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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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Hayley Breines

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor

Pronouns: She/Her

  1. What section do you edit? Arts & Entertainment
  2. If you could have lunch with one person from the past or present, who would it be? Dolly Parton
  3. If you were stuck on an island and could only bring 3 things with you, what would you bring? Books, my dogs, and music.
  4. What are your goals for this year? For us to make engaging content students from all grade levels to enjoy.
  5. What is your favorite thing about being an editor? Working with the staff and seeing their growth throughout the semester/year.
All content by Hayley Breines
The proposed location for the Casey’s will be on the corner of Lake Street and Route 120, where Lake Street Motors is currently.

Casey’s Develops Forward Despite Nuanced Issues

Hayley Breines, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 16, 2022
Actors Ava Bruce, Zoie Bero, and Brooke Danca block a scene for the contest play “Antigone Now.”

CPGI Bounces Back for 2022 Shows

Hayley Breines, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 16, 2022
PSP members, student performers and Guido the Ram all perform and celebrate on stage during Talent Show rehearsal.

PSP prepares 2022 Talent Show

Hayley Breines
February 16, 2022
George posing happily

Pandemic pets provide comfort

Jordan Fliegelman, Visual Editor
December 14, 2021
On Nov. 6, Environmental Club hosted a pumpkin smash to reduce the amount of potentially harmful toxins released from pumpkins in landfills. Photo provided by Jesus Ortiz

Environmental Club plants seeds for a greener GCHS

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
December 10, 2021
The dance team performs for the IHSA playoff game against Cary Grove.

Dance leaps into competitions

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
November 27, 2021
The debate team competes on Sept. 25. Photo provided by Calen Benson.

Debate reasons into season

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
November 23, 2021

GCHS welcomes nine new teachers for the 2021-2022 school year

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
October 29, 2021
The new block schedule moving into Phase 4 COVID restrictions still keeps students at home, but a hybrid future seems likely.

Phase 4 COVID-19 policies affect schools

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor & News Editor
September 18, 2020
For the upcoming school year, seniors will have more options regarding English elective courses for a wider range of topics.

Senior English transforms for 2020-2021

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
February 12, 2020
The color lavender, a staple of the spring palate, is emerging as a major player for spring fashion.

Fresh trends spring into 2019

Hayley Breines, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2019
Cast and crew members work on their elaborate set pieces for the Les Miserables production.

An inside look into Les Miserables inner-workings

Hayley Breines, Staff Reporter
November 25, 2018
Although the weather is getting nicer, a negative body image can hold us back from enjoying the summertime.

Body image distorts summer enjoyment

Hayley Breines, A&E & News Editor
May 13, 2021
Within his first 50 days of office, President Biden has successfully rolled out legislation to speed up pandemic recovery through the American Rescue Plan. However, many bills relating to other campaign promises remain stagnant in Congress. Photo by Martin Falbisoner courtesy of WikiMedia Commons under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

Biden’s presidency checkpoint reveals successes, misfires

Hayley Breines, A&E & News Editor
April 8, 2021
Having a list of books to read can help motivate you to try new books during spring break.

Popular reads provide new worlds for an at-home spring break

Hayley Breines, A&E & News Editor
March 3, 2021
On Feb. 18-20, the dance team creates a video for their competition instead of physically going to one. The season has seen many changes like these, but the team keeps tradition to uplift morale. "We're just writing notes to each other to encourage each other and try to get to know each other more,” senior captain Megan Schrimpf said. Photo provided by Megan Schrimpf.

GCHS dance continues team culture despite changes

Hayley Breines, A&E & News Editor
March 3, 2021
Joe Biden was elected as the 46th president of the United States and inaugurated into office on Jan. 20. Photo by George Skidmore, provided by WikiMedia Commons under the Creative Commons license. This photo is not altered. See photo license: Creative Commons Legal Code at bottom of story.

Biden’s early plans draw comparisons to the past

Hayley Breines, A&E & News Editor
February 4, 2021
The LRC's Independent Novels page is a student-accessible resource to get into reading.

Reading transforms in the midst of pandemic

Hayley Breines, A&E & News Editor
December 17, 2020
Kamden Marshall safely dances in a mask. Photo by Hayley Breines

Dance improves mental health

Hayley Breines, A&E & News Editor
November 23, 2020
The Lake County fairgrounds in Grayslake are open for early voting. Photo by Hayley Breines

Young voters impact 2020 election

Hayley Breines, A&E & News Editor
October 22, 2020
A view of Downtown Grayslake from the lower patio at First Draft. Photo by Hayley Breines

First Draft Opens its doors to Grayslake

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor & News Editor
September 18, 2020
Although it's physically closed, This Old Book's online book service is a great way to get new books and support a local business.

Books, shows fight boredom

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
May 22, 2020
The online library resources are a great tool to find new books. Photo provided by d127.org.

Media continues to entertain in isolation

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
May 4, 2020
Reading is a great way to pass the time. Photo by Hayley Breines

Media entertains during social isolation

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
April 9, 2020
The Encore! group interpretation (GI) cast prepares to perform at competition through team-building and creativity. Photo provided by Lily Bassett

CPGI builds storytelling for competition

Hayley Breines, A & E Editor
March 11, 2020
The Village of Grayslake is one of the towns to opt out of marijuana sales. Photo by Hayley Breines

Illinois implements new marijuana law

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
February 12, 2020
Ram Central Station advertising clubs and activites to cater to all students. Photo by Hayley Breines

Ram Central Station chugs into student life

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
December 12, 2019
Denise Carr, the Chromebook specialist at Central. Photo Courtesy of D127.org

Common Chromebook issues solved

Hayley Breines, A & E Editor
November 1, 2019
Erica Hearvin serving the tennis ball. Photo by Jakob Killian

Fall sports prepare for beginning of seasons

Hayley Breines, A&E Editor
October 7, 2019
A tie dye shirt styled by Emily Breines. Photo by Hayley Breines

Advice to spice up your summer

Hayley Breines and Madelaine Steffan
May 17, 2019

Celebrities grace the 2019 Oscars in rosy looks

Hayley Breines, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2019
Gala flyers created by student council members. Photo by Hayley Breines

New traditions for 2019 Gala

Hayley Breines, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
Alli Hacker at the piano playing Vienna by Billy Joel. Photo by Hayley Breines.

Cabaret Night hits the right note

Hayley Breines, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2018
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