The Blue Jay

VIDEO: 25th Annual JCHS Academic Banquet

Jacob Lindsey, Staff Writer February 1, 2019

Junction City High School hosted their 25th Annual Academic Banquet this week on January 31st, 2019 from 6 - 9pm. Food and drinks were provided for those in attendance and a performance from the JCHS...

Senior student directors Charles (Dillon) Powell and Merve Aksu discussing the Pippen musical during rehearsal on January 18.

Pippin 2019: Merve Aksu and Dillon Powell Chosen as Student Directors

Elyse Nguyen, Staff Writer January 18, 2019

Behind every beautiful dance move, every aesthetically pleasing scene, every perfectly timed movement is an incredibly hard-working team of directors. When people watch shows, on screen or in real life,...

Alidsha Vazquez-Centeno (Senior), Patricia Cruz Santos (Senior), and Paloma Picazo (Senior) holding their certificates from North-Central Regionals.

Health Students Place at Regional Competition; Qualify for State

Elyse Nguyen, Staff Writer December 10, 2018

Junction City High School excels at preparing students for their future careers through the different academies and clusters. There is a cluster for every career and with it, many opportunities for good...

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

Biography & Experience Dr. Paul Gordon currently resides in Glen Ellyn, Illinois with his wife Marianne Gordon. The Gordon’s have been in Glen Ellyn since 2013 when Dr. Gordon took on the position...

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

Biography & Experience Dr. Reginald Eggleston currently lives in Mobile, Alabama with his wife, Regina. Eggleston has over 24 years of education experience, ranging from working in the classroom...

The Blue Jay Marching Band preforms their Back in Black routine during halftime of the Home football game against Manhattan High School on October 5th.

Marching Band Earns Superior at the High Plains Marching Festival

Jake Hermanson, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

The Blue Jay Marching Band earned a Superior rating (1) for their show called, “Back in Black” on October 15th at the High Plains Marching Festival hosted by Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas....

VIDEO: 3-D Concept and Virtual Tour of New JCHS Building

Jake Hermanson, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

The initial 3-D concept and a virtual tour of the new JCHS building were presented by Malcolm Watkins of  SJCF Architecture, Inc. at the USD 475 Board of Education meeting on November 5th. The new...

Students, staff, and members of the school board at the ground breaking ceremony.

Community Breaks Ground For New High School

Tray Minor, Staff Writer October 17, 2018

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new high school took place on October 5th, 2018. It was hosted by several members of the School board. The decision to build the new high school was made on November...

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

Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) visited Junction City High School on Tuesday, October 16, where he received a tour and discussed education with students. Moran was scheduled to attend the groundbreaking...

Vote For Homecoming Royalty

Vote For Homecoming Royalty

Breah Turner, Staff Writer October 4, 2018

With Fall Homecoming right around the corner, it’s time to vote for homecoming court. Junction City High School’s homecoming football game is Friday, Oct. 5th against Manhattan High with a dance to...

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

Two prominent Kansas Judges visited Junction City High School to discuss the judicial branch and the roles of the court in Kansas on September 24th, 2018 in Settles Auditorium. Supreme Court Justice...

Rachel Lumb serves as a registered nurse in the new Konza Health Clinic   office on campus.

New Konza Health Clinic Opens at CAC

Elyse Nguyen, Staff Writer October 1, 2018

The Konza Health Clinic has recently collaborated with Junction City High School to open up a brand new satellite clinic located on the school’s main campus which offers services to both students and...

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