By: Natalie Eaton The bright Friday night lights, the student section screaming, and the community gathering together to watch Jenks football play has begun once again. With the old players graduated, and new rookies filling in, everyone is excited to see the new players out on the field, especially in the quarterback position. After coming [...]
By: Bella Hunt If you’ve ever played a sport, you know you have a special bond with your coaches. The coaches are the ones that motivate you to win and try your hardest; they help you become a good player and help you grow. As for teaching, it is to educate students to help them [...]
By: Emma Zeller The importance of literacy spans far beyond the ability to read or write, it defines the way we interact and communicate with the world around us. Access to these educational resources has a crucial impact on the future of students both inside and outside the classroom. Books, and access to them, is [...]
By: Aaron Siebert School has returned once again, but it’s not the same JHS we once knew. The COVID-19 pandemic had an unpredictable effect on the curriculum last year, forcing the Jenks staff to adjust to changes, and some teachers to even retire from their positions. But hard times create new possibilities, the possibilities in [...]
By: Kendall Webber They stare at the soccer ball as it rolls towards the goal and they hold their breath. All attention turns towards the ball as the goalie stands his ground, protecting his goal. He reaches for the ball but it slips through his fingers. The ball slams against the net and all the [...]
By: William Ford You walk into Mr. Hubble’s class, and you immediately notice one thing: everyone is engaged. Students are always active, listening, and taking away valuable aspects from the lessons being taught. Jenks history teacher Corey Hubble, of course, is only one of many examples of the different ways teachers are keeping Jenks students [...]
By: Avery Hudkins Sadie Obana, a Jenks third grader, makes her mark everywhere she goes. Whether it’s in cheer, soccer, tennis, or on the stage modeling and striking a pose, she is bound to be present. Born without a left hand, Sadie is still able to do anything anyone else can. Sadie’s lack of a [...]
By: Sophia Stunkard Hi, my name is Sophia. I am Colombian which basically means that coffee is running through my veins 24/7. Now putting stereotypes aside, I am a self proclaimed coffee connoisseur. Con·nois·seur: an expert judge in matters of taste. Not only do I love coffee, I also love coffee shops; I will be [...]
By: Liza Inbody Every person we pass in the hall or sit across from in class has a unique story to share. Jenks Public Schools prides itself on its diverse student population. However, most people can admit that, unfortunately, we tend to gravitate towards people with similar interests and friend groups as ourselves. Therefore, we [...]
By: Matty Mooney Authors, regardless of recognition or status, have different takeaways readers can pick up from their stories. Senior Erynn Irvine’s is simple: If you have a story, write one. A Jenk’s lifer to our school, Irvine had a love for writing throughout her youth. In tenth grade, she started to hone in on [...]
