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Smoke Signals Student Media

The student news site of George Rogers Clark High School

Smoke Signals Student Media

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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A large student crowd at games makes a difference in what happens on the court.
It’s basketball season: Fill the stands and show some spirit
Gracie Cecil, Opinions Editor • December 5, 2024

It's that time of year again, my favorite time of the year: Basketball season! Basketball is a fan favorite here at GRC and in our community. We have...

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Driving Dilemma: The test is too easy
Driving Dilemma: The test is too easy
Mallory Jones, Monday Minute Anchor • December 4, 2024

At the fresh age of 16, kids are allowed to hit the roads and fully operate a car, completely on their own. While in other states the driving age...

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Fa la la la flops: The top 10 worst popular Christmas songs
Fa la la la flops: The top 10 worst popular Christmas songs
Audrey Kohler, Multimedia Staff • December 4, 2024

Christmas music is an age-old tradition that dates back to the 4th century. If you were to turn on the radio right now, you’d be greeted by most...

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Shopping Guide for the teenagers on your list
Shopping Guide for the teenagers on your list
Levi Ross and Mallory Jones December 4, 2024

Christmas is here and that means it's also time for the yearly struggle of what to get the teenager in your life. Fear no more. Levi and Mallory are...

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Family Consumer Science program a great benefit to students
Family Consumer Science program a great benefit to students
Annie Lucas, Social Director • November 26, 2024

While some say “Yes to the Dress,” others might say “Yes to FCS.” Yes to FCS is a national campaign, shaping the lives of people and communities. Rooting...

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Art students win Crosley contest, $2,500
Art students win Crosley contest, $2,500
Libby Taylor, Photo Editor • November 26, 2024

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to paint your tunes? This is exactly what our Fine Arts Cohort visual art students were able to do...

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Graphic by Levi Ross
Head to Head: Debating the merits of Thanksgiving
Karlee Gray and Levi Ross November 25, 2024

Levi: Thanksgiving is the best! Throwing a football in the yard, the family gathered all together, the smell of delicious food. Thanksgiving is...

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Congratulations, Fall Sports Seniors!
Congratulations, Fall Sports Seniors!
Ava Mardis, Sports Editor • November 22, 2024

Congratulations to our fall sports seniors! Shoutout Ava Mardis for producing this amazing video.

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Winter fashion: What trends are being defrosted?
Winter fashion: What trends are being defrosted?
Cady Johnson, Entertainment Editor • November 21, 2024

Just like the weather, as the year comes to winter, the fashion trends are up and down. As we’ve seen across the media this year, there have been...

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Pre-game rituals: An important part of an athlete's preparation
Pre-game rituals: An important part of an athlete’s preparation
Levi Ross, Multimedia Staff • November 20, 2024

Superstitions are a big part of a sports game for some players. Many GRC athletes have fun and unique pre-game rituals that help them lock in for their...

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Mr. Barnett has been running regularly since the pandemic.
Pandemic leads to running hobby for Mr. Barnett
Sydney Antoniou, Multimedia Staff • November 20, 2024

The pandemic that began in 2020 was a difficult time for many. For GRC social studies teacher Jeffrey Barnett, this time period marked a turning...

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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,...

Audrey Kohler
Audrey Kohler
Multimedia Staff

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

Sydney Antoniou
Sydney Antoniou
Multimedia Staff

Hi! My name is Sydney Antoniou, and I am very excited to start my first year of Smoke Signals! If anyone...

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...

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...