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History of Winter Holidaysby Aidan Bow/Staff Writer Photo: https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=26496&picture=winter Winter is a wonderful time of year. Many holidays occur during winter; some of the largest ones are Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. All of these holidays have a long history and are connected to many religions and cultures. According to history.com, the Christmas holiday began in the fourth century … Continue reading History of Winter Holidays Read more...
FCCLA Winter Bazaar bonds school, communityby Mia Harr/Staff Writer Photo Caption: FCCLA’s Connor Griffith, 10, talks to a winter bazaar customer. The Winter bazaar was a success this year, with the booths stretching beyond the cafeteria, around the auditorium, library, and even into some of the academic halls. The booths were from local vendors selling things they made or from … Continue reading FCCLA Winter Bazaar bonds school, community Read more...
Eating up the holidaysStaff Writer: Janna Hopper We are finally falling right into the holiday season! And what is one of the first things people think of when it comes to the holidays? Food. Sandy Powell, FACS teacher here at GCHS, thinks it is because of holiday specific treats and baking traditions. Janelle Keusch, another FACS teacher, states … Continue reading Eating up the holidays Read more...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: How can it Affect your mental health?By Izabelle Monsma /Staff Writer Photo Caption: Days like this gray December day may be something that can affect SAD. Photo by Izabelle Monsma Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, can include a more frequent depressive mood for people who deal with depression, low energy levels, low self-esteem, over or under sleeping, less interest in … Continue reading Seasonal Affective Disorder: How can it Affect your mental health? Read more...
FCCLA back in actionby Connor Griffith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Huy Nguyen, 9, and Grace Hurst, 10, cater for teachers at parent-teacher conferences. Since school started FCCLA has been working hard. The group has been having Monday meetings almost every week, and has had some activities. FCCLA is the Family Career and Community Leaders of America. It is a … Continue reading FCCLA back in action Read more...
GC freshmen choose their favorite fall foodBy Audrey Marguet/Staff Writer The cold is coming back, the leaves are slowly turning red, and autumn is coming. And what better way to spend this season than in the kitchen? The freshmen of GC took a survey to present to you the most loved fall food this year. And the winner is… The pumpkin … Continue reading GC freshmen choose their favorite fall food Read more...
Profile: Booth re-purposes Holzhausen’s items, puts “unique twist” on her craftsBy Esther Bell/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Here is Ms. Holzhausen’s booth, the Little Green Pineapple, at Red Ranch Shoppes in Fortville. Four years ago, on October 1st, 2018, GCHS English 9 teacher Jennifer Holzhausen opened a booth for arts and crafts.“I enjoy selling things,” she says. “But related to that, I like finding things that … Continue reading Profile: Booth re-purposes Holzhausen’s items, puts “unique twist” on her crafts Read more...
Daylight Saving time: should we save it?By: Janna Hopper/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Daylight Saving Time has become a debated topic in the past years. But until something changes, make sure that all your clocks are set to the same time when this day rolls around. Photo by: Janna Hopper When we “spring forward” with Daylight Saving Time each year, that night … Continue reading Daylight Saving time: should we save it? Read more...
Profile: Mosser helps as teacher, exchange student adviserby Trot Scholl/Staff Writer Ms. Jordan Mosser is one of the foreign language teachers in the high school. Many students at Greenfield think she is a great teacher. Student Bryson Pratt, 12, says, “She teaches very well. She goes in depth about her work she assigns. Every time I have a question about the assignment … Continue reading Profile: Mosser helps as teacher, exchange student adviser Read more...
New FACS Teacher, GC Grad brings new ideas to classroomby Justice Hyde/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Ms. Mikayla Bowman works in her FACS classroom. Photo by Justice Hyde GCHS’s newest FACS teacher Mikayla Bowman is a former GC graduate who just became a certified teacher at the start of this school year. When she was a student at GC she took every FACS class she … Continue reading New FACS Teacher, GC Grad brings new ideas to classroom Read more...
Guidance welcomes two new counselorsby Aidan Bow/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Mrs. Sarah Graham is the new director of counseling. This year at GCHS we have two new counselors. Both of them have skills that are helpful to our school; they are a resource for students that need help whether it’s with schedules or mental health. Mrs. Sarah Graham, GCHS … Continue reading Guidance welcomes two new counselors Read more...
Profile: Cheerleading Coach Carey builds “legacy of Cougar cheerleading”By Della Hedge/ Staff Writer Photo Caption: These are the 2022-2023 cheerleaders, ready to start the new season. Motivating, character building, challenging, these are the words Coach Christy Carey gave to describe her coaching style. She has been cheering for years; she cheered at her high school and middle school. She also has cheered at … Continue reading Profile: Cheerleading Coach Carey builds “legacy of Cougar cheerleading” Read more...
Exchange students compare, contrast US, Home Countriesby Audrey Marguet/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Ms. Jordan Mosser speaks with Ainara Flores Garcia, one of the exchange students. Photo by Audrey Marguet “Wow, that was my dream,” said Rosalia Golen, one of the eight exchange students of Greenfield Central who left their country, family and friends to come here and live the famous American … Continue reading Exchange students compare, contrast US, Home Countries Read more...
Student Profile: senior tech head reminisces over moments in drama departmentBy Megan Bundy/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Addie Coombs, 12, paints a wall for You Can’t Take It With You. Addie Coombs, 12, has been the tech head of the paint crew for the drama department since her sophomore year, given the position suddenly after the cancellation of GC Drama’s 2020 spring musical, Footloose, during her … Continue reading Student Profile: senior tech head reminisces over moments in drama department Read more...
GC men’s tennis team prepares for countyby Ryley O’Brian/Staff Writer Photo caption: Junior CJ Michalek prepares to serve against a Scecina player. The GC men’s tennis team is nearing the halfway point of their season. There are three meets left before county and nine meets before sectionals. They have already made a mark on the season with an 8-1 record. Greenfield … Continue reading GC men’s tennis team prepares for county Read more...
Profile: A closer look at GC’s lunch ladiesby Madi Burns/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Lunch ladies prepare lunch for students and staff at GC. Lunch ladies and cafeteria workers, who normally get lesser recognition, have stories to tell, just like teachers and staff. An example would be Ali Stine, dishroom worker and former cashier, who has been a part of Greenfield Central for … Continue reading Profile: A closer look at GC’s lunch ladies Read more...
Walker Career Center provides vocational path for studentsBy: Tyler Young/Staff writer Walker Career Center is an institution that you can take for certain curriculum that you want to take in the future that your high school does not offer. Many students go there for career paths that they wish to pursue in life and there are many places to go for those … Continue reading Walker Career Center provides vocational path for students Read more...
Troupe 2961 places third at regionals with Anybody for Teaby Kaydence Ham/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Ty Smith, 10, Leah Olin, 12, Charlotte Phillipy, 9, Jordan Kuker, 10, and Addy Martin, the old ladies in Anybody for Tea, talk to Detective Dennis O’Finn, played by Ashton Wilkison, 12, about the death of Elizabeth. Greenfield Central’s Thespian Troupe 2961 put on a strong show once again … Continue reading Troupe 2961 places third at regionals with Anybody for Tea Read more...
Q & A for Minimum Wage Work: understanding the employees that make the world go ‘roundby Drew Smith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Maddox Johnson and Mario Steverson talked with Drew Smith about their minimum wage part-time jobs. Every town in America has them. Every major city, every small business, every major corporation, they all have them. They do the little things that make the world turn and yet they’re met with … Continue reading Q & A for Minimum Wage Work: understanding the employees that make the world go ‘round Read more...
Q & A with GC Color Guard/ marching band staff shows influence on programby Shelby Duncan/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Angie Mayhue, GC color guard coach, is waiting for the 2019 Pride of Cincinnati show titled “Another Door Opens” to start. Sean Widmer is the GCHS percussion director. He writes all percussion features along with working with all the kids. He is great with the kids and has made … Continue reading Q & A with GC Color Guard/ marching band staff shows influence on program Read more...
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SOCCER TEAM HUSTLES INTO NEW SEASONBy: Alex Smith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Hunter Stine, #17, tries to stop #19 on the Pendleton Heights boys varsity soccer team from scoring a goal during a game last season. Photo by John Kennedy The boys varsity soccer team, four-peat sectional champs, have gotten off to a bit of a slower start this season … Continue reading SOCCER TEAM HUSTLES INTO NEW SEASON 
PROFILE: FROM CADET TO FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER, OLEKSY IS ON HIS WAY UPBy Emily Oleksy/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Volunteer firefighter Tyler Oleksy helps to put out a fire in Greenfield. Photo by Emily Oleksy Why would someone want to be a firefighter? This is a question that could be asked of Tyler Oleksy. A 2018 GC grad, Oleksy has been working his way up since he started … Continue reading PROFILE: FROM CADET TO FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER, OLEKSY IS ON HIS WAY UP 
PROFILE: COMMISSIONG POSITIVELY INFLUENCES STUDENTS IN JAGBy Kalei Griffin/Staff Writer JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) director and leader Mrs Cherie Commissiong has shared and taught in many different environments throughout her career. She first began to teach at IU Bloomington. After working years with college students, she decided that she would be “more valuable” working with high school students, preparing them … Continue reading PROFILE: COMMISSIONG POSITIVELY INFLUENCES STUDENTS IN JAG 
The Most Deadly of DistractionsBy Emily Stratman, staff reporter “I was fiddling with the radio, and I was off of the road by a little bit, and then I swerved back on,” said Emily Crawford, 12. The high schooler is one of so many in her age group that have come into contact with distracted driving. These sorts of … Continue reading The Most Deadly of Distractions 
Joining for Golf, Staying for FamilyBy Emily Stratman, staff reporter As the school year kicks off, so do the athletic teams, especially the women’s golf team. They recently placed second in the Hancock County Tournament, where they received their best score in four years of 179. At this same tournament, Makenzie Fisk, 12, earned a place on the all county … Continue reading Joining for Golf, Staying for Family