Hello! My name is McKinley Hacker. I am a lover of many things but mainly coffee, and my friends and family! In my free time you will most likely see me out with my friends at our local Murphy's gas station getting blue raspberry slurpees or going to ...

Hi, I am Ben Cantrell. I am a member of the incredible Smoke Signals 24-25 staff. I want to help you, the reader, stay as educated and entertained as possible about what’s happening at GRC. I love writing stories, especially ones about sports. I watch almo...

Hi there! My name is Meredith Boone and I’m looking forward to another year of sharing stories with my community through entertaining videos. When I’m not at school, you can find me at Dancer’s Pointe (aka the studio I’ve spent thousands of hours...

Hi everyone! My name is Olivia Brownlee, and I am so excited to be a part of the Smoke Signals Team this year! I enjoy creating media for our school, and I truly love all things Smoke Signals! In my free time I like reading, hanging with friends and family...

Hi my name is Ava, and I have a lot of flava. Been in smoke signals media for 3 years now, but I’m down to my last year, wow. Class of 25, what a great time to be alive! So sad to leave this amazing program because the content and Crosby are my jam. ...

“I've never felt more alone than when I’m trying to put sunscreen on my back.” -Jimmy Kimmel. This is the sad reality every day for me,  Mallory Jones, because I am a ginger and have to apply SPF frequently. Besides that, I am very involved in sch...

In a world where dreams intertwine with reality, I, Heidi Castle, embark on a journey like no other, Smoke Signals. With a heart full of curiosity, an eager spirit, and an open mind, I navigate through FFA, 4-H, student council, State fashion leadersh...

Hey! My name is Levi. I am super excited, and honored to be a part of the Smoke Signals legacy. I want to express myself and keep all students and the community in the loop on events. I hope to establish new relationships and lifelong friends through Sm...

Hello everybody, my name is Camden Raney. I’m a junior and I'm embarking on a new journey in Smoke Signals. I decided to join because I was so impressed by the great stories and videos throughout the past years. I am most known for playing soccer a...

Hey! I’m Heiraelle Osborne. If you mix a guitar, sheet music, a notebook, and a camera, you would get something that comes pretty close to resembling me. I have been taking photos for nearly 4 years now and I look forward to sharing that with you! I thi...

Hello everyone! My name is Wade Johnson, and if you are preparing to read this, I can assure you that you are in the right place. I am a junior here at GRC, and this is my first year on the smoke signals staff. I can’t wait to put together some of th...

Hi! My name is Audrey Kohler and I am a junior at GRC. I joined Smoke Signals because I love writing and photography. My hobbies include sewing, thrifting, hanging out with friends, having funerals for inanimate objects, playing Animal Crossing, making...

Hi, I’m Karlee Gray! I’m a part of the multimedia staff and I’m so excited to contribute to Smoke Signals this year. I like to think I’m the funniest junior on the staff, but don’t let the others know. Just kidding! I love matcha lattes and drivin...

Hi! My name is Sydney Antoniou, and I am very excited to start my first year of Smoke Signals! If anyone were to ask me what my favorite food is, it would definitely be Oreo balls. My family has a tradition where we make them only at Christmastime, (wh...

Hey guys! I’m Kaleigh Stamper, and I guess you could say I’m funny—at least I think so! I love to shop and scroll on Pinterest until 2 AM. My biggest goal in life is to become a FCS teacher, have a big family on a farm, and just be happy! When I...

Hey everyone! My name is Cole Horn and I am a Senior in Smoke Signals. I am involved in FFA at GRC as well and am currently serving as the chapter treasurer. I play two different sports being Soccer at GRC and Olympic Weightlifting for  StrengthFix. I play as a ...

Hey Everyone! I’m Janeice Gwynne and I am so honored to be a part of the Smoke Signals Staff. I love our small town so much, it’s my home. Both my grandad and my mom were born and raised here in Winchester so I personally appreciate Smoke Signals becaus...

The driving force behind all things great are potlucks and me. I love to bring people together and have a great time, which is why  I am the Social Director! I’ve been cheering for eleven years and I recently picked up bowling. I bought a ukulele ...

Hey everyone! My name is Cady and I hope everyone reading this is already educated on me because I’m pretty much the best all around human to ever walk the earth. I am so funny, talented, smart, friendly, and as everyone can see, I am very down to eart...

Hello! My name is Abigail Crase and I am so excited to be one of your Arts and Entertainment Editors! Fun fact about me, I can recite and tell you the plot of every Gravity Falls episode. My favorite character is Mabel because she never accepts defea...

Hi I’m Libby Taylor and I am one of the seniors on the Smoke Signals team. Smoke Signals has broadened my horizons in so many ways. Getting to create graphics and capture iconic moments in our school sports is always a joy. Additionally, I get to w...

Hey! I’m Gracie Cecil and I am a senior this year. Throughout highschool, I have loved being a part of the school and community. In the school I am involved in Beta club, National Honors Society, and Pep Club. Outside of school, I play soccer for GR...

New year, same me. I’m Caroline Harper and I am still the biggest fan of school food out there, I am also terrified of hairdressers. Besides that, I am a dancer and love reading, swimming, and hanging out with my friends. I am a terrible driver (like re...

Hey guys! My name is Anna Barnes, and my lifelong dream was to become a part of the legacy that Smoke Signals has created. Getting to serve as an editor for the program has really made my high school bucket list complete. My bucket list for my life however...