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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

Malachi Ashford looks for an open teammate.
The time has wound down: High school needs a shot clock
Wade Johnson, Multimedia Staff • January 13, 2025

High school basketball is huge just about anywhere you go, especially in Kentucky; however, with many states beginning to implement a shot clock, is...

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Reese Patrick nails a header during the district championship.
Standout player graduates early, joins EKU
Ben Cantrell, Managing Editor • January 13, 2025

For most students, high school marks the end of their competitive sporting career. Only around 7% of high school athletes play a varsity sport in college....

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Clark County fans come together for their sports
Clark County fans come together for their sports
Annie Lucas, Social Director • January 8, 2025

When most people picture Winchester, beer cheese, historical buildings, or Ale-8 often come to mind. However, Clark County is also known for for bringing...

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Students with cool co-ops share about their jobs
Students with cool co-ops share about their jobs
Olivia Brownlee, Features Editor • January 8, 2025

GRC has always been determined on setting their students up for success. Offering so many career pathways allows students to either begin a career or...

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Gabriella Moldonado
GRC freshman reaches for the stars (and beyond)
Karlee Gray, Multimedia Staff • January 8, 2025

Students at GRC reach for the stars when it comes to achievements, but freshman Gabriella Maldonado is taking things to new heights. Maldonado attended...

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A minute a week changes the course for GRC
A minute a week changes the course for GRC
Olivia Brownlee, Features Editor • January 8, 2025

“Happy Monday GRC!” This well-known quote accompanied with a very familiar face that pops up on your feed every Monday has become a popular component...

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GRC seniors Anna Barnes and Gracie Cecil with Baker student Zuleymi Perez Flores
Baker Ladies Luncheon brings students of all ages together
Annie Lucas, Social Director • January 7, 2025

Stepping into intermediate school can be a really scary time for students. Making friends is suddenly a lot more difficult than it was in elementary. It's...

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Clark County FFA members gather outside of the Lucas Oil Stadium at FFA National Convention
Clark County FFA continues to shine as a three-star chapter
Cole Horn, Multimedia Staff • January 7, 2025

The FFA’s three-star rating is the highest that the FFA Organization can bestow, and for the second year in a row, our very own Clark County FFA Chapter...

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Abby Crase, Meredith Boone, Caroline Harper, Sydney Antoniou, Olivia Brownlee
Nutcracker: a Winchester holiday gem
McKinley Hacker, Managing Editor • January 7, 2025

The lights dim, you hear the hum of classical music ring in your ears, the curtains open, and the show begins. A classic Christmas tradition all over...

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Lawsons reopen Pilot View Market, keep tradition going
Lawsons reopen Pilot View Market, keep tradition going
Janeice Gwynne, Multimedia Staff • January 7, 2025

Shop local! Small businesses are what keep our little town spinning. The heart of our community is founded upon the entrepreneurs solely focused on...

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GRC graduates traditionally wore red and white gowns until the change to black for the Class of 2024.
Bring back the red and white cap and gown tradition
Sydney Antoniou, Multimedia Staff • January 7, 2025

“Class of 2025, I now pronounce you, graduates!”  At this exact moment, GRC graduates take off their caps and give them the ceremonial toss.  The...

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GRC ensembles perform at annual Christmas Concert
GRC ensembles perform at annual Christmas Concert
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • December 16, 2024

With the stress and busy schedules that come with this time of year, it can be hard to relax and enjoy the holidays. GRC’s musical ensembles are putting...

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The Dance Team performs its state routine at halftime of the GRC Hoops game Dec. 12.
Dance Team makes GRC history, advances to state
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • December 13, 2024

For the first time in GRC history, the Dance Team placed 2nd overall out of 11 teams at the KHSAA Region competition and will compete at the State competition. KHSAA...

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Allison Asherwood, Olivia Warner, Taylor Cavill, Cole Horn - State Champs!
FFA wins State Equine Judging Competition
Karlee Gray, Multimedia Staff • December 6, 2024

Excellence is rooted deep within GRC, especially in the agriculture pathway. From being a three-star national chapter to now being state champions in...

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Center Stage cast
Cardinal Center Stage features RDC, GRC students
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • December 6, 2024

When students age up and start their high school journey, many are forced to bid farewell to their middle school hobbies, clubs, and teams. However, some...

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Heiraelle Osborne
Heiraelle Osborne
Multimedia Staff

Hey! I’m Heiraelle Osborne. If you mix a guitar, sheet music, a notebook, and a camera, you would get...

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...

Mallory Jones
Mallory Jones
Monday Minute Anchor

“I've never felt more alone than when I’m trying to put sunscreen on my back.” -Jimmy Kimmel. This...

Wade Johnson
Wade Johnson
Multimedia Staff

Hello everyone! My name is Wade Johnson, and if you are preparing to read this, I can assure you that...

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...