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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

Nicholas Throckmorton poses with a peace sign; he was described as kind and caring in his Optimist Club student of the month nomination.

Throckmorton named JC Optimist Club Student of the Month

Omari Foster, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Senior Nicholas Throckmorton was awarded JC Optimist Junction City High School student of the month. In the nomination, Junior Optimist Club Vice President senior Rilynn Hotard shared that Throckmorton's...

Students design bench as retirement gift for Dillon.

Dillon retires after 37 years

Mateo Fuentes, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Ellie Dillon, who has been with the school district for the past 37 years and is a Junction City High School alumnus, is retiring from her position as an information systems specialist. Dillon handles...

JCHS held an activities fair at the start of the school year. Seniors Cassidy Miller and Julia Cho showcase their club interests; seen here is their FCA poster.

New Year in the Nest

Irelynn Whitebread, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

It's a new year which means it’s time for new experiences. Try out new sports/clubs, make new friends, try out different classes, but most importantly spend your time wisely and take time to enjoy high...

Spotlight students from left to right: junior Zoe Rushing, sophomore Hector Franco, junior Abree Herrington, and sophomore Jaylah Buffington.

Student Spotlights

Irelynn Whitebread, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

Junction City High School currently has 1,655 students (as of the December 21st count). There are many students with mulitple interests and involvement in our community. Get to know a few of our students. First,...

Staff Spotlight: Dana Weigand

Staff Spotlight: Dana Weigand

Nathan Amaro Rodriguez, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

Dana Weigand is a Behavior Intervention Support Specialist. Her job in the school is to support students academically, mentally and physically. She finds ways to help students whether its involving parents,...

JCHS Staff Member Competes on The Voice

JCHS Staff Member Competes on The Voice

Daniella Robles, Editor November 4, 2022

2006 Alumni and paraprofessional member Justin Aaron Black at Junction City High School is currently starring on the NBC show, The Voice. This show is a reality television singing competition starring...

Staff Spotlight: Donna Miller

Ryan Macrae Delacruz, Staff Writer February 28, 2022

Many students appear to dislike their math class; however, it can help to have a great teacher. One such teacher is Donna Miller. She has been teaching here, at Junction City, for seventeen years. Miller...

Senior Andrew Khoury fields the ground ball.

Baseball ends regular season with 9-12 record; loses in first round of regionals

Nathaniel Rumbaugh, Staff Writer May 27, 2021

The Junction City Blue Jays baseball team had an up and down ride in 2021. With last season being canceled, there were high hopes for this baseball season. Things did not turn out as hoped though, with...

Staff Spotlight--Amber McKinney

Staff Spotlight–Amber McKinney

Daniella Robles, Staff Writer February 25, 2021

For many throughout the school, Ms. McKinney is a familiar face to see. She works as a Secretary in the Fine Arts and Human Services Academy Office. It is her second year working at Junction City High...

Order Your Pow Wow Yearbook Today!

February 21, 2020

Journalism teacher Christine Poole's Yearbook class has been hard at work completing this years Pow Wow yearbook. Order yours today! The deadline to purchase your yearbook is March 1. Get your piece of...

Misty Warren, 12, smiles for the Newspaper

Birds Of The Nest: Misty Warren

Olivia Knerr, Staff Editor February 3, 2020

What’s the hardest lesson you’ve ever had to learn and how did you learn it? "The hardest lesson that I had to learn was that not everyone is your friend and you have to grow a backbone eventually....

Fall Senior Night Celebration / Final Football Home Game

Joshua Allen, Staff Writer October 21, 2019

October 18, 2019 was the last home game of the regular football season. It was also senior night for fall sports and activities. We asked two senior varsity players how it felt to play their last home...

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