By: Bella Hunt Pageants are not very well-known around the district, and to many people's surprise, we have many pageant girls that go to Jenks. Two girls in particular have shined through their years with pageant life. Beginning in the pageant life isn’t easy, and it takes perseverance and dedication to the glamorous take that... Continue Reading →
There’s No Debate, They’re Champions: Jordan Wallace and Kayla Cao’s Debate History
By: Emma Nelson Students Jordan Wallace and Kayla Cao are finishing up their senior year of debate with a bang, winning championships along with every other tournament this year. When their coach, Shawn Rafferty, first saw them in a mini-debate he thought they might be alright, turns out they were beyond alright. In their sophomore... Continue Reading →
The Treat Brothers: The Team Becomes Family
By: Avery Hudkins Getting to play the game you love with your sibling right by your side is a pretty special thing most people don’t get to experience in their lifetime. That’s exactly what Nathan Treat,11, and Nic Treat,10, have gotten to experience together this year. Nic and Nathan grew up with parents who both... Continue Reading →
Jenks Prom Through the Decades: A Look-Book
By Mara Winters A night to remember, the dance we have all been waiting for, a final goodbye to high school: however you might remember it, prom has always been a big deal for high school students. The importance of prom will most likely never change, but a lot about prom has: fashion, themes, music,... Continue Reading →
Too Much Internet: With Aaron and Sophia
By: Aaron Siebert and Sophia Stunkard Welcome to Too Much Internet! The new podcast brought to you by the Jenks Trojan Torch. In this show, your hosts Aaron and Sophia will take a deep dive into the latest internet phenomena. Topics both big and small. But don’t think that isn’t all just the guesswork of... Continue Reading →
Netflix Documentaries Review
By: Avery Hudkins Netflix! There’s so much to watch but it’s hard to choose. I recently just had ACL surgery, and if you find yourself at home with nothing to do like me, you should follow my lead and watch these documentaries. What do you have to lose? I chose to review this genre because... Continue Reading →
Marry Me Movie Review: Wish I Married Owen Wilson
By: Jourdan Batson Masterpiece: a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship (from the Oxford English Dictionary). This movie did not fit this definition, but it was definitely a fun watch. I am like every other super cool and awesome person and I love Owen Wilson. Please enjoy this review. The movie Marry Me directed... Continue Reading →
Dear Liza
By: Liza Inbody As the spring semester approaches, so do new classes, relationship issues, packed schedules, and the brink of summer. Anxiety is a universal experience, so fortunately this is not something anyone has to experience alone. Thankfully, Jenks has its own experts to aid with these issues and supply advice. I talked to three... Continue Reading →
At Home Watercolor
By: Kendall Webber You’re stuck in your room doing nothing for 5 days. You’ve watched all of the new shows and you have nothing left to do but be creative and find something entertaining. However, you have no craft supply. Well, lucky for you, I have found ways to make watercolor out of random things... Continue Reading →
Trying Instagram Recipes For The First Time
By: Emma Nelson In this video, me and my friend Meredith try out some weird Instagram recipes to see if they’re worth it. We made five recipes, one for all meals of the day; breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack and dessert! https://youtu.be/JLWBV64v2cY