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Student’s medical training helps fallen worker
When a construction worker fell off the Ptarmigan Hall roof on Wednesday evening, the first medical responder on the scene was GILA senior Emmie Ellis. Emmie became a state certified…
Student reflects about his first solo flight
By TOBY MONROE, staff writer I knew I wanted to be a pilot from the start. The councilor asked me if I wanted to be in ground school, and I…
Ineke Wilkinson new counselor at the residence hall
By SONNY KRUGER, staff writer Ineke Wilkinson will become the dorm counselor next school year. “It’s my first job in official counseling,” said Mrs. Wilkinson. She will be working alongside…
Mr. Apfelbeck is the new media and information tech teacher
By KAITY ALBERT, staff writer Paul Apfelbeck is changing teaching positions in the Galena City School District for the next school year. He’s now teaching journalism and language arts. Next…
Academy teaches skills: Emergency trauma technician classes bring students from around the state
By CANDACE COX, staff writer “If the opportunity passed and something bad happened, you would feel terrible,” said Sara Loehr, a high school student from Sterling, Alaska, who has wanted…
Students hear relationship talk
By RUDI JOSEPH and ALLY ZAUKAR, staff writers School counselors sponsored a healthy relationship talk for the high school girls at both the Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) auditorium and…
Student performers on stage: Fashion show, improv, theater at GILA auditorium
By CANDACE COX and VERONICA KAMEROFF, staff writers The community of Galena had a fantastic time watching a night of theater on Saturday, March 15 in the GILA auditorium featuring…
New police chief ready to serve: ‘We belong to you… the door is always open’
By NICK HEVEZI, staff writer “Education [and prevention] is an extremely important part of my priorities,” said Aaron Parker, the new Galena police chief, during an interview on February 25.…
Galena delegates head to Tanana Chief’s convention
By ALLY ZAUKAR, staff writer Four Galena high school students will be attending as youth delegates at the Tanana Chief’s Conference convention from Mar. 10-13 in Fairbanks. The students are…
Students help at community dinner
Students and staff from the Galena Interior Learning Academy helped make the Valentine’s Day dinner at the elder’s center a success. The prime rib was donated by the Gan’a Yoo…