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Talor Sweat
Change In Tune
Soon to be JHS graduate begins his music career journey
By: Cade Gregory
Turning the tassel, writing down lyrics, and jotting down notes and chords. Senior Talor Sweat is soon to change the music industry once he graduates.
Talor Sweat is a member of the JHS news production team who is very passionate about the class, but he is more passionate about his future music career.
“I want to create music…” stated Sweat.
Sweat stated in the interview that he originally planned to go into physics, but decided against it to pursue a career in music.
“I’m heavily inspired by modern music,” said Sweat.
Sweat has said that he is very excited to graduate.
“I’m going to be working on my welding career to work up to my music career,” Said Sweat.
Sweat is a very creative individual whose love for music artists such as Tyler, The Creator and Hobo Johnson has sent him into the path of creating music of his own.
“Would have to be Tyler, The Creator.”
Brendon Hawkins
Off the Beaten Path
Hawkins against the world
By: Ekko Henderson
No worries, no cares, living in his own world isolated from everyone else.
Brendon Hawkins, a junior at Jackson Senior High School, doesn't care what anyone thinks about him. He lives his life like nobody's watching and lives in the moment.
“I'd describe myself as blunt because I don't care what people think about me and I'm a straightforward person,” said Hawkins.
Hawkins is a straightforward and aloof person who lives day to day like nobody’s there.
Hawkins doesn't look up to anyone because he believes it's his own life why look up to anyone.
“I don't have an idol, I mean it's my own life and my future so why should I look up to anyone? '' said Hawkins. If Hawkins had to pick an idol it would be Taylor Swift for no specific reason. He joined News Production this year because he has a secret passion for writing and interviewing. He also joined the class because he enjoys the teacher Ms. Anderson as a teacher and a mentor.
“Ms. Anderson is the love of my life,” said Hawkins. Hawkins thoroughly has enjoyed his time with Ms. Anderson and the knowledge he has learned so far.
Racheal Kuntz
Managing Mentally
JHS Maneges All The Stress of Student Life
By: Zyke Zyduck
A cold day walking down the concrete sidewalk, escaping the chaos of a the day. Finding the perfect spot to sit down,relax, and take a break from deadlines.” I Enjoy art, talking with friends, and spending time with family,”stated Kuntze.
For Racheal Kuntze, a senior at JHS in Mrs Anderson's news production staff, dealing with mental health and balancing school and doing what she loves is an important part of life.
“I have social anxiety and just need a calm place sometimes,”stated Kuntze.
Managing hobbies, a relationship, and school can be a stressful experience for any young adult. But Kuntze maneges to deal with the stress by going to the park and enjoying fandoms.
“There are times I struggle with mental health and I just have to step back,” Kuntze stated .
Enjoying what she does at school and enjoying the art she makes in her free time is very important. And is one way she spends her free time.
"I'm a very artistic person, I like to put my thoughts on paper.” stated Kuntze.
From dooling on a paper at school to spending hours on a piece of art, Kuntze does her best to make it great. But she still always finds time to dedicate to the people she cares about.
‘I always try to make the most I can with friends and family,” Kuntze said.
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Brooklynne Ginn
Barks and Boos
Ginn’s life, ranging from her dogs to Halloween
By: Zoey Zyduck
When Brooklynne Ginn gets home from school she knows her pups are waiting for her. For Ginn, Winnie and Brawn, her dogs, are her favorite family members.
Ginn is very family-oriented, especially if that family member is an animal.
"I have two dogs at my mom's and a dog at my dad's house," stated Ginn.
Whether it's her mom's or dad's house she also adores Halloween.
"The first one I remember dressing up as was a pirate. I wanted to be like the girl from Jake and the Neverland Pirates. But my mom said my first ever Halloween costume was a bee," stated Ginn.
Ginn loves to spend time with her mom as well. It doesn't matter what they are learning to do. One they attempted was crochet.
"My mom was gonna teach me how but we didn't have enough of the supplies," stated Ginn.
Family isn't limited to blood for Ginn either. Her friends are also her family.
"Once at my friend's birthday party, it was at a hotel and her dad had a bottle of Welch's grape juice. We thought it was wine and felt so fancy drinking the kid's wine," stated Ginn.
Maggie Grunloh
A Life Worth Living
JHS student gives a peek at life, unfiltered
By: Caroline Bartels
Sweat drips down her forehead. The grind never stops. Again and again, hard work flows through the ones hoping to achieve something bigger. The future is awaiting on the actions chosen today.
Balancing high school with the ups and downs of life is never linear, but we get an inside look at freshman Maggie Grunloh’s day-to-day.
Maggie Grunloh (‘27), a new member of the JHS News Production staff, dedicates herself to her school life, sports and clubs, but also her future.
“I do cross country so I wake up at 4:30, get ready, and be out of the house for practice by 5:30. My mom ran cross country in high school and I love staying active so I guess that’s why I keep going back to it,” said Grunloh.
Although practice is mandatory, early rising isn’t always so bad.
“My favorite time of day is the morning because I’m a big morning person. I love getting up and watching the sunrise,” said Grunloh.
Waking up willingly every day takes discipline and motivation, skills very necessary for real-world applications.
“I want to be an emergency nurse practitioner because I want to make an impact on people’s life but in a very quick way and I enjoy the fast pace of life and I think the ER would be a good fit for me,” said Grunloh.
The hard work in Maggie’s daily life shows extreme dedication, a theme that will surely leave a mark on this world.
“My life’s theme song is ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ because I feel it’s important to never give up and keep trying new things even if it doesn’t always work out,” said Grunloh.
Salem Haugh
Finding Joy
Haugh notices the small things
By: Sophia Blanton
“Ding, Ding, Ding.” Salem rolls over to snooze her alarm and realizes it’s a red day. She shuffles out of bed knowing this day won’t be as enjoyable as the day before.
“I don’t like red days as much as black days because the classes aren't as fun,” stated Salem Haugh (‘26).
Haugh, who is part of Ms. Anderson’s News Production staff, highlights the main part of her life and where she wants to be in the future.
For many people big acts make them happy, but thats not the case for Haugh. Haugh enjoys the small and simple things like listening to music and imagining a bigger picture of life after a long day.
“I have never had a lot of money so something as small as listening to music after a long day is enjoyable. Simple things make me happy,” stated Haugh.
On a given weekend, one might find Haugh in St. Louis looking up at the color-changing lights in the dark cave at the City Museum. Her looking up at the color-changing lights brings her back to when she was a child and first discovered the color-changing crystals.
“Going to the City Museum in St.Louis because I love the cave crystals and the museum in general. It brings back childhood memories,” stated Haugh.
But on the weekdays, a black day, her favorite day, one will see her in one of her favorite classes, applied genetics. As Mr. Beussink, an applied genetics teacher at JHS explains more in-depth about DNA. Salem imagines herself in five years in his position teaching a class.
“I can see myself in college getting a degree in teaching,” stated Haugh.
Alexis Felts
Ready, Set, Go.
A Day in the Life of a JHS Sophmore
By: Alyssa Burton
Alexis Felts (10), has many inspiring stories to tell, not only living a life, fun, and free, but also enjoys doing things for her school, such as being apart of the track team. During Felts high school years, she found out who she truly wanted to be, with many years left of her high school career.
“Whenever I get out of high school, I plan on going to college, I want to go to St. Louis, Washiogton University, I want to go in to the medical feild, and work in the nicu.” Felts stated,
On the topic of the Medical feild, she mentioned her Step Mom being one of the main reasons for her decision to become a neonatologist.
“My Step mom is my Role model, she has been through so much, going to school to become a nurse during covid, and taking care of us, and is now going back to school to finish.”, States Felts
The ins and outs of her life consists of track, school, hanging out with friends, and shopping. She also enjoys spending time with her family. That family includes her pets, “I have 4 dogs,
The oldest is named Dot, and he’s a mutt, Thor, who is also a mutt, Loki Is a mutt as well, but we think he is mixed with an Australian shepard, Chase is a Charkie, which is a Chihuahua, and a Chorkie mix, And Milo, who is a mini golden doodle, he is so cute.” Felts stated
Sophia Blanton
Bond That Lasts Forever
There’s no love like the love between sisters
By: Avagail Nations
The unbreakable bond, the ride or die, the shoulder to cry on, sisters. A sister relationship is like no other, with love so unconditional.
Her sister is 17 years old and Sophia is 15 years old. Due to the small age gap they have been able to attend highschool together.
“I love my sister,” stated Sophia Blanton, a sophomore.
Sophia and her sister have always had a good relationship. They have created a safe place with each other, where no judgment is allowed.
“It's more comfortable having a familiar face,” said Sophia. Sophia and her sister are in the same school building and she enjoys having her so close. “She takes me to school every morning,” stated Sophia. They sometimes stop in the mornings and get breakfast or a coffee together. Their favorite places consist of G&G nutrition, McDonald’s, or a quick Rhodes trip. They like to spend quality time together because that’s how they show their love for each other. “I look up to my sister because I’ve seen her go through a lot and she’s still strong,” said Sophia. Her sister has been put through a lot but doesn’t show it because she is a tough person. A sisterly bond is one that lasts forever. Sophia and her sister are a perfect example of that unbreakable bond. If you have a sister, hug them a little tighter.
Avagail Nations
A Tough Fight
Nations Shares Information about bringing calm to her life
By Salem Haugh
A sigh expels from a senior in high school. Just like anyone, they wish for only a few more minutes of sleep. Despite this, Avagail Nations, in news production, raises her hand higher than the rest to answer the question on the board.
Nations is a very strong and grounded young woman, whose sweetness shows to anyone she meets. Her sweetness even influences her favorite food.
“I really love honey, like on everything. I put it on cereal, I put it in my coffee, I’m really big on that,” Nations stated with a smile on her face.
While her love of honey is very sweet, she also isn’t afraid to stand up for herself and make sure people respect her.
“When people disrespect me, I immediately lose respect for them, because if I wouldn’t do that to you, why would you do that to me?” Nations explained.
Along with this, Nations is a fighter. She’s tough and won’t back down easily.
“I could probably take down like about three but I feel like about the fourth I’d be a little hurt,” Nations says after being questioned about how many eight-year-olds she could fight, “So I may just start swinging at that point. So I think I’d might be able to take like six.”
Unlike eight-year-olds, Nations loves her friends dearly and wishes she could go over to their houses as much as she wants. She prefers to be at their house more than her own house.
“Maybe I don’t want to be home. Maybe I want to be with her.”
Ekko Henderson
Anywhere and Everywhere
JHS Sophomore calls multiple places “home”
By: Brendon Hawkins
Everyone has moved once or twice, but there is a man who has moved over 15 times, and he’s just a sophomore.
Ekko Henderson (10) has been around the whole US of A, from California to Florida, he might be quiet soul but he has alot to say.
“I've been to Missouri, Nevada, Idaho, South Dakota, Washington, Kentucky, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Florida, and thats all I can remember,” stated Henderson
Henderson finds himself in many different environments, and has a hard time staying in one place, even in the place he lives.
“South dakota was so boring, it was always cold, there was nothing to do I had to go up to the state above to do anything,” stated Henderson
But while South Dakota might have been to CHILL, not every location has been so boring.
“I liked Florida the most, I loved wrestling the alligators while watching hurricanes,” said Henderson
Ekko has a bit of an exciting lifestyle, but he has a few mysteries to.
“Ive moved so much in my life its getting so tiring finding places to put these bodies,” said Henderson
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Brooklyn Williams
A passion for leadership
By: Nate Williams
Clubs, classes, sports, all that to not crack under the pressure but rise up and be the role model.
Passion and leadership qualities Brooklyn Williams, sophomore at Jackson Senior High school holds close and almost lives by.
¨ She is very strong and outgoing and very passionate about everything she does¨ stated williams.
This is Williams talking about her mother and how she inspires her in the way she lives.
´I'm passionate about track and basketball but especially powder puff.¨ stated williams.
Obviously inspired by her mom to take these on and SLC but also to have so much passion.
¨SLC holds me up to a standard¨stated williams.
A good club to keep you inspired but also up to a standard and your life always on track.
When asked about the most important thing she lives by Brooklyn said ¨enjoying yourself.¨
Caroline Bartels
Behind the Pages
Bartels Uncovers What it's Like to be a High School Student
By: Maggie Grunoh
“Being hard on myself about grades and getting below 95 hurts and I don't like to just be average,” stated Bartels.
Lots of people need time to relax after school many different ways to do this include taking a bath watching a movie and taking a nap.
“ I love to read after school it is my favorite thing to do to unwind and relax my favorite book is pride and Prejudice,” stated Bartels.
Have you ever seen a salvation box outside of Walmart or people taking donations in church these are all ways to help people.
“St.Jude I feel like kids don’t deserve to go through what they do they are so young and innocent they don't deserve to suffer,” stated Bartels.
The crowds. The loud rush going down for lunch. Books closing. This is a day of high school.
Sometimes it might be difficult to be a high school student but take it day by day like Caroline Bartels's shes in 10 grade, 2nd hour news production with Ms. Anderson's.
“ I was in journalism last year as a filler class first semester then I switched into news production and loved it,” stated Bartels.
Many high school kids struggle with getting all their work done. Balancing school, work, extra circular activities, J crew, and interact club.
Ryan Larry
Unexpected
Larry ranges from track to news producer
By: Riley Henderson
Unlike most males, Ryan has a specific condition in his left breast that most boys don't.
“I went to the doctor and he told me I had 5% female tissue in my left breast,” stated Ryan Larry (‘26), a JHS student in the news production class.
Larry has a few exciting things about him that most people wouldn't expect from just a glance at him. I mean he found out Santa wasn't real on his own at just 5 years old.
Being able to do track and also being good at it, it isn't meant for anyone.
“I think that my long legs are interesting because they allow me to jump high for track,” stated Larry.
If you were to pick one meal for the rest of your life most of us would prefer something with lots of flavor or something you wouldn't get bored of.
“If I could pick any meal for the rest of my life I would choose cooked rice, and it doesn't even really have to have anything on it, just rice,” stated Larry.
Taking news production was a smart choice for Larry, giving him an introduction to the line of career he wants.
“I think I might want to be a news producer in the future for my job,” stated Larry.
We all find out Santa isn’t real one way or another, good or bad but Larry learned for himself what was real and what was not.
“When I was 5 I was telling my family Santa wasn't real and they kept telling me he was,” stated Larry.
Nate Williams
Man of Action
JHS student shooting for the stars
By: Brooklyn Williams
Scraped knees, a big stage, violence, and hope. Nate Williams, a junior at JHS, picks up a board and skates to his dreams.
Williams, from Ms. Anderson’s news production committee, shares his passions, dreams, and insight on unnecessary violence.
“It’s a nice energy release for me, I guess it’s something I find fun every time I do it. I can Always get better, there’s always some kind of goal I can achieve,” stated Williams, “One day my friend just gave me a board and I started.”
Along with his passion for skateboarding, Williams also has an eye for the arts.
“I would make movies, I really like making movies. If I could make my own movie, and it actually is a source of income for me, that’d be great,” stated Williams.
With dreams as big as the stars, it’s clear that Williams is multitalented. His passion not only flows through his actions but also his voice.
“The violence, all the people that die in schools alone, for absolutely no reason. Like they’re just chilling, it’s just another day for them, and then all of a sudden someone’s got to kill them. Violence is just unnecessary all the time,” stated Williams.
Even though Williams shoots for the stars, many of his peers consider Williams to be down to Earth.
“Chill, I guess one reason is I never get into arguments with my friends, everything is just kind of whatever,” stated Williams.
Riley Henderson
Basic White Girl
Henderson Expresses Her Stereotype
By: Ryan Larry
Basic white girls are very common in Jackson schools. But Riley Henderson is no exception and happy to share at the age of 15. “I think my style really gives the basic white girl vibes.”
She is comfortable about her stereotype and is happy to express it even though it might seem offensive to call her by it,
“My favorite ice cream is rocky road, chocolate, almonds, and marshmallows.” stated Henderson (10)
Henderson believes her dogs says a lot about her own personality and character,
“Pitbulls are my favorite because I own one, she’s chubby and cute.” stated Henderson
Even though she claims she’s a basic white girl, that doesn’t mean that completely defines her, because she knows what she values most.
“I value my best friends most” stated Henderson
A fear that is very common also displays for her, “My worst fear is dying alone and spiders.” stated Henderson Riley
Being a basic white girl has neer been anything bad at all, Riley just thinks thats what best describes her.
Cade Gregory
Lights! Camera! Action!
Gregory Ready to take on Broadway
By: Talor Sweat
The curtains open. Spotlights illuminate the stage--stage empty with one single man standing there ready for his future.
“My main goal is to end up on Broadway,” stated sophomore Cade Gregory.
Gregory is also part of the news production team he has a deep love for theater and drama. This love was inspired by one man--Mr. Schlesselman was a choir and drama teacher from the middle school and junior high.
“Mr. Schlesselman introduced me to it and I fell in love,” Gregory explained.
From his choir/drama teacher at school to his at-home hobby of playing video games,
Gregory has always loved a good story that is told with the right emotions.
“I enjoy video games… more like story ones,” Gregory stated.
Gregory talks about games he plays and really enjoys, “God of War, Until Dawn and Detroit Become Human are the ones I really enjoy.”
This might inspire Gregory to become a Broadway star but his true life inspiration is how he lives and how he loves his life.
“It feels nice to wake up, be alive, and live my life every day!”
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