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Boba on the Block
Boba on the Block
Grayslake Central students have fun at the 2022 Winter Gala thrown by GCHS. Photo provided by Sal Rajski
No! Dancing in the Snow
The current bare walls in the annex.
GCHS Cafeteria and Annex to Receive Mural
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
Typically, with the new phone policy, teachers allow students to get their phones in the last five minutes of class.
The Unspoken Risks of Device Reliance
A World of Difference: How Schools Operate Across the Globe
A World of Difference: How Schools Operate Across the Globe
Student Run Instagram Accounts Turn Sour
Student Run Instagram Accounts Turn Sour
“I think the wording is good, since it's not specifically referencing the Bible, but more under the surveillance of a higher being,” junior Angelo Mainardi said.
Problem with the Pledge?
Opening a New Tab
Opening a New Tab
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
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?
Grayslake Central's Girls Varsity Volleyball Recap
Grayslake Central’s Girls Varsity Volleyball Recap
Order On the Court!
Order On the Court!
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
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
Chromakopia Review
Chromakopia Review
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
The Struggles of Single Parenting
The Struggles of Single Parenting
Where's My Break?
Where’s My Break?
Sophomores At Tech
Sophomores At Tech
Transforming Self-Image: Mirrors in School Bathrooms
Transforming Self-Image: Mirrors in School Bathrooms
Brat but it's the Album Review
Brat but it’s the Album Review
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
Curious Central: What Gym Equipment Really Gets Used?
Curious Central: Why Don’t Freshmen Get A Rams Pass?
Curious Central: How Do GCHS Bathrooms Get Clean?
Curious Central: Why Don’t Students Use Their Lockers?
NBAlright: Episode 2
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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Nathan Heun

Nathan Heun, Staff Reporter

All content by Nathan Heun
A World of Difference: How Schools Operate Across the Globe

A World of Difference: How Schools Operate Across the Globe

Nathan Heun, Sports and Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 8, 2024

Curious Central: What Gym Equipment Really Gets Used?

Mirabella Chiodi and Nathan Heun
December 8, 2024
“I think the wording is good, since it's not specifically referencing the Bible, but more under the surveillance of a higher being,” junior Angelo Mainardi said.

Problem with the Pledge?

Nathan Heun, Sports and Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 8, 2024
How GCHS Students Navigate the Pressures of the SAT and PSAT

How GCHS Students Navigate the Pressures of the SAT and PSAT

Nathan Heun, Sports and Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 13, 2024
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

Nathan Heun, Sports & Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 19, 2024
How Does GCHS Keep Us Safe?

How Does GCHS Keep Us Safe?

Mirabella Chiodi and Nathan Heun
April 16, 2024
How an Idea Becomes a Class

How an Idea Becomes a Class

Nathan Heun, Sports and Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 24, 2024
“ I think that more like more teachers and more students are opening up to retakes”, Jazmyne Garcia said.

Teachers Believe Retakes Help Grades, Understanding

Nathan Heun, Sports and Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 8, 2024
New Voter's Guide to 2024 Presidential Election Candidates

New Voter’s Guide to 2024 Presidential Election Candidates

Mirabella Chiodi and Nathan Heun
November 28, 2023
AIM-ing to Help Students

AIM-ing to Help Students

Nathan Heun, Sports and Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 28, 2023
Cross Country Team Strides to Success at State

Cross Country Team Strides to Success at State

Nathan Heun, Sports & Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 28, 2023
Senior Luke Butuvilas, midfielder for Grayslake Central, takes the ball down the field against Wauconda on April 12, 2023. Photo provided by Daniel Laubhan

Coach Ridella on the Lacrosse Season

Nathan Heun, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023
A soft seating area where students can "blend" and work throughout the school day.

Teachers Reflect on Blended Learning

Nathan Heun, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023
Photo provided by pexels.com

Hamlin Injury Sets Precedent for Sports Medicine

Nathan Heun, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
Sustaining The Environment Will Define Gen Z

Sustaining The Environment Will Define Gen Z

Nathan Heun, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2023
Local Election Winners Value Young People

Local Election Winners Value Young People

Nathan Heun, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2022
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