The student news site of Junction City High School.

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
Morgan Deering

Morgan Deering, Staff Editor

Morgan Deering is a senior at Junction City High School and this is her second year at the Blue Jay Online. In her spare time, she likes to read, write, and listen to music. Additionally, Morgan is a member of the girls swim team, a student ambassador, and the Vice President of National Honor Society. In the future, Morgan hopes to work as a photographer and journalist for National Geographic.

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Senior Farewell: Morgan Deering

Senior Farewell: Morgan Deering

Morgan Deering, Managing Editor
May 15, 2019
Lexe West

[Photo] 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.

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

Morgan Deering and Lexe West
April 24, 2019

[Video] VIDEO: National Day of Silence Sponsored by GSA

Morgan Deering, Managing Editor
April 12, 2019
Lydia Autry

PHOTOS: Home Track Meet on April 9, 2019

Morgan Deering and Anne Johnson
April 10, 2019
6 essentials for a fashionable summer 2019.

[Photo] 6 Essentials for a Fashionable Summer 2019

Emma Schroeder, Pow Wow Yearbook Staff
April 10, 2019
Paloma Picazo discusses being a first generation student.

Birds of the Nest: Paloma Picazo

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
April 8, 2019
Birds of The Nest: Grace Kroeger

Birds of The Nest: Grace Kroeger

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
February 25, 2019
Scott Franz describes his journey through his career.

Birds of the Nest: Scott Franz

Taryn Tanguay and Morgan Deering
February 1, 2019
Junior Adrian Robles prepares for a backstroke start at a meet in Manhattan on January 9, 2019.

PHOTOS: Boys Swim at Manhattan

Morgan Deering, Managing Editor
January 16, 2019
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
Superintendent Candidate Dr. David McGehee answers questions from community members at a meet and greet on December 6, 2018.

Superindendant Candidate Profile: Dr. David McGehee

Morgan Deering, Managing Editor
December 10, 2018
Superintendent Candidate Dr. Reginald Eggleston answers questions from community members at a meet and greet on December 4, 2018.

Superintendent Candidate Profile: Dr. Reginald Eggleston

Morgan Deering, Managing Editor
December 5, 2018
Andrew Khoury discusses his biggest life goal.

Birds of the Nest: Andrew Khoury

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
November 30, 2018
Junior Axle Ocasio discusses the last person who made her smile.

Birds of the Nest: Axel Ocasio

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
November 9, 2018
JCHS Chemistry teacher Subin Chun discusses his biggest fear.

Birds of the Nest: Subin Chun

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
October 29, 2018
Senior Trevor Provost talks about his experiences at a Trump Rally in Topeka.

Birds of the Nest: Trevor Provost

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
October 17, 2018
Junction City High School Senior Corbin Sanner receives Senator Jerry Moran's nomination to West Point.

Corbin Sanner Receives West Point Nomination

Morgan Deering, Managing Editor
October 16, 2018
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
Junior Kyle Driscoll discusses the saddest day of his life.

Birds of the Nest: Kyle Driscoll

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
October 15, 2018
Senior Reece Boland discusses the worst day of her life.

Birds of the Nest: Reece Boland

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
October 10, 2018
Senior Conner Cox discusses what made her who she is today.

Birds of the Nest: Conner Cox

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
October 5, 2018
Senior Stephany Lechuga discusses the most influential person in her life.

Birds of the Nest: Stephany Lechuga

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
October 3, 2018
Social Studies teacher Joseph Rix discusses the best and worst day of his life.

Birds of the Nest: Joseph Rix

Morgan Deering and Taryn Tanguay
October 1, 2018
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4 of the Weirdest Conspiracy Theories That People Believe

Morgan Deering, Managing Editor
September 21, 2018
Senior Reece Boland is a 3 year member of the Varsity volleyball team.

[Photo] Q&A: Varsity Volleyball Player Reece Boland

Taryn Tanguay, Sports Editor
September 17, 2018
Sophomore Abigail Rosauer serves the ball at the JC tennis quadrangular on August 30.

PHOTOS: Girls Tennis on August 30

Morgan Deering, Managing Editor
September 7, 2018
Senior Alidsha Vazquez serves the ball to her opponent at a tennis match on August 30.

Sophomore Morgan Carroll returns to the court after retrieving lost balls at a tennis match on August 30.

Freshman Avery Jacobsen rubs sunblock on her face prior to a the JC quadrangular on August 30.

Junior Krysta Talley prepares for a serve from her opponent at a tennis match on August 30.

Senior Alidsha Vazquez prepares to serve a ball during a tennis match on August 30.

Sophomore Morgan Carroll hits a tennis ball at a match on August 30.

Junior Erilinne Thornton prepares to return a serve at the JC tennis quadrangular on August 30.

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
New Scholarships Now Available

New Scholarships Now Available

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
Junior Laura Campbell attempts to steal the ball from the opposing team

PHOTOS: Girls Varsity Soccer on April 4th

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
JCMS Receives Threat, No Danger Discovered

JCMS Receives Threat, No Danger Discovered

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
A JCHS swimmer swims the butterfly stroke.

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Swim at KSU Invitational

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018
JCHS swimmer Alex Seely dives into the pool at a meet on January 10.

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Junior Thane McDaniel has recently committed to play baseball at the University of Kansas.

Thane McDaniel Commits to play D1 Baseball at the University of Kansas

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
Ethan Alcorn helps bring in the Silver Trophy.

[Photo] Sportsmanship Summit Aims to Improve Intense Rivalry Relationship

Lexe West, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Junior Sarah Hallum

PHOTOS: Varsity Volleyball on September 12th

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer
September 21, 2017
JCHS football team stretches before the scrimmage on August 25th

Should High Schools Cut Football?

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017
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