Allie Mikolanis
Allie Mikolanis is a junior at Gilmour Academy. She moved to Cleveland from Cincinnati before her freshman year and is very content with her decision to come to Gilmour because of the many opportunities she been exposed to.
Allie is very engaged in competitive Speech and Debate, where she expresses her interests in politics and current events through her debate event, Student Congress. Her love of news is now translated into reporting it herself through The Lance, which is an experience she values.
She will utilize the skills she has gained through journalism and reporting to guide her in strengthening the voices of others, as she hopes her voice will help and inspire others.
The U.S. Places Sanctions on Venezuela
On Friday, August 25, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order that placed financial sanctions on Venezuela.
These financial sanctions bar any U.S. institution from...
The Charlottesville Tragedy
On Saturday, August 12, 2017, a "Unite the Right" rally was planned to protest the removal of a statue of the Confederate General Robert...
President Trump Pardons Joe Arpaio
President Trump pardoned Joe Arpaio on Friday, August 25, 2017.
Arpaio, former Arizona sheriff of Maricopa County, was convicted of criminal contempt and racial-profiling. He...
A New Political Section
Dear Reader,
"The Lance" provides the Gilmour community with news of what is occurring on campus.
Politics has a deep impact on our lives- in and...
The Firing of James Comey and the Memo
(Article written on 5/23/17)
James M. Comey, former F.B.I. Director, was fired by President Trump on May 9, 2017.
The White House publicized that Comey's release was...
Saudi Arabian Arms Deal
(Article written on 5/23/17)
President Donald Trump is currently on his first foreign trip as the U.S. President.
The trip is to last nine days, and President...
The Impacts and Effects of 13 Reasons Why
If you ask students their favorite pastimes, some will say social media, others will offer athletic training, whereas many will disclose that Netflix eats...
Class of 2017: On Track for Graduation
The graduating senior class, the Class of 2017, is finishing up their last week at Gilmour Academy on Friday, May 5, 2017.
After making...
Junior Matt Mangel Receives Perfect ACT Score
Matt Mangel (`18) received a perfect score on the ACT. He took the test for the first time on February 11, 2017 in Solon,...
Gilmour Girls: From Inspiration to Leadership
On Friday, April 22, 2017, Ms. Michele Kay, Learning Enhancement Coordinator and Guidance Counselor, brought ten Gilmour girls to the City Club of Cleveland...
