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The student news site of Grand Junction High School

The Orange and Black Newspaper

The student news site of Grand Junction High School

The Orange and Black Newspaper

Students walking in the GJHS 2022 Homecoming Parade.

Why is student engagement important at GJHS?

Connor Kinser, Reporter October 19, 2022

Student engagement at GJHS has gone above expectations compared to last year.  More than 1,000 students attended the GJHS Homecoming dance on Sept. 24. This surprised organizers by topping the previous...

Photo by Miah Hines

Naturalization Ceremony returning to GJHS

Hunter Birch, Reporter October 12, 2022

Grand Junction High School will hold a naturalization ceremony Oct. 25 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., during 5th period in the auditorium. For many years GJHS has held a naturalization ceremony for people...

Students are no longer allowed to wear hoodies inside the building at Grand Junction High School.

OPINION: New campus rules spread across GJHS

Serenity Schmidt, Co-Managing Editor October 10, 2022

There are some new school rules that were put in place this school year at Grand Junction High School, and I personally don’t mind them. At the start of this school year, principal Meghan Roenicke...

The Tigers have played strong defense to start the season. GJHS travels for its next game before returning Friday, Sept. 22, for the Homecoming game.

GJHS football drops defensive battle

Connor Kinser, Reporter September 13, 2022

The Tigers lost 25-13 to rival Central in the most recent Grand Junction High School football game. There was an 83-yard pass from sophomore Will Applegate to junior Tanner Roahrig for the Tigers in...

Grand Junction High School students work their way through the 100-level toward class. Enrollment is up significantly this fall at GJHS, especially among the freshman class.

Super high enrollment at GJHS

Maddy Parkhurst and Ashlee Cramer September 13, 2022

The population at Grand Junction High School has increased significantly the past two years.  According to school data, GJHS has a total of 1,567 active students, 901 of which are underclassmen. That...

Signs are clear around campus that the "Future home of the Tigers" is under construction.

Construction becoming more visible at GJHS

Maddy Parkhurst, Reporter September 1, 2022

Grand Junction High School students are seeing many changes to their campus as more construction begins on the new school. After a bond passed in November 2021 combined with other funds there was $145...

GJHS senior Angelo Pilato is planning a new event called Battle of the Bands.

Battle of the Bands coming to GJHS

Becca Nedohon, Online Editor August 29, 2022

A brand new student-lead open mic event will be happening in the commons on Sept. 9. Organized by Grand Junction High School senior Angelo Pilato, Battle of the Bands will be next week in the commons,...

2022 Color Dance up soon at GJHS

2022 Color Dance up soon at GJHS

Marie Calkins and Hailey Shane August 25, 2022

One of the biggest traditions of the year at GJHS is just a couple of days away. The Color Dance is Saturday, Aug. 27, starting at 7 p.m. and lasting until 10:30 p.m. The dance is hosted by the Advanced...

Multiversus is a popular new game among GJHS students and features a wide range of characters.

Bugs vs. Batman

Connor Kinser, Reporter August 24, 2022

Multiversus is a Smash-like game recently released and gamers at Grand Junction High School couldn't be happier as it has soared above expectations. Multiversus is a Warner Bros. game made by First...

Tigers Trek in East Africa

Tigers Trek in East Africa

Becca Nedohon, Online Editor May 16, 2022

Some Grand Junction Tigers are kicking off the summer with an adventure. Social studies teacher Justin Whiteford and a group of students are traveling to Nairobi, Kenya from May 29 to June 8, and then...

Teachers offer advice for AP exams

Teachers offer advice for AP exams

Izzy Cornelison, Editor in Chief April 29, 2022

With AP tests just around the corner, teachers have insight on what students can do to prepare for success. GJHS teacher Cody Brunton encouraged students: “Sleeping well the entire week of the exam...

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