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Gianna Jirak

Gianna Jirak, Editor-in-Chief

This is Gianna Jirak's third year working on The Watchdog staff.  In addition to her Watchdog responsibilities, Gianna captain of the Academic Team and a member of the National Honor Society. Outside of school, she writes for InsideNoVa News and Prince William Living. Gianna plans to study journalism in college and plans to build a career as a professional journalist.

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We must recognize our own genocides, too.

We must recognize our own genocides, too.

April 30, 2021
Local scholarships to apply for

Local scholarships to apply for

April 21, 2021
Opinion: The coronavirus moratorium on gun violence has ended. We must pay attention.

Opinion: The coronavirus moratorium on gun violence has ended. We must pay attention.

March 26, 2021
School day to start earlier within next two weeks

School day to start earlier within next two weeks

February 12, 2021
3 local Black-owned businesses to support this Black History Month

3 local Black-owned businesses to support this Black History Month

February 12, 2021
Great college scholarships to apply to

Great college scholarships to apply to

January 15, 2021
How to Decide Where You Want to Go to College in a Pandemic

How to Decide Where You Want to Go to College in a Pandemic

January 15, 2021
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5 Great Places to Shop Online for the Holidays

December 11, 2020
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Tips for Applying to College During a Pandemic

October 30, 2020
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Socially Distanced Fun: Things You Can Do During a Pandemic

October 30, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 25: U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump depart from the White House in Washington, DC for a Memorial Day ceremony at the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, on May 25, 2020. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)

Donald and Melania Trump have been diagnosed with COVID-19

October 1, 2020
Husband of Prince William School Board member creates petition calling for renaming of Gainesville High School

Husband of Prince William School Board member creates petition calling for renaming of Gainesville High School

September 18, 2020
Prince William high schools to start an hour later

Prince William high schools to start an hour later

August 19, 2020
The Hylton Planetarium logo.

Irene V. Hylton Planetarium Closing for Renovation

February 26, 2020
The Standards-Based Grading System: A Review

The Standards-Based Grading System: A Review

January 21, 2020
Steve Walts and the members of the Student Senate as well as the newly appointed school board student representatives.

Hylton Seniors Chosen to Represent the Student Voice

January 9, 2020
Hyltons MUN club members at William and Mary before opening ceremonies.

Hylton Model United Nations Club Goes to William & Mary University Conference

December 5, 2019
College Scholarship Opportunities

College Scholarship Opportunities

October 26, 2019
A group of girls at homecoming holding a hoco 2019 sign.

Homecoming Look Book 2019!

October 22, 2019
A graphic depicting important dates for homecoming.

A Look Into Homecoming 2019

October 3, 2019
The Hylton football players at the pep rally!

Hylton Game of the Week Pep Rally

September 27, 2019
Bedfords Legacy Lives On

Bedford’s Legacy Lives On

May 29, 2019
The marquee for Hadestown on Broadway.

Hadestown: Broadway’s Hipper, Cooler, Hamilton

April 22, 2019
Hylton Watchdog Fashion & Lifestyle Editor standing with Administrator of Pulitzer Prizes Dana Canedy

A Day at the Pulitzer’s

April 22, 2019
Wrestling Team Stronger than Ever

Wrestling Team Stronger than Ever

March 19, 2019
The Grammys: Who Was Serving Looks and Who Wasnt?

The Grammys: Who Was Serving Looks and Who Wasn’t?

February 13, 2019
Ten great gifts to give on Valentines Day

Ten great gifts to give on Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2019
An apology is not enough: Ralph Northam and Justin Fairfax must resign

An apology is not enough: Ralph Northam and Justin Fairfax must resign

February 6, 2019
Local Summer College Programs That Are Guaranteed to Prepare You For the Future

Local Summer College Programs That Are Guaranteed to Prepare You For the Future

January 24, 2019
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Netflixs Horrifyingly Fun Interactive Episode

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Netflix’s Horrifyingly Fun Interactive Episode

January 9, 2019
Golden Globes Fashion: Who Was Serving Looks and Who Wasnt?

Golden Globes Fashion: Who Was Serving Looks and Who Wasn’t?

January 7, 2019
The Biggest News You Missed This Week 12/31-1/6

The Biggest News You Missed This Week 12/31-1/6

January 7, 2019
Dress Up For Dressember!

Dress Up For Dressember!

December 20, 2018
Meet Sasan Faraj: Your Student Representative to the School Board

Meet Sasan Faraj: Your Student Representative to the School Board

December 16, 2018
20 Books to Get the Bookworm in Your Life This Holiday Season

20 Books to Get the Bookworm in Your Life This Holiday Season

December 16, 2018
20 Products to Get the Beauty Guru in Your Life This Holiday Season

20 Products to Get the Beauty Guru in Your Life This Holiday Season

December 14, 2018
The Oxfam Hunger Banquet Brings Awareness to Hunger and Hardship Around the World

The Oxfam Hunger Banquet Brings Awareness to Hunger and Hardship Around the World

December 12, 2018
The Oxfam Hunger Banquet in Pictures

The Oxfam Hunger Banquet in Pictures

December 8, 2018
The entire academic team after a game.

The Academic Team Undefeated, Wins First Two Games of Season

December 7, 2018
Should LGBT+ People Have to Come Out Anymore?

Should LGBT+ People Have to Come Out Anymore?

November 29, 2018
A full cast photo before a preview performance. First row (left to right) is Jacob Kawada, Loren Boyd, Elvira Soldatenko, Aleena Raja, Elizabeth Kemp, and Tasja Grant. Bottom row is Helene Loosli and Trenton Graybeal.

Behind the Scenes of Hylton Drama

November 13, 2018
Weekend Hot Spot: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Weekend Hot Spot: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

November 13, 2018
Theater Critics Corner: The Bands Visit on Broadway

Theater Critics Corner: “The Band’s Visit” on Broadway

November 13, 2018
Bohemian Rhapsody: Bringing Queen and Freddie Mercury into a New Generation

Bohemian Rhapsody: Bringing Queen and Freddie Mercury into a New Generation

November 13, 2018
Andrew Stanley in his classroom.

Andrew Stanley: History Teacher Extraordinaire

November 2, 2018
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