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The Orange and Black Newspaper

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

“GJ All Day Triptic”

Kaitlin Berg, Reporter March 9, 2017

One year ago, our principle, Mr. Goldberg, had the idea of creating mural for the cafeteria. Although the cafeteria is a place for eating lunch and socializing, there isn't much to look at. With plain...

Seniors Leave Their Mark

Makayla Moran, Reporter March 9, 2017

This year seniors are leaving their mark on GJHS by giving a senior gift of a pergola and proposing the idea to be able to decorate their caps at graduation. Seniors have been wanting to decorate their...

O&B Staff Takes Home Multiple Awards at CMU Media Day

Staff March 7, 2017

The Orange and Black Newspaper attended CMU Media Day on March 6th and won various awards in multiple categories. CMU Media Day is held every single year and is a chance for reporters, photographers and...

Lean Mean Academic Team

Jacob Melchor, Reporter March 5, 2017

 The academic team has been a very successful team at GJHS. With being very successful it takes a lot work and dedication. The academic team is organized by Mr. Shawcroft, it’s open to all grades to...

Spring Break is Here Again

Jacob Melchor, Reporter March 5, 2017

  Every year a few of the GJHS teachers host a spring trip somewhere outside of the United States. This year Mrs. Casey, Ms. Read and Mr. Whiteford put on a trip to go to the United Kingdom for the 2017...

Family Friendly Musical Hits the GJHS Stage

Shannon Clark, Online-Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2017

Almost every little kid has heard the story of A Year with Frog and Toad. Through the weekend of February 23rd to February 25th, the stories we all loved when we were younger were brought to life through...

MasqueRave: The New and Improved Winter Formal

Makayla Moran, Reporter February 26, 2017

This year, instead of the Winter Formal, student council hosted the MasqueRave dance which was held on Febuary 25th at the Clarion Inn. Many students appreciated this change and thought the MasqueRave...

Scribbling to Success

Kaitlin Berg, Reporter February 21, 2017

Jacob Cross, began scribbling in sixth grade when he got into reading and became interested in the fantasy genere, and is now a talented student writer. Fantasy novels such as "The Lord of the Rings,"...

Mock Trial Steps it up at Tournament

Aaron King, Reporter February 17, 2017

    Mock Trial is generally like court for students. It gives students a feel for what court is like, and how to be involved in court. “In Mock Trial you are assigned a case and then...

New Officers in NHS

Jacob Melchor, Reporter February 17, 2017

National Honors Society (NHS) consists of a group of students from a high school and they work together to make the community a better place and by doing that they go out and do service projects around...

Spreading Kindness Throughout the Valley

Jailen Manzanares, Reporter February 17, 2017

Kindness is Contagious week is all about creating a positive attitude around the school, and community. This past week has had a different day that represents a different stage of kindness. GJHS, and...

Younker Leaves Behind a Legacy

Shannon Clark, Online-Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2017

Years Played:  4 Years a GJHS Letterman: 2 Position Played: Post What has participating in this sport mean to you or taught you? "Basketball has taught me to have a good work ethic and a...

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