What’s new around Jenks?
By: Jett Millican With summer on the horizon, many people are enjoying the heat by exploring Oklahoma’s scenic outdoors. This was exactly what Barry Lester was doing on April 29th. Lester and his wife went hiking to celebrate his 57th birthday when the couple ran across a timber […]
By: Lily Heritage Depression and anxiety are things that plague our generation. The uprising of social media has acted as a catalyst for discussion on mental health, particularly by the generation that uses it the most, ours. The discussion of mental health on social media is something that […]
By: Taylor Hatheway Just the other week, big news was announced at Jenks High School. Next year, there would be no block scheduling. Students would no longer be spending an hour and a half in each of their classes, twice a week. The Trojan Torch decided to find […]
By: Elise Siebert and Izzy Pankey Here on the Trojan Torch we frequently celebrate and write about our amazing students. So, we decided to change it up this month and feature the adorable furry friends that belong to our students. Here are some of the best doggos of […]
By Emily Polsten Seniors, it’s almost that time… If you’re like me, you’re ready to get out and start your adult life already. These are just 10 simple reminders of things to do before you graduate Jenks High School. Return stuff! We all know you have those library […]
by Kinslie Washington Imagine waking up everyday and going to someplace simple, like the Gathering Place, and people know who you are–even calling you out by your stage name. Imagine getting on your phone and seeing people jamming out to your song at parties or in their car. […]
By Elise Siebert Jenks High School has a sibling duo that stands out from the rest. Throughout their lives, they have always spent time together reading and watching movies. Senior Bailie Sexton and Junior Elijah Sexton are not only siblings, but they are also best friends. Elijah has […]
