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Seniors Miho Gillespie and John Whiting pose with the keynote speaker Dr. Leen Gorissen. Photo courtesy of E.B. Smith.
Students, teachers lead the way at 2025 Student Power Summit
Granville Superintendent Jeff Brown shared the district's growth plan at a community meeting on Jan. 15. He discussed the impact a new MI community will have on the district. Source: Screenshot of meeting recording posted on the GEVSD website.
District prepares for rapid expansion
Sports media club adviser Scott Turner speaks to students in the Multimedia Journalism class about his vision for the new club on Jan. 30. He also met with potential club members during Ace period.
District hires sports media club adviser
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
The set for "Stereophonic" on Broadway makes use of a vintage mixing table and a fully functional recording booth to achieve peak realism.
OPINION: Put down the remote and head to the theater
Domestic news channels cause heads to spin with biased stances, conflicting information and limited objectivity
OPINION: BBC is Better
Many women have taken a step back from their romantic relationships to focus on their relationships with their friends on Galentine's Day. Image generated by AI.
OPINION: Galentine’s Day is better than Valentine’s Day
Talia Barbuto competes in the hammer throw in the 2023 state meet. The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) recently banned the hammer throw from all high school events due to the risk of injury to spectators and athletes. Photo courtesy of Talia Barbuto.
OPINION: Hammer throw should not be thrown out
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
After an injury during his junior year, Jackson Pelzer developed a new outlook on football and life. “It made me definitely appreciate being healthy and playing football a lot more,” he said. Photo courtesy of Jackson Pelzer.
Finding the Silver Lining: Jackson Pelzer
Sophomore Norah Gangwer sews a tank top on her home sewing machine. Creating their own clothes is one way students embrace sustainability.
Sustainability is more than a trend
Intervention specialist Tara works with students in a variety of settings including co-teaching English with Mrs. Smith. As a teen, Hartshorn struggled when her family moved, but she eventually found the silver lining in the situation.
Finding the Silver Lining: Tara Hartshorn
Sophomores Ben Rose and Seth Winterhalter use their phones during lunch
It’s a smart choice to use a dumb-phone
After her love for volleyball faded, Cannon Fink discovered new interests, including journalism, photojournalism and art. Photo by Erika Marie Photography. Used with permission.
Finding the Silver Lining: Cannon Fink
Clara Dandurand and Elliott Smith in "The Little Mermaid" at Weathervane Playhouse. Source: Candid Kama (Used with Permission).
Finding the Silver Lining: Elliott Smith
Jungle Jim's International Market in Cincinnati does not disappoint. Source: Jungle Jim's International Market
Jungle Jim’s: A Survival Guide
Alysa Stephens and Annie McCracken share their favorite Valentine's movies.
Five iconic romantic comedies from the 2000s
OCRAM members Owen Costa, Sam Hannig, Liam Dunkes,and Nolan Gay at their recent show at the Dirty Dungarees Laundromat in Columbus. Mid-song, front man Owen Costa broke out a didgeridoo to add a theatrical flare to the song. Photo courtesy of Addie Hannig
Rocking with OCRAM
Lisp Goblin and senior Sage Kennedy pose after he created a custom hat for her. Lisp specializes in using airbrush techniques to upcycle vintage clothes, workwear, and other garments to create rare works of art.
Airbrushed alter ego
Source: Drama Department
‘Great Scott!’
A dedicated filmmaker, Smith spends hours working on his films; he often shoots spontaneously and without a script. Photo courtesy of Grey Smith.
Student filmmaker utilizes antiques and bones to create stop-motion
Source: Granville Athletic Department
Granville takes on states
Coach Brooke poses with his daughter, Taylor, after the 2024 championship. Brooke started coaching the softball team in 2022. Photo courtesy of Coach Brooke.
Coach Brooke builds pride in softball family
Charlotte Turner, Audrey Ames, Avery Ogg and Sophia Poling celebrate their win on the podium. The team placed first in the 4x400m at the indoor track state championship on Mar. 15. Photo courtesy of Rex Carr.
Granville girls 4×400 team brings home gold
The Blue Aces beat Elida 55-48 during the Division III regional semifinal game at Bluffton University on Feb. 26.
Girls basketball team advances to OHSAA DIII Regional Final
Keegan Cross shoots a free throw. Granville beat Licking Valley for the third time this season on Feb. 18.
Boys basketball eliminates Licking Valley from tournament
Senior Katie Cottrell gets ready to pass the ball the sophomore Elle Mortimer.
Girls basketball beats Newark Catholic on Feb. 6
In the first episode of Heart of Granville, host Mars Herreman speaks with world literature and SDL teacher, E.B. Smith. Photo courtesy of Tara Hartshorn.
Heart of Granville: Ep.1: E.B. Smith
Portrait of a Graduate Traits in the Workforce: Beth Wenning of The Waterford Project
Portrait of a Graduate Traits in the Workforce: Beth Wenning of The Waterford Project
Beyond The Notes Ep. 1, Owen White
Beyond The Notes Ep. 1, Owen White
Freshman Maddie Wood checks the scoreboard before her turn to bowl. Learn more about Wood and the sport of bowling in the latest episode of "Gametime Laughs."
Gametime Laughs Ep. 3: Maddie Wood, Bowling
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
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
What’s twinning?
Retro Revival
Retro Revival
Senior Teresa Collins presents English teacher Beth Simmons with a gift of appreciation from Key Club.
Students thank teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
Layton Mayberry and Joseph Day complete a transaction in the student store.
Young entrepreneurs
Fisher Points into the camera
Interview with Mr. Fisher
The Blue Aces beat Elida 55-48 during the Division III regional semifinal game at Bluffton University on Feb. 26.
Girls basketball team advances to OHSAA DIII Regional Final
Keegan Cross shoots a free throw. Granville beat Licking Valley for the third time this season on Feb. 18.
Boys basketball eliminates Licking Valley from tournament
Senior Katie Cottrell gets ready to pass the ball the sophomore Elle Mortimer.
Girls basketball beats Newark Catholic on Feb. 6
Sophomore Oliver Rodgers flexes at the crowd after finishing his heat during the meet.
Boys and girls swim teams secure LCL Championships on Feb. 1
Wrestlers grab a stellar victory in last match of season
Wrestlers grab a stellar victory in last match of season
Garrett Hinton giving it his all.
Indoor track team hosts exciting first home meet at Capital University on Jan. 19
In the first episode of Heart of Granville, host Mars Herreman speaks with world literature and SDL teacher, E.B. Smith. Photo courtesy of Tara Hartshorn.
Heart of Granville: Ep.1: E.B. Smith
Portrait of a Graduate Traits in the Workforce: Beth Wenning of The Waterford Project
Portrait of a Graduate Traits in the Workforce: Beth Wenning of The Waterford Project
Beyond The Notes Ep. 1, Owen White
Beyond The Notes Ep. 1, Owen White
Freshman Maddie Wood checks the scoreboard before her turn to bowl. Learn more about Wood and the sport of bowling in the latest episode of "Gametime Laughs."
Gametime Laughs Ep. 3: Maddie Wood, Bowling
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
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The Student Voice of Granville High School

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Anna Mialky, Entertainment Editor

Anna Mialky is a senior at GHS and this is her first year in Blue Prints. Outside of Journalism, Anna is involved in the Drama Club and many of Granville’s singing groups including Symphonic, Chamber, and Blue Notes. After high school, Anna plans to pursue and study a career in English education.

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BluePrints Senior Edition 2020 (Vol. 10, No. 4)

BluePrints Senior Edition 2020 (Vol. 10, No. 4)

Sarah Carpenter, Grace Portzline, Andy Hoben, Gavin Robinson, Anna Mialky, Nick Williams, Molly Wilson, Emily Gold, Lauren Kiernan, Paige Grunden, Jake Berry, Kennedy Ogden, Faith Blankemeyer, and Liam McCamish
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Foreign Friends Forced To Return After CoronaVirus Outbreak

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BluePrints Spring 2020 (Vol. 10, No. 3)

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Choir students Lanie Schott, Matthew Steele and Lillian Reese smile after performing at the OMEA All-State conference. They received medals for their handwork and dedication. Photo courtesy of Kristen Snyder.

Six orchestra and choir students invited to OMEA conference

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Actresses, such as Anya Mitton-Fry, Esme Chin-Parker, Katie Gold, Gabriela Shcnidt, Sydney Flora, Allison Collins, and Alexa Mitton, dance in "It's A Hard knock Life." Photo courtesy to Lexi Robertson

Shine a spotlight on the top ten Drama Club performances for the Class of 2020

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