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Don’t Derail the Train of Thought

Ashlynn McBrayer, Staff Writer

January 22, 2019

Some people remember every little detail of their entire life; they can remember what color shoes they wore on their first day of kindergarten. However, there are other people who can’t even remember to brush their hair in the morning. Memory may seem a little crazy at times, but there is a specif...

Don’t Derail the Train of Thought
Heart, Soul for Music

Jaden Keith, Managing Editor

December 20, 2018

When Junior Jasmine Morgan was four years old she discovered exactly what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. “I was in a musical at the time, when I got home from rehearsal one day I had knew all the words to every song in the entire musical,.” Morgan said. “It was pretty clear from th...

Jasmine wows JHS at the Thanksgiving talent show.
Mrs. Zachry

Heart, Soul for Music
Put Pep Back in School’s Rep

Jorge Sánchez González, Staff Writer/Photographer

December 18, 2018

The word “pep” in pep rally means energy or high spirit and rally mean assemble in a meeting. The both together can make people feel enthusiasm, happy or excited for the upcoming event. Pep rallies were made to create and develop high school spirit and cheer local teams in fun way before a game or m...

Put Pep Back in School’s Rep
Navy’s Birthday Brings Out Giants

October 19, 2018

Once again the Navy JROTC department put on an amazing Birthday Ball to celebrate their service turning a spry 243 years old since its inception in 1775. A magical transformation of the Galbreath Gymnasium took place, giving it the appearance of a formal ballroom. Numerous old warriors gathered t...

The first slices of birthday cake are shared with the special guests.
Jorge Sanchez Gonzalez

Navy’s Birthday Brings Out Giants

May 10, 2018 • No Comments

When a person thinks about influential women who have helped shape this country, figures like Rosa Parks, Jackie Kennedy, and Eleanor Roosevelt come to mind. In this very select group of women is perhaps one of the most...

Robotics Team Ready to Shine

Jaden Keith, Staff Writer

November 3, 2017 • 2 Comments

This year marks the first year of a Robotics program at school, with many students participating and placing at their first competition which makes for students who are ready and excited to win again. “Robotics...

RTI Comeback

Makayla Thompson, Staff Writer

October 20, 2017 • No Comments

Response to Intervention, our new PGP, is being welcomed. Students can now get help on their homework, make up tests, participate in activities, and reflect on the day. "This is helpful," senior Olivia Allen said. "I can...

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Success – Result of Hard Work

Madison Waycaster, Staff Writer

December 20, 2018 • No Comments

Dim lights reflecting on the shiny wooden gym floor, whistles blaring, sore arms and legs, and sweat beginning to form on brows. This is what the girls volleyball team experienced for the past three months. This school...

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At Home Again

Jaden Keith, Managing Editor

October 1, 2018 • No Comments

From teacher to administrator to Principal, Celeste Neal has done it all. But now she’s ready to take on her first year back on campus and change things for the better. “The most influential role...

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Get Bach to Good Test Scores

February 22, 2017

It's no surprise to see students in the hall who are...

School Time

January 31, 2017

Across the nation, schools have been turning away from...

Black Friday

December 12, 2016

Ah, the bliss of the holiday season in the U.S.: joy,...

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Teachers Share Most Cringe-Worthy Dating Expriences
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, shops and social media are flooded with flowers, chocolates, and dates. Some dates are better than others, w...
Love is in the Air
As the month of love is coming to an end, these teacher couples continue to celebrate their admiration for each other inside and outside of school. ...
10 Things to be Thankful for Over the Holidays
There are many things to be thankful for during the holiday season. It's a time of eating good food, spending time with family and friends, and being ...
Owls are excited for Thanksgiving break
With Thanksgiving break just around the corner, the halls are buzzing with excitement with talk about everyone's plans for the week-long break. "I'...
Donating For Cause
Students give blood for a number of reasons including to get a free T-shirt or to get out of class. Some students donate for the pure thrill of saving...
Old Owls Fly Their Own Paths
Their eyes are mesmerized by the blue caps that fill the sky. Four years worth of memories flash through their minds in what seems like the blink of a...
Saying Goodbye to American Dreams
Seniors aren't the only ones who leave at the end of the year; foreign exchange students from all over the world are beginning to count down the d...
A Formal Visit
Instead of the usual note taking and daily lecture on Thursday, April 9, government/economics teacher Karen Yancy invited U.S. Congressman Roger Willi...
Art for Thought
For seven years now, JHS has hosted a “Gallery Night.” Gallery Night allows students and staff to showcase their art for others to see. When Galle...
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