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Naka-Kon Convention

Naka-Kon Convention

Courtney McQuay, Staff Writer April 7, 2015

On March 14th the Anime Club took a daylong fieldtrip to Overland Park in Kansas City for Naka-kon, an anime convention dedicated to educating people about Japanese animation and Japanese culture that...

Diversity in Junction City

Diversity in Junction City

Rachel Soh, Student Reporter April 7, 2015

Junction City High School is unlike most high schools in Kansas. Over half of the students are a different race in Junction City and it is a very diverse community. The diverse community in the high school...

Art Show

Art Show

Sierra Chase, Writer March 9, 2015

The day in which love is universally known, Junction City’s very own Opera House held an art show that promoted the arts of JCHS’s very talented artists. The show which began at 6pm had a very quick...

Gabe Padilla holds the league trophy as members of the state wrestling team are recognized.

State Wrestling

Taylor Tanguay, Staff Writer March 5, 2015

The Blue Jays sent nine members of the varsity wrestling team to the state wrestling tournament in Park City Friday and Saturday. Max Bazan, Downey Wood, Jeryl Denton, Jake Bazan, Gabe Padilla, Xavier...

Winter Homecoming Recap!

Rachel Soh, Newspaper February 17, 2015

Remember Winter Homecoming? Let's take a look back to that night! A special shout out to Josh Bryan and Nicole Nieves for being crowned King and Queen. If you didn't go to Winter Homecoming you...

After School Jobs

After School Jobs

Madison Moore, Staff Writer February 12, 2015

School's already hard as it is, with all the school work, the drama, the after school activities, and sports, and now it's that time of our life where we're supposed to be getting jobs. A few students...

New Seminar Pass

Where’s your Pass?

Sierra Chase, Writer February 10, 2015

After the long winter break, everyone is getting back to their normal school routine. Remembering your locker combination (again),trying to figure out if today is a white or blue day, and just trying to...

The Spring Musical in Construction!

Rachel Soh February 6, 2015

The Spring Musical "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" is going underway. The Stagecraft class is currently developing the props for the musical to prepare for the show in March 12-14. The class has...

Examining 5-Hour Energy

Examining 5-Hour Energy

Juan Santillan, Staff Writer/Photographer February 6, 2015

If you’ve ever been to a convenience store, gas station, pharmacy or even a store that sells energy drinks you’ve probably noticed tiny bottles labeled “5-Hour Energy” These shots are a better...

Spirit Week !

Spirit Week !

Madison Moore, Staff Writer February 2, 2015

It's that time of year again, why not join in on all the fun? Here is the Spirit Week schedule Monday - Tacky Denim Day (Overalls, jackets, jeans, denim shirts, etc.) Tuesday - Toga Day (All students...

Gay, Straight Alliance Promotes Acceptance

Sofia Casas, Staff Writer January 23, 2015

The Gay, Straight Alliance (GSA) is for the people, who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual, to come together in a safe place. It is also a learning environment for those people who want to learn more. GSA also...

Blue Jays on the Move: Day 1

Blue Jays on the Move: Day 1

January 2, 2015

Staff Writer: Sierra Chase, Senior The Trip to the Alamo Bowl jump started for many between 4am and 5am getting to the band room, loading luggage on all 3 buses before heading to San Antonio, TX. The Junction...

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