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Future Farmers of America is a new organization for students interested in agriculture.

New FFA Club Thrives In The New Year

Sarah Taylor, Staff Writer February 2, 2018

Future Farmers of America is a new organization in the school building, bringing new ideas to the community. With this starting, the FFA leader is thrilled to begin. Laura Miller, a teacher of several...

JROTC cadets present both the Kansas state  flag and American flag before marching  to center court.

PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Ceremony

Sadante Person, writer November 14, 2017

On November 9th, Junction City High School held the annual veterans day ceremony to recognize local veterans and their families, as well as paying their respects to veterans all around the world. Junction...

Junior Thane McDaniel has recently committed to play baseball at the University of Kansas.

Thane McDaniel Commits to play D1 Baseball at the University of Kansas

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer November 9, 2017
McDaniel, who as been playing baseball since he was four, recently committed to play baseball at the University of Kansas.
Geary County voters have approved the bond issue to build a new high school.

Junction City Votes Yes for New High School

Kennedy Cox November 8, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7 the city of Junction City voted to approve the local bond issue for a new high school. The long-awaited day has been highly anticipated and even a little controversial. Citizens...

Ethan Alcorn helps bring in the Silver Trophy.

Sportsmanship Summit Aims to Improve Intense Rivalry Relationship

Lexe West, Staff Writer November 8, 2017

Junction City versus Manhattan. There are only twenty-five miles between the two high schools, yet an intense rivalry has been going on for as long as most people can remember. Due to racially charged...

Upcoming School Play: Murder for Dummies

Sarah Taylor, Staff Writer September 29, 2017

Theatre fans will have much to look forward to this fall, as JCHS prepares for the performance of the play, Murder for Dummies. The show will be held on 18th and 19th of November. The play, Murder for...

The flag hanging to show respect of the events that happened on 9/11.

[Photos] Freedom Walk Hosted at JCHS

Amber McCarthy, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

  On the morning of September 11th, students from Lincoln Elementary and others from the community gathered in Al Simpler Stadium to show their respect to the ones affected on 9/11. This event...

One student attempts to look through their glasses to get a glimpse of the sun

Solar Eclipse Viewing

Lexe West, Staff Editor August 23, 2017

The first solar eclipse visible in the south since 1970 revealed itself on Monday, August 21st. The students of JCHS got the chance to go outside to view the rare occurrence during their third hour,...

Coach Biery during a baseball game.

Head Baseball and Basketball Coaches Resign from Coaching Duties

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter May 23, 2017

Junction City High School Athletics will be losing two head coaches at the end of this year. Blue Jays Baseball coach Drew Biery has decided to resign from coaching the baseball team. Coach Nate Schmitt...

Senior Fairwell: Jayden Davis

Senior Fairwell: Jayden Davis

Jayden Davis, Sports Editor May 17, 2017

In my time of being a Junction City Blue Jay, I’ve had many people impact my life. From coaches, to teachers, to the kids I’ve grown with for the past four years. I’ve lost and gained a lot of people...

Staff Profile: Coach Zimmerman

Staff Profile: Coach Zimmerman

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter May 15, 2017

Junction City High School, like the town itself, is such a diverse community. Not only is the high school home to a variety of students, but teachers and staff as well. One of the most notable teachers...

May 11, 2017

National Awards Night   The National Awards Ceremony for the 2016-2017 school year took place May 3rd.  This was a night of recognizing those who worked hard and put their all into the program....

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