Drumrolls
GMHS pitcher reaches 700 strikeouts
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Senior pitcher Amanda Bristol added another remarkable achievement to her high school softball career on May 11, recording her 700th strikeout in a dominant performance against Rockville High School.
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Amanda Bristol adds 8 strikeouts versus Ellington
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On May 18, Amanda Bristol pitched a complete game for Granby Memorial versus the Ellington Knights. In the impressive outing, Amanda added eight strikeouts, yielding only two earned runs (and two unearned) in the 4-2 loss. Amanda has logged 149 strikeouts this season, which ranks 17th among high school pitchers in Connecticut in 2026.
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FISH Kids take environmental science learning beyond the classroom
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Students from the GMMS Fish Kids club recently took part in a fun field trip designed to bring environmental science lessons out of the classroom and into the field through hands-on learning.
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No Place for Hate at Granby Memorial Middle School
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An initiative has been introduced at GMMS this year to promote a more inclusive and respectful school environment.
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A student inspires the “Blanchard Experiment” at GMMS
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At Granby Memorial Middle School Fish Kids club, students were studying brown trout and their unique adaptations, including an ability to change coloration and patterns to better blend into the environment. During the lesson, one student, Owen Blanchard, posed a question that evolved into a project: What if the fish tanks looked more like the fish’s natural habitat?
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Reading adventures begin at GPL
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Kindergarten classes visit the Granby Public Library and get their first Library cards!
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The Little Mermaid was a community-wide hit
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The GMHS Dramatic Arts program enchanted audiences in March with a captivating production of a Disney classic, The Little Mermaid. This fun and nostalgic show brought beloved characters and an enchanting underwater world vividly to life on stage, captivating viewers with its magical love story while also highlighting powerful messages of bravery, curiosity and self-discovery.
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Unified Basketball returns, building inclusion and school spirit
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A renewed focus on inclusion and teamwork is taking shape on the high school campus as Unified Basketball makes its return, offering students of all abilities the chance to compete, connect and grow together.
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Granby Boy and Girls Basketball season highlights
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The Granby Girls team lost in the first round of the CIAC Division III State Tournament against Kolbe Cathedral, with a final score of 63-35.
The Granby Boys team lost in the second round of the Division IV State Tournament (there was a bye first round) against Cromwell, 54-36.
College Scholarships
Scholarships: CBG / Drummer
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Citizens for a Better Granby, publisher of The Granby Drummer, is pleased to announce a $1,500 scholarship to a graduating Granby senior who will be attending an accredited post-secondary school to pursue a career in communications or journalism. Students with exceptional community service are invited to apply.