In a recent interview with an Academy teacher named Gregory Falls, we discussed his role, classes, and traveling.

Mr. Falls is a teacher in the GSWLA. He teaches International Business and Trade, Global Connections, Elective Classes, and is an Instructor for Seniors. He is also a sponsor for monay of clubs, like the Juniors World Affair Council, The Global Studies Honor Society, and many more. Mr. Falls used to be a sponsor for the Archery club and the Arabic club, but he’s given it to other sponsors, since he has so many.

I then asked Mr. Falls, “why are you an academy teacher?”

“I have a background in business so one day I was watching the academy, and I was amazed by it. I thought it was an incredible opportunity for students.”

“But why this academy?” I asked. After all, there are many others in Virginia, like the International Baccalaureate Programs at Princess Anne or the Entrepreneurship and Business Academy at Kempsville.

Mr. Falls then answered the question by discussing the language and travels and how it provides a “global perspective.”

There are always a travel opportunities coming up, but beware. In order to travel you must be a rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior; maintain a 3.0 GPA; and be willing to participate in all activities. The GSWLA have exchanges with Spain, France, Germany, Israel, China, Philippines, and Northern Ireland. For more information go to JWAC meetings at room 300.

Below are links to the stories included in The Roaring Gazette’s first issue of the 2017/2018 school year.

Cybersecurity, toppling regimes, and facing terrorism by Aniyah Lewis

Lion Voices: What did you do this Summer? by Bethany Hansel

Students want vending machines open more often by Danielle Erestain

Meet a Lion: Mr. Falls by Aliyah Alli

NBA Superteams a new trend by Danielle Schirru

Remember why they’re kneeling by Marissa Goodall

New VB program offers humane solution for “Barn Cats” by Finnley Brakke

Hispanic Heritage Month an opportunity to re-think how we teach History by Ashley Archila-Ventura