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GMC’s 2023 Prom Review

GMC’s 2023 Prom Review

Anna Chebowski, Blazefeed Editor May 3, 2023

As a senior at GMC, I had the opportunity to attend prom this year. While there was no specific theme listed on the invitation, the prom decorations and tickets resembled an enchanted forest.  The...

Prom Dress Trends Over The Years

Prom Dress Trends Over The Years

Harper Tonnesen, Reporter April 27, 2023

Over the years prom dresses have had many ups and downs. Short, long, strapless, sparkly, you name it! In celebration of GMC’s upcoming prom, it is important to go back in time and highlight some...

Best April Fools Pranks from GMC

Best April Fools Pranks from GMC

Miles Stoia, Reporter April 5, 2023

Here are 7 great April Fools Day pranks from students and faculty at GMC. Put poppits under a toilet seat and when a person sits down it will make a loud pop and scare the person. (Contributor chose...

10 Weird Laws

10 Weird Laws

Miles Stoia, Reporter March 30, 2023

In South Carolina, there are strange laws in place. Here are 10 laws that are unusual in South Carolina: Horses can’t be kept in a bathtub. You can sue a train company for scaring your horse. ...

Raccoon Background Lore

Raccoon Background Lore

Miles Stoia, Reporter March 16, 2023

The Raccoon is loved by Mr. Lowman and all of his students, but who is the Raccoon? Why is he here, and most importantly, where is he going on those long walks?  The Raccoon is a mysterious creature...

‘22-’23 GMC Teacher of the Year: Joel Frans

‘22-’23 GMC Teacher of the Year: Joel Frans

Anna Chebowski, Blazefeed Editor March 10, 2023

On Monday, Mar. 8, math teacher, Joel Frans was announced as GMC's '22-'23 Teacher of the Year. While on lunch duty, the GMC admin surprised him with the news with cake and his family. Frans has been...

GMCs Best Valentines Gifts

GMC’s Best Valentine’s Gifts

Harper Tonnesen, Reporter February 16, 2023

We asked GMC students what their favorite Valentine's gift to give and/or receive is.  Overall, Valentine's Day cards are the most popular to give. Over 52% of consumers buy cards for a loved one on...

History of Valentines Day

History of Valentines Day

Harper Tonnesen, Reporter February 9, 2023

Everyone knows about Valentine's Day. Gifts, chocolates, and flowers are a staple when celebrating this holiday. But where did it come from? Valentine's Day is named after a Catholic Priest from Rome...

The Forge?

The Forge?

Anna Chebowski, Section Editor February 6, 2023

A form was sent out to GMC students with a few questions about their knowledge of The Forge, GMC’s only newspaper.  The first question on the form was a yes or no question asking if people have heard...

Avatar: Way of the Water 4D Review

Avatar: Way of the Water 4D Review

Miles Stoia, Reporter January 19, 2023

4Dx Is Avatar: Way of the Water worth it in 4Dx? The price for an adult is around $23 and there are very few theaters that have 4Dx available.  You might be asking yourself what the difference is...

Least Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Least Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Anna Chebowski, Section Editor November 16, 2022

Thanksgiving is coming up, which means that families are planning and purchasing their meals. Many families have similar dishes, which means that everyone has a least favorite dish. We sent a poll to GMC...

Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish

Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish

Harper Tonnesen, Reporter November 16, 2022

By far, the most popular Thanksgiving side dish is mashed potatoes. Most students at GMC said that they have potatoes each year at Thanksgiving, or they know families who do.  Americans consume around...

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