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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

Kentucky's and GRCs very own queen
Kentucky’s and GRCs very own queen
Cady Johnson, Entertainment Editor • February 10, 2025

Since 1921, families all across the USA have tuned in every year to watch young women compete for the highly coveted Miss America crown. In 2005, Miss...

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NTI vs Snow Day: Pros and Cons
NTI vs Snow Day: Pros and Cons
Mallory Jones, Monday Minute Anchor • February 10, 2025

With the harsh winter weather system that has recently swept through, Clark County Public Schools was out of session for several days. Some of these...

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Caroline Harper finished runner-up in the Distinguised Young Woman of Kentucky program.
Caroline Harper: Distinguished in many ways
Anna Barnes, Editor-in-Chief • February 10, 2025

For many high school students, the pressures of juggling academics, extracurricular activities, and social lives are daunting. For senior Caroline...

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Chief Thompson: To Protect and Serve
Chief Thompson: To Protect and Serve
Janeice Gwynne, Multimedia Staff • February 10, 2025

“To Protect and to Serve” since 1822, the Winchester Police Department has served the community and protected our citizens. Throughout all these years...

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The Black History Month banner presentation honored many who have served our community in various capacities. Please note that several banners are still on order.
Clark County kicks off Black History Month with two great events
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • February 6, 2025

February is Black History Month and our community kicked it off with two phenomenal events. The first was Celebrating the Trailblazers of Black...

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GRC junior skillfully secures SkillsUSA state officer position
GRC junior skillfully secures SkillsUSA state officer position
Karlee Gray, Multimedia Staff • February 4, 2025

GRC is full of many amazing clubs and pathways that prepare students for their futures. Lydia Chenault, a current junior, found her passion within...

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Disney's Downfall: Live-Action Remakes
Disney’s Downfall: Live-Action Remakes
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • January 31, 2025

One of my favorite memories as a child was my mom’s impressive VHS tape collection. From The Fox and The Hound to Shrek, from Cinderella to Mary...

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Super Bowl LIX: A Clash of Giants 
Super Bowl LIX: A Clash of Giants 
Cole Horn, Multimedia Staff • January 31, 2025

Super Bowl LVII (57), Philadelphia Eagles vs the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chiefs prevailed 38-35 over the Eagles even with Mahomes on an injured ankle,...

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Ciara Byars celebrates with her famiily after signing to continue her athletic and academic career at the University of Michigan.
Ciara Byars: An outstanding athlete with an outstanding heart
Karlee Gray, Multimedia Staff • January 29, 2025

While Ciara Byars has earned her many achievements through hard work, everything she has accomplished is deeply rooted in support from her family and community. Byars...

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Expanded CFP a great change for the game
Expanded CFP a great change for the game
Ben Cantrell, Managing Editor • January 28, 2025

The 2025 college football season has come to an end, completing one of the craziest seasons in recent history.  Tons of changes took place this...

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Teacher Lauren Downs, Katrina Withrow, Michelle Smith, Ethan Hack, and instructional assistant Taylor Lewis
The passion and purpose of teaching exceptional students
Sydney Antoniou, Multimedia Staff • January 28, 2025

Every child is a puzzle waiting to be solved, each with their own unique challenges.  Teachers who work with exceptional students find their days enriched...

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Out with the old habits, in with the new to you
Out with the old habits, in with the new to you
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • January 22, 2025

Society has one huge problem: Overconsumption. Lululemon this. Uggs that. Think about all of the clothes you have bought over the years, just to...

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The annual MLK breakfast was a huge success once again.
MLK Jr. event continues to unite community
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • January 22, 2025

On Monday, Jan. 20, Winchester held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration event, and it was one of the most inspiring, beautiful, uplifting...

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FCA has grown substantially over the past few years at GRC.
FCA brings students together
Levi Ross, Multimedia Staff • January 21, 2025

Lifelong friendships, Bible studies, devotion time. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is looking to grow in size and popularity. This club is about keeping...

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Carter Johnston performs with the Lexington Theatre Company through their high school apprentice program.
GRC sophomore shines on stage
Karlee Gray, Multimedia Staff • January 21, 2025

Stage fright is a common anxiety among many teenagers, but there is one GRC student who thrives in the spotlight: Carter Johnston.  Johnston, a sophomore,...

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Levi Ross
Levi Ross
Multimedia Staff

Hey! My name is Levi. I am super excited, and honored to be a part of the Smoke Signals legacy. I want...

Ava Mardis
Ava Mardis
Sports Editor

Hi my name is Ava, and I have a lot of flava. Been in smoke signals media for 3 years now, but I’m...

Abby Crase
Abby Crase
Arts/Entertainment Editor

Hello! My name is Abigail Crase and I am so excited to be one of your Arts and Entertainment Editors!...

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...

Janeice Gwynne
Janeice Gwynne
Multimedia Staff

Hey Everyone! I’m Janeice Gwynne and I am so honored to be a part of the Smoke Signals Staff. I love...