https://dad-chats.simplecast.com/episodes/luke-gray-shreds-the-squawk-box By Jordan McCown "How's the air up there?" is what we would ask tall man Luke Gray, if we were a show of hacks, WHICH WE'RE NOT! Instead, we asked sensitive, thoughtful questions about life, love, and little ones. And also, how tall are you? We start off funky with our Dad Song of [...]
By Elise Siebert Jenks High School can overwhelming — especially for new students. Imagine going to Jenks for the first time and trying to make your way around the huge campus. And then to make things worse, the buildings have confusing names like the “TAC,” “PEG,” and “The J.” Because of this, the Trojan Torch [...]
A helpful guide, by Greg Tiller As we enter a new year and a new decade, in 2020, we have entered into yet another presidential election year. Many students at Jenks High School will be able to vote in a presidential election for the first time this November. But that isn’t the only opportunity you [...]
This January and February the student body needs to raise $28,000 to grant the wishes of four local children. For the scoop on what you can do to help and who these amazing kids are, keep reading! By Drew Bethell This February you have the chance to change the lives of Kyra, Abe, and Braedon [...]
By Bella Skinner This year at Jenks High School, students are preparing to put on a Dr. Seuss themed musical called “The Seussical.” While attending, it is easy to zone in on the actors and forget about the small details that bring the show together, but little do attendees know that highschool students are responsible [...]
By Grace Abraham Got Friends? Got Money?! Got Time?!? If so, then come down to Jenks Main Street to check out Got Wood Axe Throwing! This shop was originally called Beard and Blade, a place where they would sell multiple types of blades. But Octoberfest of 2017 brought on a big change and inspired Co-Owner [...]
By Audrey McGee You wander around looking for room 5103. It blends into a variety of other heavy maroon doors only differing by the plaque titling the room. Once you walk in, the room is just like any other. The short tan walls incase the room. Desks are bunched into groups of three to five. [...]
By Ben Brown The mere possibility of a war on the horizon is usually met with a sense of foreboding and fear. With escalating conflicts in Iran, fear of war and potential drafting is on the rise. Every generation has had to deal with the terrifying prospect of them or their loved ones being sent [...]
By Natasha Perez The air was sucked out of the room as the gun fired. Their eyes were glued to the screen. They stir in their seats, holding tightly onto their popcorn, afraid to make a sound. The cop fell onto the street as the young black couple rushed into their car; driving away. The [...]
Tulsa has its fair share of unique, locally owned coffee shops. For myself and for many students, choosing a go-to coffee shop can be difficult. Not only is the price important, considering most of us are broke teenagers, but it is also important to find a place with a non-distracting atmosphere, a nice location, and [...]
