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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

Teigh Yeast is ranked No. 1 in Kentucky for triple jump.
Yeast makes her mark in state track and field
Ben Cantrell, Managing Editor • May 14, 2025

Winning takes a lot. You need nonstop practice, hard work, dedication, and natural ability. GRC is home to some special athletes, one of which is junior...

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Separate private and public schools in athletics?
Separate private and public schools in athletics?
Wade Johnson and Karlee Gray May 14, 2025

Wade Johnson: Parity proves it's fine the way it is Private schools do not need to participate in tournaments separate from public schools. While...

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Caitlynn Macduffard and Abbey Sparks were named next year's GRC Band drum majors.
New drum majors hope to leave their mark at GRC
Sydney Antoniou, Multimedia Staff • May 13, 2025

With a passion to make an impact at GRC, two high school students are ready to step up as drum majors and create a legacy of their own.  The drum majors...

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RDC Summer Intensive: Connecting Clark County students through theater
RDC Summer Intensive: Connecting Clark County students through theater
Heiraelle Osborne, Multimedia Staff • May 12, 2025

Summer is quickly approaching and many students are looking for ways to keep themselves busy and connected with their peers. Ms. Bennett, a choir director...

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Prom fashion DELIVERED!
Prom fashion DELIVERED!
Mallory Jones, Monday Minute Anchor • May 12, 2025

Prom night has come and gone, and let me just say: It delivered. The GRC prom hosted at the Well at Cherry Well Farm was simply a wonderful night,...

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This year's crew leaders were from left, Chason Clark, Cady Johnson, Ben Cantrell, Anna Barnes, and Khami John.
Get Rowdy Crew leaders reflect on fun year, name successors
Camden Raney, Multimedia Staff • May 12, 2025

Year after year there is a small, passionate group of GRC students chosen to take on the role of leading the student section. Their main job is energizing...

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Students earn GSA, GSP this summer
Students earn GSA, GSP this summer
Olivia Brownlee, Features Editor • May 6, 2025

    The Governor’s School for the Arts and the Governor’s Scholars program are very well known among community members all...

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FBLA members at the Student Leadership Conference.
FBLA students boost leadership skills during active year
McKinley Hacker, Managing Editor • May 5, 2025

In this decade one of the most useful skills to acquire is leadership. Being able to harness good leadership skills opens an abundance of doors for careers...

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GRC's Bass Fishing team had a great Region 4 showing with Megan Robinson and Emma Griffeth coming home with a championship.
GRCs Bass Fishing team is reeling in success
Heidi Castle, Multimedia Staff • May 5, 2025

Bass fishing combines the thrill of waiting with the joy of absolutely no guarantees. For many, this may sound boring, but for avid anglers it’s the...

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GRC students who are performers or crew members for the Leeds Center for the Arts production of "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" are, from left, Addison Taylor, Allistar Stamper, Lauren McCraith, Sylvie Coogle, Wyatt Jackson, Caleb Rollins, and Raegan McCormick.
GRC students take the stage in ‘The Lightning Thief’ at Leeds
Janeice Gwynne, Multimedia Staff • May 2, 2025

“If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself” - Rick Riodan, The Lightning Thief The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical originally...

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In defense of deserted discs: Why physical media should make a comeback
In defense of deserted discs: Why physical media should make a comeback
Audrey Kohler, Multimedia Staff • May 2, 2025

Spotify $11.99. Netflix $17.99. Disney+ $15.99. Hulu $9.99. HBO Max $16.99. Paramount+ $7.99. Amazon Prime $14.99. Apple TV $9.99. These are the...

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College Basketball: A New Era
College Basketball: A New Era
Wade Johnson, Multimedia Staff • May 1, 2025

Imagine you are an overlooked and under recruited high school athlete, but still you get the opportunity to play at the collegiate level. There,...

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Cardinal shine in their new City Connect uniforms.
GRC Baseball spices it up with City Connect uniforms
Camden Raney, Multimedia Staff • April 29, 2025

In 2021 the MLB worked with Nike to debut the first City Connect jersey. City Connects are a unique way of incorporating many different components that...

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Junior Lydia Chenault, right, smiles after shaking Gov. Andy Beshear's hand. She has been elected Kentucky SkillsUSA president
Commitment to leadership: GRC junior assumes role as Kentucky SkillsUSA President 
Karlee Gray, Multimedia Staff • April 25, 2025

The votes have been counted, and the results are in: Lydia Chenault is your new SkillsUSA President for the state of Kentucky. This position was no...

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Family Easter traditions make an impact
Family Easter traditions make an impact
Levi Ross, Multimedia Staff • April 15, 2025

Many holidays come and go throughout the year, but only one constantly raises my excitement each year: Easter. Easter is a great time for the family...

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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...

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...

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!...

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...