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GC STUDENTS, STAFF DISCUSS EFFECTS Of PANDEMIC ON WORK, HOLIDAYSby Drew Smith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Mr. Bill McKenna from Radio/TV, Preston Wise, 10, and Mario Steverson, 10, share their experiences with the effects of a pandemic on their work and home life. COVID-19 has struck Greenfield-Central in innumerable and difficult-to-capture ways. From the grind of minimum wage jobs and the ever- perpetual struggle to … Continue reading GC STUDENTS, STAFF DISCUSS EFFECTS Of PANDEMIC ON WORK, HOLIDAYS Read more...
Holidays celebrated around the worldby Emily Oleksy/Staff Writer Many people have diverse holiday celebrations, including the kinds of foods they eat at these times. It would be interesting to see what is customary for people to eat on that day and to explore the different foods that other people may not eat or experience. People around the world eat … Continue reading Holidays celebrated around the world Read more...
The Story of Pearl HarborBy Tyler Young/Staff Writer Photo Caption: This was a live Photo of the attack on Pearl Harbor from a reporter in Hawaii on Dec. 7. 1941. On Sunday December 7, 1941 7:50 a.m., the course of American history was about to change. It was a normal day in the territory of Hawaii, specifically Pearl Harbor, … Continue reading The Story of Pearl Harbor Read more...
The true story behind ‘The Conjuring’ movieby Kalei Griffin/Staff Writer Have you ever seen the movie The Conjuring? If so, you’d be surprised to find out that the movie depicts what actually once happened. Demonologists and paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were the helping hands behind this terrifying and true story. The victims of this terrifying case were those of … Continue reading The true story behind ‘The Conjuring’ movie Read more...
The Return of a Hero: WW2 Veteran’s remains return home to richmond after 77 yearsby Ben Brunsting/Staff Writer On September 17 Pfc. Louis Wiesehan, Jr was finally brought home to his surviving family after 77 years of being buried in an unidentified grave on Betio island Northeast of Papua New Guinea. Louis Wiesehan, Jr reportedly died on Nov. 21, 1943 on the second day of fighting against Japanese resistance … Continue reading The Return of a Hero: WW2 Veteran’s remains return home to richmond after 77 years Read more...
The Disappearances of St. August’s Woodsby Jeremiah Edwards/Staff Writer Drawing by Mario Steverson Hi, my name is David, I’m 16 years old and I attend Palmer High School. I’m here to inform you about the disappearances in St August’s woods. It all started on the night before Halloween with best friends Jack Early and Miles Cooper. Let me tell you … Continue reading The Disappearances of St. August’s Woods Read more...
Profile: From cadet to full-time firefighter, Oleksy is on his way upPhoto 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 out at the Greenfield … Continue reading Profile: From cadet to full-time firefighter, Oleksy is on his way up Read more...
Profile: Anderson U. baseball players hope for spring seasonPhoto Caption: Clayton White, a senior at Anderson University, waits to throw a pitch against his opponent on April 21. Corinne White/Staff Writer Anderson University’s athletes have taken a harsh downfall for this season. The coronavirus has taken away lots of opportunities for players on the team. Most recently, the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, of … Continue reading Profile: Anderson U. baseball players hope for spring season Read more...
Profile: Powerhouse Ninestar producer discusses behind-the-scenes workby Drew Smith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: John Painter, producer of NineStar Sports as well as the creator of NineStar’s local TV channel, at a recent volleyball match between New Castle and Greenfield, just before filming begins on Sep. 10, 2020. In the absolute black of night, only illuminated by the obnoxious shine of automobile lights … Continue reading Profile: Powerhouse Ninestar producer discusses behind-the-scenes work Read more...
Profile: Mosser highlights challenges of first year teaching during pandemicPhoto Caption: Mosser teaches her German 1 class. Photo by Alex Smith Ms. Jordan Mosser is in her first year of teaching German at GC, and what a start it has been: a pandemic, a switch to half-in person, half-hybrid learning, and all the responsibilities that come with those factors. Mosser talked about her transition … Continue reading Profile: Mosser highlights challenges of first year teaching during pandemic Read more...
Profile: Turner details day in life of music departmentBy Alex Smith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: JT Turner, music secretary, helps Jackson Martin, 12, read sheet music for band. Music secretary Jeremy Turner, who has spent many hours helping marching band and drama students, said, “My favorite part of being the music secretary is the interactions I have with all the performing arts students.” Turner, … Continue reading Profile: Turner details day in life of music department Read more...
Profile: Key stresses importance of current eventsby Maddy Wainscott/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Bradley Key, social studies teacher and coach, finds a spare minute to work on paperwork in his classroom. GC teacher and basketball coach Bradley Key has been teaching for over 10 years and has been coaching for many years as well. Key spends most of his time coaching with … Continue reading Profile: Key stresses importance of current events Read more...
Profile: Sears creates ‘relaxed environment for kids’by Abigail Castetter/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Mrs. Sears states this painting to be her favorite. “Suffragette is an homage to quilts and the role they played in women gaining the right to vote in America,” (Lisa Sears 2017). “I love art and it’s just something I am happy to do everyday,” stated Lisa Sears, … Continue reading Profile: Sears creates ‘relaxed environment for kids’ Read more...
Profile: Students enjoy ‘open and honest’ teachingBy Abby Morgan photo caption: Kaitlyn Gardner, 9, studies while Ms. Erin Grimes, Dylan Moles, 9, and Nicole Civitarese pose for a quick picture. “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher,” said Miss Erin Grimes. Grimes has been teaching Spanish I and II for a few years at the high school now. Before she was … Continue reading Profile: Students enjoy ‘open and honest’ teaching Read more...
Students offer opinions on Pixar Theoryby Andrea Lenser/Staff Writer Photo Credit: Supercarlinbrothers on YouTube Have you ever noticed the Easter eggs and hidden references Pixar hides in their films? Perhaps you’ve spotted the iconic Pizza Planet truck driving down the street in Finding Nemo or the Luxo Ball from the Pixar short “Luxo Jr.” making an appearance in Boo’s room … Continue reading Students offer opinions on Pixar Theory Read more...
Holiday Desserts by Christina Keene/Staff Writer The holiday season is one of the most popular times of the year. People decorate, shop, and bake like crazy. Some of the most popular desserts and treats for the holidays are sugar cookies, snickerdoodle cookies, gingerbread, and fudge. Here are the recipes for these treats. Sugar cookies Sugar cookies are … Continue reading Holiday Desserts Read more...
What are your New Year’s Resolutions?By Trinity Fields/Staff Writer It’s almost the end of 2019, which means New Years is coming up, which also means New Year’s resolution lists will be made. Many people make New Year’s resolution list to start the new year off having goals and being motivated. Here are some of GC’s students’ New Year’s resolution list, … Continue reading What are your New Year’s Resolutions? Read more...
GC students’ favorite memes of the momentby Austin Tserlentakis/Staff Writer Marcus Vise, 10- Marcus states his favorite meme is “[t]he one about Boomers. It really shows how the elders in the Boomer generation are. Nothing captures truly how much boomers can fail to use modern technology except for the memes about Boomers failing to use basic modern technology. To anyone that … Continue reading GC students’ favorite memes of the moment Read more...
Best Choices for Hard-to-Get Giftsby Christina Keene/Staff Writer Christmas is just around the corner. One of the busiest times of the year is Christmas, so you need to start planning and getting gifts soon. Black Friday is a very popular day to go get Christmas gifts. If you don’t like big crowds and packed stores, then maybe get your … Continue reading Best Choices for Hard-to-Get Gifts Read more...
Thanksgiving: GC offers opinions on traditional v. non-traditional dishesby Josie Coughenour/Staff Writer Thanksgiving, a day where everyone in a family sits down together, and enjoys a time of fellowship and camaraderie. As in the name ‘Thanksgiving’, it is a day when we give thanks for what we are blessed with. This tradition dates back to the first Thanksgiving between the Pilgrims and the … Continue reading Thanksgiving: GC offers opinions on traditional v. non-traditional dishes Read more...
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ONE SMALL GIFTBy Drew Smith/Staff Writer One small box, dressed in red, flashy wrapping paper, with a quite usual small flap that read: “From Santa.” Every member of the family assumed the gift had been placed by someone else, attached with the flap as a sort of half-joke, in reflection to days past of childhood Christmases with … Continue reading ONE SMALL GIFT 
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