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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
Ramona Ripple

Ramona Ripple, Reporter

Ramona Ripple is a senior at GJHS and takes on the role of a Reporter for the Orange and Black this 2025-2026 school year. It’s her third year on the Orange and Black, and she’s looking forward to improving her skills and having fun while doing it. She enjoys reading, traveling, and going to concerts.

All content by Ramona Ripple
The blocked off part of the Grand Junction High School parking lot. The GJHS Marching Band practices in this area during 8th hour and after school.

Tigers roar over parking

Ramona Ripple, Reporter
August 18, 2025
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
Theater director Bryan Carlson and students rehearsing a fight scene after school in the new GJHS auditorium.

GJHS fall play set for Nov. 15-16

Ramona Ripple, Reporter
November 8, 2024
GJHS football player tackles a Rifle High School player. The football team will be playing in playoffs this Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. in Stocker Stadium (moved from Nov. 9 to 10)

UPDATE: GJHS football playoff bound

Ramona Ripple, Reporter
November 7, 2024
GJHS sophomore Leah Siering, second from left, leads the Tigers to the state cross country meet on Saturday in Colorado Springs. Siering finished second in the regional race to lead all GJ runners.

GJHS cross country teams run their way to state

Ramona Ripple, Reporter
October 31, 2024
The GJHS infielders celebrate after getting an out against Palisade High School. The Tigers will compete in the Class 5A state playoffs starting this Saturday against Chaparral High School.

GJHS softball team hits their way to playoffs

Eli Schultz and Ramona Ripple
October 16, 2024
The football game was part of a week full of events celebrating homecoming. Halftime featured the traditional chariot races and royalty announcement.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Homecoming 2024

O&B Staff
October 8, 2024
GJHS sophomore Eziah Morales dives for extra yardage during the season-opening victory over Rifle. The Tigers dominated on offense and defense in the 48-0 victory.

Tigers dominate opening football game

Ramona Ripple, Reporter
September 3, 2024
GJHS students parking both in the parking lot and on the street due to parking restrictions.

GJHS parking strikes again

Ramona Ripple, Reporter
August 21, 2024
Students participate in an assembly game run by StuCo. Next year, Addie Boss and Maycie Sinicki will be in charge of running these assemblies.

GJHS 2024-25 StuCo election results

Maddy Parkhurst and Ramona Ripple
May 21, 2024
GJHS sophomores Parker Davis and Zach Ridpath running at a home meet at Connected Lakes.

GJHS boys cross country qualified for state

Miah Hines and Ramona Ripple
October 26, 2023
The new library will be located directly above the school’s entrance.

[Photo] New GJHS Library To Be “Beautiful and Exciting”

Lincoln McQuade, Managing Editor
October 11, 2023
GJHS sophomore Jaxon Clark is up to bat in an early season game against Eagle Valley.

GJHS softball makes run to regionals

Miah Hines and Ramona Ripple
October 9, 2023
Ky Korte (11), Hunter Simmons (10), Maddox Lovato (12), Jack Kaul (11), Steven Lyman (12), win first place at golf tournament.

GJHS boys golf team starts off season with a bang

Taylor Britton and Ramona Ripple
September 1, 2023
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