Grayslake Central High School

Grayslake Central High School
Location
Grayslake , Illinois USA
Information
Type	Public Secondary
Established	1947
Principal	Supreme Leader Sydney Klocke
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	N/A
Campus	Suburban
Color(s)	Green and White
Newspaper	Rampage
Website	Official School Website

Grayslake Central High School is a high school located in Grayslake, Illinois and is part of Grayslake Community High School District 127.

Background

Grayslake Central, originally known as Grayslake Community High School, was built in 1949 on Lake Street. It was originally fairly small but has since expanded over the years and now includes approximately 1,400 students. The school's mascot has for years been "Guido" the Ram. Grayslake Community High School was renamed Grayslake Central in 2004 when Grayslake North High School was built. The school's athletic department participates in the Fox Division of the Fox Valley Conference.

Rivalry

Grayslake Central and Grayslake North have developed a town rivalry. This is celebrated every year with Central vs. North athletic events within the FVC Fox Division. The Grayslake North/Grayslake Central football game is called "The Kick-off Classic". The Fall of 2006 was the first year that the varsity teams were able to compete, with Central winning 33-10. In 2007 North beat Central, 31-6. The next year, Grayslake Central beat Grayslake North 33-21. In 2009, the first year in which both teams entered with a win, Central posted the first shutout in the series history in a 28-0 victory.

The 2010 edition of the football game is to date the most important game in the rivalry's history. Both teams needed a victory to keep hopes of qualifying for the state playoffs alive, and Central came out on top 34-7.

Notable programs and activities

The school offers many teams and clubs students can participate in, many of which have succeeded at various levels. Grayslake Central's music program placed 2nd in state in the Illinois High School Association in 2006 and 4th in state 2008 - following the complete split between Central's and North's music programs. The Math Team's Calculator Team placed 4th in state 2007 and 2nd in state tied with rival Grayslake North in 2008. Also, the school's debate team and Science Olympiad have been growing steadily. The school's Science Olympiad, currently led by senior Isaac Parakati, placed 1st in single A division in state in 2008, and has continued to succeed at Regional level in the AA Division.

Notable Sports

Central's baseball program won regional and sectional titles in the spring of 2006, also finishing third in the state playoffs in 2009. In 2010 the baseball team set a school record for wins with 30, and also won a regional title.

The basketball program won a regional titles in 2008 and 2009.

The varsity golf team placed 10th in state for the 2A level in 2009.

The Grayslake Lacrosse Team previously coached by Howard Kravits, won the Division B State Championship in 2004, and placed 2nd in 2007 at the Division B State Championship, losing to Fenwick High School. In March 2009 the Grayslake Central Varsity Poms squad placed 5th at state in the Bradley Staduim. They tied with the highest placement in the history of Grayslake Poms (they also placed 5th in 2007)

Notable alumni

• Josh Armenta ('07), Classical music composer
• Jay Hook ('55) Major League Baseball Player

Earth Stock

Every April, the Grayslake Central environmental club host a benefit concert in the school's gym. Usually a large number of local garage bands play as the main entertainment, but these are usually augmented with inflatable structures.

Legal issues

GCHS has been the center of number of Sexual Assault incidents, including:

In 2007, Klint Wescom, one of the Grayslake Central track coach, was charged with criminal sexual assault and criminal sexual abuse against a 17 year old student. The student was one of Wescom's track and field runners.

Jason Glick, 37, faces up to five years in prison if convicted of any of six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse lodged against him.

External links

• School website
• District website