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Gulf NJROTC 4th on the National Academic Exam

Gulf NJROTC 4th on the National Academic Exam

From Dr. Knobl: “Congratulations to our Academic Team. We received the results today and I am proud to report that we finished 4th this year. Coming off three straight championships, the students continue to strive for excellence!”  Gulf finished behind...
New school record in the 4×800 relay

New school record in the 4×800 relay

Kari Grippo, Katie Buckman, Mia Savino, and Renee Patnode set a new school record the 4×800 meter relay on March 29 at the conference meet with a time of 10:00. With them is Coach Val Lofton, who as a Gulf athlete was part of the team that had set the old record...
Free tuxedo for prom (updated)

Free tuxedo for prom (updated)

Congratulations to MJay Taylor, who according to Ms. Dixon wrote the winning essay and will have a free tuxedo rental for prom from Deanna’s Bridal and Formal Wear! He models the tux in the photo below.
Dr. Knobl leaving Gulf High

Dr. Knobl leaving Gulf High

Dr. Steve Knobl, who has been principal of Gulf High School since 2008, has resigned his position to become Dean of Academic Affairs at the New Port Richey campus of Rasmussen College. His last official day at Gulf High School will be April 12. On March 21, before his...
Painting almost complete

Painting almost complete

The photo below taken on March 28 shows the front of our main building, recently repainted by district personnel. The green sections will get one more coat of paint before the job is completely done. The final project will be to paint the interior of the Bever-Hicks...
Gulf alumni tour their old high school

Gulf alumni tour their old high school

Gulf High School alumni from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s toured Schwettman Educaton Center on March 24. When they were in school, the building housed Gulf High School. The tour was conducted by Randy Koenigsfeld, the Principal of Schwettan. Some pictures are...
Ed Campbell, former Gulf principal and coach

Ed Campbell, former Gulf principal and coach

James E. “Ed” Campbell, who was Principal of Gulf High School from 1975 to 1978 and was also a teacher and coach, was found dead on March 24. The death is being investigated as a homicide. An article at tampabay.com is here. A brief bio of Mr. Campbell is...
Nick Buliga wins the Main Street Mile

Nick Buliga wins the Main Street Mile

Nicholas Buliga, a Gulf junior, finished first overall in the Main Street Mile on March 24 with a time of 4:33.7. He is pictured below with his aunt after the race. Kari Grippo, a Gulf sophomore, had the best time among women, 5:18.2. You can see the complete results...
February Students of the Month

February Students of the Month

Steven Dolan and Regina Pascalli have been named the Holiday Rotary Club Students of the Month. The criteria for selection are academics, service, behavior, citizenship, and leadership, and a minimum GPA of 3.0. They will be recognized at a luncheon in May.
Spanish State Competition pictures

Spanish State Competition pictures

Sixteen Spanish Honor Society students participated in the annual State Spanish Competition in Orlando this month. Fourteen of sixteen students received trophies for “sobresaliente” outstanding work in either impromptu speaking and/or poetry. Students also...