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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 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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GRC students perform at a 1986 talent show.
GRC alumni share cherished school traditions
Janeice Gwynne, Multimedia Staff • March 4, 2025

George Rogers Clark High School opened in the Fall of 1963 and has graduated thousands of high schoolers in Winchester. Throughout the years, there have...

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Students enjoy All-State experience
Students enjoy All-State experience
Audrey Kohler, Multimedia Staff • March 4, 2025

Each year in early February, students from all over the state of Kentucky gather to make music together. This conference is called All-State and it includes...

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New venues come with new attitudes
New venues come with new attitudes
Gracie Cecil, Opinions Editor • March 4, 2025

GRC seniors rejoiced when they heard the exciting news: Prom and Soirée locations have been moved to a brand new venue! Soirée is typically held at...

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Cardinal fans fill the stands during the District Tournament.
Basketball superfans love their Cards
Janeice Gwynne, Multimedia Staff • March 3, 2025

“C-L-A-R-K C-O-U-N-T-Y Clark County! Clark County! Let’s Go Cards!” The George Rogers Clark Cardinals are the heart and soul of our community. The...

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Bowling team places 3rd at the Dixon Classic: Gladys Diaz, Tatiana Toba, Ava McWilliams, Annie Lucas, Chloe Smith, Addyson Wyatt, Ava Mardis, Shelby Toler, Kasandra Scheid
Bowling team builds community along with success
Annie Lucas, Social Director • March 3, 2025

The GRC Bowling Team is a tight-knit community. Once a group of three boys, the team has grown into a striking group of 20 kids, filling up the school...

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Camden Raney
Camden Raney
Multimedia Staff

Hello everybody, my name is Camden Raney. I’m a junior and I'm embarking on a new journey in Smoke...

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...

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,...

Caroline Harper
Caroline Harper
Editor-In-Chief

New year, same me. I’m Caroline Harper and I am still the biggest fan of school food out there, I am...

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...