Academy At Palumbo
School District of Philadelphia
The Griffin Gazette
ABOUT THE GAZETTE The Griffin Gazette is The Academy at Palumbo’s student-run newspaper, dedicated to keeping our community informed about news and events in our school and across Philadelphia. We aim to amplify student voices and spark meaningful conversations. Check out the new edition here! Griffin Gazette – October 2025
Palumbo sophomore hits volleyball milestone
When Anna Bracali first stepped onto the floor with the Academy at Palumbo volleyball team last summer, there was an instant connection. She was a wide-eyed freshman from West Philly who was joining a talented group of players with a winning tradition at the South Philly high school. Pretty quickly, the magic started happening. Finish…
Senior Eva Truong Hits 1,000 Career Assists!
Congratulations to senior setter and co-captain Eva Truong, who made school history yesterday! In our match against GW, Eva surpassed the 1,000 career assists milestone, becoming the first female player at our school to achieve this incredible accomplishment. This is a monumental achievement that reflects her dedication and talent. Please join us in celebrating Eva’s…
Youth Poet Laureate: Rashawn Dorsey
We are beyond thrilled to announce that this year’s Youth Poet Laureate is our very own senior, Rashawn Dorsey. Rashawn is a back to back Slam League Champion and all star. He has performed at numerous Palumbo events and events around the city. We know that he will represent us proudly. This year all three…