Announcements
  • March 20SENIORS: Email Mrs. Simmons a baby picture of yourself for Senior Night on May 21st!!
  • March 8CTEC Senior Career Awareness Event
  • February 20Senior Awards Night is May 21 at 7pm, Senior service day is May 20th, Graduation Rehearsal is May 23rd, and actual Graduation is May 26!
  • February 20Mount Vernon Nazarene University is hosting a academic camp June 17-21
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Donating sun glasses to Latin America
Donating sun glasses to Latin America
Meet the 2024 Prom Court
Meet the 2024 Prom Court
Credit: Mrs. Rhoton
Students speak about identity at SDLuminary event
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
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. Hendersons 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
Mr. Patterson helps his students with their activity during his IAP class.
Staffing changes
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?
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.
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
Opinion: Snow days are not guaranteed
Opinion: Snow days are not guaranteed
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
The track back to success
The track back to success
Running for fun
Running for fun
Queen of the arena
Queen of the arena
Price of healthy food
Price of healthy food
Photo Source: Warner Bros.
‘Challengers’ review: worth the watch (no spoilers)
Created by Sophia Sturiano
Top 5 phantom foods
Source: Legendary Entertainment/Warner Bros. Pictures
‘Godzilla X Kong,’ ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ ‘The Spider Within’ [spoiler free] review
Top 10 Friends side characters
Top 10 ‘Friends’ side characters
The drama department has announced its next performance.
Drama department announces cast list for spring musical
Top 10 foreign movies
Top 10 foreign movies
Addy Havens multimedia painting of her struggles with ADHD (BluePrints/ Kennedy Ogden).
Glimpse at the most masterly senior artists
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 plays the Scotch game in response to Kaces 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 Kadlics 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 SZAs 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
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
The drama department recently performed a version of Puffs as their fall show.
‘Puffs’ Photo Gallery
The drama club displays their stand at the club fair earlier this year to encourage new members for the new season. The drama club has produced many high-level works and plans on keeping their success rolling.
Drama Club plans for upcoming season
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 Babys 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
Sports Recap: April 21 - April 27
Sports Recap: April 21 – April 27
Sports Recap: April 14 - April 20
Sports Recap: April 14 – April 20
Sports Recap: April 7 - April 13
Sports Recap: April 7 – April 13
Sports recap: March 31 - April 6
Sports recap: March 31 – April 6
Top 10 Granville lacrosse rivalries
Top 10 Granville lacrosse rivalries
Annarinos forever legacy
Annarino’s forever legacy
Sports Recap: April 21 - April 27
Sports Recap: April 21 – April 27
Sports Recap: April 14 - April 20
Sports Recap: April 14 – April 20
Sports Recap: April 7 - April 13
Sports Recap: April 7 – April 13
Sports recap: March 31 - April 6
Sports recap: March 31 – April 6
Annarinos forever legacy
Annarino’s forever legacy
Bella Rockwell, Maxton Messner, Aliyah Moore, Harper Annarino, Ava Labocki, Allie Messner and Lyndy Van Horn wait to sign their NIL paperwork. All seven athletes committed to playing at the collegiate level at a ceremony on Nov. 9.
Athletes sign for college sports
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 IXs 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
Comics corner, ep. 2
Comics corner, ep. 2
Teen self love, Ep. 3
Teen self love, Ep. 3
Teen self love, Ep. 2
Teen self love, Ep. 2
Layton Mayberry and Joseph Day complete a transaction in the student store.
Young entrepreneurs
Aces: Lets rant, Ep. 1
Aces: Let’s rant, Ep. 1
Teen self love, ep. 1
Teen self love, ep. 1
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
Comics corner, ep. 2
Comics corner, ep. 2
Teen self love, Ep. 3
Teen self love, Ep. 3
Teen self love, Ep. 2
Teen self love, Ep. 2
Aces: Lets rant, Ep. 1
Aces: Let’s rant, Ep. 1
Teen self love, ep. 1
Teen self love, ep. 1
Comics corner, ep. 1
Comics corner, ep. 1
FIRST LOOK: Prom Slideshow
FIRST LOOK: Prom Slideshow
Juror #3 (Zack Binkley) points accusingly to show his frustration with Juror #8 (Lani Casto).
‘Twelve Angry Jurors’ gets serious
Spirit Week photo drop
Spirit Week photo drop
Anna Belt, Ella Kunar, and Lori Horde excitedly celebrate Belt winning Prom Queen.
2023 Prom photo drop
This year, the Girls Cross Country team won the state competition
State Champs honored at halftime
Mrs. Deckers Modern History class decorated her door as A Window into Christmas, with a painted mountainous background and references to iconic Christmas movies like How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Polar Express and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.
Staff and students take on a holiday-themed door decorating contest
The Student Voice of Granville High School

Blue Ace Media
The Student Voice of Granville High School

Blue Ace Media
Justin Thompson

Justin Thompson, Sports Editor

Justin Thompson ('17) is a senior  and second year member of the BluePrints staff. He served as the features editor during his junior year and is currently the sports editor. He had so much fun last year that he had to come back for more. Justin enjoys reading up on obscure sports statistics, listening to classic rock and watching Indians games.

All content by Justin Thompson
Lavar Ball Hurting or Helping His Son?

Lavar Ball Hurting or Helping His Son?

Justin Thompson
May 22, 2017
Baseball team catches fire after early struggles

Baseball team catches fire after early struggles

Justin Thompson
April 10, 2017
Blue-Bloods continue to reign over March Madness

Blue-Blood’s continue to reign over March Madness

Justin Thompson
April 3, 2017

Baseball has their eyes set on states

Justin Thompson
April 3, 2017

Expanded World Cup sacrifices the integrity of the game

Justin Thompson
February 27, 2017
Raising Canes grand opening excites local Caniacs

Raising Cane’s grand opening excites local ‘Caniacs’

Justin Thompson
February 15, 2017
Local Cubs fans are hoping for just one more victory

Local Cubs fans are hoping for just one more victory

Justin Thompson
November 2, 2016
Football team ends season on a high note

Football team ends season on a high note

Justin Thompson
October 13, 2016
Fall sports season kicks off

Fall sports season kicks off

Justin Thompson
August 23, 2016
Choir ends year on a high note

Choir ends year on a high note

Justin Thompson
May 17, 2016
Nostalgia in sports is a two way street

Nostalgia in sports is a two way street

Justin Thompson
May 17, 2016
Choir ends year on a high note

Choir ends year on a high note

Justin Thompson
May 1, 2016
Chronicling Peru: The trip of a lifetime

Chronicling Peru: The trip of a lifetime

Justin Thompson
April 25, 2016
Photo by Justin Thompson

Mai Chau: A good reason to ‘Eat Viet’

Justin Thompson
March 18, 2016
basketball on court wallpaper

Season comes to an end for girls basketball team

Justin Thompson
March 4, 2016
The most unbreakable record in sports

The most unbreakable record in sports

Justin Thompson
February 20, 2016
Valentines Day playlists for every relationship status

Valentine’s Day playlists for every relationship status

Justin Thompson
February 9, 2016
Digging deeper into fruitcake

Digging deeper into fruitcake

Justin Thompson
December 18, 2015

King James deserves his lifetime Nike deal

Justin Thompson
December 15, 2015
Top 10 finishes in college basketball history

Top 10 finishes in college basketball history

Justin Thompson
November 13, 2015
Every James Bonds best film

Every James Bond’s best film

Justin Thompson
November 6, 2015
Cheerleading squad off to a great start

Cheerleading squad off to a great start

Justin Thompson
September 14, 2015
Drama Club begins another year

Drama Club begins another year

Justin Thompson
September 8, 2015
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