As students and staff may already know on April 8th, 2024, GHS witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime event. On Monday students got to go outside during 6th and 7th  hours to sit on the soccer field and watch the amazing event of the solar eclipse unfold in front of them. 

Science teacher Mr. Herbaugh said, “Because the moon is slowly moving away from the earth, the area of totality will slowly grow smaller until there is no longer a total solar eclipse. I traveled that day to view the total eclipse in Jasper, Arkansas.”

Sophomore Desirea Heath said, “I thought the solar eclipse was neat, but I expected more.”

Science teacher Mrs. Tingly said, “In my physical science classes, my students completed a reading assignment on the solar eclipse that talked about how often eclipses occur and the different types of solar eclipses there are. Then in advisory, I covered a Google slide presentation that discussed the solar eclipse and also went over the importance of not looking at the eclipse directly unless you have the glasses on.”

Sophomore Bailey Malone said, “My favorite memory from the solar eclipse would have to be making candy salad with my friends.”

Science teacher Mrs. Grace said, “The eclipse was a great experience, both seeing it, and interacting with students and staff while we were outside. One thing that we talked about in my classes was the effect of solar eclipses on animals. As it gets darker and colder, animals respond. Especially where the eclipse is in totality. Daytime animals begin to settle down and nocturnal animals begin to emerge.”

The eclipse was an event that many watched and enjoyed. The next one will be in 2024.