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Donations have been pouring into food banks across the state in response to the SNAP benefits cut.
Federal Shutdown Cuts SNAP Support
The Grayslake Heritage Center stands proud in the snow, where the tree fundraiser is located. Photo by Emerson Clement
Grayslake Shows Out at Seasonal Showcase
A Reddit user posted this photo of O'hare and its slippery, snowy runways on Nov. 29, 2025. Photo sourced from Reddit
Record Breaking Snow
Grayslake Central High School Cafeteria
GCHS Helps Students During SNAP Benefit Pause
At the end of the Veteran's Day assembly, students applaud the visiting veterans as they exit.
Amidst National Division, GCHS Celebrates Veterans
Photo created on Canva by Rampage staff
Why Is Fun Embarrassing?
Davies provides information about upcoming events and issues during Grayslake Village Board meetings.
Elizabeth Davies: An Exclusive Look into Her Mayorship
The United Protestant Church in downtown Grayslake now stands covered with the aftermath of a giant snowstorm.
Making Time: How Modern Teens Balance Faith and Responsibilities
Popularity Is Pricey
Popularity Is Pricey
The offices of each Grayslake Central counselor stand open waiting to help more students.
Who Helps the Helpers?
Petals of Love
Petals of Love
Grayslake Grub
Grayslake Grub
Photo courtesy of the Piela family.
Live Like Vicky: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Vicky Piela
Left to right Freshman Julia Arroid, and Seniors Keegan Brown, Robot Postal getting ready to answer their questions by using buzzers to chime in.
GCHS Clubs: There’s One For Everyone
The Landrys in January 2023.
Working With the Ones They Love: A Profile of Married GCHS Staff
Too Robotic For Baseball?
Too Robotic For Baseball?
This year the wrestling team has complete faith in their skills and each other. guts_girlswre on Instagram
GCHS Wrestling Looks to Dominate This Season
Grayslake Central Varsity team shows off their medals and plaque after a tournament
Bowling Team Excited About Upcoming Year
Adan Cordova celebrated earning All-State at IHSA State cross country meet on Nov. 8, 2025.
School and Sports: A Balancing Act
Rams get a final break after practice, in brutal summer heat.
Pearlman Era Comes to an End
The seniors are trying to build relationships with the younger kids on the team.
Softball fighting for comeback
With the seasonal sports being held via LiveStream, varsity wrestling warms up before clashing against the McHenry High School Warriors and the Waukegan High School Bulldogs on May 4. Dennis Carcamo shared the mentality he always applies during his matches. “I just have to push through the pain and mentally prepare myself to win because it’s going to be a fight throughout all of those six minutes,” said Carcamo.
Varsity wrestling engages onward
Varsity quarterback Daryl Overstreet prepares to throw a pass against North Chicago in their last home game. The team ended the season with a winning record of 3-2, which hasn’t been done at Central for almost ten years. “I think we've created a fabric of belief of hard work,” said Maloney.
Rams football forms new identity
The boys soccer team stands for the national anthem, ready to take on Antioch in their pursuit to take the conference championship!
Boys soccer ties for NLCC first place
With seasonal sports being aired via LiveStream, Rams football team seizes up their last possession with less than 30 seconds in the game clock to record their first match against the Sequoits, 28-34 in favor of Sequoits. The Rams fought hard throughout the entire game with high hopes and winning intentions. “We dropped the first two games, but we played pretty well. We're hoping to have a winning season this year as a program and really learn how to be one of the best teams in the conference,” said Overstreet.
Varsity football charges forward
Not Watching Sinners is a Sin
Not Watching Sinners is a Sin
Media & Music: How Social Media Sways the Industry
Media & Music: How Social Media Sways the Industry
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc Review
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Review
GCHS theater cast members led tea party attendees in song and dance throughout the event.
Under The Tea Party: A Musical Celebration
Forever Howlong Album Cover
Black Country, New Road Is Back and Dazzling
Visual by Mirabella Chiodi.
The Dangers of Self Censorship
Original photo edited using applications from Shuffles by Astrid Roge
(Fit)ting In At School
Closet full of different costumes!
Are Costumes Losing their Charm?
Collection of Pokemon cards.
Watch Out for Scalpers!
Graphic by Rampage staff
The Magic is Gone
If you want to help out and stop bullying at GCHS, go to https://www.d127.org/central/student/stop-bullying.
Cyberbullying must stop
Pictured above is the full cast and crew for CPGI, all of whom were affected by the cancellation, in a company photo. Photo provided by Maureen Ritter.
CPGI has been canceled
School disciplinary rules not tough enough
Journalism Needs You
Journalism Needs You
School: students’ forum for political conversation
Why Are the Prices in the Cafeteria Increasing?
Why Aren’t Passing Periods Longer?
Why Does Rams Block Have Mandatory Advisory?
Why Can’t GCHS Students Listen to Music During Class?
What’s The Deal With the Arena?
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