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GCHS baseball players (the alleged originators of the hacky sack trend) Elliot Ford, Brody Cunningham, TJ Rodriguez, Jackson Tarpey, and Jonathan Malloy play on the baseball field before heading to prom.
Hacky Sack is Back
A projection of what the data center in Grayslake will look like when finished.
Data Centers: A Look Into Grayslake’s Tech Future
Visual created by Gianna Oliverii.
Social Media On Trial
Julian Ortiz (left) and Matt Maxey (right) teach GCHS students ASL signs during Writers Week 2026.
Grayslake Central Writers Week: Tell Your Story
Visual created on Canva.
ACT Wisdom: Seniors Give Advice
Visual created by Rampage staff.
AI Assistants: A Tool for Teachers Too?
“[I love to photograph volleyball] because I play it myself and I like how fast-paced it is. It’s very action based," said Tanner Hering.
Behind the Lens with Student Photographers
Grayslake Central students dance to music at the 2026 prom.
Prom 2026: The Roaring 20’s
Velez gets crowned Senior Mr GCHS 2026
The Crown Goes to Velez
Visual by Rampage staff.
Rise and Fall of High School Attention Span
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
Lauryn Francis gets set for a race at an indoor track meet
Indoor Track Breaks Five School Records
From Prospects to Professionals, NFL Dreams Become Reality
From Prospects to Professionals, NFL Dreams Become Reality
Grayslake Central baseball warms up for a game.
Grayslake Central Baseball is on Fire
The Athletic Training Office is where many athletes train and prepare to get back to top physical performance.
The Drive to Cut Injury Rates in Athletes
Photo by Josseph Downs on Unsplash.
Bears Say Goodbye to Fan Favorites, Welcome New Faces
All 17 Grayslake Central band seniors lined up for one last hurrah.
Central Band Blows Us All Away
Graphic created by Astrid Roge using Canva and depicts covers of recently adapted books including but not limited to: Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights", Emily Henry's "People we meet on vacation", and Freida McFadden's "The Housemaid".
Book Adaptations: What The Fans Literally Don’t Want To See
We Gotta Groove: Vinyl Box Set
BRIAN’S BACK! The Beach Boys: We Gotta Groove Box Set Review
Photo created by Astrid Roge on Canva.
Prison For Popstars: The Khia Asylum
Choir students beam after their performance at Disney Springs.
Choir Makes Magic at Disney
Visual by Rampage staff.
A Pop Culture Paradox
Visual created through Canva.
The Rise of Generative AI in Film and Media
Historic Moment for Latinx Pride in the Halftime Show
Historic Moment for Latinx Pride in the Halftime Show
Photo depicting a "Performative Starter Pack" created by Astrid Roge on Shuffles
Will Being Performative Ever End?
Beyond The Yellow Brick Road
Beyond The Yellow Brick Road
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?
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?
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Why Aren’t Passing Periods Longer?

Beckham Stone, Staff Reporter
January 9, 2026

Staff reporter Beckham Stone looks at why the race between classes at GCHS feels impossible — and what it says about school schedules and expectations.

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