2019 SPRING MUSICAL: The Little Mermaid
Olivia Knerr, Staff Editor
December 6, 2019
It’s December and the calling for parts in the Spring musical has been announced. This year the musical is Disney’s "The Little Mermaid". Before actual auditions take place there will be rehearsals where applicants will practice the three components: dancing, acting and singing. There will also be...
Thanksgiving Traditions at JCHS
Alyssa Ramos and Anna Paige Lambert
November 22, 2019
Thanksgiving is a holiday that is celebrated in a variety of ways around the world in different countries and the traditional turkey and stuffing that you might associate with the celebration is not always the standard meal for people of different ethnicities. “We have rice, beans, cheesecake for...
Fall Play: Penny for Your Thoughts
Olivia Knerr, Staff Editor
November 18, 2019
Every year Junction City High School has a fall play. The play for this fall is “Penny for Your Thoughts’ by Scott Haan. Penny for Your Thoughts is about a girl named Penny Ramsey who has many sides to her personality. They are personified by comically stereotypical characters known as the Egos. T...
JCHS Celebrates Veterans Day
Olivia Knerr, Staff Editor
November 13, 2019
On November 8th, 2019, Junction City High School celebrated Veterans Day by having their annual assembly. A video is above for you to watch the celebration.
Preparing for the Fall Play
November 8, 2019
The fall play is gearing up for the performance scheduled for November 22 and 23. The students are working hard to break a great show. This year's play is "A Penny for Your Thoughts". Check out the video teaser!
JCHS Band Blast 2019
November 8, 2019
JCHS held their Band Blast on Tuesday, October 28th. The event showcased various songs like the Batman theme. Here is a video of the event.
Student Led Conferences
Olivia Knerr, Staff Editor
November 8, 2019
Today, October 16th, 2019, marks the beginning of Student-led conferences. Make sure to check with your adviser for your date and time to discuss how your grades are going and your social life.
2019 Homecoming Court
Olivia Knerr, Staff Editor
October 2, 2019
The Homecoming Court has been announced and practice has taken place. The candidates all walked the football field to practice for the Homecoming parade on Thursday and for half time on Friday. The candidates are: Freshmen: Zane Khoury, Collin McQueen, Tate Miller, Rose West, Adalynn Hatcher, Rache...
Birds of the Nest: Marianna Rodriguez
Olivia Knerr, Staff Editor
September 16, 2019
Success means (to me) that you’re happy where you are and what you’re doing. You don’t have to worry about what happens next because you’re just in a safe place for you. Being successful is different for every person since it depends on what they believe is their greatest accomplishment. To me,...
First Year Blue Jays: New Junction City High School Students
Joshua Allen, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Along with the new school year comes brand new faces. For many students, this is their first year at Junction City High School. Whether they moved across state lines or simply just high schools, they are now a part of the Blue Jay Nation. Being a new student in a foreign environment can be challenging ...
Birds of the Nest: Jacob Lindsey
Olivia Knerr, Staff Editor
August 21, 2019
“What college means to me is a very important step because it’s one of the many routes that you can take as a [graduating] high schooler to determine your next step in life. Whether it be a big one or a small step that leads to bigger steps in the future. College to me is going to be enjoyable bec...
How a Friendship is Made: The Story of Imahnie and Candace
April 24, 2019
It’s 8:20 A.M. and Candace Cooper is waiting outside of the high school. As the van pulls up to the curb, she walks around to the back, pulling out a wheelchair before helping Imahnie Perez out of the passenger seat. The pair heads into the building, marking the official start of their day. As they...
