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The Orange and Black Newspaper

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

GJHS Academic Team dominate once again

Ashlyn Baker, Reporter 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, Reporter 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...

GJHS teacher Steven Woytek speaks with hall of fame inductee John Mazza during the ceremony held Saturday, Jan. 25, in the school commons. There were 12 inductees recognized for their athletic achievements  in the launch of the GJHS Athletic Hall of Fame.

GJHS creates Athletic Hall of Fame

Serenity Schmidt, Co-Managing Editor January 27, 2025

Grand Junction High School launched an Athletic Hall of Fame with a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 25. GJHS has made an effort to begin a hall of fame over the last two years. This year was the official...

GJHS office aide Junior Brennan Young letting students in the 2nd floor  academic wing.

Locked in

Mason Strippel, Reporter January 22, 2025

GJHS has been closing the doors leading into the academic wings with the start of the second semester. According to Grand Junction High School Dean of Students Tom Lefebre, the school is closing the...

GJHS grad Dean Withers visits teacher Justin Whiteford's classroom and tour the new building. He participated in a debate activity with students and engaged with the class.

GJHS grad on path as political influencer

Marie Calkins, Editor in Chief January 22, 2025

A recent Grand Junction High School graduate found himself in the White House around the holidays. Dean Withers has experienced a lightning-quick rise to fame since he graduated from GJHS in 2022. He...

Events for the “Tough Minds and Tender Hearts” commemoration hosted by Black Citizens and Friends.

MLK Day is on the way

Landon Ward, Promotion’s Editor January 14, 2025

Students across District 51 will have Monday, Jan. 20, off of school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While many students are just excited for the break, MLK Day is a very important day for American...

The new GJHS auditorium balcony is undergoing repairs due to an initial mistake in design. All access to the balcony and seating beneath it has been closed off with a plastic tarp during the work that should be completed in January.

New GJHS auditorium balcony has a problem

Ramona Ripple, Reporter December 20, 2024

Grand Junction High School's new auditorium is already needing modifications after only a few months of being up and running. The changes coming will be at no cost to GJHS. The balcony, which hasn't...

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