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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

Meet the GRC Administrators
Meet the GRC Administrators
Gracie Cecil, Opinions Editor • October 9, 2024

Meet our fun group of GRC administrators in this video produced and edited by Gracie Cecil.

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Graphic by Levi Ross
It's a Trap: Don't waste your money on this movie
Levi Ross, Multimedia Staff • October 1, 2024

Today is the day, you have waited all week for this. You and all your best friends buckle up and head for the movies. You enter with your ticket excitedly...

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Not your average Jones
Not your average Jones
Annie Lucas, Social Director • September 30, 2024

The National Merit Scholarship is a prestigious academic competition. While most students don’t even attempt it, GRC’s Jones Howard qualified as a...

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How to raise your ACT score: Tutor gives tips
How to raise your ACT score: Tutor gives tips
Ben Cantrell, Managing Editor • September 30, 2024

Fall is here. Football has arrived, Starbucks have released their pumpkin drinks, and school has hit full stride. While students have focused on their...

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YSC Director Ashton Patton
New YSC director ready to support students in all possible ways
Olivia Brownlee, Features Editor • September 26, 2024

From food banks to job opportunities, GRC’s Youth Service Center supports students in a variety of ways. The Family Resource Youth Service Center...

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Chappell Roan not afraid to stand out
Chappell Roan not afraid to stand out
Annie Lucas, Social Director • September 22, 2024

At just 26 years old, rising singer, Chappell Roan, has single handedly brought back the 80s feel-good pop that we all know and adore. Growing up in...

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The GRC Marching Band competes at its first competition at Lafayette on Sept. 14.
GRC Marching Band begins '24 competition season with 'Aquanimity'
Janeice Gwynne, Multimedia Staff • September 21, 2024

What do Neil Armstrong, Dolly Parton, Samuel L. Jackson, Lizzo, and John Quincy Adams all have in common? They all once participated in their high school’s...

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GRc Cardinal Singers
Cardinal Singers: Birds of a feather sing together
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • September 19, 2024

When students walk across the stage at graduation, they will remember the friends they had and the grades they made, but most of all, they will remember...

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Treats that Make Fall Sweet
Treats that Make Fall Sweet
Gracie Cecil, Opinions Editor • September 19, 2024

It's that time of the year again! The leaves start to fall, the cool breeze gives you chills, and pumpkin scented candles are back in stores. The...

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Cinderella’s Closet: GRC's hidden gem
Cinderella’s Closet: GRC's hidden gem
Karlee Gray, Multimedia Staff • September 17, 2024

Bibbidi, boppity, boo! This phrase is commonly only heard in fairy tales, but it has become a reality at GRC.  Administrative Secretary Christi Jones...

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Janeice's DWTS Predictions
Janeice's DWTS Predictions
Janeice Gwynne, Multimedia Staff • September 17, 2024

1-2 Cha-cha-cha! 3-4 Cha-cha-cha! Get ready for more glitter, spray tans, & mirrorballs! The widely popular American dance competition show is back! Dancing...

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GRC had a high number of students accepted in 2024.
Students enjoy experiences at GSA, GSP
Olivia Brownlee, Features Editor • September 11, 2024

Creative minds think alike, and at GSP and GSA, students from all over Kentucky get the opportunity to communicate and engage with others like them. Both...

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The GRC Boys Soccer team served in Guatemala this summer as part of Scarlet Thread Missions. The story's writer, Levi Ross, is in the front row, 4th from right.
Soccer players serve in Guatemala
Levi Ross, Multimedia Staff • September 10, 2024

Playing competitive soccer and spreading the love of Jesus are a combination of my two favorite things.  I had the opportunity to do both with GRC...

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2024 Homecoming Court
2024 Homecoming Court
Smoke Signals Staff September 10, 2024

The 2024 GRC Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during halftime of Friday night’s game against Henry Clay. Congratulations to this year's Homecoming...

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FFA students who participated in the dairy, livestock, and meat contests at the Kentucky State Fair pose outside the arena.
FFA State Fair Showdown: Ag students showcase skills outside of school
Heidi Castle, Multimedia Staff • September 10, 2024

The smell of funnel cake, flashing lights from the ferris wheel, and music from live bands all create a magical atmosphere at the fair. But there's way...

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Audrey Kholer
Audrey Kholer
Multimedia Staff

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

Olivia Brownlee
Olivia Brownlee
Features Editor

Hi everyone! My name is Olivia Brownlee, and I am so excited to be a part of the Smoke Signals Team this...

Cady Johnson
Cady Johnson
Arts/Entertainment Editor

Hey everyone! My name is Cady and I hope everyone reading this is already educated on me because I’m...

Gracie Cecil
Gracie Cecil
Opinions Editor

Hey! I’m Gracie Cecil and I am a senior this year. Throughout highschool, I have loved being a part...

Annie Lucas
Annie Lucas
Social Director

The driving force behind all things great are potlucks and me. I love to bring people together and have...