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The Orange and Black Newspaper

The student news site of Grand Junction High School

The Orange and Black Newspaper

A graphic advertisement from Banana Fun Park’s Instagram. This shows the deals students can receive this spring break.

Spring Break Activity Guide

Ashlyn Baker and Landon Ward March 11, 2025

If you’re worried about missing out on a glamorous spring break getaway, don’t be.    There are so many activities to do right here in Grand Junction, it’s hard to get bored. Here is...

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, Reporter 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,...

Judge Gordon Gallagher in room 331 speaking to GJHS students. Gallagher was nominated by President Joe Biden to become a Federal Judge for Colorado.

Judging Gallagher

Eli Schultz, Reporter March 7, 2025

Gordon P. Gallagher is a Federal Judge who judges numerous important cases. This year Grand Junction High School students got to judge Gallagher.  Steve Brown, an English Language Arts teacher at GJHS,...

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...

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...

This is the clear plastic box the office uses to store confiscated phones. It was completely empty in this picture, meaning that on that day, no student had a phone violation.

How are phone violations looking this semester?

Lincoln McQuade, Reporter February 28, 2025

In the 2024-25 school year, Grand Junction High School began to enforce policies about phones being used in class. Every classroom was set up with “phone homes”, which are wooden boxes that contain...

Photo shows oranges from lunch are shown piling up. If not eaten soon, they will be thrown away and wasted.

GJHS vs. FOOD WASTE

Kyra Finney, Reporter January 31, 2025

Grand Junction High School is fighting against food waste that commonly occurs throughout schools in America. According to a report by the World Wildlife Fund, the annual amount of food waste for schools...

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 students explore what CMU Tech offers during a recent tour.

GJHS visits CMU Tech

Ashlyn Baker, Reporter January 24, 2025

High schoolers are often plagued by the question: what’s next?  Grand Junction High School is working to make sure students are exposed to every career option before they have to decide what to do...

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...

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