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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...

5 Things You Need To Know When Applying To College

5 Things You Need To Know When Applying To College

Ben Dye, Staff Writer December 11, 2017

Senior year approaches many students quicker than they could ever imagine; this leads to confusion, and a lack of preparation for college. In reality however, applying for college is fairly easy if you...

Mrs. Grigsby, geometry teacher, is in her first year at JCHS.

New Teacher Spotlight: Allison Grigsby

Breah Turner, Staff Writer October 23, 2017

New teachers are hired every year at JCHS. Allison Grigsby happens to be one of them - specifically a geometry teacher. With this being her first year of teaching at JCHS, we sat down with her and asked...

Parents check in during parent teacher conferences on September 28, 2017.

Do Grades Really Matter?

Kennedy Cox, Staff Writer October 3, 2017

Living as a quote-on-quote "model student" for the majority of my educational experience, getting a big fat F in my grade book is something I just wouldn't do. In the first time in my high school career,...

Ms. Meek is a first year U.S. History and Government teacher. She is a recent graduate from K-State.

New Teacher Feature: History Teacher Ms. Meek

Caleb Caruso, Writer September 15, 2017

With a new year upon us at Junction City High School, there are several new teachers joining the staff. I got to talk with one of the new teachers in the building. Ms. Meek is one of the new first year...

JCHS football team stretches before the scrimmage on August 25th

Should High Schools Cut Football?

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer September 7, 2017

Due to recent research involving C.T.E. (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) many parents and schools have been debating just how safe football really is for students. C.T.E. has many of the same showing...

Band performing during pregame

New Year, New Band

Lexe West, Staff Editor September 1, 2017

After 20 years of leadership under Mr. Taylor, the Blue Jay Band faced a major change once their beloved teacher decided to retire. Quick to fill the now open spot in the Junction City staff was Mr. Morris....

Coach Booth coaching the volleyball team.

Blue Jay Volleyball Preview

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter August 31, 2017

With shoes screeching on the hardwood floor and volleyballs whizzing by, the volleyball team has been hustling to prepare for the season opener. With high intensity and energy being the off-season’s...

Senior Fairwell: Jayden Davis

Senior Fairwell: Jayden Davis

Jayden Davis, Sports Editor May 17, 2017

In my time of being a Junction City Blue Jay, I’ve had many people impact my life. From coaches, to teachers, to the kids I’ve grown with for the past four years. I’ve lost and gained a lot of people...

Senior Farewell: Cesar Ramos

Senior Farewell: Cesar Ramos

Cesar Ramos, Staff Writer May 17, 2017

My name is Cesar Ramos-Ortiz. Coming into high school as a freshman was quite scary for me. People would constantly be telling me that I had to prepare for my future. I had people constantly telling me...

Officer Anthony Timms: Career Interview

Officer Anthony Timms: Career Interview

Janet Enamorado, Staff Writer May 17, 2017

The media can be a cruel place, especially for future police officers. Law enforcement is a tough job that needs to be done. Anthony Timms is a senior of Junction City High School who will be going into...

Janet Enamorado: Senior Farewell

Janet Enamorado: Senior Farewell

Janet Enamorado, Staff Writer May 16, 2017

Hola! My name is Janet Enamorado and I am finally graduating! I have spent a year and some change here at JCHS, and it was a good experience. I moved here in the second semester of my junior year and will...

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