By Ben Brown If you’re a student who’s only attended Jenks, then you probably only have one idea of what in-house suspension looks like: no talking, no sleeping, and no contact with students outside of in-house. You probably think in-house is a place for bad kids to get punished, but what if I told you [...]
By Aaron Siebert Tis’ the season where good tidings of comfort and joy are on full display throughout the world, and the people of Jenks are no different. But among the bright Christmas lights presented around town, one house seems to shine a little brighter than the rest. Ok, maybe a little more than a [...]
By Emma Zeller In today’s climate, it’s difficult to meet new friends. Luckily for juniors, Matthew Cimmerer and Janna Jay, they met the perfect fluffy friend. Harvey, a young black cat, has been living with Cimmerer for about four weeks. He’s thought to be a simple short haired black cat, but he’s got the personality [...]
By: Natalie Eaton Nowadays, it is extremely difficult to find reliable information in this time and age of technology. With so many social media platforms, websites, and information being interpreted differently, it is a constant battle finding out the truth while remaining unbiased as possible. Here at Jenks, so many students are active on social [...]
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: Sophia Stunkard Caffeine and teenagers, the most important high school relationship of them all. As you walk through the halls of Jenks High School you are more than likely to see an array of Red Bulls, Starbucks coffees, and caffeine of all sorts pumping through the veins of your peers. This presents a question [...]
By: Avery Hudkins Imagine you and your friend’s are dancing the night away on the dance floor. Nobody can steal this moment away from you. Except for Corona. This year’s homecoming court and celebration will be a lot different. From having no dance, parade, or pep rally. With all the regulations and safety procedures we [...]
By: Charisma Ganye When in an English class, there’s always a specific curriculum that has to be taught. As soon as you get to something that you might actually like, you have to move on because the curriculum calls for it. Hardly are you ever given the ability to write the way you want with [...]
By: Sophia Stunkard “My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. For three of Jenks High School’s very own musicians, their way of demonstrating and expressing their musical abilities have been completely altered due to the effects of [...]
By: Abigail Chow Quaran-teen-ing isn’t fun for teens, especially when we can’t see our friends. Finding fun activities to do while social distancing is hard come by during COVID-19. The Torch has curated a list of fun outdoor activities that you and your friends can do while social distancing. Admiral Twin The Admiral Twin is [...]
