Jenks Trojan Torch
The official student newspaper of Jenks High School. The Trojan Torch: Your News, Your Story!
Last night at the Mabee Center, we gathered to celebrate the graduation of the class of 2024.🎓🎓Congratulations to the students, we’re so proud of all of your accomplishments, and thank you to all the teachers, family, and staff who helped them to graduate. Happy graduation class of 2024!!!🥳🥳
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Today, our AVID Juniors went on a college tour to OSU! 🧡They learned about the campus, the enrollment process, and scholarship opportunities. If you would like help with your college journey, sign up for AVID next year!
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Monday Recap!🎤⛄️as ‘s production of “White Christmas” came to a close last Sunday, the Torch picked our favorite photos to highlight from the spectacular performance!❄️🎄we have so many talented Trojans!🎶⭐️
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Monday Recap!🎤⛄️as ‘s production of “White Christmas” came to a close last Sunday, the Torch picked our favorite photos to highlight from the spectacular performance!❄️🎄 we have so many talented Trojans!🎶⭐️
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Over the weekend, Students from JHS came together at ISP Prom! The international scholars program hosted their very first multicultural prom where students dressed according to their own culture 🙌 People danced, ate delicious food, and partied the night away 🎉🎊 What a fun night !
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Attention JHS students! Applications to join the Jenks Trojan Torch are due tomorrow night 🌟🗞️If you’re interested in journalism, photography, multimedia, and gaining leadership experience, The Torch is the place for you to be! 📸🎙️🙌 Stop by room 5222 for an application or fill out our online version using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sQBnyaRRLNAjSEZVPGQ3PJ6Ovi6LJtlmBqDeOJcHdT0/viewform?edit_requested=true
Tulsa Ballet is taking the preforming arts to JHS! 🩰Today, Jenks Elementary 2nd grade students got to experience the amazing performance of the ballet Jack In the Beanstalk, presented by the Jenks Foundation! Thanks to for the incredible opportunity! ⭐️✨
Last night was ‘s Senior Night! 🎓🏀 Both teams took the dub and won their games against Booker T Washington! ⛹️♀️⛹️♂️A big shoutout to our senior Trojans!⭐️✨
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Meet some of our counselors: Ms. Nightingale, Mrs. Dennis, and Ms. Meacham! 📚👩🏫
Mrs Dennis and Ms Nightingale have both been working at Jenks for 13 years, this is Ms Nightingale’s first year as a college counselor, she loves helping students one-on-one with the college process and Mrs Dennis loves the diversity of the staff, students, and the subjects.
Mrs. Meacham has been working as an academic counselor at Jenks for 7 years. She loves the interesting stories that all the students have and love helping them find their way.
Happy National School Counselor’s Week! ⭐️
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Tonight, our Trojans celebrated Lunar New Year to kick off the Year of the Rabbit🧧🐇 The incredible celebration highlighted the talents of our Trojans and select community arts groups!! 新年快乐 (xīnnián kuàilè)🎊
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Tonight was a spectacular night for , preforming their annual show-off between Trojan Spirit and the Trojanaires! 🎤🎵We wish you the best of luck at your showcase in Saint Louis tomorrow! ⭐️🎶
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Today, JHS students took a field trip to Crystal Bridges Art Museum, and explored their limited-time exhibit: Fashioning America! 👗🇺🇸
A huge thank you to for letting Jenks visit! Have a great weekend Trojans!🤩
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Tonight marked the annual Jenks Talent Show! 🎹 🎸 The evening showcased our many talented students at Jenks, including the Torch’s very own Sador Dagim! we can't wait to see what they do next! ⏭️🎶
Congratulations to the winners who placed!
🥇Joshua Taylor
🥈Raymond Jiang
🥉Sam Abiel
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Congratulations to our JHS Military Academy Nominees! 🎉 🇺🇸These students are working hard and will be proud to serve their country, while also furthering their education! 📚🎓Shout out to Jake Stalb 12, Laurel Davis 12, and Jackson Mccoy 12! Happy Monday Trojans! ⭐️
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JHS FFA had a great night at the Owasso sheep show! 🐑 Multiple FFA students won their competitions, including Maddy Bowman for Dorset and Abeni Michels for Southdown🐏🐑 Great Job Girls! Follow to see more!🔥
Today, Mrs. Finch’s physical science class prepared for the Tulsa Electronics Fair by making toothpick bridges, and wooden styrofoam cars 🛠️🚗!! If you want to see them yourself they’ll be displayed in the library this week! 📚
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Last Friday, Jenks Boy’s Varisty basketball played against Bartlesville, coming in with a win of 70-60!🏀⛹️♂️keep that winning streak up Trojans, and have a great Tuesday! ⭐️🏆
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Last friday, the Jenks College and Career office hosted the first annual Alumni Panel 🎓🌟 More than 140 students attended the event in which they gained advice over college life, the application process, and more! Many alumni spoke at the event and gave specific details for schools like Yale, Duke, OU, OSU, TSU, and more! To find more information over anything related to college or career opportunities, make sure to follow 📚🙌
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Tonight was the Jenks Baseball Team’s annual Trojan Idol! ⭐️🎤 Team members performed live karaoke and dance routines perfected by the Pom Squad💃🏻🕺🏼 what a great way to start off the weekend!! 🪩🎶
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Tonight was the JMS Orchestra concert! We love seeing these tiny Trojans take the big stage! 🎻🎼 we can’t wait to see what they accomplish in high school! 🎶
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Tonight was ‘s opening night for the Melodrama Million Dollar Baby!🎭💰Dont’t miss the talented cast’s performances on Friday and Saturday at 5pm! Well done Trojans!🎤🚃
The Lady Trojans basketball team played an amazing game last night and won against the Owasso Rams!🐏🏆Final score was 58-74. Good job girls and we can’t wait to see where the season takes you!🏀⛹️♀️
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Dubs across the board for Girls and Boy’s Varsity Basketball! 🏆🏀
Both teams won again the Edison Eagles, taking the wins for Jenks. What a great way to start the Basketball Season!⛹️♀️⛹️♂️
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Some of our favorite highlights from today’s game against Bixby🏈🏟️Have a fun and safe rest of your Thanksgiving break Trojans!!🌟
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A big congrats to the Jenks football team after their crushing score against Mustang, final score 31-34! Our Trojans are advancing to the final playoffs!! 🏆 Go Trojans!
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Last night, the Jenks community celebrated Lights on! 🎄 To get into the holiday spirit, the Jenks Highschool show choir and Trojanaires put on an amazing preformance! 🎅🎤Have a great Thanksgiving break Trojans!
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Humans of Jenks 🌎
Elaine Gao is hosting a book signing for her debut novel, The Oracle, in the media center this week and both lunches Wednesday!✍️📚be on the lookout for our story over her and her novel coming out soon! ✨
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Today, Trojans interested in Sport’s Journalism got to talk to ESPN reporter Marilyn Payne! 🎤 There, They asked questions, listened to Payne talk about her career, and shared advice! Special thank you to for giving us the time to talk to you!🏀🏈⚾️
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Last night, the Jenks football team obliterated Edmond North, final score 14 TO 68!!🏆🥇super fans lit up the chilly night in neon attire to cheer on our amazing team! Only up from here 🏈🤝 have a great Saturday Trojans!
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