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

The student news site of George Rogers Clark High School

Smoke Signals Student Media

Coach Robbie Graham has built a legacy of Hoops excellence at GRC.
Coach Robbie Graham crafts a dynasty with GRC Hoops
Liam Parido, Managing Editor • May 7, 2024

When you think of the greatest coaches to ever be involved with a program at GRC, Coach Robbie Graham is one of the first names that comes to mind.  Graham...

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Senior Carter Maynard leads off after a hit.
Spring sports head toward season finale
Ben Cantrell, Sports Editor • May 6, 2024

May is here. School is in its final stages. Students are gearing up for finals and ready for summer to arrive. While it seems everyone is slowing down,...

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Pushing the limit with technology
Pushing the limit with technology
Eli Roach, Multimedia Staff • May 3, 2024

If you take a trip to any of the big cities today, you will see people with headsets on, swinging their arms, out of touch with the world. They claim...

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GRCs female raiders were national champs this year. The boys team won nationals two years ago.
JROTC Raiders have risen to prominence
Owen Rainey, Multimedia Staff • May 3, 2024

GRC's JROTC Raiders are a dynasty with three national championships and countless local wins. The female team dominated the 2023 national competition...

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Its almost vacation season -- time to make travel memories
It's almost vacation season -- time to make travel memories
Olivia Brownlee, Multimedia Staff • May 3, 2024

Summer break is almost upon us! In 10 school days, we will be free from the classroom. Whether you’re spending your summer working, going to camps,...

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Ms. Lynch’s African American Literature class covers topics not regularly taught, particularly when it comes to local black history.
African American Lit class expands opportunities for learning
McKinley Hacker, Multimedia Staff • May 2, 2024

African American art, literature, history and issues related to these subjects are often overlooked in our society. Ms. Lynch’s African American Literature...

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GRC Tennis 2024
GRC Tennis 2024
Gracie Cecil and Mallory Jones April 26, 2024

GRC Tennis is gearing up for their home match against MoCo tonight. Gracie Cecil and Mallory Jones introduce our tennis team with this fun hype video....

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The FFA Spring Flower Sale opened Monday, April 22.
Upgraded greenhouse opens for Spring Flower Sale
Libby Taylor, Multimedia Staff • April 22, 2024

Flowers, plants, and herbs as far as the eyes can see! This is the view inside of brand new GRC Greenhouse. Right as you walk in you are welcomed...

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A tribute to Sergeant Marty Jackson
A tribute to Sergeant Marty Jackson
Cole Horn and Owen Rainey April 20, 2024

On Sunday, April 14th, a shining light in our community moved on. Sergeant William "Marty" Jackson passed away this week. Sergeant Jackson was a...

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Principal Luke Toy
Mr. Toy shows how to Lead the Way as year one winds up
Emmie Rose, Editor-in-Chief • April 19, 2024

Principal Luke Toy is completing his first year as GRC principal. Editor-in-Chief Emmie Rose visited with Mr. Toy for an informative Q&A.   Now...

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Time to take the lead in graduation requirements
Time to take the lead in graduation requirements
Joby Mitmesser, Managing Editor • April 19, 2024

As the spring semester flies by, seniors take a look at their dream college…being a few high school credits short, kissing goodbye to the one possibility...

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GRC Fine Arts Cohort
GRC Fine Arts Cohort
Libby Taylor and McKinley Hacker April 19, 2024

GRC's Fine Arts Cohort program is as outstanding as it is unique. Staff members Libby Taylor and McKinley Hacker take us behind the scenes of the COHORT...

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Plan ahead and add AP and Dual Credit courses to your schedule
Plan ahead and add AP and Dual Credit courses to your schedule
Clay Turley, Multimedia Staff • April 19, 2024

It’s always important for underclassmen to look ahead and plan out their next steps on scheduling. Making sure you take the right classes is vital...

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Take the opportunities: Dual Credit and AP classes
Take the opportunities: Dual Credit and AP classes
Anna Barnes, Multimedia Staff • April 19, 2024

In a world where opportunities and resources are endless, high schoolers are constantly throwing them away, especially, when it comes to academia. At...

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Cardinal Yearbook 23-24
Cardinal Yearbook 23-24
Vanessa Durphy and Owen Rainey April 17, 2024

The 2023-24 Cardinal Yearbook staff is hard at work on this year's edition. Check out this fun behind-the-scenes video produced by Vanessa Durphy and Owen...

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Meredith Boone
Meredith Boone
Multimedia Staff

If Axl from The Middle and Sharpay Evans had a baby, it would be Meredith Boone. Her favorite color has...

McKinley Hacker
McKinley Hacker
Multimedia Staff

McKinley is your average 16-year-old teenage girl. She loves coffee more than most things in life, specifically...

Liam Parido
Liam Parido
Managing Editor

My name is Liam Parido and I am THE BETTER Smoke Signals Managing Editor. My absolute favorite thing...

Annie Lucas
Annie Lucas
Multimedia Staff

Seeing a butterfly fluttering its wings, buying any sort of Lululemon item, or hearing a Mac Miller song...

Vanessa Durphy
Vanessa Durphy
Multimedia Staff

Hello I’m Vanessa Durphy, and I am a senior multimedia staff member of Smoke Signals. I would describe...