Teachers pull pranks for entertainment
Jillian Mullin, JAG editor-in-chief
April 3, 2013
Flinging open his classroom door on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 27, social studies teacher Jeff Strickland pauses in his tracks, noting the disappearance of the chairs and desks in his room. AP Government students sit on the floor around the room waiting for an explanation, but with more important... (more...)
Bye Bye Beaumont
Jillian Mullin, JAG editor-in-chief
January 16, 2013
Twenty years and hundreds of concerts and parties later, the Beaumont Club appears to have hosted its final event. A popular event venue in Westport since 1992, the Beaumont Club closed its doors after a Battle of the Bands event on Sunday, Dec. 30 due to reoccurring financial instability. ... (more...)
Seven questions with counseling student aid Michaela Jamison
Jillian Mullin, JAG editor-in-chief
November 15, 2012
What made you decide to be counselor Erin Hayes’ student aid? I feel that I am an extension of Mrs. [Erin] Hayes, therefore [being her aid] only seemed fitting. I am like a Mrs. Hayes in training. I follow her around [a lot.] What do you usually do for her? Sometimes I write notes from the... (more...)
Jaguars achieve second shutout
Jillian Mullin, JAG editor-in-chief
October 16, 2012
The Jaguar football team defeated the Schlagle Stallions 43-0 on Friday, Oct. 12 recording the team’s second shutout. Senior cornerback Andrew Campbell said their performance was a result of superior skill and persistent determination. “At first other teams, like Schlagle, will start... (more...)
Jaguars beat Chieftains 59-0
Jillian Mullin, JAG editor-in-chief
September 25, 2012
The Jaguars won their football game against the Tonganoxie Chieftains on Friday, Sept. 21, 59-0. Senior safety Ryan Bath felt that this victory could be attributed to hard work both inside and outside of practice. “What made us most successful was just being prepared,” Bath said. “Obviously... (more...)
Freshman Jordan Matlock discusses new family additions
Jillian Mullin, writer
March 22, 2012
Just days before they gained ownership of their two adoptive children at the start of the new year, freshman Jordan Matlock sat with her family and nervously awaited the email that determined the fate of their new siblings. Over and over again, they scrolled through the few pictures they received... (more...)
School prepares for Cool School event
Jillian Mullin, writer
March 22, 2012
As the clock struck 5 a.m., hundreds of students fled into the gym for the school’s second televised Cool School event on Friday, Oct. 28. While the rest of the city slept in the dark of the morning, a spirited crowd of teachers and kids danced to the school fight song and waited anxiously... (more...)
Girls golf team adjusts to young team
Jillian Mullin, writer and photographer
November 14, 2011
Junior Hanna Torline stood on the lush grass of the fairway and lined up her club for her shot onto the green on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Saint Thomas Aquinas Invitational. She stood in awe with teammate, junior Hadley Tharp, as the ball rolled onto the green near the hole. They smiled and... (more...)