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First Year Blue Jays: New Junction City High School Students

First Year Blue Jays: New Junction City High School Students

Joshua Allen, Staff Writer September 11, 2019

Along with the new school year comes brand new faces. For many students, this is their first year at Junction City High School. Whether they moved across state lines or simply just high schools, they are...

Scott Franz describes his journey through his career.

Birds of the Nest: Scott Franz

Taryn Tanguay and Morgan Deering February 1, 2019

“I went to high school at Free State High School in Lawrence Kansas. I currently play football for Kansas State University, I am going to be a red shirt senior. So I will be going on my fifth and final...

The Record Box S2 E1: Iridescence Review

Noah Johnson, A&E Editor October 5, 2018

On this swag episode, the gang does a quick impromptu review of America's hardest working boy band "BROCKHAMPTON's" 4th Studio album "Iridescence".

Senior Farewell: Kennedy Cox

Senior Farewell: Kennedy Cox

Kennedy Cox, Staff Writer May 14, 2018

This year has been a whirlwind. They always say senior year will have the hardest classes and the most stressful schedule, however, I realized that wasn't what made senior year difficult for me. Of course,...

Students presented art at a silent auction to raise money for arts scholarships.

Student Art Auction

Lexe West, Staff Editor April 25, 2018

The schools within the Geary County school district all worked together to host a silent auction art gallery. The auction took place April 7th at the Junction City Opera House. Half of the money raised...

March For Our Lives Photo Gallery

March 15, 2018

The JCHS student walk-out occurred on Wednesday, March 14th in commemoration of the 17 students that were killed in the Parkland shooting, as well as bring awareness to school violence and mental health.  

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.  

JCMS Receives Threat, No Danger Discovered

JCMS Receives Threat, No Danger Discovered

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer February 21, 2018

On Monday, February 19th, a threat was made by a student at Junction City Middle School. Following this threat, JCMS staff members met with the student and determined that it was not credible, but it was...

AJ Dickerson goes up for a layup at the home basketball game on Friday, February 2.

Varsity Boys Basketball Extends Win Streak To Three With Win Over Highland Park

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter February 6, 2018

The varsity boys basketball team defeated the Highland Park Scots with a score of 70-62 on Friday, February 2, 2018. The win improves the Jays winning streak to three games, their longest streak of the...

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...

A JCHS swimmer swims the butterfly stroke.

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Swim at KSU Invitational

Morgan Deering, Staff Writer January 19, 2018

The boys swim team traveled to Kansas State University on January 10, 2018 to compete in the KSU Invitational. The team saw 8 PR's (personal records) at the meet and the team went home finishing...

Coach Nick Perez Looks To Start Season With A Swish

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter December 1, 2017

The Blue Jays Basketball team is back with a new head coach, Coach Nick Perez. Perez was the assistant coach for Coach Schmidt last season. Coach Perez has high expectations for the season and he believes...

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