The Blue Jay

Blue Jays fall to Seaman 61-44

Blue Jays fall to Seaman 61-44

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter January 10, 2017

At the turn of the year, Junction City looks to start off 2017 good in hopes of turning around the basketball season. After starting off the season winning three of their first four games, the young Blue...

Veterans Day Parade

Veteran’s Day Parade

Armani Lawrence, Photographer November 18, 2016

The day after a Veteran's Day ceremony here at JCHS, on Veteran's Day Manhattan held a parade. The parade was a big deal for the people of the surrounding towns and cities because it's the biggest parade...

Fright On Fairlawn

Fright On Fairlawn

Owin Carreras, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

Haunted houses have gained popularity based on the amount of money it costs to get it, but this haunted house is FREE. Jason Peters and Lucky Pollet shed light on what makes Fright on Fairlawn one of...

Veterans Day Ceremony

Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Armani Lawrence November 16, 2016

On Thursday the 10th of November Junior ROTC conducted a Veteran's Day ceremony.The ceremony featured all the companies of the JROTC program. Acknowledging those who have served and those who have lost...

Playoffs are back In Junction City

Playoffs are back In Junction City

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter November 3, 2016

The playoffs are back in Junction City after a successful 7-1 campaign through the regular season. The Blue Jays closed out the season with wins against Gateway Stem and Topeka Seamen following the crushing...

Kailey Kooman running at the Rim Rock cross country meet.

Cross Country Finishes Strong at State

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter November 1, 2016

On Saturday, October 30th, 2016 the Junction City High School Cross Country team competed at State at Rim Rock Farm, Lawrence, Ks. The three competitors were Jacob Lovell, Hope Stephens, and Kailey...

Blue Jay Marching Bands Trip to K-State

Blue Jay Marching Band’s Trip to K-State

Armani Lawrence, Photogropher November 1, 2016

Saturday October the 15th, our Blue Jay Marching Band, blew away the audience with their patriotic show. With a show being called A Matter of Red, White and Blue, the marching band worked hard to show...

Baylor Wilkey runs over  a Highland Park defender and scores a touchdown for Junction City on September 30th, 2016.

Silver Trophy Preview

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter October 6, 2016

Blood, sweat, and tears will be shed during the Manhattan game. One side will have tears of joy while the other side will face defeat and agony. One team will go home with the silver trophy while the other...

Boys Soccer Recap

Owin Carreras, Staff Writer September 30, 2016

On Thursday, September 22nd 2016, the Junction City Boys Soccer team fought for a close win with a 1-0 victory over Highland Park. The defense prevailed throughout the game while the offense kept the ball...

Spirit Week

Leah Fountain, Staff Writer September 29, 2016

Next week is spirit week here at Junction City High School! Show your school pride by participating with us! To kick off spirit week, Monday is Medical Monday! Dress as someone that works in the medical...

Students using their new tablets.

Beak Squad Provides Student Technology Support

Austin Rook, Staff Writer September 27, 2016

As many of the students at Junction city High School have received their tablets within the past few weeks it is important for the students to be using their new technology as effectively and efficiently...

Jalen Brooks catching a pass from Ryan Henington against Topeka West on September 16th, 2016

Washburn Rural Preview

Owin Carreras, Staff Writer September 22, 2016

Washburn Rural will be Junction City’s second road game this season. Junction City is currently 3-0 and first in league with a record of 2-0. Junction City looks to move on to 4-0 and stay atop the league...

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