Senior Amanda Millar in her varsity cheerleading uniform. The GHC Cheer Team plays a pivotal role in instilling both school spirit and pride in GHC students.

By Arianna Avitia and Isabel Hicks

This year’s Back-to-School Night was held on Thursday, September 7, and it was a night of school spirit. There, family and friends alike gathered for the common purpose of supporting GHC students and their education. In the quad specifically, students set up enchanting booths with the hope of raising money and awareness for their dedicated groups. Clubs and academic teams sold delectable treats, such as boba and nachos, which both parents and students alike happily enjoyed.

Robodox Team: GHC Robodox displaying their robot to parents and students. Robodox is a student-run robotics team that designs and manufactures robots.

GHC Choir: Members of Choir shown with a snow cone at Choir’s snow cone and cotton candy booth. Choir is a part of GHC’s vocal music program and strives to build community while inspiring students to feel confident in their voices.

Girl’s Volleyball: Volleyball Team member advertising the mochi sold at the team’s booth.

DECA: GHC DECA members playing spin-the-wheel and giving out prizes to parents and students. The DECA program prepares its students to be leaders and entrepreneurs specifically in the sectors of marketing, finance, business administration, and hospitality.

ASB: Class of 2025 ASB representatives selling horchata. These students are dedicated to raising money and planning events for the class of 2025.

Orchestra: GHC Orchestra advertising the cookies sold at their booth. Orchestra is a part of GHC’s Instrumental Music Department and performs in a multitude of music competitions across the country.

Science Team: GHC’s Science Team recruiting interested students and giving out snacks. Science Team educates its members in STEM subjects in order to prepare for and represent GHC in the National Science Competition.

Dance Team: The Dance Team raises money by selling pastries from Porto’s Bakery. GHC’s Dance Team performs at a variety of school events to instill school spirit within the GHC community. They perform many different dance styles, such as hip-hop, contemporary, pom, etc. They also compete in West Coast Elite (WCE) and California Association of Dance/Drill Team Directors (CADTD) competitions.