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The Blue Jay

The student news site of Junction City High School.

The Blue Jay

The student news site of Junction City High School.

The Blue Jay

Winter Homecoming, Blast or Bust?

Winter Homecoming, Blast or Bust?

Katrina Muller, Staff Writer February 28, 2022

It’s a well-known, classic, American tradition. Every fall students participate in a spirit week for the ages and at the end of the week, the school holds a pep rally and home football game crowning...

Should teenagers be allowed to Trick-or-Treat?

Should teenagers be allowed to Trick-or-Treat?

Olivia Knerr, Staff Editor November 1, 2019

For years there has been a debate on the internet about whether or not teenagers should be allowed to trick-or-treat on Halloween. People all across the globe are voicing their frustrations or support...

Looking for Alaska (Series) REVIEW

Looking for Alaska (Series) REVIEW

Olivia Knerr, Staff Editor October 28, 2019

Spoilers ahead! The streaming service, Hulu, recently released an eight part series based on the book by John Green, Looking for Alaska. The book was first published in March of 2005. It has been 14...

Senior Farewell: Jacob Hermanson

Senior Farewell: Jacob Hermanson

Jacob Hermanson, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

So this is it, after four years of high school I’m moving on to my next step in life. Looking back it doesn’t feel like four years, more like a couple of months with some short breaks in the middle...

Senior Farewell: Froilen Pabalan

Senior Farewell: Froilen Pabalan

Froilen Pabalan, Staff Photographer May 15, 2019

This is my senior farewell. I met Mr. Walter during my sophomore year in his Photo Imaging class. I learned a lot in that class, especially how to use a camera a skill I didn’t know I’d be grateful...

Senior Farewell: Juan Tovar

Senior Farewell: Juan Tovar

May 15, 2019

I’ve always known Junction City as home. The feeling of nostalgia hits every time I pass Lincoln Elementary, just knowing that this will be my final full year in Junction City. It hits hard. Being born...

Senior Farewell: Morgan Deering

Senior Farewell: Morgan Deering

Morgan Deering, Managing Editor May 15, 2019

Deciding what message I want to leave the students of Junction City High School with was not an easy task, there are so many things I would like to say, and so many thank yous that need to be voiced before...

Senior Farewell: Lexe West

Senior Farewell: Lexe West

Lexe West, Editor in Chief May 15, 2019

1,367 days. 1,367 days ago, I was standing in my living room while my mother hugged me goodbye and walked down to the Freshman Success Academy for the very first time- this marked the beginning of my high...

Senior Farewell: Tray Minor

Senior Farewell: Tray Minor

Tray Minor, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

During my High school career, I learned a lot from my teachers, friends, and most importantly my family. There were plenty of times where I wanted to give up or joked about how it would be easier to drop...

Nipsey Hustle, hip-hop artist and community activist, was murdered on March, 31.

Why The Death Of Nipsey Hussle Is So Heartbreaking

Tray Minor, Staff Writer April 15, 2019

On March 31, 2019 everyone in the music industry was hit hard with the news that Nipsey Hussle had been shot by a then-unidentified assailant. Many fans and celebrities alike took to Twitter to give their...

Outline of Boston, MA taken March 12, 2019

The Benefits of Traveling Alone

Lexe West, Editor in Chief April 1, 2019

I walked through the doors of the KCI airport and immediately felt waves of fear wash over me as tears began to well in my eyes. I searched the entrance frantically, looking for someone who knew what they...

The Green New Deal calls for large scale reforms.

Green New Deal Goes Too Far

Elyse Nguyen, Staff Writer March 18, 2019

In order to save our planet from climate change, we need a strong plan that will be efficient and impactful, yet still realistic and achievable. I completely agree with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez...

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