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Lisa Lawhorn, the Audio/Visual Production teacher, assists a student on September 21.

Teacher Feature: Lisa Lawhorn

Jake Hermanson, Staff Writer September 21, 2018

Lisa Lawhorn is a new teacher at Junction City High School. She is a member of the FAHS Academy, in the Audio Visual and Communications career cluster. Below is a Q&A to help her students get to...

Yuno Fernandez, senior and varsity captain, dribbles past a Wichita Home School defender on August 30 at Al Simpler Stadium.

Varsity Soccer Captain Brings Intensity And Leadership To The Field

Tray Minor, Staff Writer September 17, 2018

As the soccer ball zig-zags across the field, midfielder Yuno Fernandez is in the middle of the action.  Fernandez, a senior and a varsity captain for the Junction City High School soccer team plays with...

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...

Sophomore Jerimiah Nieves was accepted into the Fort Hays State University KAMS program.

Sophomore Jeremiah Nieves Gets Accepted to Fort Hays State KAMS Program

Kennedy Cox and April 25, 2018

On December 1, sophomore Jeremiah Nieves applied to Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS). By the end of that month, Nieves was accepted to the program, thus being recognized as a one of the...

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...

The whole gang wanted a piece of the action all the while showing off their awards.

HOSA Competition Gallery

Sadante Person, Staff Photographer March 15, 2018

Students competed in the Health Occupation Students of America competition on February 27th and the 28th.  

Terrance Adeleye wrestled Bryce Westmoreland from Derby to compete for the third place medal.

Wrestlers Take On State

Lexe Wet, Staff Editor March 15, 2018

The strength of the wrestlers was tested at the Hartman Arena as they attended the 2018 State Wrestling Competition in Park City, KS. Seven wrestlers attended the tournament that took place February...

Mrs. Garver plays a Kahoot quiz with her Career & Life Planning class on March 7, 2018

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Kelsey Garver

Olivia Knerr, Staff Writer March 7, 2018

Mrs. Kelsey Garver teaches Interior Design, Fashion Design, and Career and Life planning. She’s also preparing to have a baby right now, due March 31st.  We sat down to learn more about her experiences...

FAHS Secretary Betty Coleman Reflects on Her Past with JCHS

FAHS Secretary Betty Coleman Reflects on Her Past with JCHS

Kennedy Cox, Staff Writer February 23, 2018

The reason why the Fine Arts office continues to be a welcoming and positive space every school year is all thanks to the office's secretary, Mrs. Betty Coleman. When students walk into the small room...

Science teacher, Subin Chun administers a test in Chemistry.

Chemistry Teacher Compares Education Abroad

Jason Chen, Staff Writer February 2, 2018

In America, there are approximately 3.2 million teachers. These teachers are responsible for educating kids, the future of America, everything they have to offer. One of these teacher, Chemistry teacher...

William Osorio is the first student to qualify for KMEA State Band in 13 years.

Trombone Player is First to Qualify for State Band in Over a Decade

Hannah Mancini, Staff Writer February 2, 2018

The brassy sound of a trombone cascades out of the band room multiple times a day. It may be morning or after school; Sophomore William Osorio is always found perfecting his craft. Will is a multi-genre...

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

  It was the first tournament of the season and senior Max Bazan had just won his first match. After finishing his junior season with a total of 99 wins, he was able to record his 100th win...

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