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ALTERNATIVE PATHS TO GRADUATION

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Letter from the Editor

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he end of the school year brings many milestones for students in high school. Some of them are awards nights, the last event in a sports season and even just getting through the school year. For seniors, the milestone to wrap up the year is graduation. The BluePrints staff dedicates our last issue of the school year to the class of 2021.

Around graduation time there is always added stress about the future. There are constant questions about what people are doing after they graduate. In this issue, we outlined some of the paths that this year’s seniors are going to take. Kamryn Kirkham goes into depth about some of the different paths seniors are taking after graduation. In our sister story, written by me, I explain how some of the seniors got to their graduation. Some ended classes early, Kennedy Ogden some skipped a grade and others went to C-TEC. Aside from making this issue all things senior, we try to keep it interesting to other students. This year seniors, and other classes, have become accustomed to the 9 a.m. start time. This is why Kamryn Kirkham wrote an editorial about keeping the later start time for years to come. Sophie eloquently delivers statistics about the benefits of later start times for young students. Along with this editorial, there are a series of reviews and opinion pieces written to keep things interesting for the reader.

In our recent issues, we always try our best to write about the well-being of our student body. In this issue, Carys Williams goes into detail about the effects of computer screens and how some students are beginning to wear blue light glasses. Dr. Tracy, Abigail Tracy’s father and optometrist, also speaks on this issue in the article.

My mission this year as editor-in-chief was to create a community with our magazine. This issue is meant to bring people together in a time where being uncomfortable is common. I encourage you to share the messages we have discussed in this issue and hopefully use them to reflect on yourself. It is important to me, as well as the BluePrints staff, that journalism is a way to share the good of the world rather than force a personal agenda. If you end up loving the issue or want to become a part of the BluePrints community reach out to us. We’re always looking for another student voice of Granville High School. This will be my last issue with BluePrints, but I wish all the best to the future staff and the class of 2021.

OPINION EDITOR Wyatt Rivers NEWS Alysha Wallace SPORTS EDITOR Whit Miller LIFESTYLE AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Amelia Havill WRITERS Madeline Barker Bella Black Luke Dixon Sophie Ehrman Kamryn Kirkham Max King Gabbie Sargent Abigail Tracy Carys Williams CONTRIBUTORS Ava Dirks Annabelle Ott Jasmine Robinson Rosemary Standley ADVISER Amy J. Tolbert

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EDITORIAL POLICY BluePrints, Granville High School’s newsmagazine, is published by students in Journalism. As a forum of student expression, the goal of BluePrints is to provide the high school students’ perspective on relevant issues concerning the school, the community and the world. Editorial decisions are based on timeliness, relevance and appropriateness. Opinions expressed in the newspaper are not necessarily that of the entire staff, student body or school. Letters to the editor will be published as space allows. BluePrints does accept advertisements; however, the staff reserves the right to withdraw ads.

IN THIS ISSUE p. 4 / STAFF EDITORIAL

We applaud students who take alternative paths

p. 5 / STAFF OPINION

5 things we're talking about p. 6 / READER OPINION p. 7 / OP-EDS

School should keep later start time

All students should get vaccinated

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Graduates will walk the stage again District announces new COVID plans

p. 9 / COVER STORY

Senior Profiles

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A season for the record books p. 25 / STAR SPOTLIGHT

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Playing to the Max

p. 26 / SPORTS OPINION

Class of 2021 exceeded expectations

p. 27 / SPORTS FEATURE

Very superstitious

p. 28 / AT HOME WITH

Sophie Graf

p. 29 / PRODUCT REVIEW

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The buyer's guide to sweatpants

p. 30 / YOUR HEALTH

Protect yourself from blue light

p. 31 / MY STYLE

Graduation party style guide

p. 32 / REVIEWS p. 34 / ARTIST PROFILE

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Turn up the volume

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What are your plans after high school?

“Achieving a degree in engineering.”

-Ethan Flora

Editorial cartoon by Name Art by Annabelle Ott

We applaud students who take alternative paths

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STAFF EDITORIAL inding the right path to follow after high school is a battle that many teens deal with. Some teens take the traditional path of a four-year college. The popularity of attending college is becoming a less popular option. This year it has become more apparent that seniors are straying away from tradition.

There are a handful of students taking gap years, going into the military and seeking employment. In the past, these options have been frowned upon, but leave it to Gen-Z to change that. Students in the past have paved the way for the class of 2021 to feel comfortable taking these alternative paths. Students in this class find that being happy and comfortable with what you are doing is more important than other stressors.

The students that are taking these alternative paths for their future are extremely brave and ahead of their time.

These students are changing the narrative for generations of students to come.

There are plenty of ways to find success and happiness outside of a college campus.

Going into college can be gut-wrenching, especially when your career is undecided. For some, they found their

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passions early on. They could have even found them when we were asked in kindergarten, but for others, these ideas became less tangible. Finding a career path that you are passionate about is hard to do when you have never fully experienced the field. That’s why making that decision at 18, fresh out of high school can be difficult.

For this reason, many students choose an alternative path. The investment of a four-year college education is necessary for some fields, so it is justified for people to go for that reason. If a student does not want to be in a field that requires a degree then there is no need for a traditional path.

Most importantly, creating your own path that is individualized to your own needs and interests is what students should be doing. Following a path that has been walked by many people can dampen individuality. Careers are completely subjective to the person pursuing them, so it is important to leave other’s opinions behind.

Breaking out of the mold after high school is a commended decision. Allowing oneself to be completely in tune with their own desires is admirable and is paving the way for future graduates.

“Setting my goal for a major in architecture.”

-Jack Wait

“Getting any degree in areospace engineering.”

-Andy Litle

“Going to college for international business.”

-Dylan Kale

“Enroll into a nursing program.”

-Carly Mayer

Text and photos by Wyatt Rivers

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PALESTINE

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MASK GUIDANCE CHANGING

Governor Mike DeWine is lifting any mandatory Covid restrictions to the public starting as soon as June 2.

Although everyone has been dying to take off their masks and stop social distancing, this order has become controversial because of the sudden end to all restrictions. Many people are worried that not enough people have been vaccinated or do not want to be vaccinated, which can put high risk people in danger. This drastic change was very surprising to us, as we thought that the restrictions would gradually go away, not suddenly.

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VAX-A-MILLION LOTTERY

Many of us who have gotten the Covid-19 vaccine have registered for a chance to win a grand prize. For winners eighteen and up, the prize is that of a whopping $1 million. And winners under the age of eighteen will win a four-year scholoarship to any state college in Ohio. The first registration deadline of May 23 has passed, and the first winners will be announced on May 26.

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As the Israel-Palestine conflict continues to heat up, tensions keep rising due to multiple failed peace talks. There has been lots of outrage on social media, mainly due to frightening images of children on both sides hiding from bombs, in fear of their lives. While many more Palestinians are dying in this conflict, it isn’t completely one-sided. What started as hope for a completely Jewish state in “The Promised Land” has turned into a region known for violence and sadness. In American, we have seen an increase in anti-semitism and Islamophobia. Nobody except those on the ground in this region is responsible for anything that goes on there, and it is unacceptable to spread hate of any kind. During these trying times, it is more important than ever that we love our neighbors as ourselves.

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HAVING A NORMAL SUMMER School will be out soon and everyone is making plans for the summer. Many teens now have been vaxed, which means wil have a much more "normal" summer than we did last year.

We are looking forward to a mask-free summer!

SUMMER OLYMPICS

There are only a few months left until the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics are to take place.

Exactly one year after they were originally scheduled, July 23, 2021, will mark the first day. The location will remain the same as planned and the games will continue in their normal form. According to the official Olympics website, IOC president Thomas Bach along with Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, stated last year, that the games would not be held any later than the summer of 2021. With that, athletes and fans are eager for the games to begin.

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Reader Opinion

BY WYATT RIVERS

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF A LATER START TIME FOR NEXT YEAR? “I wish that it happens. It allows me to catch up on the sleep I need while also feel that I'm not being bombarded with long hours of school.” ~ Joe Mullins Photo by Wyatt Rivers

Photo by Wyatt Rivers

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR SUMMER NOW THAT COVID REGULATIONS HAVE BEEN RELAXED? “I wish to do the same as I have been doing every summer, hanging with friends and going out in town. But of course, I will still keep playing it safe.” ~ Justin Reid

DO YOU WISH TO GO BACK TO ORIGINAL RULES OF CARRYING BACKPACKS, OR KEEP IT AS IT IS NOW? “I most definitely wish to be able to carry around my backpack next year. It makes things so much easier.”

~ Aidan Karon-Lackey

Photo by Wyatt Rivers

DO YOU THINK ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE VACCINATED? “I don't like the idea of pushing the idea upon students, but I think it is a step in the right direction for getting rid of Covid next year.” ~ Nathan Kreig

HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF WE HAD TO KEEP THE COVID SCHOOL GUIDELINES NEXT YEAR? “It's whatever, but I would much rather prefer to go back to the normal ways of school.” ~ Devon Haley Photo by Wyatt Rivers

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DEALING WITH STRESS “Mostly I just like to listen to music. Sometimes, I just like to sleep it off.” ~ Sophia Mouser

School should keep later start time

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ovid has affected so many things in everyone's day-to-day lives, and although the majority of these impacts are bad, one of the good things that has come from Covid Kamryn Kirkham is the one hour later start time for school.

While this has caused the class times to shorten by a few minutes, the results of giving students one more hour of sleep has been greatly beneficial.

While there was always talk of schools giving students one more hour to sleep in the morning, it took a worldwide pandemic to give schools the opportunity to allow this. One of the major impacts of starting school an hour later than past years is how much students' mental health has benefited. Giving students this extra hour in the morning lets them

be able to naturally wake up, instead of being deep in sleep and then rudely awakened by an alarm when it is still dark outside.

Allowing students to wake up naturally helps their body and mind be more charged and ready for the day. Many students have felt this shift in them this past year and say how they do not dread going to school as much because they don’t have to force themselves to wake up early in the morning and never get fully rested. Even teachers have said how much they have noticed a change in students behavior at school, going from tired and distant to awake and engaged.

Another impact that has been very prevalent this year is how much students' academics has improved because of the hour later start time. The extra hour in the morning gives students who are staying up late to do homework or have very busy lives outside of school more time to sleep in after a late night

of doing homework. By giving them this time, my teachers say the have noticed an improvement in students' energy levels during class. Students are able to focus more on what they are doing in class and do not have to worry as much about trying to make more time available for homework.

The later start time has been a challenge for teachers to be able to adjust to the shorter periods and still get all of the material they need to teach in, but so far it has not been a big issue.

Teachers seem to be able to get in all their material in this class time without having to rush.

The shorter classes have also benefited students by making classes less boring and long to sit through. The few minutes off of the original class time allows students to keep moving throughout the day without getting disengaged as easily.

All students should get vaccinated

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ccording to Our World in Data, just over forty percent of Americans have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

While this is great news and evidence of Sophie Ehrman progress, it is still a far reach from the country’s goal of at least 80% of the population in order to achieve herd immunity.

The future of reaching this goal is beginning to look somewhat bleak due to the decreasing vaccine demand in certain places across the country. According to US News, Louisiana has stopped asking the federal government for its full allotment of Covid-19 vaccine. About three-quarters of Kansas counties have turned down new shipments of the vaccine at least once over the past month.

And in Mississippi, officials asked the federal government to ship vials in smaller packages so they don’t go to waste.

There is an obvious trend here and the younger generation could quite possibly be the country’s only hope for achieving

anywhere near 80% immunity. The stark decrease in demand is occurring in far southern, deep red states. This is not surprising and there’s really only one logical conclusion. The vaccine has already reached the majority of people who want to get vaccinated. A large portion of the other 40% of the country is trying so hard to immunize simply doesn’t want it.

There is no good chance of changing that fact anytime soon. Things like religious extremism, fear and pride can get in the way of helping the country as a whole.

This is where students come into the picture. They have the opportunity to help the country heal when it needs it most. Young people act as a beacon of hope in reaching that 80% goal.

According to a poll lead within the University of Michigan, a large majority of young people are willing and even eager to receive the vaccine. This small snippet from within the University of Michigan is most likely pretty consistent with universities across the country.

Moreover, an increasing number of universities across the U.S. are making the vaccine mandatory for all of their students. According to NPR, Duke University

in North Carolina has announced that it will require students to have a Covid-19 vaccine when they return this fall. And the list of campuses with such policies is growing. Rutgers University in New Jersey was the first, and since then more than a dozen residential colleges have followed. The University of Notre Dame; two Ivy League universities, Brown and Cornell; and Northeastern University in Massachusetts are among those requiring the vaccine for the fall. Cleveland State University will do so for all students living on campus. The list goes on.

Students not only should get vaccinated, but must get vaccinated in a lot of cases in order to help the country move past this. Overall, the opportunity for young people to make a major impact and aid in achieving herd immunity is immense and should be taken advantage of.

The vaccine is currently available to anyone over the age of twelve. It’s safe. It’s effective. There’s no reason for anyone not to get it outside of their own ignorance.

Let’s help the country heal.

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Graduates will walk the stage again Class of 2021 will have a modified in-person graduation

BY ABIGAIL TRACY n this age of chaos, confusion, grief and crisis, 2021 seniors have been robbed of a normal senior year. From limited attendance at sports events, no Homecoming, a split between in person and virtual learning, seniors are missing out. The question of whether a proper graduation would even happen was foggy up until the past few weeks. With the fourth quarter rolling by, information regarding graduation was released .

After months of planning, it was announced that an in person graduation will take place. However, there will be strict guidelines for parents and students.

“We wanted this graduation ceremony to be as normal as possible within the context of the pandemic and associated regulations,” principal Matt Durst said.

The ceremony is planned to take place on the new football field at Walter J. Hodges Stadium to allow for the utmost amount of ventilation and social distanc-

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ing space. Students will take their seats on the field while families will take their seats in the stands. To allow for proper social distancing, students will be allotted six tickets each. Each family will have a designated area in the stands in order to enforce proper social distancing.

With the ceremony being outdoors this year, the threat of inclement weather caused the school to rethink the rules to accommodate this possible situation.

The school designed a “plan B” in the case of bad weather. This plan is designed to where the ceremony will be moved indoors, taking place in the gymnasium. Instead of six tickets per grad, it will be reduced to two because of the smaller, indoor area.

Whether the ceremony will be held indoors or outdoors, masks will be required for everyone in attendance for the safety of students, staff and families.

For students, they should expect social distancing between other students on the field and off. The ceremony will com-

mence as normal as possible except for one change.

“As with all new things, there were several questions that needed to be answered in the planning process,” Durst said. “For example, would we need to use a field cover to protect the surface or could it withstand these items?”

With the graduates being sat on the turf, high-heeled shoes pose a threat of damaging the field. In order to prevent that, students must only wear flat soled shoes.

Despite some small changes in the structure of the ceremony, seniors are graduating together.

“One of our highest priorities was having the graduating class together for the ceremony,” Durst said.

With the hours of discussion and planning, Granville Schools is giving the seniors a real, well-deserved graduation ceremony that they have been working for years.

District announces new Covid plan Students can expect fewer restrictions in '21-22 school year

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BY SOPHIE EHRMAN he 20-21 school year came with the call for new adaptations, restrictions, and entirely unprecedented means of learning. Now that this roller coaster of a year is coming to a close, many are left wondering what the school year will look like next year.

Students can expect fewer restrictions, a larger percentage of in-person learning and optional mask wearing can be expected for the 21-22 school year l.

According to the PowerPoint released by the school board on May 18, all students will return to in-person instruction unless medically necessary and supported by documentation.

High school transportation and double routing will be reestablished and the 2 mile no transportation radius will be reduced to 1 mile or less.

The schools’ start and end times will look similar to those of pre-Covid times,

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and the same can be applied to the bell schedule.

Masks will be optional and social distancing will be enforced to the maximum extent possible. The district recently announced that masks are optional for elementary school students for the remainder of this year.

The district noted that all of this new information is subject to change as new information regarding Covid data may arise throughout the summer.

The district made its planned based on the Ohio Department of Education’s “Reset and Restart” program, which gives the public an idea of upcoming ideas and plans. The website includes a comprehensive collection of helpful resources from planning guides for schools to updated graduation pathways. The web page is updated frequently with information to ensure a student-centered approach to providing high-quality teach-

ing and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to their website.

From this it can be expected that almost all Ohio high schools will likely either be full 5-day in-person learning, or adopt a hybrid plan of both on-line and in-person instruction.

According to Kara Arundel of K-12 Dive, increased vaccine administration for adults and the hope of childhood vaccines this fall, winter or early in 2022 are helping drive confidence.

Superintendents, however, say it’s difficult to predict the status of the pandemic five months from now. That uncertainty is pushing them to prepare for multiple scenarios as COVID-19 continues to be a major health crisis.

Superintendents across the country are placing emphasis on flexibility under the expectation of rapidly and constantly changing circumstances.

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Senior Profiles

We surveyed the class of 2021 and asked them the following questions: 1. What are your plans after graduation?

2. What is your favorite memory of GHS? 3. What is your advice for underclassmen?

4. What is your dream job?

Bentley Tyler Anderson 1. Employment Shelby Armstrong 1. Take a gap year and attend school next year for dental assisting 2. Giving Ally Fisher a rat tail before each game 3. Your “friends” in high school are not your real friends. Choose to be around people who choose you.

4. Dental assistant Braden Warren Atchison 1. Attending The Ohio State University John Chase Barclay 1. Attending The Ohio State University Newark Olivia Beckett 1. Attending The Ohio State University to study Business and Spanish, on the pre-law track.

2. All of the pep rallies, Football Friday Nights, and Homecomings 3. Work hard and enjoy your time at Granville because it goes so fast! And WALK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HALLWAY 4. Forensic or Medical Lawyer

Freddie Bell 1. I'm going to undergrad at OSU in the honors program, and plan to major in chemistry. I then expect to eventually go to grad school to get a Ph.D. in some chemistry-related field.

2. Walking downtown after school most days to get Alfie's with a friend, chatting and playing cards for a few hours. Back before Covid made such things prohibited :( 3. Join any clubs/activities that seem interesting to you. Colleges care as much or more about how you've spent your time than they do about test scores and grades, and clubs are a great opportunity to meet people.

4. A tenured professor able to both conduct research and teach classes.

Stephen Charles Benjegerdes 1. Taking a gap year Hunter Bennington 1. Studying biomedical engineering at the University of Cincinnati 2. Winning the LCL in golf two years straight 3. High school does not get better

so just push through because the light at the end of the tunnel will be bright.

4. Designing prosthetics John Bernauer 1. Play baseball at Capital University and study business 2. Mr. Bait’s class 3. Work hard 4. Own a successful company Gabby Black 1. Cosmetology school 2. Playing for Granville volleyball 3. Time management is key 4. Become a tattoo artist Isabella Rose Black 1. Attending The Ohio State UniversityNewark Dylan Board 1. Go to C-TEC for Heavy Truck Technician 2. Mrs. Smith's ELA class 3. Do your work it will pay off in the end when you get closer to graduating COVER STORY BLUEPRINTS

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1. What are your plans after graduation?

2. What is your favorite memory of GHS? 3. What is your advice for underclassmen?

4. What is your dream job?

4. Getting paid to do nothing Keshawn Bonner 1. College and Football 2. Hanging with friends 3. Have fun and stay safe 4. NFL pro star Gwendolyn Bowen 1. To study psychology at OSU and to live a life that I am proud and accepting of no matter the course it takes.

2. When I brought in my pet slugs for a lab in biology.

3. Though it may be hard to find time for yourself while at GHS, remember that your mental health is so much more important than an A, and it is a necessity to practice self-love. This part of your life is so meaningless in the long run, and it's really not worth the mind-breaking stress to get perfect grades. Carve time out of everyday to breathe, eat, maybe do some yoga, and just relax. It's not a big deal to miss a couple assignments or do poorly on a test if it means you are content within yourself. Push yourself, but not hard enough to break. This is only 4 years of the 80 you have left.

4. Clinical Psychologist Ryan Bunyard 1. Going to Ohio University to major in music composition.

2. The steel gig where we had to fit seven people and their instruments on a tiny trailer so I had to play drum set standing up (also known as Steel Team Six’s origin story) 3. Nobody will remember your mistakes. Try to think of one embarrassing thing someone has done? You can’t think of anything.

4. Freelance composer

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George Burczak 1. Go to Ohio State 2. Being a part of the cross country team 3. Do the math homework 4. CEO Kyler Caldwell 1. College 2. Homecoming/Dances without Masks 4. Entrepreneur Casey Cannon 1. Gap Year 2. Hanging out with Adam at the NutriBar 3. Take your time. There is no clock ticking after graduation for you to start your life.

4. Working for Disney in merchandise design Natalie Cannon 1. Attend college to study Pre-Med / Nursing, later getting my BSN 2. Performing in Christmas concerts for the other younger schools, Mr. Fisher, Choir in general 3. Believe them when they say time goes by fast - enjoy every moment.

4. After completing four years of college, going onto grad school and finding a really successful job I love to do in the medical field.

Nic Carnahan 1. To go to Ohio University and study psychology with a focus on cognitive therapy 2. All the late nights we had to stay after music events 3. Just cause you fall or fail at something you should not give up.

You sometimes have to take a step back to leap forward 4. To become a therapist and help people who are struggling with mental disorders or just having a hard time Alex Carnes 1. Attend the University of Cincinnati 2. Going on the tech club field trip to Fallingwater, Pennsylvania 3. Enjoy it while it lasts and take as many of Mr. Wenning's classes as you can

4. To start and own my own business Heston Jacob Cecrle 1. Employment Simon Chaffee 1. Attend University of Cincinnati for Computer Engineering 2. My favorite memory at GHS was attending football games 3. If you do your work, high school is a breeze 4. Develop computer parts for Nvidia or AMD Stephen Chang 1. Make a dent in the universe 2. Shooting tommy musick and keshawn bonner with a water gun sophomore year 3. Don't have any fear or regrets 4. Live in Patagonia while taking care of my goats. If that does not work out, I would think about moving to hawaii or greece and take care of other animals there.

Abby Charlton 1. I will be studying zoology at Ohio Wesleyan University 2. Going to Toronto for Orchestra 3. Always bring headphones to Study Hall 4. Aquatic veterinarian Noah Charlton 1. Attending Ohio State studying Computer Science and Engineering 2. Drinking wassail with the Orchestra during the holiday concert 3. Don't listen to upperclassmen for advice 4. Computer Programming for SpaceX Joey Chaykowski 1. Attend Ohio State University-Newark 2. Freshman year 3. Have fun and live life 4. Salesman Sam Cheney 1. Attend Miami University 2. The first two weeks off of school due to COVID. 3. Try your hardest freshman and sophomore year to stay on top of things 4. Real estate agent

Esme Chin-Parker 1. Attend SUNY Purchase to get a BFA in Acting. Hopefully not explode from the stress.

4. Actor Ella Clark 1. College at Ohio University for an undecided humanities major 2. All the music trips over the years 3. Take at least one study hall, it will save you.

4. I'm unsure at the moment. I am thinking about being a clinical psychologist Caroline Comisford 1. I plan to attend either Miami University to study public health or kinesiology 2. My favorite memory of GHS is definitely tailgating before home football games and cheering at them on Friday nights with my friends 3. Try as many things (sports, clubs, groups) as you can, you'd be surprised by the kinds of things you end up loving that you never would have known about 4. My dream job is to be an anesthesiologist or a physical therapist and have lots of time to travel Noah Cottrell 1. Attend The Ohio State University and pursue a degree in business 2. Going to all the football, basketball, soccer games etc. and cheering on my classmates 3. Not to be shy about high school and really embrace all the memories because it's over before you know it 4. Sports Analyst Logan Carl Courtney 1. Employment Caitlyn Daube 1. Attend Bowling Green State University in the fall 2. My favorite memory at GHS would have to be football Friday nights.

The amount of school spirit that our different grade levels brought to those games, the themes, the fun hangouts after games, just every part of those nights was always an

amazing time.

3. My advice for underclassmen would be to cherish every moment that you have with your friends and especially your family because, although I did not believe it, high school goes by faster then you can blink and the next thing you know you are saying your goodbyes to the ones that have been the closest to you.

of New Hampshire while becoming an officer in the Army through Army ROTC 2. Any sporting event 3. To enjoy every moment because graduation comes quickly.

4. Army Research Biochemist

Isaiah Davidson 1. I am going to college 2. Joining Sinfonia orchestra and making new friends 3. Try not to break under the stress of high school, take time for yourself and be yourself 4. Marine Biochemist/Microbiologist

Addison Dotson 1. To attend College 2. Pep Rallies and Staff vs Student games 3. Keep pushing because in the end it's all worth it 4. Cosmetic Scientist

Isabel Dawes 1. Studying Music Education at DePauw University 2. The holiday concerts in orchestra class 3. Don't be afraid to ask for help 4. Orchestra teacher William Norman Decker 1. Attending Denison University Jonathan B. Dickerman 1. Attending University of Alabama Lucas Mateo Dickson 1. Attending The Ohio State UniversityNewark Finley Dixon 1. Attend Ohio University to study Business Analytics 2. Moving here and meeting all of my friends 3. Enjoy your time in high school and try not to get super stressed out 4. Running my own company Luke Dixon 1. Going to OSU Newark and the main campus to study atmospheric sciences and meteorology.

2. Parading through the hallways of GHS every Friday morning with the Marching Band 3. Be kind to one another and never give up, just because it is difficult 4. Becoming a meteorologist.

Aubrianna Dobbins 1. To study Biochemistry at University

Michael Raymond Donelan 1. Attending University of Notre Dame

Matthew Doty 1. Attend the University of Notre Dame to study Physics and Theology 2. Being a Teaching Assistant for Mrs. McDonald and her IAP class this year.

3. Get ahead on assignments. There is always time now to complete your work. There may not be enough time later.

4. Orthopedic Surgeon Olivia Eckels 1. Attend Otterbein University to study Business and play tennis 2. Homecomings are some of my favorite memories at GHS 3. My advice for underclassmen is to enjoy every moment and take risks (they will make great memories).

4. My dream job is to be a lawyer.

Sophia Helen Ehrman 1. Attending The Ohio State University William Cornelis Ellen 1. Undecided Cody Gibbs Englefield 1. Attending The Ohio State UniversityNewark Mackenzie Everett 1. I will be attending Otterbein University to major in athletic training and continue to run track 2. Going to football games and having track practices with the team COVER STORY BLUEPRINTS

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3. Don't rush this time because it goes by very fast 4. Work as an athletic trainer for a high school and eventually become a physical therapist Caitlin Federer 1. College 2. Spending time with my friends 3. Enjoy and make the most of your time here William Fink 1. Attending Ohio State University 2. Freshman year sports 3. Find an interest in your favorite academics 4. Engineer Drew Firchau 1. Continue my athletic and academic career at Bryant and Stratton College 2. Hanging out with my mentors my freshman year in study hall 3. Just be yourself.... you do you 4. Professional Baseball Zoe Firchau 1. Attend Capital University and major in Nursing 2. Always going into Mrs. Gummere's office during study hall 3. Do not stress too much, one test is not going to matter in 5 years 4. Being an ER nurse Sam Fletcher 1. Go to college for graphic design 2. Art Classes 3. Don't stress too much about school and find balance between fun and work.

4. Graphic Designer Sierra Ford 1. College 2. Meeting all of my amazing friends 3. Don't procrastinate on applying for scholarships for college 4. Interpreter/translator Aidan Forni 1. Undecided

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Annabelle Foster 1. College (tOSU) 2. Football games before COVID 3. Do your work and don't procrastinate! Also, get involved in some clubs because they're fun and they look really good on resumes and college apps.

4. Expert psychologist in court cases

Josh Gee 1. Attend college 2. Football 3. Don't kill yourself over schoolwork 4. Computer systems management

Reed Foster 1. Going to college 2. Going to sporting events 3. Have fun while you're in high school.

4. Engineer

Amber Gilliam 1. Attend Clarion University 2. Spontaneously leaving during first period just to go get Starbucks with Kyla 3. Live every moment to the fullest... time goes by faster than you would think

Gage Marcus Fouty 1. Employment William Joseph Frank, Jr. 1. Joining the Army Elizabeth Fruechtnicht 1. I'm taking a Gap Year to do a study abroad program, then I am attending Palm Beach Atlantic University 2. Spirit week and getting to do all the fun activities with the cheer team.

3. Drop friends that start drama 4. Being freelance photographer and filmmaker Ella Fuller 1. My plans are to go to college.

2. The realization that my time here is almost over.

3. Stay focused on yourself and your goals.

Lia Fuller 1. Study radiology at Columbus State 2. Meeting my best friend 3. Don’t put too much stress on yourself about everything 4. Doctor Adrian Fultner-Maskit 1. Attending Middlebury College Claire Garland 1. Majoring in Business at the University of Kentucky 2. Nutribar bagels.

3. Relax: try your best, but everything will work out.

Seth Robert Henderson George 1. Attend Ohio State University-Newark

Brighton Gillispie 1. Attending Clemson University Alex Graban 1. Get a job with a dance company or join a trainee program 2. Leaving every day 3. Just push through, it will be over soon 4. Dancer Brooklyn Marie Grady 1. Project Search Sophie Graf 1. Attend college to earn a degree 2. Being a cheerleader and cheering with my friends on Friday nights at football games 3. Keep moving forward 4. Casting director Hogan Gummere 1. Work in the construction field 2. Golf Ryder Cup, shoutout to team HOG, iykyk 3. "It’s ok to be smart" 4. Have my own construction company Kristin Hall 1. Attending college (Ohio State University then transferring to a university in Nova Scotia) 2. All of the small everyday moments with friends in class, the musicals, the choir concerts, writing poetry in the football stadium during Simmons' 1st period 3. Be organized and get your work done and appreciate your short time

here in high school 4. Indigenous language teacher Jordan Hammond 1. Either go to college for athletic training or pursue dancing 2. Watching all the football games 3. Stop worrying about how people see you, I'm sure they don't care as much as you think 4. Dance Choreography or being an athletic trainer Addy Hampton 1. Attend University to study Biochemistry on a Pre-Medicine Track 2. My favorite memory is walking into school the first day back after corona.

3. Even if you think you don't want to go to a school dance, go. The time you spend with your friends before and after the dance creates lasting memories.

4. To be a dermatologist and help find a lasting cure for psoriasis.

Eliana Joy Hansen 1. Project Search Isaac James Haynes 1. Attending The Ohio State UniversityNewark Eleanor Jeanne Hedges Duroy 1. Attending Grinnell College Ethan Eric Hendrickson 1. Attending Columbus State Community College Alaina Grace Hilaman 1. Attending Xavier University Luke Holmberg 1. To attend Ohio State Newark campus for Electrical Engineering.

2. All of Coach King's stories during my 4 years of high school football.

3. Do not be scared to get involved in clubs and programs. They are a great way to make new friends.

4. To be a lead Engineer of Research and Development at an automotive company.

Kobe Hooker 1. Get a good job, pursue my aspirations to become a voice actor 2. Orchestra and lunch time 3. Pay attention, make sure you have a study hall, even if it's only for a semester. Don't get on a teacher's bad side or mess with them just to make them angry, they're just doing their job and it's going to make your time a lot worse if your teachers don't like you.

4. Voice Actor Stephanie Houser 1. I'll be getting a joint degree in International Relations, spending two years at University of St Andrews in Scotland, and two years at William & Mary in Virginia.

2. Throwing our homemade omelettes out the window of the second story with my class to feed the birds (teacher-approved).

3. Make the most out of your one high school experience - try new things, introduce yourself to new people, have fun and be safe!

4. Working for the CIA as an American Ambassador.

Tristan Chase Hubbs 1. United States Army

Paige Huck 1. I plan on attending Ohio Northern University to study pharmacy.

2. School dances 3. Things will get better eventually, so don't give up when life gets really hard.

4. To work in art restoration Dilnoza Khuseynova 1. Attend Denison University and study international relations/ computer science with a minor in sociology 2. Mr. Hopping’s Global Issues/ Government classes 3. Time will fly and to make sure to stop and admire every moment before it's over 4. Working at an embassy Aasiyah Saabira King 1. Gap year Max King

1. Gap year, International Alert Academy, then Nashville for Trevecca University 2. The time someone did a #2 in the sink 3. Bottle your rage and feed off of it 4. Soccer coach of successful semi-pro team Abby Knobeloch 1. Attending Indiana University 2. Eating lunch with my friends in the courtyard 3. Don't procrastinate! It can be really tempting, but you'll thank yourself later if you manage your time.

4. Nooo idea Adam Koehler 1. Work 2. Leaving 3. Beware the senior essay 4. Youtuber, I suppose Isabella Korzenok 1. Going to OSU for Nursing 2. My favorite moments at GHS were probably during study hall throughout the years. I've always had a friend with me each year, and it made it so much better to be able to talk and laugh with them (while getting work done, of course).

3. I advise the underclassmen to work hard, but to also take some time to focus on themselves. Although school is important, your own health should come first.

4. I would love to be a Nurse someday.

I look forward to helping people any way I can.

Katarina Kozlowski 1. Attend college.

2. Probably partaking in art classes.

3. Try not to slack off, and work ahead if you're up for it.

4. Something that implements my creativity.

1. What are your plans after graduation?

2. What is your favorite memory of GHS? 3. What is your advice for underclassmen?

4. What is your dream job?

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1. What are your plans after graduation?

2. What is your favorite memory of GHS? 3. What is your advice for underclassmen?

4. What is your dream job?

Jacob Kreger 1. Ohio Northern University 2. Hanging out and playing sports with friends 3. To not stress over little things 4. Athletic Director Dylan Amelia Kretchmar 1. Attending College of Wooster Julian Labocki 1. Continue my learning in whatever field I desire 2. Doing donuts in the school parking lot during midterms 3. Take it slow, and enjoy the time you have left in this school.

4. Weapons developer Jordan Lantz 1. Attending Concord University Ian Law 1. Attending Kenyon College (biology major) 2. Hearing the band on Fridays as I ran through the hall to chemistry 3. Live la vida loca 4. Anything that helps the environment Lauren Law 1. Go to college at OSU 2. Competing at districts for outdoor track and breaking my personal record with my last throw 3. Do not be afraid to get involved in things that are out of your comfort zone. I signed up for track after working the concession stand at a meet and it was hard but 5 years later it was one of the best decisions I have ever made 4. Mechanical Engineer Olivia Liberti 1. To attend college and pursue an art degree 2. Always being able to joke around and have serious conversations in

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Latin class. Mr. Fisher always made it important that we learn diligently but are still able to feel safe in his classroom. As a student, that's important to me because he is a teacher that I trust and know that many other students do as well.

Going to his class each and every day manages to still put a smile on my face.

3. Don't let grades or classwork stress you out and take up all your time.

Have fun and make time for yourself, it's not the end of the world if you don't have all A's.

4. Illustrator Addison Lilly 1. Attend Otterbein University to run Track and Field while majoring in Nursing.

2. Attending the school dances and running on the track team with some of my closest friends.

3. Never take time for granted and to make memories while you can with friends.

4. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Clarice Lilly 1. Attending the University of Cincinnati 2. Freshman year football games (idk why but it was the best year) and being elected homecoming queen.

3. Don't stress out too much over college, stress out over how to walk properly in the hallways bc none of you know how.

4. Movie Director Sarah Lodge 1. Play softball at the College of Wooster 2. Winning the Homecoming parade float competition freshman and sophomore years 3. Have school spirit! It will make your time in high school enjoyable!

4. Disney Imagineer Taylor Love 1. To attend OSU 2. Bobbing for apples at a homecoming assembly and failing 3. Enjoy high school while you can because it will be over before you know it.

4. I would love to be a fashion designer

for my own business.

Campbell Lucas-Miller 1. I plan to attend Dickinson College and Major in International Studies 2. Playing tennis 3. Find your interests 4. Diplomat Cormac Ayre McClae 1. Attending Rhodes College Alivia Mckenzie 1. Attending Ohio University to pursue a degree in nursing 2. Spending saturdays at the school for all day tech for the shows 3. Do your work and pay attention in class. It will make your life a lot easier.

4. I’m going to be an International Travel nurse Bert Main 1. Going to college 2. Fisher's Latin classes and Latin Club events 3. Don't put off getting PE Credits 4. Software Engineer Claire Malishenko 1. Attending College of Wooster 2. Senior prom 3. Do what you need to do 4. Marine biologist Major Marple 1. Employment Tomas Martinez 1. Go to college 2. Going to Disney with the band 3. Stay positive and keep pushing 4. Becoming a film director Beca Mayet-Velasco 1. Study at OSUN then transfer to main 2. Being with friends 3. It goes by so fast, don't waste your time on people who don’t bring out the best in you Megan Mazik 1. Attending the nursing program at Ohio State 2. NYC trip with the music department

Art by Kennedy Ogden

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BY KENNEDY OGDEN his school year a handful of students have taken different paths to graduation than the typical four-year experience. Some of these students skipped a grade or finished their senior year early, while others went to our branch school, C-TEC. Students learning paths are different all across the board. They can be different in class types and even location. With remote learning, students are learning at different paces and in different places.

For senior Brighton Gillispie, her decision was based on family.

“My parents found a house in South Carolina that they wanted to move to and if they waited until I graduated in May then the house would be gone. So I had the option of graduating early or continuing school in South Carolina” said Gillispie.

Gillispie was done with classes this December and has been living with her family in South Carolina. She plans to attend Clemson University starting in the summer. She is set to graduate AT end of May. For other students like Sierra Sarver, a similar situation happened. Sarver was

set to graduate in 2022, but over the last year she realized she was able to graduate early.

“I realized over the summer that I just felt ready to move to the next part of life, post-high school,” Junior Sierra Sarver said. “And given that I had all the requirements it seemed to work out really well” Other paths to graduation provide more opportunities to students not confined to school hours.

“For some students, graduating early gives them an opportunity to pursue other interests such as a job, internship, service project, travel, etc.,” school counselor Mrs. Cosgrove said.

Sarver is one of these special cases, this coming year Sarver plans to travel.

“I’m an avid hiker so one idea was to do a national parks tour and create a photo series from my travels,” Sarver said. “I am also hoping to do a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail next April.”

Graduating from high school early, although it’s a dream, is not the right path for everyone. Graduating early can mean taking extra classes and requires a lot of hard work and dedication. For student Lanie Hilaman this was not an option, she dedicated herself to her passion for

nursing.

Hilaman began her journey at C-TEC her junior year. C-TEC is a career and technology-centered school.

“Being in this program has allowed me to test the waters of being a nurse before blindly applying as a nursing major in college,” Hillman said.

Although Hilaman is not graduating early like the rest, she is getting ahead in another way. Hilaman will be graduating as a certified State Tested Nurses Aide, and EKG technician, phlebotomist, and pharmacy technician.

After having her nursing class split to accommodate social distancing guidelines, students could have more oneon-one time with their instructor and classmates.

“C-TEC has fortified my passion to work in the healthcare field,” Hillaman said.

Tradition is not always key and this has been proven this year. These students, and others, have taken the path less traveled and succeeded. There are a multitude of ways to get to graduation.

Hillaman will be attending Xavier University in a nursing class of 200 students.

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3. Don't let others get in the way of your success and goals 4. Pediatric nurse Sophia McCutchan 1. Attending Capital University where I will be playing lacrosse and majoring in biology.

2. Going to Cedar Point my sophomore year for choir.

3. Live life to the fullest 4. Special Agent in the FBI Katie McDonald 1. Going to OSUN 2. Student sections at sporting events 3. Work hard because it pays off at the end 4. Teacher Katie McDonie 1. To study at the University of Cincinnati 2. Any memory with my friends 3. Don't take school too seriously and hang out with friends 4. Anything that makes me money Tommy McEnery 1. Move to Yosemite for work 2. Ed Fetters' school shaking sneezes 3. Take Latin 4. EMT Cavero McFadden 1. Attending Cincinnati University for Computer Engineering 2. Watching Ed Fetters down a 2 liter in milliseconds 3. Do not let adversity hold you back from achieving your goals, use it at momentum to propel yourself forward 4. Computer Engineer Alivia McKenzie 1. Attending Ohio University Jack McLaughlin 1. Attending The Ohio State UniversityNewak Cora McVey-Steele 1. Go to Miami University to major in Creative Writing and minor in Animation/Illustration 2. Talking to my friends at lunch.

3. Question what you are learning and

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why you are learning it. Ask your teachers to explain why you need to do this and why this is important.

Ask for context.

4. Animation Storyboarder or to be a writer for a show Adrik Melrose 1. Go to college 2. The student section for Friday night football games 3. Do your homework 4. Formula 1 Racing Driver Katelyn Messner 1. Attending school at Ohio Northern University 2. Day of math class when the teacher counts money brought in for Pennies for Patients 3. Do your best to manage Granville's schooling with other activities. It is extremely difficult, but if you learn time management it can be completely helpful.

4. Veterinary Surgeon Ryan Miller 1. Attend DePauw University and be on a Pre-Med track 2. All of junior year 3. Just do the work, it's really not that bad, and have fun 4. Orthopedic Doctor Whit Miller 1. Undecided Julia Mitchell 1. Attend Xavier University 2. Every spring orchestra concert 3. Make the most out of everything.

Zoe Moore 1. Attending Carleton College 2. Playing in the pit during the Seussical and singing along terribly with the rest of the pit.

3. Raeda in fossa est.

Bryan Morales 1. Go to college (OSUN) 2. My favorite memory of GHS is when I used Google translate in front of the class to answer the teacher's question.

3. My advice for the underclassmen is to never get too comfortable and to

always push yourself harder every single day.

4. Hopefully one day I can open a Brazilian Restaurant.

Thomas Musick 1. Electrical Engineering at Ohio University 2. Stephen running into my classroom with a water gun.

3. Find healthy ways to cope with stress. Do not wait till the last minute on assignments and your stress will greatly decrease.

4. Designing sustainable energy grids.

Armen Nazarian 1. Attend Ohio University (Athens) 2. The Club Fair 3. Talk to as many people as possible and do not be afraid to show off your interests 4. Cartographer Samuel Nguyen 1. Columbus State Community College Gabriella Nicodem 1. Employment Tyler Niedermeyer 1. Go to Indiana for business colleges 2. Becoming friends with Mr. Brown 3. Do what you want to do, live in the moment 4. Celebrity Alex Nieto 1. Go to OSUN and then transfer to main campus for business management 2. Senior skip day 3. Get a therapist 4. Running my own company Avery Norviel 1. I plan to focus on furthering my career in Real Estate.

2. Eating Lunch with friends and doing Choir outside of school.

3. Focus on your mental health first, and teachers might not be able to understand that but it’s okay to just take a break. It 's ok to not be ok. stress 4. Published Author, but working for a high end fashion brand for my day

1. I would love to start a successful business.

Kennedy Ogden 1. Attend Ohio University for journalism 2. Working on the multigenre project sophomore year 3. A lot of things in high school are hard but stay true to yourself and do what makes you happy in those four years 4. Owning a publication and being a published author Ainsley Owen 1. Study health sciences at an undecided university.

2. Watching Brooklyn Grady get crowned as the Prom Queen.

3. Work hard early in your high school experience so you can boost your GPA for your Junior and Senior years!

4. Physician's Assistant in Dermatology.

Lydia Painter 1. Attend Youngstown State University for dental hygiene 2. The time I spent with Mrs. Hartshorn 3. Don’t be afraid to look and go elsewhere to have access to better career opportunities. C-TEC can be a great resource.

4. Dental hygiene or Orthodontics Daniel Pappas 1. The Ohio State University Grayson Penland 1. Attend OSU and major in Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability 2. I don't think I have a single favorite memory, but I really enjoyed my time on the track team throughout High School.

3. Be social! Talk to people, join teams and clubs, it will pay off in the end.

4. Not sure Laura Ann Penn 1. After Graduation I plan on going to The Ohio State University, main campus, as an international relations major. Along with that I will be minoring in Chinese in hopes to one

day work around the world.

2. My favorite memories from GHS are Sophomore and Junior year football games, because of the energy brought on by the student section.

3. Don't stress yourself too much about school, and when you feel yourself stressing out too much it is okay to take a step back.

4. My dream is to work as an American representative for companies based in places such as China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Ella Porterfield 1. Study Nursing at Ohio Northern University 2. Growing up with my best friendsthere are too many memories to say just one!

3. Soak it all in, because four years will fly by!!

4. Labor and Delivery Nurse Isabella Priano 1. Attend Penn State University as Undecided and eventually go into physical therapy 2. All of the dances throughout the years especially prom or playing assassins senior year.

3. Always work hard because it will pay off in the end.

4. Physical Therapist Will Pritchard 1. Attend Kenyon College and major in Biology 2. Winning LCL for track freshman year 3. Do your schoolwork and enjoy your time at GHS. It goes quickly.

4. Become a Sports Medicine doctor at a small practice Isabella Randall 1. Gap year Blake Rine 1. I will be attending Bluffton University to play football and study Graphic Design.

2. Playing football with my friends.

3. School might seem like it is not very important at times, but if you plan to go to college, your academics plays a massive role.

4. NFL Quarterback

Hannah Rockwell 1. Attend the University of Illinois to study Agricultural and Biological Engineering 2. Going to Cedar Point with my choir friends 3. Don't overwork yourself in APs and clubs or you'll burn out. Just do your best at the things you're good at.

4. Environmental consultant Isabella Rodgers 1. OSU pre-med, majoring in Neuroscience 2. Dancing barefoot with friends at Homecoming, reveling in being young and together and so incredibly happy.

3. Walk quickly in the hallways, boost others up, and make popcorn in the microwaves :) 4. Anesthesiologist Ella Rogers 1. Go to Xavier University to study Management and play soccer 2. Playing high school sports 3. Just have fun Theron Rogerson 1. Attend college for 4 years 2. Being part of the track team helped me find more people to get closer with in high school.

3. Be positive and kind to your classmates and teachers, keep working hard 4. Environmental Biologist Josh Romesburg 1. Going to OSU to study communications to achieve my aspirations of working in fashion as well as becoming an author.

2. Creative projects in English 3. It's not that serious, don't stress 4. Published author, but working for high-end fashion brand for my day job.

1. What are your plans after graduation?

2. What is your favorite memory of GHS? 3. What is your advice for underclassmen?

4. What is your dream job?

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1. What are your plans after graduation?

2. What is your favorite memory of GHS? 3. What is your advice for underclassmen?

4. What is your dream job?

Olivia Roof 1. Attending Otterbein University 2. Prom senior year 3. To enjoy every year of high school and not take small memories you make in high school for granted as they oftentimes mean the most.

4. Genetic Counselor Jaden Rudder 1. Attend the University of Cincinnati 2. My favorite memory of GHS was junior year pep rally 3. Continue working hard, enjoy the time as a highschooler 4. Having my own accounting firm Evan Sams 1. Possibly personal training 2. The weekends with friends from high school 3. Branch out your friends because people change throughout high school to the point where you don't like them anymore 4. Guitarist Gabbie Sargent 1. Going to OSUN and majoring in Early Childhood Education.

2. I have a lot of good memories from GHS, a few of them being the High School Football games. It was always so fun to dress up as the themes and cheer on our team.

3. Your high school years go by fast so enjoy it as much as you can.

4. My dream job is being a teacher and making sure I am there for my students. Not only do I want to teach but encourage the kids and help them grow into a better version of themselves.

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Sierra Sarver 1. Gap year

3. Try hard in school 4. Realtor

Lila Schenk 1. United States Air Force 2. Being in the marching band and parading in Disney 3. Effort will open doors and opportunities. Always do your best and try your hardest.

Will Skerbetz 1. Attend California University of Pennsylvania and play baseball 2. Lunch junior year 3. The years get easier as you go through high school 4. Manage a company or facility

Samuel Schmidt 1. Indiana University Ethan Schwab 1. Continue my education in fitness, nutrition and physical science at OSU Newark 2. Being apart of the swim team 3. To focus on yourself 4. Physical trainer for the Cincinnati Bengals and to be able to be on the sidelines for all of their games.

Garrett Sharps 1. Going to Bowling Green State University Gwen Shaw Bowman 1. Gap year and then study Animal Studies with a minor in Education 2. The day every year when all the music programs take the day off from school and play the Christmas concert for a ton of different people.

3. Take your mental health seriously, it's more important than any grade, any class, or any relationship.

4. Being a Veterinarian and running an animal shelter.

Maddie Shoaps 1. Going to college at Capital University.

2. Going to states for soccer with my team.

3. Don't stress 4. A physician Nicole Shomaker 1. To attend college 2. Football games 3. Cherish every moment and memory you make here because it will be over before you know it.

Jane Shuttleworth 1. Ohio University 2. None

Caden Smith 1. Attend Ohio University to study business.

2. Football season 2020 when we played Licking Valley and the student section was crazy.

3. Don't stress over little things because you will still graduate and be fine.

4. Doing something in Sports Marketing, working for a professional team.

Hunter Smith 1. Employment Kathleen Specht 1. Go to college at Willamette University 2. Discovering there is a door in the downstairs west wing labeled the Chamber of Secrets.

3. School is important but so is being happy, so find time to have fun.

4. Psychiatrist Adam Spieles 1. Attend Rice University to study Computational & Applied Mathematics and possibly run Track & Field 2. Cheering on the basketball team against Heath in the playoffs 3. Set realistic goals and achieve them. Then celebrate and set more goals.

4. Head operations research analyst for a professional sports team Matt Stachler 1. Go to Ohio University and major in Business 2. End of the year 3. Keep going 4. Management/architecture

Kyla Stanley 1. To go to COTC to become a sonographer 2. When the power was out but we still had to come to school so everyone just left school 3. To take advantage of being with your friends in High School because it flies by 4. To own a bunch of rental properties/ houses Taylor Stephens 1. I’m going to be working during the summer and fall & then do classes starting in the spring 2. Just being around all of my friends once I came back from doing remote learning 3. Don’t be afraid to be yourself & make sure you don't procrastinate 4. Traveling the world / saving animals Ava Studer 1. To attend the University of Cincinnati and major in communications 2. Pep rallies (when they were still a thing) and getting to leave everyday.

3. Keep on moving forward and in no time you'll be a senior!!

4. Right now I have no idea, but I like the idea of being a social media manager for a sports team or working for a company like google.

Audrey Sturgeon 1. Attend college and pursue a degree on the pre-medical track 2. Any memory from the orchestra: the class has such a positive and fun atmosphere!

3. Be the best version of yourself, and have fun!

Max Taylor 1. Ohio University 2. Going on a field trip to Fallingwater for tech class.

3. Quizlet.

4. My dream job is to be an engineer and help save the planet.

Douglas Terry 1. Going to Cleveland State University Cameron Thagard 1. Going to Ohio University

Zach Thissen 1. College 2. The tech club field trip 3. Have fun 4. Idk Ivy Thomas 1. Start my military career with the Air National Guard as a photojournalist, as well as going to Capital University to obtain my Bachelors in Nursing.

2. My favorite GHS memory would have to be Mr. Bait’s physics class sophomore year 3. My advice to underclassmen is to be yourself. Whether you fake who you are, or you are being truly yourself, not everyone is going to like you.

AND THAT'S OKAY. You might as well be YOU. Your friend groups will change, THAT'S NORMAL! Run around with people who genuinely make you happy, no matter what anyone else thinks. You got this!

4. My dream job is an ER/Trauma nurse.

Maybe even re-enlisting after my 6 year contract to become a nurse in the military.

Ben Thompson 1. Military, OSU-N 2. Playing basketball on Fridays during study hall.

3. Do not take the little things so seriously, don't care what other people think of you.

4. President Katie Thompson 1. OSU or gap year 2. Hanging with friends.

3. Don't let grades and assignments completely consume your life.

4. Journalist

3. My advice would be to have fun, because it's really true what they say. High school does just fly right by you.

Abigail Tracy 1. Attend the University of Cincinnati to become a nurse practitioner in women's health.

2. Anytime we had club fairs or pep rallies, it was nice to have a brain break and be able to relax with your friends.

3. You don't have to know exactly what you are going to do after leaving high school. Take your time and explore what the world has to offer before you decide.

4. A nurse/doctor where I can travel around the world and bring my practice to those who need it most.

Kaitlyn Tubaugh 1. Attending The Ohio State University Sophie Twaddell 1. Attending the University of Kansas 2. Winning the homecoming parade 3. Find the people and things that make you happy 4. Pediatric psychologist Alexavier Tyndall 1. Attend OU with a major in SociologyPre Law 2. Being able to leave.

3. Transfer if you can.

Jenna Unkefer 1. Attending The Ohio State University

Keaton Thompson 1. Employment

Karah Van Horn 1. Playing soccer in college 2. Soccer team going to state finals 3. Don't stress too much 4. Author

Jaiden Thoms 1. Working at Children's Hospital 2. My favorite memory was having drama with Mrs. Sharp. When I moved here in the middle of my junior year she really helped me understand the school and definitely made me feel welcome.

Colin Voorhis 1. Attend OSU for 4 years and get a degree in physics education.

2. Spending hours of the day during the Winter Concert playing Apples to Apples with the whole orchestra between performances.

3. The amount of sleep isn't as important as getting it consistently.

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Just try and sleep around the same time every night.

4. Physics Professor Mariah Waddle 1. Move to Florida and go to college down there 2. Meeting new people 3. Don't give up 4. NICU nurse Sophie Wakeling 1. Taking a gap year to work, save money, and figure out more of what I want to do 2. Not really sure, nothing sticks out 3. Put your stress about something in perspective "How is this really going to affect me (or grades)" "is it really worth this stress and my mental health" and also live in the moment and have fun.

4. Realtor or home organizer Hayden Welles 1. To attend Adrian College 2. Winning Districts in baseball 3. Take in the little things because before you know it they will be gone 4. To be a professional athlete Olivia Wells 1. Attending a college 2. Laughing with my friends during lunch 3. Find a good group of people/friends to surround yourself with 4. I don't know Seth Werner 1. Becoming an electrician or doing some type of trade 2. Running xc with the boys in the bio 3. Don't Procrastinate get your work done when you get it 4. Sports analyst Charles White 1. Gap year Ian White 1. Attend The Ohio State University College of Engineering 2. Messing with Jim Green in study hall 3. Make sure to try hard academically early in your high school

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career.

4. Engineering Micro Grids Mason White 1. Enlist in USCG 2. Student section at basketball and football games 3. Take advantage of every extra credit 4. USCG BM Carys Williams 1. Going to Wittenburg 2. When the school had a mass walkout due to school shootings 3. Start looking for collages early and don't let collages pressure you into decisions that don't work for you 4. A adolescent psychologist in a medical setting Parker Williams 1. I plan to attend the architecture dual-program between Valencia and University of Central Florida in order to obtain a degree in Architecture, while continuing my athletic adventures.

2. My favorite memory at GHS would have to be either my friend group (WABAM), or the Friday night football games. Being around friends and having a blast is one of the biggest reasons I was able to make it through high school.

3. Take your future seriously and stay on task for what can better you as a person. Even though it seems easy, college and other major events can run up on you real quick and cause a load of stress and worry.

4. To be an architect and design anything from commercial buildings to homes Charles Wilson 1. Attending the University of Cincinnati to study Mechanical Engineering 2. The people 3. Don't waste your high school years on just school 4. Engineer for Tesla Brice Wood 1. Attending The Ohio State UniversityNewark Joseph Worrall 1. Attending Capital University

Lulu Yearling 1. Attending American University in D.C. 2. Creating the homecoming floats (and subsequent parade) and the party with the dunk tank we had at the end of 6th grade 3. Take your classes seriously, no matter the grade level 4. Working with exotic animals (mainly primates like chimpanzees!)

Guy Zimmerman 1. Attend Bowling Green for Business and Marketing 2. Football Games 3. Try on school work through your whole high school career, and don't fall into the Granville stereotype.

4. Guide duck hunts in Nebraska

before they have to work hard in college.

Taking a gap year also has been known to help people find themselves and learn about what they are passionate about before having to make life changing decisions in college.

STUDY ABROAD Other students have decided to go to college right away but have taken an alternative approach by studying abroad for a semester. Granville senior Liz Fruechtnicht is one of these students. She decided to do a semester at sea.

“It will give me a chance to experience other parts of the world and other cultures, it will teach me independence, and because I will have to be part of the crew on the boat, I will have a better work ethic,” Fruechnicht said.

Studying abroad can be a good opportunity for people who are looking to find themselves while getting a unique life experience.

Taking the path less traveled Art by Kennedy Ogden

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BY KAMRYN KIRKHAM hen most of our parents were younger, college seemed like the only option to achieve success, and maybe that was the case back then, but many things have changed since then. Now we have advanced technology and more options available to this new generation.

Yet people are still pressuring us that college is the only option to be stable and successful in life. When the reality is that college is not for everyone, and some people may be better off taking different routes then college.

GAP YEAR One option for after high school that

has become more prevalent and known through more recent years is taking a gap year. Many students after graduating high school have no clue what field they want to go into, so taking a gap year can be perfect for that.

Sophie Wakeling, a senior this year at Granville, is planning on taking a gap year.

“After this past year I was just so burnt out and knew I wouldn’t succeed in college. I also don’t know exactly what I want to go for and I don’t want to waste my time and money on something and then switch majors 3 times,” Wakeling said.

Graduates can use this year to travel and live out there young adulthood

MILITARY Another route that seniors have decided to take is going into the Air Force, Army, or Navy. Both men and women can go into this career right after high school or when they reach the age of 18.

One senior going into the Air Force is Ivy Thomas.

“I get the privilege to serve my country in the air national guard as a photojournalist, as well as going to Capital University to become a nurse,” Thomas said.

While some people go into the military full time, some people like Ivy Thomas are able to make both the military and college work simultaneously.

TECH SCHOOL One senior going into tech school after graduating high school is Dylan Board.

Tech school can last as long as 4 years like a traditional college, but the difference is that tech school is often more exclusive to the certain field people plan to go into. Board is planning on going to C-TEC to study technology this fall.

“I wish I could go to a normal four-year college, but C-TEC is way cheaper, so I would save a lot of money going there,” Board said.

Dylan is not very excited for tech school, but nevertheless it is still a great option for saving money, but doesn’t normally provide the social aspects that traditional college offers.

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the regular season with big wins over schools such as Licking Valley (twice) and Wooster. The team is led by sophomores Matt and Mike Chaykowski, as well as freshman Maxton Messner who respectively contribute in all aspects of the game. The boys team earned the six seed in their tournament bracket and beat Big Walnut 17-6 before falling to Columbus Academy to cap off a great season.

Both the boys and girls 4x100 teams broke school records at the district championship Photos courtesy of Rex Carr.

A season for the record books

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BY WHIT MILLER s the spring sports season comes to an end, Granville's top athletes capped off the season with a multitude of wins. Many of these wins were led by seniors before they graduate and begin a new chapter.

Baseball The baseball team had another very strong year as they went 17-4 in the regular season. The team is led by a strong senior class highlighted by Will Skerbetz and John Bernaur, who have helped the team earn big wins against rivals throughout the season. The Aces loos to

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make another strong postseason push as they have their eyes set on a deep run.

Softball The softball team posted an impressive 9-5 regular season record several big LCL wins. The team is led by a strong senior class centered around Shelby Armstrong, Sarah Lodge, Addy Hampton and Zoe Firchau. The team made the playoffs, but eventually fell after a strong run to the two seeded Bloom Carroll in the District Semi-Final.

Boys Lacrosse The boys lacrosse team went 9-7 in

Girls Lacrosse The girls lacrosse team went 7-10-1 in the regular season. The girls had a big win over Columbus Academy and a lot of close games over the course of the season. They played Big Walnut in the first round of the playoffs and earned a big 16-8 win. The team is led by a strong mixture of players including senior goalie Hannah Rockwell, junior Clare Hotchkiss, and sophomore Amelia Sarap.

Track & Field The track & field team who is known for their dominance and success over the years, had another very impressive season. The team is led by several seniors including Keshawn Bonner, Jenna Unkefer, Addison Lilly and Theron Rogerson. The team swept the LCL championship meet by winning several events. The team continued their district success with records being broken by both the boys and girls squads.

Boys Tennis The high school tennis team had another good season with several wins and high placements at tournaments. The team was led by a strong senior class headed

by Ben Thompson, Noah Charlton and Campbell Lucas-Miller.

STAR SPOTLIGHT

Playing to the Max Freshman Maxton Messner, the leading scorer on the boys lacrosse team, recently broke the school record for goals in one game.

meaningful to be able to help the team win in my first year.

Q How did you work to fit so quickly into the offense?

A: The offensive guys really out me under their wing and helped me learn the offense fast.

Q. How have you adjusted to the change of pace in high school?

A. The pace in high school is a lot faster than I was used to but with the help of upperclassmen and our coaches, I have gotten used to it.

Q: What is the state of the team, how has the team improved?

A: Our team has started to trust in Coach Bob and it is showing because our team has been playing a lot better.

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Q: What has the team been working on to get ready for the playoffs?

A: The team has been working very hard in the weight room with Coach Leff, at practice, and we have been studying film to see what we need to do better and what we need to work on.

How long have you played lacrosse?

A: I have played since I was 3 years old so about 11 years.

Q: Overall, how would you describe your first season so far?

A: My first season so far has been great. The team all has a great connection whether you are on JV or varsity and everyone is really good friends.

Q: What has the impact you have made as a freshman mean to you?

A: It has been really fun and

Q: How has the team helped you be ready for the varsity games?

A: The upperclassmen have

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talked to me about what to expect in our games and have given me many tips on what I could do better/differently.

Q: What is the culture being implemented by first year coach, Bob Higginbotham?

A: The culture of Granville lacrosse has been propelling in a great direction since Coach Bob came to Granville. Coach has talked a lot about how we can not only get better on the field but also how we can get better off the field as men.

Q: How has that culture helped improve the team for this season and the future?

A: In the past, Granville lacrosse has pretty much been a joke to many people but with the new culture that Coach Bob has brought, we have gained respect not only within the lacrosse community but within the town of Granville too.

Q: How has the atmosphere for Granville lacrosse changed?

A: With the new culture, things are a lot more serious and it has shown on and off the field.

Q: How has Covid affected the season, how has the team worked to overcome it?

A: We have had to wear masks and stay apart but have really been lucky enough to not have any cancellations from the pandemic. We have been weary of it all season though, hoping we can keep playing.

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Class of 2021 exceeded sports expectations

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s graduation approaches for the Class of 2021, we reflect on all of the athletic achievements accomplished during their time as high school athletes.

From unprecedented WHIT MILLER playoff streaks in football to multiple state championships in Competition Cheer, this class of Blue Aces exceeded high expectations in a very successful four years. Granville has a very high standard of excellence in the classroom and on the field; these standards set a very high bar for student-athletes, but despite the challenge, the Class of 2021 has met the challenges and conquered them during their high school careers.

The class’s achievements start in the fall and are highlighted by the football team going to the playoffs in all four years which was unheard of before we were in high school. The team posted dominant winning records in all four years and also helped lead the high

school to its first football playoff win ever as well as our deepest runs ever. We also had very successful cross country teams that placed in states in both the girls and boys tournaments during their tenure at Granville. Additionally, the girls soccer team strengthened their program and even went to the state championship this past season led by a strong senior class.

In the winter, our class continued their success by winning three LCL championships in a row for boys basketball during their careers. The girls basketball team carried on the winning ways, with a district championship and making a very deep playoff run this past season as well as a school record for most wins in a season. Next, the swim team has been very successful during the senior’s tenure with LCL titles and multiple places at the state meet. Our Class of 2021 also built up the Indoor Track program in four years of high school and placed in states multiple years in a row before winning two state championships this season.

Finally and arguably the most impressive for our class in winter sports, the competition cheer team brought home

multiple state championships including one as seniors to cap off their spectacular high school careers.

In the spring sports realm, the Class of 2021 has had a ton of success in baseball and softball as well as Track. The baseball and softball teams have both posted winning records in their four years along with very deep playoff runs and LCL titles. The Track team has also had tons of success with countless LCL titles and state placements in several events over the careers on the Track team. In all four years, the seniors have placed at states and competed for state titles in their respective events.

Overall, the high school’s 2021 senior class has set a new bar for athletic expectations and achievements with very decorated careers in their respective sports. Granville has always had a winning and successful athletics program but the Class of 2021 has helped take it to the next level where we are perennially expected to win and win big in all of our sports.

Athlete Opinion: What is your best sports memory from high school?

“My favorite memory would probably have to be pasta parties or winning LCLs junior year!”

-Olivia Beckett, Swim

“I'd have to say the indoor state championship at Spire from junior year!”

-Jenna Unkefer, Track

“I'd say my favorite memory was traveling to the Reynoldsburg tournament every year.”

-Campbell Lucas-Miller, Tennis

“My favorite memory “My favorite memory from softball is of football was getting to know the winning the first girls and becoming playoff game in really close with the school team this year.” history in 2018.”

-Ainsley Owens, -Keshawn Bonner, Softball Football Photos provided by athletes

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Very superstitious

Athletes believe in their superstitions and pre-game rituals

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BYMADDIE BARKER hewing on a damp towel? Not changing sweaty socks for days at a time? Atheists doing the Sign of the Cross before a competition? If these sound strange, it's probably because they are.

Throughout the years, it has become a cultural norm in the realm of athletics to have strange habits or superstitions that are performed religiously before a competition. There are many other examples of this, like hoopers wearing the same pair of gross shorts week after week, baseball players hitting their bats X amount of times on the home plate before batting, or perhaps, most hilariously, clipping nails during breaks.

To an outsider, these may seem unnecessary and irrational, but to athletes, almost anything flies. In fact, someone’s entire “pre-game” schedule keeps building into their superstition, that if it isn't performed to the T, that athlete may experience anxiety and fear later on, which can negatively impact their performance.

Granville athletes are no exception to the rule, especially sophomore Izzy Lauffer, of the girls varsity soccer team, which played very well in the State competition earlier this year. She has a large amount of game-day superstitions, which started as necessary behaviors, but quickly turned into habits.

“I think superstitions among athletes are not so much about preparing your body or good luck or anything like that, but has more to do with the idea of ‘now that I have done this, there is no way I can perform in a sub-par way,’” Lauffer said.

Before every single game, Lauffer eats a “microwaved peanut noodle bowl.”

When she gets to the field, she has to put them on, going “right shin guard, right sock, and the left shin guard, left sock.” One wrong more, and it could cost her the game, so she has to be careful when it comes to foot- and leg-wear.

After socks and guards, she proceeds to use the same headband she has been using for years (it is washed occasionally,

though), to hold her hair back while it is in a ponytail. Where some people have lucky socks or shorts, Izzy has a lucky Nike Pro headband.

In addition to soccer players and their headbands, other sports have quite a bit of superstitions, too. Sophia Fraley, junior volleyball player, must do a special high-five with each of her teammates in a specific order every time.

Julian Rodgers, who competed in the State meet for the Granville swim team must get his “swag on” by listening to Soulja Boy before he swims each event.

“Every time I have acquired swag, I have PR-ed, so I just kept listening and acquiring more and more swag each time- I was unstoppably swag,” Julian said.

For sophomore Sawyer Benschotter, like many baseball players, bangs his bat on the home plate two or three times before batting "to get him in the right mindset."

He also wears the same undershirt for every game in the season. It started out when he had only one undershirt that

fit, but after performing well in it the first few times, he decided to keep wearing it without washing it.

Junior sprinter Nathan Newsome wears neon yellow and neon pink spikes-- one on each foot-- and broke several school track and field records while wearing them.

Junior Elena Smith gets her hair braided before races by a teammate.

"It makes me feel closer to the team and it helps me perform better," Smith said.

Mr. Green, who coaches pole vaulting, also has some superstitions. Green said he when he competed, he would always hold a disposable water bottle in his hand while getting ready to compete.

When he is coaching, he wears the same outfit when his vaulters are competing.

Even if it gets hot, he won't remove his hoodie because he thinks it is bad luck.

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Sophie works on her schoolwork in a neat and efficient space. Photo courtesy of Sophie Graf.

AT HOME WITH Sophie Graf

Senior Sophie Graf shares her thoughts about what it is like to be a remote student.

BY BELLA BLACK

WHERE DO YOU DO YOUR SCHOOLWORK?

HAVE YOU STARTED ANY NEW HOBBIES?

ARE YOU PARTICIPATING IN ANY AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES?

DO YOU PREFER IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SCHOOL?

WHY DID YOU ELECT TO LEARN FROM HOME THIS SEMESTER?

HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR TIME EACH DAY?

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THE BUYER'S GUIDE TO SWEATPANTS Best and worst sweatpants to purchase, by occasion.

BY MADELINE BARKER

BEST OVERALL

BEST ATHLETIC PANTS

BEST VALUE

THE LOWDOWN: These Nike sweatpants make it seem like you are lying in bed.

Made of fleece, they are the perfect winter day pant because they will keep you warm all day long. If you want to go all out, there is a matching zip-up hoodie that you can throw on in a hurry.

REVIEWER NOTES: "These pants are not only warm and comfortable, but also look super fly, no matter where you are going". -Madeline Barker

THE LOWDOWN: Customized by the school's track & field team, these Nike warm-up pants are perfect for practicing in on cold and windy days. The fleece on the inside helps to retain body heat, while the waterproof outside offers a protective barrier to the elements.

REVIEWER NOTES: “Sweat pants? More like swag pants! These pants allow me to rep my school while keeping me toasty."

-Julian Rogers

THE LOWDOWN: Found at a Goodwill in Flordia two years ago, these pants have been a staple in Kamryn Krikham's style.

REVIEWER NOTES: “Not only are these pants super comfy and soft, they are also perfect for all weather situations. They keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. If you ever spot any like these, be sure to snatch them up. And the color is so gorgeous and expressive!

-Kamryn Kirkham

Nike Sportswear essentials fleece pants; order at Nike.com or on the app

Available on the Granville Track & Field team merchandise website, retailing for $45

Loungewear pants thrifted at Goodwill

WORST PANTS. EVER.

WORST OVERALL

BEST ADDITION

THE LOWDOWN: When buying their team swag, many members of the track team fell victim to the allure of cool, patterned blue pants. Due to false advertising, many people mistook these pants for fleece-lined pants to offer warmth while exercising.

REVIEWER NOTES: “Not only did they end up scratching my legs when I ran, they also have the material of a rain jacket-like a plastic bag." -Christian Barker

THE LOWDOWN: These pants from American Eagle are made completely out of fleece and polyester. They are so very comfortable and soft and feel magnificent on the skin.

REVIEWER NOTES:“All throughout lockdown, I only wore sweatpants and so I thought I'd invest in these bad boys. The fleece pills and no stains ever come out.

Please do not buy no matter how tempted you get!! -Grover Underwood

THE LOWDOWN: In order to turn any pair of sweatpants into a tracksuit, all you need is a matching top. A perfect match for the Nike Sportswear Essentials fleece pants, the highest-rated pair, is the Nike Sportswear Club Fleece Full-Zip hoodie.

REVIEWER NOTES:"Not only will this hoodie keep you comfortable and warm all day, it also makes you appear to others as the swaggiest sweatsuit-wearer of all time. - Ruby Nelson

Available on the Granville Track & Field team merchandise website

American Eagle Outfitters, $55, AE.com

Nike Sportswear Cl;ub Fleece Full-Zip hoodie, available on nike.com; retails for $60

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Artwork by Rosemary Standley

Protect yourself from blue light Too much screen time causes eye strain, migraines

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BY CARYS WILLIAMS ue to the pandemic many people have been online and looking at screens more. Over exposure to blue light has led to an increase in migraines in some people. People have been trying different methods to combat this issue.

Blue light decreases melatonin, a hormone helpful for regulating sleep. Blue

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light is one of the reasons why doctors are telling people to turn off screens for an hour before bed. Disruption in sleep can make people more susceptible to migraines.

One method that people have tried to combat the loss of melatonin is wearing blue light glasses. These work by filtering out blue light from displays.

A reputable study done in 2017 showed

a 58% increase in melatonin levels in people wearing blue light glasses, according to Dr. Brain Tracy of Pickerington Eye Care.

While there are no large scale studies on the true effects of blue light glasses there have been documented differences and people that it has helped.

“While there is not scientific proof, I do have many patients who notice a large improvement in eye strain when wearing their blue light filtering glasses,” he said.

“Some people are more sensitive to blue light than others. So some may benefit, while others may not.”

Prescription lenses tend to do a better job filtering out blue light than over-thecounter brands, according to Tracy.

Medication is another way to avoid and treat migraines when they do occur.

According to Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit medical center focused on research and education, there are medications that can be prescribed to shorten, lighten and prevent migraines. These medications include anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants and blood pressure lowering medication.

Medications are used mainly for chronic migraine meaning four or more months.

People who suffer from migraines can take preventive measures at home to decrease migraines without medication.

Staying hydrated, keeping a regular eating and sleeping routine, and exercising regularly are all ways to decrease migraines.

Keeping a diary with information on when the headaches occur and its severity can help when patients talk to a doctor about the issue. A record gives them the most information and a timeline and can help figure out what is causing the migraine Sometimes even preventive measures fail, and when that happens there are ways to ease the suffering. Go to a darkened and quiet room and place a cool wet towel or wrapped ice pack on the forehead or the back of the neck, which helps reduce the amount of pain that the migraine gives. It is also helpful to eat or drink something with caffeine in small amounts, which will help pain medicine such as Tylenol be more effective or just help the migraine on its own according to Mayo Clinic. Another suggestion from the Mayo Clinic is to avoid eating heavy meals before going to bed.

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STAFF PICKS

"Home Body" by Rupi Kaur

Kennedy Ogden

"Home Body”

I’m watching them with my best friend and it has become my favorite movie series. But shh! No spoilers!

Abigail Tracy

A charming co-op from the makers of "A Way Out" that explores growth in character.

Marvel movies

It's all relative

'Theory of Relativity' delivered a vibrant, moving look into interconnected lives.

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BY SOPHIE EHRMAN here’s no doubt that it’s important for young people to feel heard and this musical achieves just that. Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs, scenes and monologues, “The Theory of Relativity” introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks, the liaisons and losses, the inevitability and the wonder of human connection. “The Theory of Relativity” is a vibrant and moving look into our surprisingly interconnected lives. Whether you're allergic to cats, in love for the first or tenth time, a child of divorce, a germaphobe or simply a unique individual, audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this musical.

Growing up and moving away, forging and forgetting friendships, finding love and moving on are familiar themes to any viewer. “The Theory of Relativity” builds on these themes with fresh and quite existential perspectives. Especially impressive as singers, the student cast plays believable young adults on the threshold of maturity.

Soloists such as Katie Menster, Juniper George, Lanie Schott, Isabella Korzenok and Ava Poling touched the crowd with unbeatable vocals and emotional expression. Duets such as George Turner with Coen Cox and Esme Chin-Parker with Lilly Rees achieved much of the same effect through expressions of forming and forgetting relationships.

The entire cast all together share some beautiful moments on stage through songs of unity and appreciation for one another. The musical questions the reality of our own existence in the absence of one another and makes a statement of value toward the gaze of others. We need each other in order to fully exist. Through this heart-warming message of necessity, the musical illustrates the good that comes from the inevitable and often unexpected ups and downs of life along with the relationships we gain and leave behind along the way.

The actors faced the challenge of social distancing while maintaining strong interpersonal themes. When many students were on the stage at once, they were maintaining a distance of at least three feet and the cast only had their masks removed for certain portions of the show. It was obvious that there was a massive effort to stay within the expected guidelines.

This was certainly appreciated by the audience. The comfortable atmosphere coupled with the familiar yet fresh take on the young adult experience, and the raw talent of each and every one of the performers made for a viewer experience nothing short of wonderful.

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Photos courtesy of Tim Stanton.

Carys Williams

“It Takes Two”

A TV show called NCIS. It is an investigative show based on civilian crimes involving the navy.

A classic for a reason, I finally got to Seinfeld in my watch-list and was not disappointed!

“Seinfeld"

Bella Black

“NCIS”

Whit Miller

“Last Chance U: Basketball.”

Sophie Ehrman

“Mario Kart”

Source: Steam

Maddie Barker

Recently I've been into playing Mario Kart on my Nintendo Switch leonine with my friends.

It is a good continuation of an already popular Netflix series called "Last Chance U."

Ray-Ray's interior is refreshing and modern. Photo by Kennedy Ogden

Fantastic food, great service Ray-Ray's offers a quality BBQ experience

BY WYATT RIVERS ooking for a quality BBQ experience? Then look no further than Ray Ray’s, this small joint never fails to bring its hungry audience a tasty and enjoyable meal. First starting as a food truck business, this restaurant was able to expand its taste across five locations in Ohio, including one here in Granville located on 1256 Columbus Rd. The restaurant began to open its doors on April 7th and had big shoes to fill after replacing the Creno’s Pizza restaurant that had accumulated a lot of Granville fans.

Ray Ray’s uses a variety of smoked, sauced, rubbed and bulk meats that are accompanied by sandwiches, desserts and an assortment of side dishes. Their main courses contain that of pork, chicken, turkey, with a wide customization for how you want these foods to be prepared. The sides, on the other hand, are the typical universally loved sides such as vegetables, waffle fries, and breads.

My personal favorite being the waffle fries. Ray Ray’s also uses a variety of sauces such as sweet BBQ, jalapeno BBQ, habanero BBQ, Carolina vinegar based, dry rub and spicy dry rub.

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The employees of Ray Ray’s try to bring their customers their choice of food as fast as they deserve, but this can be intercepted by how packed they can be from time to time. On a day where Ray Ray’s has an excess of customers, customers can find themselves waiting from between twenty minutes to an hour. This may be a huge turn-off for those wanting to experience Ray Ray’s, but you can avoid long waits by going at an earlier time, possibly during their opening hour.

Overall, Ray Ray’s is a solid restaurant with many pros and fairly little cons. The service is great, the food is fantastic, and the overall atmosphere and look of the place feels refreshing and modern. Of course, the only downside to the place is not only how packed the restaurant can get, but the prices for the meals can be seen as a bit pricey for a casual day out for eating. But, this is ultimately counteracted by just how good the foods taste.

Ray Ray’s Hog Pit deserves a straight up 4 / 5 stars in my book, and I would completely recommend it to those who have yet to try it out.

This new addition to Granvile is located at 1256 Columbus Rd. Granville.

'Jackbox' is a perfect party game for your graduation party

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BY CARYS WILLIAMS ovid has created a need for change in the party scene. Because of this, some parties have moved on-line.

“Jackbox” is the party game for these situations. It combines humor, clever mechanics, and a friendly user interface to create the ultimate leonine party game.

It is an easy game to get a large number of people to play. It accepts just about every device as all it takes to play is accessibility to a web browser. From there, you simply enter the code on the screen and a username and you are set.

It is much like “Kahoot!” in its setup for players. Past the maximum number of direct players, it uses a mechanic called audience. What this does is has everyone else past the amount act as one collective body. When playing as an audience member, it doesn't feel as if you are an invisible player it feels as if your choices are truly impacting the game.

For the host of the game, it is incredibly simple to set up. All you need to do is make sure all participating members can see with A screen sharing function that also shares audio. After that pick what game you want and open the lobby.

Another good thing about the game is players can tailor their experience to their audience. With the ability to make games family friendly and vise versa you can play this with virtually any crowd.

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GEORGE'S FAVORITE BAND MEMORIES

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DISNEY TRIP During the 2019 Disney trip, George gets a piggy-back ride from a friend. This photo, taken in Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, depicts a triumphant young George riding the back of a fellow band mate after performing a concert at the amusement park. In the photo the paving is wet, which contributed to the "kind of lame" time that the band had at Disney World in 2019.

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HALFTIME SHOW Snapped at the perfect moment, during the dance break of "Smooth Criminal," the band shows off their talents during a pregame show. The band frequently will do dance numbers to prove their prowess on the field to the football players.

Top photo courtesy of Tim Stanton; Botom photos courtesy of George Turner

TURN UP THE VOLUME

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BY MADELINE BARKER his whole group got food poisoning from chicken. While it was emember those recruitment campaigns that the not funny at the time, years later, they can safely joke about it. high school and middle school band departments (Note: The entire group is still wary of poultry). would present to the intermediate school? Yeah, One memory that thankfully has nothing to do with foul those worked. fowl is when Mr. Smith, the band director, takes them outside George Turner, class president and now music to practice their songs. Not only do the band members get to aficionado, first became interested in the band because of enjoy the pleasant breeze and sunshine, but they also provide a those presentations. He also had older role models who were steady and delightful distraction for their friends in math class. "deeply involved" in the music department.

The band frequents Cedar Point, as well as other interesting Through his many years in the program, he has moved places like Virginia Beach and Disney Land. George said the around quite a bit. He started on the bass in fifth grade, in sixth Virginia Beach trip was very fun, but, surprisingly, the Disney grade, he switched to the trumpet, and then trip less than magical. he switched again in eighth grade- this time "To be honest, it was not the most fun "'House of the Rising experience to the French Horn. In addition to the horn, I’ve had with the band because Sun' is my all time he plays a plethora of other instruments inthey had so many “fun-killing” rules when cluding the mellophone, the ukulele, guitar, favorite and actually it came to dancing and to do our normal and piano. thing in a parade," George said. got me into guitar, but While he is now also passionate about voWhile the trips are one of the biggest cal music, that was not always the case. After reasons why kids join the band in the I’d say the most performing the musical "Elf" in eighth grade, place, George joined because he was impactful to my mu- first George said he just wasn’t that interested in interested in music from a young age. Some sic career would be singing and became exclusively a band kid. of his favorite artists are Bill Withers, Black After Mrs. Saunders finally recruited him Keys, the Weekend and Gorillas.

'Mad World'" for choir, however, he began to enjoy the "'House of the Rising Sun' is my all time experience of being involved in all of the fine favorite and actually got me into guitar, - GEORGE TURNER arts programs available. but I’d say the most impactful to my music "As that year was wrapping up, singing career would be 'Mad World,'" George said. really just still wasn’t enjoyable for me and I wasn’t very comGeorge said that music has impacted his life in many other fortable in my voice, but somehow, when we sang 'Mad World' ways. "It has helped me with my confidence, public speaking, for our last concert something clicked!" he recalled. "I then leadership, and my overall social life," he said. "I have made so continued in choir, began doing more musical theatre, and many good friends along the way, all while doing an activity even joined the a cappella group. After that, it was also actually that I deeply enjoy.” one of the first songs that I learned on piano, therefore solidifyBecause of the positivity that band and music had brought ing my love of the piano, as well as singing." into his life, George says wants to continue playing instruments One of the reasons that band is so beloved by all particiin college in a small band like a pep band. Regardless if he does pants is because of the fun memories they make together. For that or not, he will continue to be a lifelong musician on his instance, during the 2019 band trip to Cedar Point, George and own time.

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TOPIC During freshman year, George got to play the part of the Grinch in the musical "Seussical." This photo was taken right after the last show, and when his friends were done hugging him. They found quite a bit of green paint on themselves as well.

TOAST As a sophomore, George was in the band Toast with Cole and Cian McDermott, Ian Hinkle and Spencer Tresiak.

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PERFORMING While waiting to perfrom in the Marching Band, George warms up by tuning his instrument and doing a quick run-through of his song for the upcoming performance.

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FLASHBACK

Senior members of the BluePrints staff show their childhood fashions. Top row: Kennedy Ogden, Sophie Ehrman and Abigail Tracy.

Bottom row: Whit Miller, Bella Black and Carys Williams.

THE 2000s

Remember our childhood

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BY BELLA BLACK he early 2000s was quite a unique time period. Hip-hop and club music were very popular, especially among teenagers and young adults. Teenage girls could often be seen walking around wearing low rise jeans, tiny t-shirts and colorful tracksuits. Boys’ style carried over from the 90s, wearing baggy jeans and t-shirts. HDTV’s became increasingly popular as well as the Nokia mobile phone and the first few iphones. While today's teens were too young to remember many of these trends from the early 2000s, they sure did make a cute group of toddlers.

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BluePrints 00s Playlist 1. “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley 2. “99 Problems” by Jay-Z 3. “Crazy In Love” by Beyonce 4. “Hey Ya!” by Outkast 5. “Paper Planes” by M.I.A. 6. “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes 7. “Rehab” by Amy Winehouse 8. “Stan” by Eminem 9. “Time to Pretend” by MGMT 10. “Lose Yourself” by Eminem