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Alexandra de la Mora

Alexandra de la Mora, Opinion Editor

  1. What grade are you in and how many years have you been in Rampage?12th grade and this will be my second year
  2. If you could have lunch with one person from the past or present, who would it be? Emma Watson because I had dreamed about it twice
  3. If you were stuck on an island and could only bring 3 things with you, what would you bring? Boat, food, water
  4. What are your goals for this year? To get more interviews this year and to get into a great college
  5. What's your favorite class at GCHS?Rampage or woodworking
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Boys Track and Field Warming Up For This Spring

Alexandra de la Mora, Opinion Editor March 16, 2023

Central’s boys’ track and field team has made the most of the last four weeks of their indoor season to prepare for their spring season, which starts after spring break. Junior Trey Sato, who primarily...

This years Writers Week poster was designed to grab student attention and inspire celebrating the tenth anniversary of the event.

Bringing The Writ “TEN” Word to GCHS

Alexandra de la Mora, Opinion Editor March 16, 2023

Ten years of engaging students interested in the literary world outside their English and humanity classrooms has made its way back to Grayslake Central. Since 2013, Writers Week has welcomed creatives...

The Buried History Of Valentine’s Day

Alexandra de la Mora, Opinion Editor February 7, 2023

The season of appreciation is just around the corner, and the day for affection, love, and friendship has buried its origins being lost in between the chocolate-shaped hearts and bouquets of roses...

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

Alexandra de la Mora, Opinion Editor February 7, 2023

Central has impacted many students’ lives throughout their high school careers. The impact many students feel comes directly from Central’s wide variety of athletics, which have an impressive...

After their second day of state against Chicago Solorio Academy on Saturday team show off their third place trophy.

GCHS Soccer: The Legacy Continues

Alexandra de la Mora, Opinion Editor December 12, 2022

The GCHS boys soccer team has created a phenomenal legacy, going back-to-back for two years in a row as state qualifiers.  This year, the boys’ soccer team faced multiple challenges as some of their...

At the annual Downtown Grayslake tree lighting, people of all ages gathered around and are inspired by the Christmas sprit from the beautiful lights up and down Center street.

The Tradition of Volunteering

Alexandra de la Mora, Opinion Editor December 12, 2022

The holidays are filled with magical memories and family traditions that are treasured and passed down for years to come. However, many families around the world and within Grayslake do not have the funds...

Downtown Grayslake Present Back To Past

Alexandra de la Mora, Opinion Editor November 10, 2022

  The top photo is of modern downtown Grayslake, right across the street is First Draft. The bottom photo is of downtown Grayslake around the early 1950s with the First State Bank of Grayslake...

PSP: Supporting Students One Backpack at a Time

PSP: Supporting Students One Backpack at a Time

Alexandra de la Mora, Opinion Editor October 4, 2022

New and returning students enter Grayslake Central High School’s doors for a new school year, with backpacks of different sizes stuffed with colorful notebooks, pens, and highlighters. The Public Service...

The whole company of CPGI inside Lake Park getting ready for the awards.

CPGI: Inside the Experience of Sectionals

Alexandra de la Mora, Staff Reporter May 16, 2022

On March 19 at Lake Park High School in Roselle, Central’s theater company ENCORE! was finally able to participate and share their hard work in this year’s IHSA CPGI Sectionals after two years of postponement...

An April Fools Day poster of a jester dancing.

The Mystery History of April Fool’s Day

Alexandra de la Mora, Staff Reporter May 16, 2022

When the beginning of April rolls around, everyone stays cautious to not become a victim of any pranks on the most troubling day of the year: April Fool’s Day. As different cultures have different...

The 355: Powerful Females In Film

Alexandra de la Mora, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

There have been many famous spy movies throughout the years; from James Bond, Mission Impossible, and Jason Bourne. These three movie franchises have dominated the spy genre since the beginning, becoming...

George Bugs Moran 1929

The Dark Past of Valentine’s Day

Alexandra de la Mora, Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

When people think about Valentine's Day, they think of roses, chocolates, and fancy restaurants to express their love to their significant other; hardly anyone thinks about revenge, blood, and murder on...

Symptoms and treatments of SAD

Post-Holiday Blues: ‘SAD’ and You

Alexandra de la Mora, Staff Reporter February 14, 2022

The holidays are now over, extended families have left the state and a new year has started. However, winter is still around and some feel a lack of motivation during these winter months. Many might have...

The iconic Chicago skyline has been featured in many films throughout the decades, symbolizing how far the city has come in its history and people and shaping  the way people think when they hear about the Windy City.

Illinois’ rich movie history

Alexandra de la Mora, Staff Reporter December 8, 2021
Chicago isn’t all about its hot dogs and deep-dish pizza, but it houses a deep history of the film industry creating, filming, and producing movies throughout the years!
A survey was spent out to the students of GCHS asking questions how they felt on going back to the movies. More than half of the students who took the survey were excited to be going back into the theaters!

The tickets, the popcorn and the red seats

November 23, 2021

A survey was spent out to the students of GCHS asking questions how they felt on going back to the movies. More than half of the students who took the survey were excited to be going back into the theaters!

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