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Runners line up at the start of the Granville Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. This event has become a Thanksgiving tradition for many Granville families.
Granville Turkey Trot 5K 2024
Senior AJ Buerkel goes vertical before smashing his balloon on classmate Cooper Phillips. The pair won the event in a close finish.
School Spirit Soars
Junior Annabel Burt at the club fair standing beside her booth and encouraging students to join the Asian Culture Club.
Clubbing it up at Granville High School
Miss Doll teaching her French 4 class
Introducing Miss Doll: Dynamic new teacher brings fresh energy to our school
Mrs. Miller works in the guidance office. With all the many duties of her position she is working as the secretary for the guidance office. "[She] may change every period to a different class," Principal Scott Hinton said.
Jack of all trades
Freshman Cohen Emmons slips his phone into a pocket at the beginning of Mrs. Tolbert's English class. The pockets have become common features in classrooms across the district.
Students cope with new phone policy
Junior Annabel Burt at the club fair standing beside her booth and encouraging students to join the Asian Culture Club.
Clubbing it up at Granville High School
Donating sun glasses to Latin America
Donating sun glasses to Latin America
The Ohio Statehouse, where the Ohio House of Representatives assembles and where House Bill 68 was passed.
Uncertain future
Dylan Layne, Cooper Silverman and Cooper Phillips work in Mrs. Henderson's class during Ace Period.
Ace period changed to everyday
Ace
New school store provides students, staff with a unique opportunity
Hinton implements new hall pass system
Meet the 2024 Prom Court
Meet the 2024 Prom Court
Lydia Sturgeon, Avery Ogg, Tessa Baker and Lyndy Van Horn test out eclipse glasses in anticipation of the Apr. 8 event.
Once-in-a-lifetime event
SDL English students plan TedX-inspired event
SDL English students plan TedX-inspired event
Mrs. Smith talking with Lucy Walters and Zoe Gravitt about their 20 Time projects.
SDL: A new era of education
The Ohio Statehouse, where the Ohio House of Representatives assembles and where House Bill 68 was passed.
Uncertain future
Art by Lyndy Van Horn
Music tames the savage beast
Grappling with grief
Grappling with grief
Outside the doors of Granville High School on a gloomy, rainy day.
Seasonal depression
BluePrints first issue of the 2020-2021 school year.
Behind the Byline; looking into years of hard work
Santa drove through Park Ridge waving at happy watchers.
District, village rethink holiday traditions to meet social distancing guidelines
Senior Sam Klaus takes a quick nap break to rejuvenate after a long night of doing homework. (Photo by Lauren Kiernan).
What keeps us up at night: a guide to teenage sleep deprivation
Confiscated JUULs in Principle Matt Dursts office.
JUULs: Going up in smoke?
OPINION: Breaking the bank to be bougie
OPINION: Breaking the bank to be bougie
Students on their phones during their lunch period
OPINION: Cell phones could be banned in the classroom– and that’s a good thing
This or that?
This or that?
Photo taken of the 2024 eclipse from Liberty park.
OPINION: Witnessing the eclipse was a moment many will never forget
In the modern age, political opponents are designated as unforgivable enemies of the state.
OPINION: The death of Nex Benedict is a part of a larger problem
Art by Sophia Sturiano
Opinion: Four reasons it’s great to be single on Valentine’s Day
Junior Ben Mullett rocks out on the electric guitar during the orchestra's rendition of "Christmas Eve Sarajevo." The music department performed in holiday concerts Dec. 11-13.
Spreading Holiday Cheer
Ace of the Week: Dane McShane
Ace of the Week: Dane McShane
Waggoner shoots a perfect score at practice.
Make your shot count
Au revoir, Mademoiselle
Au revoir, Mademoiselle
Calculus teacher Mr. Ludwig
From shepherd to calculus teacher
Yale commit shares the secret to her success
Yale commit shares the secret to her success
Junior Ben Mullett rocks out on the electric guitar during the orchestra's rendition of "Christmas Eve Sarajevo." The music department performed in holiday concerts Dec. 11-13.
Spreading Holiday Cheer
Junior Owen Costa (Wadsworth) runs the cast through every step they took that night.
GALLERY: ‘Clue: On Stage’
Sound crew members prep the soundboard during All-Day Tech on Oct. 25.
Get a ‘Clue’ about what’s going on backstage
Screenshot by Caitlin Koney
Popular ‘Outer Banks’ theories and questions
Photo Source: Warner Bros.
‘Challengers’ review: worth the watch (no spoilers)
Created by Sophia Sturiano
Top 5 phantom foods
Addy Havens multimedia painting of her struggles with ADHD (BluePrints/ Kennedy Ogden).
Glimpse at the most masterly senior artists
Foreign books you might love
Foreign books you might love
The cover art and illustrations featured throughout the novel are direct illustrations that author Yusef Salaam had made when he was wrongfully convicted in the Central Park Five case.
‘Punching the Air’ links directly to Central Park Five case and injustices against men of color
Students serve up delicious renditions of childhood stories at Books2Eat event
Students serve up delicious renditions of childhood stories at Books2Eat event
Maul meets prison in this audio-book about the Dark Side.
Sith apprentice awes in latest audiobook
A group of adventurers on a dungeon crawl. Art by Ryan Knobeloch at @knobeloch_arts used with permission.
Dungeons and Dragons
Connor Pyle play's the Scotch game in response to Kace's Kc6 move.
Why chess is rewarding to learn
In Risk, players compete to take over the world in this game of strategy conquest.
Rewards of Risk
Colden Kadlic's guess from Wordle 254.
Online puzzle game Wordle takes the internet by storm
Viking valor in "Valheim"
Viking valor in “Valheim”
Many students have been playing Rocket League lately. Photo by Wyatt Rivers.
The hottest games and apps
Photo Source: Warner Bros.
‘Challengers’ review: worth the watch (no spoilers)
Source: Legendary Entertainment/Warner Bros. Pictures
‘Godzilla X Kong,’ ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ ‘The Spider Within’ [spoiler free] review
Source: Netflix
‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ is a must see
Source: Amazon Prime
‘Bones and All’: A horrendous love story
Best Coming of Age Movies
Top 5 Adam Sandler Movies
Top 5 Adam Sandler Movies
'SOS' features SZA's stunning vocals, relatable lyrics
‘SOS’ features SZA’s stunning vocals, relatable lyrics
Moana was released in 2016 and can be watched on Disney+ Source: Disney Official Website
Best Lin Manuel Miranda productions to date
This is the official photo of the Super Bowl Performance 2022.
Best Super Bowl performances of all time
Artist Spotlight: Wallows
Artist Spotlight: Wallows
Album cover of "Write About Love"/Photo courtesty of Wikipedia
Ambiguous Indie
Looking back 50 years in music
Looking back 50 years in music
Junior Owen Costa (Wadsworth) runs the cast through every step they took that night.
GALLERY: ‘Clue: On Stage’
Sound crew members prep the soundboard during All-Day Tech on Oct. 25.
Get a ‘Clue’ about what’s going on backstage
The drama department has announced its next performance.
Drama department announces cast list for spring musical
Juror #3 (Zack Binkley) points accusingly to show his frustration with Juror #8 (Lani Casto).
‘Twelve Angry Jurors’ gets serious
The drama club will perform the courtroom drama “Twelve Angry Jurors” by Sherman L. Sergel this weekend in the theatre on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Guilty or innocent?
'Little Women' explores the struggles of being a woman
‘Little Women’ explores the struggles of being a woman
Top 10 'Friends' side characters
Top 10 ‘Friends’ side characters
Source: Netflix
‘One Piece’ breaks the curse of live action anime
Three of the top five best crime TV shows. Great old shows, still here today. Photo Credit: Luke Dixon
Top crime shows to watch
The dreaded commercial that caught viral attention back in 2011. The ads attempts at being childish is probably what sent people off with unnerving feelings. Photo by: Little Baby's Ice Cream
The top 10 strangest commercials, ads to be ever aired
Opening scene in new Netflix movie "The Knight Before Christmas" Photo courtesy of Grace Portzline.
Repetitive Hallmark movies still make their mark
The One With All The Thanksgiving Episodes
The One With All The Thanksgiving Episodes
Quarterback Jackson McMillin hands off the ball to Luke Bosse.
Touchdowns and team spirit
Theo Talbott runs the ball towards the endzone.
Week 10: Aces secure back-to-back wins
Week 9: Granville shuts out Zanesville
Week 9: Granville shuts out Zanesville
Eyes on the prize. Cohen Stump (12) runs ahead of the competition, approaching the finish line. Cohen placed 1st at the LCL Meet on Oct. 12. Stump says that he likes to listen Bruno Mars and take naps on the bus before every meet.
Boys Cross Country Claims 2nd Place at LCL Meet on Oct. 12
Week 8: Football suffers heart-breaking loss to Valley
Week 8: Football suffers heart-breaking loss to Valley
Week 7: Football continues unbeaten season
Week 7: Football continues unbeaten season
Quarterback Jackson McMillin hands off the ball to Luke Bosse.
Touchdowns and team spirit
Theo Talbott runs the ball towards the endzone.
Week 10: Aces secure back-to-back wins
Week 9: Granville shuts out Zanesville
Week 9: Granville shuts out Zanesville
Eyes on the prize. Cohen Stump (12) runs ahead of the competition, approaching the finish line. Cohen placed 1st at the LCL Meet on Oct. 12. Stump says that he likes to listen Bruno Mars and take naps on the bus before every meet.
Boys Cross Country Claims 2nd Place at LCL Meet on Oct. 12
Week 8: Football suffers heart-breaking loss to Valley
Week 8: Football suffers heart-breaking loss to Valley
Week 7: Football continues unbeaten season
Week 7: Football continues unbeaten season
Top 10 Granville lacrosse rivalries
Top 10 Granville lacrosse rivalries
The team presents the game ball to Coach Schroeder after the second playoff game against Bexley. At the time, they did not realize that it was his last game as the varsity coach.
Coach leaves an unforgettable legacy
The Granville girls volleyball team bumping, setting, and spiking their way to victory.
Not ready . . . yet
This Tunisian tennis player deserves more media coverage and fan appreciate for all of her accomplishments.
Op-Ed: Give Ons Jabeur the attention she deserves
Source: Creative Commons
Serena Williams’ career is over, her achievements are incomparable
UFC 272 Review
UFC 272 Review
Mindset and mental health in athletes
Football season through my lens
Football season through my lens
Teenage sports betting
The Newark Generals 2021-2022 varsity team before a game. Photo by Steve Chaykowski.
Local hockey players weigh in on Mitchell Miller controversy
Title IX's 50th anniversary is here, the impact is double-sided
Title IX’s 50th anniversary is here, the impact is double-sided
Local Olympian remembers her journey to winning silver
Local Olympian remembers her journey to winning silver
Runners line up at the start of the Granville Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. This event has become a Thanksgiving tradition for many Granville families.
Granville Turkey Trot 5K 2024
Podcast host Barrett Waggoner talks to junior Annie McCracken about indoor track and field.
Gametime Laughs Ep. 2: Annie McCracken, Indoor Track and Field
Comics Corner Ep. 4
Comics Corner Ep. 4
What's new?
What’s new?
Behind the Uniform
Behind the Uniform
Gametime Laughs Ep. 1: Max Holtsberry, Marching Band
Gametime Laughs Ep. 1: Max Holtsberry, Marching Band
This Just In, ep. 6
This Just In, ep. 6
This Just In, Ep. 5
This Just In, Ep. 5
This Just In, Ep. 4
This Just In, Ep. 4
This Just In, Ep. 3
This Just In, Ep. 3
This Just In, Ep. 2
This Just In, Ep. 2
This Just In, Ep. 1
This Just In, Ep. 1
Podcast host Barrett Waggoner talks to junior Annie McCracken about indoor track and field.
Gametime Laughs Ep. 2: Annie McCracken, Indoor Track and Field
Comics Corner Ep. 4
Comics Corner Ep. 4
What's new?
What’s new?
Behind the Uniform
Behind the Uniform
Gametime Laughs Ep. 1: Max Holtsberry, Marching Band
Gametime Laughs Ep. 1: Max Holtsberry, Marching Band
Existential Crisis
Existential Crisis
Junior Ben Mullett rocks out on the electric guitar during the orchestra's rendition of "Christmas Eve Sarajevo." The music department performed in holiday concerts Dec. 11-13.
Spreading Holiday Cheer
Junior Owen Costa (Wadsworth) runs the cast through every step they took that night.
GALLERY: ‘Clue: On Stage’
Quarterback Jackson McMillin hands off the ball to Luke Bosse.
Touchdowns and team spirit
Theo Talbott runs the ball towards the endzone.
Week 10: Aces secure back-to-back wins
Week 9: Granville shuts out Zanesville
Week 9: Granville shuts out Zanesville
Eyes on the prize. Cohen Stump (12) runs ahead of the competition, approaching the finish line. Cohen placed 1st at the LCL Meet on Oct. 12. Stump says that he likes to listen Bruno Mars and take naps on the bus before every meet.
Boys Cross Country Claims 2nd Place at LCL Meet on Oct. 12
The Student Voice of Granville High School

Blue Ace Media
The Student Voice of Granville High School

Blue Ace Media
Abby Sanders

Abby Sanders, BluePrints Sports Editor

Abby Sanders is a senior staff member of BluePrints and is our sports editor. Outside of journalism, Abby is a Captain on the Varsity Tennis team as well as a member of Key and Interact Club.

All content by Abby Sanders
BluePrints Winter 2023 (Vol. 13, No. 2)

BluePrints Winter 2023 (Vol. 13, No. 2)

Alysha Wallace, Abby Sanders, Sophia Tuma, Lydia Priano, Jaiden Tripp, Mia Zink, Isabella Lauffer, Lauren Logan, Lydia Sturgeon, Sarah Williams, Catie Stansbury, Hannah Bishop, Connor Pyle, Sarah Overly, Avery Ogg, and Teresa Wallace
January 27, 2023
Opinion: Kanye West's anti-semitic comments spike rise in anti-semitism across the US.

Opinion: Kanye West’s anti-semitic comments spike rise in anti-semitism across the US.

Abby Sanders
December 15, 2022
The varsity team poses on the podium after winning the state championship.

Girls XC wins state championships

Abby Sanders, Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
BluePrints Fall 2022 (Vol. 13, No. 1)

BluePrints Fall 2022 (Vol. 13, No. 1)

Alysha Wallace, Abby Sanders, Mia Zink, Lydia Priano, Jaiden Tripp, Lauren Logan, Isabella Lauffer, Sophia Tuma, Lydia Sturgeon, Sarah Williams, Avery Ogg, and Teresa Wallace
November 3, 2022
Sebastian Barth

Sebastian Barth

Abby Sanders, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Cassidy Prederi

Cassidy Prederi

Abby Sanders, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Walter J. Hodges Stadium opened up in the early Spring.

Football team looks to continue victory streak

Abby Sanders, Sports Editor
September 2, 2022
BluePrints Winter 2022 (Vol. 12, No. 2)

BluePrints Winter 2022 (Vol. 12, No. 2)

Alysha Wallace, Abby Sanders, Caden McDermott, Danielle Varrasso, Ella Mork, Ella Kunar, Isabella Cox, Madeline Barker, Kaison Durham, Colden Kadlic, Lydia Priano, and Sophia Crestale
January 6, 2022
Winter sports preview

Winter sports preview

Abby Sanders, Sports Editor
December 13, 2021

Opinion: Young women across the country need to be concerned about the passing of the Heartbeat Bill

Abby Sanders, Sports Editor
October 12, 2021
BluePrints Fall 2021 (Vol. 12, No. 1)

BluePrints Fall 2021 (Vol. 12, No. 1)

Alysha Wallace, Abby Sanders, Caden McDermott, Danielle Varrasso, Ella Mork, Ella Kunar, Isabella Cox, and Sophia Crestale
October 6, 2021
Emery Johnson carries multiple binders, textbooks and notebooks throughout the day. “I think having backpacks would benefit students and help teachers with kids not having to disrupt class to go to their lockers,” Johnson said.

Crackdown on backpacks

Abby Sanders, Sports Editor
October 4, 2021
This is school Nurse Varrasso working on contact tracing. The quarantine stick is used to classify which students are within six feet of a student who has tested positive. “The two ways to escape quarantine are to wear a mask or be vaccinated” GHS Principle Durst said.

Quarantine creates challenges

Abby Sanders, Sports Editor
September 15, 2021
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