What’s new around Jenks?
By Aaron Siebert Martin Scorsese has come to Oklahoma, and his arrival is huge for the state. His new film Killers of the Flower Moon, based on the book of the same name, is a sign of changing times for the Oklahoma film industry. “Of all the films shot in Oklahoma over my past 18 [...]
By: Amelia Kimberling On May 15th, Oklahoman dog owners gathered at Turkey Mountain to enjoy a beautiful 30-minute hike and donate money to help other animals find safe and loving homes. The hike, Tails N Trails, is a fundraiser hosted by Oklahoma Alliance for Animals -- a non-profit organization that works to reduce pet overpopulation [...]
By: Audrey McGee & Charisma Ganye High school can be a hard transition for many. Without the proper context of high school, certain tips and tricks stay on the down-low. To help with the transition, Torch has gathered questions from incoming sophomores and freshmen to be answered by your favorite Torch staffers, Charisma and Audrey! [...]
By: Emma Zeller and Matty Mooney Here at the Trojan Torch, we pride ourselves on being innovative and outside of the box. So, to delve more into the creative side of journalism, we bring you our podcast, The E and M Show! Our first episode is about interesting majors from Jenks seniors. Join us as [...]
By: Sophia Stunkard ah-Sigh-e is “Fast Food” reimagined. In the heart of Jenks, this new health cafe offers a multitude of fun and delicious acai bowls, smoothies, and a variety of locally made goods. I spoke with the owner of ah-Sigh-e, Jason McGill to discover how ah-Sigh-E and his love for healthy living came to [...]
By: Ben Brown Are you bursting at the seams with restless energy as summer is just a few weeks away and looking to hit the ground running as soon as the last bell rings? A great way to let out all that energy is a road trip. The road trip. The ultimate 12 hour road [...]
By Aaron Siebert There is a vast valley dividing the people of America today. It can be seen from any news outlet or media. The entire country has dissolved into an us vs. them mentality. Whether it’s red vs. blue, right vs. left, or any other spin we can put on those two sides. While [...]
By: Emma Zeller Each day as students are getting ready for school, something is running through their minds: the dress code. Dress codes ensure that students stay modest in class, updating frequently to better mandate the styles. Recently, Jenks updated its dress code. The school consulted different groups of students at JHS that made up [...]
By Matty Mooney Picture this: It’s a hot summer’s night and the sun has just set beyond the horizon. You and your friends pile up into your mom’s old Subaru and drive to South Tulsa for the main event. Tonight is the anniversary showing of The Outsider’s and you couldn’t be more excited. With a [...]
By: Hayden Alexander Have you ever felt the need to construct a 150 pound machine that throws doge balls and chases down anyone who dares to wear yellow? Well the Jenks Robotics team has got you covered. The Robotics team is a STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) oriented club here at Jenks. Each year students [...]
