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Senior Reece Boland is a 3 year member of the Varsity volleyball team.

Q&A: Varsity Volleyball Player Reece Boland

Taryn Tanguay, Sports Editor September 17, 2018

Senior Reece Boland is stepping up to become a team leader on this year's varsity volleyball team. Boland is a 3 year varsity player and we sat down to talk about this year's season and her experience...

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School Planners Not Purchased For 2018-2019 School Year

Noah Johnson, A&E Editor September 12, 2018

If you’re a returning student to JCHS, one thing you probably have, or have not noticed, is the lack of a student planner. To some, the planner was a necessity, but to many others it was just a hall...

Junior Kaitlyn Elliot works on Algebra 2 in a personalized learning class on Friday August 31st.

New Personalized Learning Classes Offer Students More Flexibility

Taryn Tanguay, Sports Editor August 31, 2018

Junction City High School is piloting a new personalized learning program this year that is open for enrollment to juniors taking English 3, World History, Algebra 2, and Chemistry 1 classes. Personalized...

Seniors show their school spirit by participating in the JU chant.

PHOTOS: Pride Assembly

Jacob Lindsey, Photographer August 22, 2018

A pride assembly was held in Shenk gym for all students and staff on Friday August 17th. This pride assembly was different from a pep rally, because they focused on the school dress code, school traditions,...

Graduates of the class of 2018 prepare to recieve their diplomas at the commecement ceremony on May 19.

Class of 2018 Say Their Goodbyes at Commencement Ceremony

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer May 22, 2018

The class of 2018 celebrated their graduation commencement on Saturday, May 19. Due to potentially hazardous weather, the ceremony was moved from outside at Al Simpler Stadium to inside at Shenk Gymnasium. Principal...

5 Trap-R&B Artists That Will Blow Up in 2018

5 Trap-R&B Artists That Will Blow Up in 2018

Ben Dye, Staff Writer May 14, 2018

It seems like every other week a new artist emerges, gaining popularity at a significant rate. However, under the depths are a group of highly talented individuals capable of being the next big star. Here...

Logan Roether drives the ball on May 3rd.

PHOTOS: Rolling Meadows Golf Tournament

SaDante Person, Staff Photographer May 8, 2018

The boys varsity golfing team hosted a golf tournament at Rolling Meadows on May, 3rd.

Kaleb Jackson who goes by Cash-K is the creator of a popular YouTube channel.

Sophomore Kaleb Jackson Racks Up More Than 1 Million Views On YouTube

Tray Minor, Staff Writer April 27, 2018

Kaleb Jackson is the creator of a popular YouTube channel called "TheLifeofCashK" that has more than one-million views and currently has more than 26-thousand subscribers. Jackson, who goes by the name...

Thane McDaniel getting ready to pitch at the home baseball game April 24th against Seamen.

Blue Jay Baseball Staying Hot Through Start of The Season

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter April 25, 2018

The Junction City Blue Jays Baseball team has started the season off hot, winning their first 8 games as well as suffering their first couple losses recently. The Blue Jays won their home opener against...

Students presented art at a silent auction to raise money for arts scholarships.

Student Art Auction

Lexe West, Staff Editor April 25, 2018

The schools within the Geary County school district all worked together to host a silent auction art gallery. The auction took place April 7th at the Junction City Opera House. Half of the money raised...

Choir students prepare to leave for New York to perform with composer Eric Whitacre on April 15.

Choir Students Set To Perform In New York

Hannah Mancini, Staff Writer April 17, 2018

One only needs to pass by the choir room to feel the excitement that has been radiating for weeks; the choir students walk in and out in hurried excitement, and during rehearsals, many students are intently...

Junior Alidsha Vasquez Centeno fields a ball during practice on March 15th.

Player Profile: Softball Player Ali Vasquez

Taryn Tanguay, Staff Writer April 9, 2018

How long have you been playing softball? “I’ve been playing for 3 years, and I’m a junior now.”   How long have you been on varsity? “I was moved up to varsity last year,...

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