sleep and shop. She enjoys going to Garden Plain because of the high level of involvement the community has. Brooklyn is excited to write about her fellow students and staff this year.
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