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Senior, AJ Dickerson is attempting to pass the ball to a open teammate.

Junction City Overcomes Manhattan in a Stunning Rematch

Juan Tovar, Staff Member February 11, 2019

The Blue Jays boys’ basketball team was looking for redemption against the Manhattan Indians. The last time these two teams met; Junction City suffered a narrow loss with the final score being 51-49. Facing...

LET 1 Regulation Team preparing for competition in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

JROTC Drill Team Places Second in Council Bluffs Meet

Elyse Nguyen, Staff Writer February 1, 2019

Junction City High School has many different programs for its diverse students and the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps)  program is one of them. Within JROTC are sub-teams such as Raiders,...

Scott Franz describes his journey through his career.

Birds of the Nest: Scott Franz

Taryn Tanguay and Morgan Deering February 1, 2019

“I went to high school at Free State High School in Lawrence Kansas. I currently play football for Kansas State University, I am going to be a red shirt senior. So I will be going on my fifth and final...

The Junction City High School varsity boys basketball team were crowned the Tournament of Champions runner-up with a second place finish.

Boys Basketball Earn ‘Tournament of Champions’ Runner-Up

Juan Tovar, Staff Reporter January 25, 2019

The Junction City Boys varsity basketball team traveled to Dodge City on January 17 to compete in the 76th annual Tournament of Champions. The Participating teams included Junction City (6A), Dodge City...

Senior student directors Charles (Dillon) Powell and Merve Aksu discussing the Pippen musical during rehearsal on January 18.

Pippin 2019: Merve Aksu and Dillon Powell Chosen as Student Directors

Elyse Nguyen, Staff Writer January 18, 2019

Behind every beautiful dance move, every aesthetically pleasing scene, every perfectly timed movement is an incredibly hard-working team of directors. When people watch shows, on screen or in real life,...

Nathan Green is a sophomore in his second year on the JCHS swim team.

ATHLETE SHOWCASE: Nathan Green

Jake Hermanson, Staff Writer January 16, 2019

Nathan Green is a sophomore in his second year on the boys swim team. We sat down with him to talk about his experience on the swim team.   How long have you been swimming? “I learned...

Saudi Arabian teaching scholar Amnah Madkhali discusses her journey to self-discovery.

Birds of the Nest: Amnah Madkhali

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay January 14, 2019

"As women I am expected to get married and have children. This is like an expectation and a dream at the same time. I have been so fond of children ever since I have known myself. I raised all of my sisters...

Swedish exchange student Maja Bellika adjusts to life in Junction City after starting with her original family in North Carolina.

Exchange Student Maja Bellika Adjusts to Life In Junction City

Kamma Damsgaard December 18, 2018

Leaving your home country to live a year abroad can be scary, but not for senior Maja Bellika who is now spending her exchange year attending Junction City High School. Students at Junction City High...

Social studies teacher Jean Garvey recalls her chance meetings with Presidential candidates Robert Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey.

Social Studies Teacher Jean Garvey Recalls Brush with History

Timothy Davis, 21st Century Journalist December 18, 2018

Every afternoon at Junction City High School, Ms. Jean Garvey can be found in a classroom doing what she does best and loves most, teaching history. Growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, Ms. Garvey always...

AJ Dickerson,12, drives to the basket and knocks a Manhattan player off balance.

Varsity Basketball Finds Early Season Success

Taryn Tanguay, Sports Editor December 12, 2018

With the basketball season in full swing, the Blue Jays are riding the momentum of early season success with a 2-1 record. As the season begins, the Blue Jays are continuing to improve as a team. One...

Senior Jared Benton plays the trumpet at a Jazz Band concert on September 26, 2018.

Wearing the Black and Blue Uniform: Jared Benton

Melissa Drella, 21st Century Journalism Writer December 12, 2018

In the mess of astray instruments and music, the hangers in the band room seem to be the center of attention as they hold the marching band uniforms. To the seniors, it may not be uniforms that they’ll...

Alidsha Vazquez-Centeno (Senior), Patricia Cruz Santos (Senior), and Paloma Picazo (Senior) holding their certificates from North-Central Regionals.

Health Students Place at Regional Competition; Qualify for State

Elyse Nguyen, Staff Writer December 10, 2018

Junction City High School excels at preparing students for their future careers through the different academies and clusters. There is a cluster for every career and with it, many opportunities for good...

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