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CHECKING IN “Service Night is always a great time to showcase why giving back is so important and how we can be more proactive,” said Becky Randolph.
From classroom to court
From left to right, Abby Webster ‘23, Hannah Behringer ‘25, Ethan Aniag ‘23, and Campbell Parks ‘25 review the Voodoo script during rehearsal. “We were able to make comments about school through a couple of Greenhills-related sketches like The Day in the Life of Austin Andrews, College Admission Emails, and the demand for the Gryphon Den,” said Behringer.
A play on words
DISCUSS Black Students Association (BSA) affinity group members Or- rin Batts ‘23, Caleb Johnson ‘25, Alana Andrews ‘26, and Ana Flemming ‘24 discuss racial matters during a lunch meeting. “I think there’s an opportu- nity for that group [the BSA] to do educational outreach, and there’s a way for students to get more involved,” said BSA co-sponsor Janelle Sterling.
Black History Month ends, conversations continue
IT’S A MATCH Ninth-graders in a Peer Educator lead health class play a matching game with different LGBTQIA+ terms and their definitions “It was really interesting learning about LGBTQIA+ rights and lack of rights, and what we need to do to change that in the future,” said Henry Beck ‘26.
For students, by students
Greenhills takes saftey precautions
Gun violence raises anxiety
Lax to the max Griffin White (#5) looks for a pass around the Detroit Cass Tech defense. “We had glimpses in the first half where we knew what we could do,” said Miller. “Once we cleaned things up in the second half, that is when we started to see the opportunities appear. We saw some positive results.”
All you gotta do is ReLAX
HITTING THE LINKS Max Shulman ‘24 hits the ball off of a tee using a driver at the Huron Metropark Golf Course. “It feels really good to see all of the work that I’ve put in behind the scenes pay off.”
Junior golfer, ranked 7th in state, scores “hole-in-one”
KICK ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT Yousif Ogaily ‘24 faces off at the 2023 State Championships for kickboxing. “I really enjoy the heat of competition,” said Ogaily. “I am able to show what I can do and what I have been working towards for the last 6 years.”
Kicking past the obstructions
All you gotta do is re-lax
All you gotta do is re-lax
GOOAAALLLL! Captain Sophia Bleakley Wasserman ‘23 practices her free kicks.
Spring sports preview
Get a closer look Judy Bai ‘26 focusing on a experiment during Broadcom MASTERS. You are randomly assigned to groups, you all have to work on a specific task and theres a different one ecah day, said Bai.
Judy Bai and the science Fair
OUT OF RANGE Jacob Perkins ‘25 backpacking on a trip last summer to Philmont, part of a mountain range owned by Boy Scouts of America in New Mexico. “My favorite part of scouts is when youre an older scout, you can do High Adventure,” says Perkins. “This trip was 14 days of intense backpacking and I plan on backpacking for 21 days this summer too.”
Sophomores in scouts navigate path to Eagle ranking
TWO LIVES HARNESSED TOGETHER Ella Kim ‘24 riding with her first horse. “This was our first show together, and I could not wait for more.”
Equestrians trot through highs, lows
‘Home Alone’ on a ‘White Christmas’: festive films teachers, students ‘Love Actually’
‘Home Alone’ on a ‘White Christmas’: festive films teachers, students ‘Love Actually’
Sliding into winter
Sliding into winter
From left to right, Abby Webster ‘23, Hannah Behringer ‘25, Ethan Aniag ‘23, and Campbell Parks ‘25 review the Voodoo script during rehearsal. “We were able to make comments about school through a couple of Greenhills-related sketches like The Day in the Life of Austin Andrews, College Admission Emails, and the demand for the Gryphon Den,” said Behringer.
A play on words
DON’T MOVE Stone takes photos in the dark room. “When the subject aligns just like how I envisioned them to, it’s one of the best feelings in the world,” said Stone. “I try to capture the moment immediately and get them [the subject] to stay still in the position.”
Art, a helping hand
HEADING OUT College counselor Cora Chester and senior performers prepare for their final performance. “ Greenstock is a fun event that brings the community together as the school year winds down,” said Wang. “I’ll always remember the bands playing music, the yearbook signing, and football from previous years.”
Students and faculty perform at Greenstock
SPIN IT, GLAZE IT Rob Kinnaird helping a student with their ceramics project. “I’m applying to art schools because he has honestly inspired me to pursue a passion I didn’t know I had,” said Stone. “I wouldn’t have fallen in love with art with a different teacher.”
Art teacher Rob Kinnaird retires
Spelling Bee provides much needed comedic laughs
“Spelling Bee” provides much needed comedic laughs
Defying STEM: My Unconventional Path
Parting advice to underclassmen
From the Big House to Breslin Center Alumkal calls the Greenhills-Whitmore Lake Women’s basketball game in 2022 at the Crisler Center. Through the growth of Gryphon Sports Live, they have traveled around the state to call sports events. They were invited to commentate the high school state championships for football at Ford Field and basketball at Breslin Center. They have also called games at Michigan Stadium and Jackson Field.
My way of giving back to Greenhills community through broadcasting
From students to colleagues
Less is more

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All content by Arjun Prabhakar '23

Sports fosters sense of community, teamwork

Arjun Prabhakar '23, Associate Editor, Online
May 24, 2023
KICK ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT Yousif Ogaily ‘24 faces off at the 2023 State Championships for kickboxing. “I really enjoy the heat of competition,” said Ogaily. “I am able to show what I can do and what I have been working towards for the last 6 years.”

Kicking past the obstructions

Arjun Prabhakar '23, Associate Editor, Online
May 24, 2023
Senior says bring back more final year traditions

Senior says bring back more final year traditions

Arjun Prabhakar '23, Associate Editor, Online
April 5, 2023
NOTHING BUT POTS Caitlyn O’Neal, now JV basketball coach and ceramics teacher, poses for her media day pictures at Goshen College. “Now, reflecting on basketball and what it taught me, I learned a lot about who I am, whats important to me, and who I am when things are difficult,” said O’Neal. “It offers an experience where you can learn a lot about yourself.”

Shooting hoops to throwing pots

Arjun Prabhakar '23, Associate Editor, Online
March 1, 2023
Pushing against the ban

Pushing against the ban

Arjun Prabhakar '23 and Devyn McGow ‘23
November 10, 2022
Possible changes to advisory in planning stages

Possible changes to advisory in planning stages

Dylan Carvette '23 and Arjun Prabhakar '23
May 25, 2022
MONUMENTAL Greenhills has not had a Washington D.C. trip in three years. “The Washington D.C. trip has been one of my favorite memories while at Greenhills. It created inseparable bonds between me and my classmates that would last throughout high school,” said Leo Applegate ‘23.

To trip or not to trip

Arjun Prabhakar '23 , Associate Editor, Online
April 12, 2022
ON THE ICE Beau Brewer ‘22 awaits the puck in an attempt to score. As the lone Greenhills senior on the hockey team, Brewer was elected captain by his teammates. Brewer played on the regional winning team during the 2018-2019 season and helped lead the team to a Catholic League and Metro League title during the 2020-2021 season. He was also named a Catholic League honorable mention during his sophomore year. “I love this team,” said Brewer. “Even though many of the players go to FGR, I have shared many special moments and bonded with them. The hockey team is like a second family to me.”

Skating Through Covid Challenges

Arjun Prabhakar '23, Associate Editor Online
February 1, 2022
Maddie Rodgers ‘22, Peyton Feeney ‘22, Anna Zell ‘22, Alex Hummel ‘23, Riya Narayan ‘23, and Amanda Chen ‘24 huddle up after a point. The team was unable to huddle up after points during the previous season, but due to changes in the COVID guidelines, the team is now able to resume this volleyball tradition. “It feels great to be able to huddle up after points again,” Hummel said. “The team is now able to bond better.”

A Season of Change and Success

Arjun Prabhakar '23, Associate Editor Online
February 1, 2022
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