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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

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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The Heart of a Leader
The Heart of a Leader
Heidi Castle, Multimedia Staff • March 5, 2025

The technical definition of leadership is "guiding and influencing others toward a common vision or goal." It entails inspiring and motivating one’s...

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Daniel Chandler is back at GRC as the full time strength and conditioning coach.
Daniel Chandler: ‘Giving back to the community that raised me’
Levi Ross, Multimedia Staff • March 5, 2025

"The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back." -Wendy Wunder Daniel Chandler has returned to his...

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Health Science Pathway teachers Rebecca Prater, Lauren Harney, and Heather Abner
Health Science pathway gives students a career head start
Olivia Brownlee, Features Editor • March 4, 2025

Whether you want to be a physical therapist, a nurse, the number one cardiac surgeon in the country, or have no clue but want to be in the medical field,...

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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...

Cole Horn
Cole Horn
Multimedia Staff

Hey everyone! My name is Cole Horn and I am a Senior in Smoke Signals. I am involved in FFA at GRC as...

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...

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...

Ben Cantrell
Ben Cantrell
Managing Editor

Hi, I am Ben Cantrell. I am a member of the incredible Smoke Signals 24-25 staff. I want to help you,...