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Teacher Feature: Mr. Taylors Retirement

Teacher Feature: Mr. Taylor’s Retirement

Janet Enamorado, Staff Writer March 8, 2017

“The thing about getting old is, you start repeating yourself, you forget things, and you start repeating yourself,” Mr. Taylor cracks some wisdom on his wind ensemble class. Mr. Taylor has been...

The Indians Dominate the Blue Jays

The Indians Dominate the Blue Jays

Jose Baquero and Owin Carreras March 2, 2017

The boys’ basketball team travelled to Manhattan High School to play the Indians in the first round of the playoffs yesterday. The Blue Jays fell to the Indians 52-22 in a brutal four quarters of basketball. From...

Seniors Finding Success

Owin Carreras and Jose Baquero February 15, 2017

With the school year coming to a close, we look to the seniors and what their plans are for the future. Whether if its a D1 college, a JUCO, or joining the military, we are extremely proud of what our...

Junction City Places 6th in T.O.C.

Junction City Places 6th in T.O.C.

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter January 25, 2017

This season has been a roller-coaster ride for the Blue Jays with their ups and downs throughout the campaign. Over this past weekend, Junction City participated in the 74th Annual Tournament of Champions...

Blue Jays fall to Seaman 61-44

Blue Jays fall to Seaman 61-44

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter January 10, 2017

At the turn of the year, Junction City looks to start off 2017 good in hopes of turning around the basketball season. After starting off the season winning three of their first four games, the young Blue...

Owins Opinion: Football Now: Good or Bad?

Owin’s Opinion: Football Now: Good or Bad?

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter November 22, 2016

Why Football Isn’t What It Used to Be Football has become one of the more controversial topics in the sports world. From many professional players speaking out about how football isn’t fun anymore,...

Fright On Fairlawn

Fright On Fairlawn

Owin Carreras, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

Haunted houses have gained popularity based on the amount of money it costs to get it, but this haunted house is FREE. Jason Peters and Lucky Pollet shed light on what makes Fright on Fairlawn one of...

Election 2016

Austin Rook, Staff Writer November 14, 2016

As of November 8th 2016, Donald Trump is the nominee to be the next president of the United States. Trump won the electoral votes needed to get to 270 in a landslide victory beating out Clinton 290 to...

Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers

Walter Wadford, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

Growing up as children boys played football, played with action figures, and played on their big wheels as opposed to girls who had tcup parties, barbies and bratz dolls, and dress up. These are all stereotypical...

Playoffs are back In Junction City

Playoffs are back In Junction City

Jayden Davis, Sports Reporter November 3, 2016

The playoffs are back in Junction City after a successful 7-1 campaign through the regular season. The Blue Jays closed out the season with wins against Gateway Stem and Topeka Seamen following the crushing...

Kailey Kooman running at the Rim Rock cross country meet.

Cross Country Finishes Strong at State

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter November 1, 2016

On Saturday, October 30th, 2016 the Junction City High School Cross Country team competed at State at Rim Rock Farm, Lawrence, Ks. The three competitors were Jacob Lovell, Hope Stephens, and Kailey...

Baylor Wilkey runs over  a Highland Park defender and scores a touchdown for Junction City on September 30th, 2016.

Silver Trophy Preview

Owin Carreras, Sports Reporter October 6, 2016

Blood, sweat, and tears will be shed during the Manhattan game. One side will have tears of joy while the other side will face defeat and agony. One team will go home with the silver trophy while the other...

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