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GCHS Helps Students During SNAP Benefit Pause
At the end of the Veteran's Day assembly, students applaud the visiting veterans as they exit.
Amidst National Division, GCHS Celebrates Veterans
Hawks can be seen hovering over the Countryside Landfill in Grayslake, IL.
Hawks Migrate Through Illinois in October
Assistant Principal Mike Przybylski said of the changes, "Coming from an adult perspective, we know this place is safer by having the kids scan in."
New School Year, New School Security
The Marching Rams' win was met with excitement and school spirit.
Band Marches to a Monumental Win
Student behavior is dictated by many factors, and their behavior in return dictates class flow.
Behavior In The Balance
Many people
The Rise of Generative AI
At the time of publication, the clock is already down to three years and 231 days.
The Clock To Help Our Earth Is Ticking – Fast!
"It's inconvenient, I never got told where my lockers at" said freshman Brianna Miller.
Locker Usage Around Grayslake Central
Image created on Canva by Rampage staff.
What’s in a Name? Columbus Day vs Indigenous People’s Day
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
Grayslake Central Varsity team shows off their medals and plaque after a tournament
Bowling Team Excited About Upcoming Year
Adan Cordova celebrated earning All-State at IHSA State cross country meet on Nov. 8, 2025.
School and Sports: A Balancing Act
Rams get a final break after practice, in brutal summer heat.
Pearlman Era Comes to an End
The game tenses up as GCHS flag football players get ready for the next play.
Touchdown Rams! Girls Varsity Flag Football Takes on Another Season
Photo provided by Adan Cordova
The Fastest Runner at Central: Adan Cordova
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
Media & Music: How Social Media Sways the Industry
Media & Music: How Social Media Sways the Industry
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc Review
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Review
GCHS theater cast members led tea party attendees in song and dance throughout the event.
Under The Tea Party: A Musical Celebration
Forever Howlong Album Cover
Black Country, New Road Is Back and Dazzling
The Oh So Benevolent Recap of The Oscar’s
The Oh So Benevolent Recap of The Oscar’s
Original photo edited using applications from Shuffles by Astrid Roge
(Fit)ting In At School
Closet full of different costumes!
Are Costumes Losing their Charm?
Collection of Pokemon cards.
Watch Out for Scalpers!
Graphic by Rampage staff
The Magic is Gone
Forever Howlong Album Cover
Black Country, New Road Is Back and Dazzling
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
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Nathan Heun

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Forever Howlong Album Cover

Black Country, New Road Is Back and Dazzling

Nathan Heun, Sports and Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 18, 2025
Frontega perform an unreleased song, “Cytosine.”

Writers Week 2025

Nathan Heun, Sports and Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 18, 2025
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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