By Jett Millican The transformation of the beloved Jenks RiverWalk from simply a cheap movie theatre to a happening attraction could be the best thing to happen for the city of Jenks. Next in the lineup of on the water thrills is Bramble Breakfast and Bar. Walking into Bramble on a Sunday morning is similar [...]
By Mikyla Khan, Izabella Skinner, Carson Messick The Torch Hunters travel to Will Rogers HS in Tulsa, OK to find the famed ghost of Dr. Barnett and other hauntings at the school! https://youtu.be/0evPpMOypOE
By: Andrea Rosa In an age of high intensity and competitive school environments, the label of “gifted and talented” often cultivates poor mental health and low self-esteem in students at Jenks. While each Trojan is unique in their study habits and performance, some claim that collectively, the system of on-level vs AP does not nurture [...]
By: Natalie Eaton Students from AP-Chemistry have created a brand new science organization for any kind of science lover- the Science National Honor Society! Science Olympiad, Robotics, and Pre-Med are all foundational science clubs that have been offered for years at Jenks High School, but this year, Jenks will be welcoming SNHS to go further [...]
By: Ben Brown You’ve probably heard about The Jenks Tribune bringing a city newspaper back to Jenks, but did you know that the highschoolers at the Trojan Torch work directly with the Tribune. The Tribune meets with the Torch staff once a week and talks stories, shadowing opportunities, and hands on journalism experiences. There are [...]
By: Elise Siebert All four seniors on the Lady Trojans Volleyball team have individual qualities that help bring the team together. During every match, these players are leaders to the younger teammates, and they all have different ways to encourage and guide each other to victory. Emma Rhodes As the volleyball team captain, Rhodes has [...]
By: Isabella Arias When you hear the term LGBTQ+, what normally comes to mind? For most people, it means rainbow flags, pride marches, and being out and proud. However, many people within the queer community don’t have the privilege of feeling that way, especially in a state like Oklahoma. Although Jenks is in Oklahoma, there [...]
By: Grace Abraham Having a big Performing Arts Center is great. You walk in and see the huge space, with rows of chairs, the bright red curtain with the spotlight shining right in the middle of it, and you can smell the crisp auditorium air that emits the excitement of whatever show is going to [...]
By: Mikyla Khan To the surprise of many Jenks students and teachers, the University of Tulsa implemented department cuts in humanities, liberal arts, and the fine arts in April. When schools come across times of financial need, the arts always seem to be the first put under the microscope. One of the main reasons for [...]
By: Hayden Alexander Deep within the halls of building six there is a room shrouded in mystery. Where cries of war echo and shouts of joy can be found. Where students of all kinds learn the complexity of the Roman Language and come together to share their love of the language with others.This place is [...]
