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Smoke Signals Student Media

The student news site of George Rogers Clark High School

Smoke Signals Student Media

The student news site of George Rogers Clark High School

Smoke Signals Student Media

Prom season brings new trends to GRC
Prom season brings new trends to GRC
Mallory Jones, Monday Minute Anchor • April 3, 2025

It is almost time for the most important fashion display of the year for GRC… Prom! Throughout the years, styles have changed drastically. In the...

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GRC presents Chicago: Teen Edition April 11-13
GRC presents Chicago: Teen Edition April 11-13
Audrey Kohler, Multimedia Staff • April 2, 2025

  5, 6, 7, 8! Chicago: Teen Edition is coming soon to GRC’s auditorium. The cast of around 60 students has been working on the show since...

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GRC Baseball 2025
GRC Baseball continues to build success
Wade Johnson, Multimedia Staff • April 2, 2025

Take me out to ballgame. Take me out to the nest. Buy me some Ale-8 and Grippos. Coach Brooks’ squad is confident that they have what it takes to...

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GRC Hoops takes the 10th Region title for the 4th straight year and 8th in the last 9 years.
GRC Hoops advances to state championship with special team
Ben Cantrell, Managing Editor • April 1, 2025

GRC Hoops has ended a very successful 24-25 season. For just the third time in program history, they made the state championship. Head Coach Robbie...

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GRC HOSA 2025
Nine students place in top 3 at HOSA conference
Olivia Brownlee, Features Editor • March 28, 2025

Health Occupations Students of America is an organization designed to bring future medical professionals together in order to promote collaboration and...

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The All Voices Reading Room's Pop Up at The Hall in downtown Winchester.
All Voices Reading Room a great local offering
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • March 25, 2025

Imagine it’s a warm, sunny day and you are trying to find something to do during the summer but you can’t seem to find anything to cure your boredom. For...

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GRC Archery 2025
Archery Team completes successful season
March 23, 2025

The RDC/GRC Archery Team recently completed a successful season after advancing to the state tournament. Some of the team's accomplishments include...

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Wildcat Basketball: Hope in Pope
Wildcat Basketball: Hope in Pope
Camden Raney, Multimedia Staff • March 21, 2025

March. The most anticipated time for basketball fans around the country. Every D1 basketball season ends with the NCAA Tournament.  March Madness...

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GRC Academic Team with their District trophy.
Gillespie advances to state Academic Team match
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • March 15, 2025

After a great season, Academic Team captain Ben Gillespie has advanced to the State Competition for a second year.  The competition will take place...

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Mock Trial Region Champs sitting, David Muse, Katelyn Fulks, Caroline Harper, Mallory Jones; back, Genesis Smith, Josh Muse, Carter Johnston, Jones Howard, Ella Howton
GRC Mock Trial closes the case at state competition
Karlee Gray, Multimedia Staff • March 13, 2025

The jury has come to a decision: GRC Mock Trial has won runner-up at the state competition for the second straight year. "GRC Mock Trial has become...

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GRC Hoops takes the 10th Region title for the 4th straight year and 8th in the last 9 years.
GRC Hoops soars through regions, prepares for state tournament
Ben Cantrell, Managing Editor • March 12, 2025

For the 4th year in a row, GRC Hoops is the 10th Region champion. GRC has dominated the region all year, and this tournament was no different. It...

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St. Patrick's Day: The superior holiday
St. Patrick’s Day: The superior holiday
Libby Taylor, Photo Editor • March 12, 2025

Holidays have been a significant part of most cultures for hundreds of years. Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, or another largely celebrated holiday,...

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The Clippers won the Winchester Upward league championship this year.
Upward basketball gives opportunities, builds community
Camden Raney, Multimedia Staff • March 10, 2025

In the past couple of years the popularity in recreational sports has been going “Upward." Upward is a non-profit organization that is provided...

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Clark County Animal Shelter aims for community pet adoption
Clark County Animal Shelter aims for community pet adoption
McKinley Hacker, Managing Editor • March 6, 2025

The excitement any person would feel when bringing home a new pet knowing you have a companion ready to fill your world with joy and laughter is a feeling...

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It’s time for GRC to show its true colors
It’s time for GRC to show its true colors
Audrey Kohler, Multimedia Staff • March 5, 2025

Now that Christmas is over, the colorful decorations that teachers and students worked hard to make are off the walls. These paper trimmings are the...

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Karlee Gray
Karlee Gray
Multimedia Staff

Hi, I’m Karlee Gray! I’m a part of the multimedia staff and I’m so excited to contribute to Smoke...

Kaleigh Stamper
Kaleigh Stamper
Multimedia Staff

Hey guys! I’m Kaleigh Stamper, and I guess you could say I’m funny—at least I think so! I love...

McKinley Hacker
Mckinley Hacker
Managing Editor

Hello! My name is McKinley Hacker. I am a lover of many things but mainly coffee, and my friends and...

Anna Barnes
Anna Barnes
Editor-In-Chief

Hey guys! My name is Anna Barnes, and my lifelong dream was to become a part of the legacy that Smoke...

Audrey Kohler
Audrey Kohler
Multimedia Staff

Hi! My name is Audrey Kohler and I am a junior at GRC. I joined Smoke Signals because I love writing...