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Lexe West, Staff Editor

Lexe West is a junior and this is her second year on the Blue Jay staff. She enjoys writing in her free time and is excited to produce new content this year. Lexe is also a part of the J-Stepper Dance Team. She is very outgoing and loves to meet new people. In the future Lexe plans to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.

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Senior Farewell: Lexe West

Senior Farewell: Lexe West

Lexe West, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2019
Senior Imahnie Perez and her para Candace Cooper discuss their relationship and how they have grown together.

How a Friendship is Made: The Story of Imahnie and Candace

Morgan Deering and Lexe West
April 24, 2019
Karla Love moves the ball down the field.

PHOTOS: Girls Varsity Soccer vs Wichita Southeast

Lexe West, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2019
Outline of Boston, MA taken March 12, 2019

The Benefits of Traveling Alone

Lexe West, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2019
Junior Kenzie Kohunsky is one of the many students who are impacted by the recent deployment of Fort Riley Soldiers.

JCHS Students Deal With the Deployment of Family Members

Lexe West, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2019
CJ Neuman wrestles Union opponent, Colt Eck.

PHOTOS: Wrestling at Emporia

Lexe West, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2018
Dr. Paul Gordon answers questions from the community about his qualifications at a meet and greet on December 5th, 2018.

Superintendent Candidate Profile: Dr. Paul Gordon

Lexe West, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2018
Kameron Tapp, Alexis Acheampong, Hannah Mancini, and Isabella Sanchez playing different saxophones, and Alyssa Soliz on vibes and auxiliary.

Gallery: Blue Jay Jazz Concert

Lexe West, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2018
Teacher Judges were called in to pick the best decorated cake.

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The winning cake, created by Odin Johnston, Warren Smith, and Julian Hill to represent the Civil Rights Act

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Ms. Cruz presenting her cake and how Plessy v. Ferguson represents federalism

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Ms. Cruzs cake made in honor of the Plessy v. Ferguson

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Annalee Pellicotte, Destiny Honore, and Aaron Reutzel s cake made to demonstrate the effects of the Clean Air Act

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(From Left to Right) Morgan Deering, Gavin Alexander, Juan Tovar, Ryley Muzzall, Yuno Fernandez, and Odin Johnston serving themselves cake.

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Trevor Provost, Yuno Fernandez, and Kaydra Baer made a cake to represent US v. Lopez

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Gavin Alexander, Ryley Muzzal, and Chalee Williamsons cake to represent the support for the national bank .

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(From Left to Right) Morgan Deering, Reece Boland, and Annalee Pellicotte eating cake after they had all been presented.

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(From Left to Right) Odin Johnston, Aaron Reutzel, Julian Hill, and Kody Westerhaus examining the cakes.

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Kody Westerhaus, Juan Tovar, and Corbin Sanner made cookies to represent fiscal federalism.

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A cake made to represent Gibbons v. Ogden created by Lexe West, Morgan Deering, and Colby West

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(From Left to Right) Warren Smith, Julian Hill, and Odin Johnston presenting the information about the Civil Rights Act

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Senator Jerry Moran met with Athletic Director Matt Westerhaus prior to his school tour.

Senator Jerry Moran Receives Tour of JCHS

Morgan Deering and Lexe West
October 16, 2018
Supreme Court Judge Caleb Stegall speaks to the seniors of JCHS about his duties.

Two Prominent Kansas Judges Visit Seniors

Lexe West, Editor and Chief
October 3, 2018

VIDEO: Junction City Football vs Hays High School

Lexe West, Editor and Chief
September 12, 2018
Aaron Hamilton at Washburn Rural.

PHOTOS: Varsity Football vs Washburn Rural

Lexe West, Editor and Chief
September 10, 2018
Students presented art at a silent auction to raise money for arts scholarships.

Student Art Auction

Lexe West, Staff Editor
April 25, 2018
Terrance Adeleye wrestled Bryce Westmoreland from Derby to compete for the third place medal.

[Photo] Wrestlers Take On State

Lexe Wet, Staff Editor
March 15, 2018
Max Bazan pins opponent, William Calixto, from Olathe North at the Emporia Winter Dual.

Bazan’s Dedication Leads to 100+ Wins

Lexe West, Staff Writer
January 25, 2018
Freshmen quarterback Andrew Khoury gets ready to throw a pass during the 2nd round of 6A Playoffs against Lawrence Free State.

[Photo] Missed Opportunities Strike The Blue Jays Once Again

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2017
Ethan Alcorn helps bring in the Silver Trophy.

Sportsmanship Summit Aims to Improve Intense Rivalry Relationship

Lexe West, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Sergio Perez-Ortiz uses his head to pass the ball to a team mate.

Soccer Loses 2-1 In Overtime Game

Lexe West, Staff Editor
October 6, 2017
Ms. Oliver, head of the Junior Committee

Junior Committee Information

Lexe West, Staff Editor
September 15, 2017
Band performing during pregame

New Year, New Band

Lexe West, Staff Editor
September 1, 2017
One student attempts to look through their glasses to get a glimpse of the sun

Solar Eclipse Viewing

Lexe West, Staff Editor
August 23, 2017

2017-18 STUCO Candidates

Lexe West, staff writer
May 11, 2017
Students dancing at prom

Hard Work Pays Off for Prom

Lexe West, staff writer
May 9, 2017
From left to right: Aryus Jones, Kamari Smith, Max Bazan, John Clark, and Jeffrey Walters

Wrestling Season Goes Out with a Bang

Lexe West, Staff Writer
March 3, 2017
Morgan Deering

Student Spotlight: Morgan Deering

Lexe West, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Jeffrey Walters against opponent from Emporia

Wrestling Double Dual at Emporia

Lexe West, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017
Mr. Lynn, Pre-AP/English II teacher

Featured Teacher of the Week: Mr. Lynn

Lexe West, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017
LIVESTREAM: JCHS Town Hall

LIVESTREAM: JCHS Town Hall

Lexe West, Staff Writer
January 17, 2017
John Clark wrestling Osage opponent

December 10th Varsity Wrestling Tournament

Lexe West, Staff Writer
December 11, 2016
Tanner Bogenhagen wrestling opponent from Clay Center

Wrestling Dual December 1st

Lexe West, Staff Writer
December 4, 2016
Boys Basketball

2016-17 Basketball Tryouts

Lexe West, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016

2016 JCHS Veterans Day Ceremony

Lexe West, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
Mrs. Miller will teach the new course, Animal Science, offered in the science department. This is the first year the course is being offered.

New Animal Science Class Offers New Insight

Lexe West, Staff Writer
September 6, 2016
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