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How Does GCHS Keep Us Safe?
How Does GCHS Keep Us Safe?
Grayslake Central students pose with Peter Dankelson of Pete's Diary. Photo provided by Jon Ellis
Writer’s Week 2024: In Photos
Members of the new Grayslake Central AASA at their first meeting of 2023. Photo provided by GCHS AASA
AASA Celebrates Asian Culture
New Voter's Guide to 2024 Presidential Election Candidates
New Voter’s Guide to 2024 Presidential Election Candidates
SAT Switches to Digital Format
SAT Switches to Digital Format
How GCHS Students Navigate the Pressures of the SAT and PSAT
How GCHS Students Navigate the Pressures of the SAT and PSAT
High School Fuel: Teens and Caffeine
High School Fuel: Teens and Caffeine
Oh, the Places They'll Go!
Oh, the Places They’ll Go!
First In Thirst
First In Thirst
How an Idea Becomes a Class
How an Idea Becomes a Class
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
Students hang out at College of Lake County, which is a great school option for those planning on graduating early at Central.
Early Graduation: Is it a Good Option for You?
Downtown Grayslake Present Back To Past
Fair Play or Foul?
Fair Play or Foul?
Drafting The Future: 2024 NFL Draft Recap
Drafting The Future: 2024 NFL Draft Recap
Cheer Flies to a Great Season
Cheer Flies to a Great Season
Junior Varsity player Devin White at an away game shooting a three-pointer, leaving the crowd on a cliff-hanger.
Boys Basketball Drives Into the Season
Grayslake Central Girls Varsity Basketball team after winning sectionals in the Northern Lake County Conference.
Girls Basketball Shoots to Success
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
Cowboy Carter Album Review
Cowboy Carter Album Review
The seniors of Shakespeare in Love take one last photo before taking down the set
Seniors Close The Show on Encore!
Sara Miller’s painting about the experience of intimacy between women.
Art Show Exhibits Student Works
Advertisement for fall-scented dish soap at the Gurnee Target. Photo by Violet Rowe
Falling In Love With Fall Products
How To Scan: 1. Open Spotify 2. Go to Search 3. Click Camera icon
Music For Different Moods
Brat but it's the Album Review
Brat but it’s the Album Review
Most classrooms received phone caddies at the beginning of the school year, encouraging limited phone use during class time. Photo by Nathan Heun
Controversial Caddies
Rambassadors greet students at the bus doors with valentines and candy on February 14, 2024. Photo courtesy of Barry Goldman.
All You Need is Love?
The seniors of Shakespeare in Love take one last photo before taking down the set
Seniors Close The Show on Encore!
Visual created by RamsMedia staff
Quarterback Battle In Chicago
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
NBAlright: Episode 2
NBAlright: Episode 4
NBAlright: Episode 3
NBAlright: Episode 1
High Schoolers and Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons
The Student News Site of Grayslake Central High School

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The Student News Site of Grayslake Central High School

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Maia AlBarrak

Maia AlBarrak, Opinion Editor

Pronouns: She/Her

    1. What section do you edit? Opinion
    2. If you could have lunch with one person from the past or present, who would it be? Marilyn Monroe
    3. If you were stuck on an island and could only bring 3 things with you, what would you bring? Shelter, food, and first aid kit
    4. What are your goals for this year? To make new friends and memories.
    5. What is your favorite thing about being an editor? The different pieces I get to read and edit.
All content by Maia AlBarrak
Naviance can not only help students organize their college information but also take multiple personality tests to determine that right career for you.

Students plan for life after high school

Maia AlBarrak, Opinion Editor
December 10, 2021
From left to right, sophomore Justin Spoor, junior Brian Acosta, and senior Graciela Requena relax during their Rams Block. The new opportunity for students allows them more freedom to focus on schoolwork on their own time and make the hallways a bit more populated during the day.

Walk, talk, or study? How to spend your Rams Block

Maia AlBarrak, Opinion Editor
November 20, 2021
Gymnast Simone Biles wins bronze medal with her sticks landing with the support of her teammates by her side. With this new addition to her collection, Biles is now one of the most decorated USA gymnasts in Olympic history.

Team USA makes incredible accomplishments in the 2021 Olympics

Maia AlBarrak, Opinion Editor
October 29, 2021
Piper Gallaher blocks the ball from hitting the ground to help secure a win for her team. Even with the positives the girls volleyball faced this year, Gallaher explains, “This team is a great team, but we will be back next year even better.”

Varsity girls volleyball bumps into new season

Maia AlBarrak, Sports & Opinion Editor
May 11, 2021
On April 30, the varsity boys volleyball played a tough game against Carmel Catholic high school and went home with a score of 2-0. Even though they did not go home with a win their energy radiated through the gym. “We have to be thankful that we're playing. Last year seniors didn’t have a senior season. So we got to cherish what we have, but also since we're here let's, do everything we can to win,” stated Erlenbaugh.

Varsity boys volleyball serves another season

Maia AlBarrak, Sports & Opinion Editor
May 4, 2021
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country located in southeast Asia. Neighbors to India, Nepal, China, and Thailand. The southeast country successfully gained its independence from Britain in 1948. But was governed by military forces from 1962 to 2011, until a new government came into frame and began a civil rule once again, until Feb. 1, 2021.

Armed forces overthrowing Myanmar government

Maia AlBarrak, Sports & Opinion Editor
April 8, 2021
Social studies teacher Haley Wickstrom honors considerable women in history by creating a poster outside of room 2465. In celebration of WHS Wickstrom created a poster that honors important female figures such as Anne Frank, Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart, and many more. "These women impacted our history and society today by paving the way for us to be successful in all areas of life. Women have done remarkable things in the past, that encourages us [women] to continue to do so in the future," said Wickstrom.

Female figures leading Grayslake community

Maia AlBarrak, Sports & Opinion Editor
March 3, 2021
IHSA provides table information for the risk level and practice dates of each winter sports and spring sports with their corresponding season-end dates. Schedules were provided prior to the agreed start and end dates from the state board meetings.

Sports back in play

Maia AlBarrak and Paul Gheremy Prowel
February 5, 2021
According to a poll conducted by Rams Media, 20 of GCHS students are currently in a relationship while 43 are not. For about every 6 students 4 are single and 2 are in a relationship.

Puppy love deceives teenagers

Maia AlBarrak, Sports & Opinion Editor
February 5, 2021
Mia Falconi officially signed with CLC to play tennis. Photo provided by Mia Falconi.

College-bound athletes moving forward

Maia AlBarrak, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Judge Amy Coney Barrett recalling the five freedoms of the 1st amendment.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett appointed to US Supreme Court

Maia AlBarrak, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 23, 2020
Girls’ golf poses for a group photo on the course.

Girls’ golf places 4th in NLCC Conference Championship

Maia AlBarrak, Sports & Opinion Editor
October 26, 2020
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Muslims held in ‘re-education camps’

Maia AlBarrak, Sports & Opinion Editor
October 23, 2020
Karishma Bhalla posing for a picture with school mascot.

Karishma Bhalla, Coach Lawson Share Tennis Insight

Maia AlBarrak, Sports & Opinion Editor
September 18, 2020
Your vote matters.

What to know as the 2020 presidential Election rapidly approaches

Maia AlBarrak, Sports & Opinion Editor
September 18, 2020
The boys’ varsity volleyball team doing their pre game hype up chant, last season.

Coaches share perspective on the canceled season

Maia AlBarrak, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2020
The sun setting while everyone watches in self isolation waiting patiently for quarantine to be over.

Positives persist in 2020

Maia AlBarrak, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2020
Staff reporter Maia AlBarrak enjoys her favorite book while waiting for her clay mask to dry.

Top ten ways to stay entertained while in quarantine

Maia AlBarrak, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2020

Varsity sports spring into action

Maia AlBarrak and Jakob Killian
March 12, 2020
Seniors say bye to basketball

Seniors say bye to basketball

Maia AlBarrak, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2020
Winter Gala coming soon

Winter Gala coming soon

Maia AlBarrak, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020
Girls’ varsity team breaks out their dance routine at the Best Buddies Basketball game.

Dance prepares for new performance

Maia AlBarrak, Staff Editor
December 12, 2019
Karishma Bhalla working hard to prepare for the state tournment.

Bhalla places top 16 in state

Maia AlBarrak, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2019
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