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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...
“Let The Sun Come!” GC’s Jazz Band Brings New Type Of Symphony To Our EarsWith Dedication And A Dash Of Swing, The Jazz Band Brings a Fantastic Show. By: Jacob Torrez/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Mr. Chris Wing leads the jazz band for the jazz concert last Wednesday, Dec. 1. With everything in the world, people from all walks of life will always mess and fiddle with it, jazz … Continue reading “Let The Sun Come!” GC’s Jazz Band Brings New Type Of Symphony To Our Ears Read more...
GC Wrestlers ready for seasonBy: Tyler Young/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Senior wrestler Dakota Herald takes down his opponent. Ready… set… wrestle! The GC Cougars Wrestling team is on their way to the start of another season looking to repeat last year’s success. We look in on the Cougars road to success. Last year Coach Josh Holden was named HHC … Continue reading GC Wrestlers ready for season Read more...
Teaching: From Educating the Newest Generation to Ushering the Current Generation onto CollegeBy: Drew C. Smith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: From left to right, the Weston Elementary School, Greenfield-Central Junior High School, and the Greenfield-Central High School. Educating students in this era has its share of benefits and unfortunate realities. While teachers and school administrators have some of the most advanced forms of education available and the technology … Continue reading Teaching: From Educating the Newest Generation to Ushering the Current Generation onto College Read more...
9/11, War in Afghanistan continue to have after-effectsby Jeremiah Edwards/Staff Writer Photo from: https://www.wdrb.com/news/indianas-camp-atterbury-to-be-used-as-temporary-housing-for-afghanistan-evacuees/article_56855236-0a6c-11ec-87c0-b7b6227f1178.html Twenty years ago, one of the most devastating events in American history took place. A casual morning turned into chaos and turmoil, an event we’ll never forget. Not only did it affect the United States in the moments and the moments after but it caused a ripple effect … Continue reading 9/11, War in Afghanistan continue to have after-effects Read more...
Girls Volleyball focuses on team bond, strengthsby Andrew Elsbury/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Senior Morgan Hornaday goes to serve in a home volleyball game. Even though the GC High School volleyball team season record is not what they planned, the girls on the team have high hopes for the future in general, as well as each other. The players themselves have a … Continue reading Girls Volleyball focuses on team bond, strengths Read more...
Profile: Amador creates environment of cultural acceptanceby Kaydence Ham/Staff Writer Many people are well aware of the value of a teacher in their lives. For students, a teacher is the one who influences their character, habits, career, and education in life. They mold students and their futures accordingly in order to make them responsible citizens of the country. There are certain … Continue reading Profile: Amador creates environment of cultural acceptance Read more...
Profile: Business teacher lucas builds relationships with students, peersby Joseph Phillips/Staff Writer GC teacher Mr. Michael Lucas has been teaching business classes for 7 years. Lucas has only taught at GC for one year and he has made a positive impression on many of the students here. Students notice that he jokes a lot and lightens up the mood. He joined GCHS just … Continue reading Profile: Business teacher lucas builds relationships with students, peers Read more...
Profile: Bernard encourages journalism skills, storytellingby Andrew Elsbury/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Mrs. Jill Bernard assists Zoey Petersen, 10, on her personality profile for the September Cougar Review issue. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”-Benjamin Franklin. GC teacher Mrs. Jill Bernard has been teaching for over 20 years. She has helped many … Continue reading Profile: Bernard encourages journalism skills, storytelling Read more...
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PROFILE: BROWN DETAILS DAY IN LIFE OF FRENCH TEACHERBy Alex Smith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Madame Brown talks to Mya Wilcher, 10, about what she did over Fall Break. Photo by Alex Smith Teaching can be a stressful job. Madame Amanda Brown, French teacher, who has been teaching French for 18 years, talked about what makes teaching worth it. She said, “My students … Continue reading PROFILE: BROWN DETAILS DAY IN LIFE OF FRENCH TEACHER 
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