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The student news site of Grand Junction High School

The Orange and Black Newspaper

GJHS senior Anara Munkhtogoo shown playing at a tournament held by GJHS at the Colorado Mesa University tennis courts.

Exciting new tennis courts

Covey Tobin, Reporter March 12, 2025

Grand Junction High School is set to receive a major upgrade — new tennis courts featuring a GJHS tennis legacy monument.  GJHS tennis coach and math teacher Brandon Gregg said, “There’s going...

The Grand Junction High School Mock Trial teams are pictured shortly after their second-place finish in regionals. The tournament took place in the Grand Junction Municipal Court. From left to right, sophomore Maddison Ledet, junior Aidan Innis, freshman Gabby Hirth, non-GJHS student Teagan Brannan, freshman Paetyn Urroz, sophomore Riley Smith, freshman Ashlyn Sherraden, senior Lila Mottram, junior Jack Welling, senior Elli Scott, senior Tessa Egge, freshman Jazlin Timmens, sophomore Corbin Boies, sophomore Jonathan Dejesus, senior Elleana Madera, and senior Sophia Scott. (Photo taken by attorney coach Kali Roundy-Lockwood)

GJHS mock trial heading to state!

Lincoln McQuade, Managing Editor March 10, 2025

After a successful 2024-2025 school year, the Grand Junction High School Mock Trial Black Team has qualified for state. The Mock Trial A team, or Black Team, placed second whereas the B team, or Orange...

Last year's graduating class of 2024 celebrating in Stocker Stadium. This year's graduation will be held at the same place on May 15 at 6 p.m.

Attention Class of 2025

Maddy Parkhurst, Reporter March 10, 2025

As the school year comes to a close for Grand Junction High School seniors, it's important to remember some of these dates. Important dates for seniors to remember are April 25 and 26. On April 25,...

Above are the old GJHS football helmets, which are the Schutt F7 model. They are soon to be replaced by the new Riddell Axiom helmets provided by the Broncos.

Broncos foundation gives big donation

Rhys Martinez, Reporter March 6, 2025

The Denver Broncos organization have made possibly the biggest philanthropic decision in the franchise’s 65-year history, and Grand Junction High School is one of the beneficiaries. The Broncos, Colorado’s...

The GJHS track infield is currently under renovation to add artificial turf. The construction is preventing the track and field team from practicing on the newly resurfaced track facility this spring.

Track team displaced for spring

Landon Ward, Online Editor March 6, 2025

As the spring sports season begins for Grand Junction High School, the school’s largest athletics team has been faced with a negative surprise. The morning of the GJHS track and field team’s first...

The GJHS Academic Team celebrates after a great win at the Cederage Tournament. Submitted photo.

GJHS Academic Team dominate once again

Ashlyn Baker, Promotions Manager March 6, 2025

The Grand Junction High School Academic Team continues to dominate the 2024-25 season.  After securing a victory in the regional qualifier and finishing second at the Colorado State Quiz Bowl, they...

A screenshot taken from a recording of the Feb. 18 D51 School Board Meeting of GJHS senior Ben Himes speaking on the presence of ICE in the valley. Himes was amongst several other D51 students who spoke on the issue.

“This is NOT political!”

Marie Calkins, Editor in Chief March 5, 2025

Many students and families of Mesa County Valley District 51 are unhappy with the district’s response to the increase of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  At the D51 School Board meeting...

GJHS’ FBLA students qualified for state. They can be seen here at the regional competition that took place at Colorado Mesa University. (Submitted photo)

FBLA students going to state

Alek Purser, Copy Editor March 3, 2025

Grand Junction High School members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) earned the opportunity to compete in the state competition in Denver.  After an excellent performance at the District...

GJHS senior varsity player Maycie Childs and junior varsity player Ella Alderman defend against Air Academy, who are ranked #1 in state.

New Season New Coach

Covey Tobin, Reporter February 12, 2025

This season has been one of notable growth and progress for the Grand Junction High School girls' basketball team. Under the leadership of first-year coach Mary Doane, who made the transition from Central...

Unfinished balcony located next to the GJHS library originally meant for students to lounge and read with teacher supervision. The balcony was never finished in order to meet time and budget constraints.

On time and under budget

Eli Schultz and Alek Purser January 31, 2025

The New GJHS was completed on time and reported under budget, but was it worth it? Construction on the new building was finished in time without exceeding the $144.5 million cost allocated. However,...

Some of the new bricks that were purchased were used as a memorial for passed family members. The brick in the photo was used as a memorial for past graduate Bill Serviss.

Updated Tiger Walk

Maddy Parkhurst and McCovey Tobin January 27, 2025

Grand Junction High School students are now able to view the new legacy bricks that add to the tradition of our community.  The new bricks have already been placed in front of the school along with...

The GJHS counseling office is packed with busy counselors doing their best to assist students in any way they need. The start of a semester is always a busy time for the office.

How to: Meeting with counselors

Taylor Dickey, Reporter January 27, 2025

Grand Junction High School counselors are keeping busy with students seeking to change their second-semester schedule while also being available for distressed students. Along with the typical changes...

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