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New GJHS from the ground up

More progress has been made on the new $144.5 million building
Spencer Penkaty, Reporter • August 23, 2023
Photos by Spencer Penkaty
This will be the new main entrance to Grand Junction High School, coming straight from the student parking lot. The attendance office is located on the right and a two-door system for security. As construction continues on the building the Orange & Black staff got to have a look on the inside. The new building features three floors, with better quality classrooms, and more common space for people to relax in and around during release and lunch periods. These improvements come with a price tag of $144.5 million for the building. It is projected to be completed in time for school to start August 2024. Click the photo to see more photos of the new building.
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Spencer Penkaty
Spencer Penkaty, Reporter
Spencer Penkaty is a Junior at GJHS, and a reporter for the Orange and Black student newspaper. He enjoys competing in sports like soccer, track, and wrestling. He also enjoys making cool art for people to enjoy, he shares all his art he makes on his Instagram page @spencers_shared_art. He first joined Orange and Black his sophomore year.
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