Eclipse disappoints some, thrills others
High expectations fade with only partial blackout
The Great Stratford Eclipse of 2017 was met with mixed reviews Monday.
Students were appreciative of being dismissed from afternoon classes for 45 minutes, and were issued protective glasses to shield against the harmful rays.
Many, however, thought a 95.4 percent partial eclipse would bring more darkness would sweep across the campus.
Shadows of crescent-shaped moons could be seen across the ground, and crickets could be heard chirping as the sunlight faded, but the lights in the parking lot never came on.
The Gazebo staff captured images from the memorable day, the first coast-to-coast total eclipse in 99 years.
Cal Whitworth is a senior in his first year on The Gazebo staff. He makes videos for The Gazebo and United in Pink, and has been featured on ESPN, 13 WMAZ,...
Nick Dorogy is a senior and editor of The Gazebo. This is his fourth year in journalism. Nick enjoys video games, lacrosse, and covering Stratford’s...
Kaylee Jellum is a senior and an assistant editor of The Gazebo. This is her second year on the staff. Kaylee enjoys photography, drawing, and playing...
Kieran MacKinnon is a sophomore and this is his first year on the Gazebo. He plays football and soccer. He is on the wrestling and track teams . He also...
Rania Akbar is a senior and has been attending Stratford since kindergarten. This is her fourth year on the Gazebo staff and first year as news editor....
Taylor Swan is a senior and has been at Stratford for 12 years. She is in her fourth year on the Gazebo and is co-feature editor. Taylor participates in...
NAME:AJ Stevenson
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GRADE: Senior
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Annika Brooks is a freshman and in her first year on the staff of The Gazebo. She has danced at the Madison Studio for 12 years. She also loves to listen...
Josie Lamb is a senior, who has been at Stratford for 14 years. This year will be her fourth year on the Gazebo staff, where she will be co-editor. She...
NAME: Knox Cleveland
STAFF POSITION: Minister of Fun
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Lolly McMahon is a freshman and is in her first year on the staff of The Gazebo. She enjoys vacationing with friends, playing tennis at school and off...
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