The Blue Jay

The flag hanging to show respect of the events that happened on 9/11.

[Photos] Freedom Walk Hosted at JCHS

Amber McCarthy, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

  On the morning of September 11th, students from Lincoln Elementary and others from the community gathered in Al Simpler Stadium to show their respect to the ones affected on 9/11. This event...

There arent a lot of people here, but I dont care. Im here to dance and have a good time with my girls.

School Dance Draws Low Attendance

DayDay Bonner, Staff Writer August 30, 2017

On the night of Friday, August 25th 2017, the Blue Jay school dance launched right after the scrimmage at nine o'clock. Unfortunately, the dance did not receive a lot of visitors this time around. Most...

The school dress code was revised for the 2017-2018 school year.

Revised Dress Code Gets Closer To Gender Equality

Kennedy Cox, Staff Writer August 29, 2017

With a new school year comes new surprises, and a new dress code seems to be the "talk" of the school. Teachers have been ad-dress-ing the new rule during advisory period, discussing how students are now...

Senior, Raynell Wilson being given cheer by her family and friends.

Gallery: Graduation 2017

Rob Terry Jr, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2017

The JCHS Graduation commencement award ceremony happened on Saturday, May 20th 2017. The ceremony happened outside as originally planned. The Graduation speakers were Seniors: Macy Jaynes, Nick Dombroski...

Coach Biery during a baseball game.

Head Baseball and Basketball Coaches Resign from Coaching Duties

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter May 23, 2017

Junction City High School Athletics will be losing two head coaches at the end of this year. Blue Jays Baseball coach Drew Biery has decided to resign from coaching the baseball team. Coach Nate Schmitt...

Katelynne Bilyeu, sophomore, passed away on May 17, 2017.

Obituary: Katelynne Anne Bilyeu

Ben Dye, Staff Writer May 23, 2017

Katelynne Anne Bilyeu, 15, of Milford, KS, passed away on May 17, 2017 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Bilyeu was a sophomore attending Junction City High School. At JCHS, Katie...

May 11, 2017

National Awards Night   The National Awards Ceremony for the 2016-2017 school year took place May 3rd.  This was a night of recognizing those who worked hard and put their all into the program....

Two students tend to one of the injured patients from the simulated car crash.

GALLERY: JCHS Crisis Drill 2017

Auh'Shay Sanchez, Photographer May 9, 2017

The medical explorer participants were involved with a community-wide crisis drill on Friday, April 28. The drill was conducted by local emergency services. This exercise provided invaluable experience...

Paloma Picazo places third at the Wichita State Spanish Poetry Contest on April 7th.

Spanish 4 Blue Jays Dominate Spanish Poetry Contest

Rob Terry Jr, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2017

Several Blue Jays were taken by Mrs. Goheen, JCHS Spanish teacher, to compete in the first ever Spanish Poetry Slam Contest on April 7th. Mrs. Goheen took 12 students from her Spanish 4 class to Wichita...

Senior, Nathan Johnson, begins to give his blood after the needle was inserted.

Blood for the Ones Who Need it Most

Cesar Ramos, Staff Writer April 13, 2017

On April 5, the Junction City High School JROTC hosted the annual Red Cross blood drive. One student, Nathan Johnson, was a regular to giving blood. "This is my sixth time giving blood. The Red Cross...

Prom 2017

Prom 2017

Stephanie Austin, Graphic Designer April 5, 2017

Blood Drive  · April 5th

Blood Drive · April 5th

Stephanie Austin, Graphic Designer April 5, 2017

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