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The Rocket Flame

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The Rocket Flame

Listening to a class discussion during a Student Council meeting, Alana Mickley (10), Lilly Garbinski (10), and Peyton Saunders (10) consider whether the Senior Send-off Dance should be held indoors or outdoors.
Senior Send-Off Dance
Brody Crone, staff writer • March 21, 2024

Hosting one final dance after prom, Student Council organizes the Senior Send-off Dance to bid a farewell to the graduates. Once a tradition,...

Swishing away with their wands, Oliver Hopkins (Jason Petty), Susie Bones (Kailey Runk), Harry (Addison Nickels), J. Finch Fletchley/Zach Smith (Jocelyn Gurish), Leanne (Emmalyn Diehl), Hannah (Eva Snider), and Sally Perks/Hermeeone (Leah Groen) rehearse for their play, Puffs.
Magic in the Making
Lainey McCulloh, staff writer • March 7, 2024

Wizards and wands, two very important elements of the new, upcoming play at James Buchanan High School called Puffs. It features the JBHS drama...

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Sawyer Strine January 22, 2024

Hey Girls, Gays, and Theys!!! I missed you all so much!!!!!!!!! We’re back for another month with the best opinion column in the Tri-State...

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Sawyer Strine January 22, 2024

Hey Girls, Gays, and Theys!!! I missed you all so much!!!!!!!!! We’re back for another month with the best opinion column in the Tri-State...

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Senioritis
Senioritis
Kimber Yeager, staff writer • March 21, 2024

As the end of the school year approaches, many seniors become afflicted with senioritis. This diagnosis includes the decline in motivation which...

Mr. Mark Wise (staff) discusses math options with students and parents.
Educational Planning Night
Natalea Thurston, staff writer • February 29, 2024

To kick off opportunities for incoming freshmen, James Buchanan High School on Monday, February 26th, welcomed parents and students to attend...

Emma McCoy (10)
Shooting for the Stars
Kimber Yeager, staff writer • December 6, 2023

Shooting for success, Emma McCoy (10) qualified for the national shooting competition. McCoy has been on her Rifle Team for the past three years,...

Photo of the Week
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After receiving their flowers and gift bags, Line Feuillatre, Ethan Hopkins, William Dovey, Carissa Myers, Nicolas Ruiz, and Sofia Snider stand in front of the James Buchanan Aquatics banner for the last time together at a home competition.
They Wish They Could Just Keep Swimming
Lainey McCulloh, staff writer • January 29, 2024
Honoring people afflicted by cancer, Grace Egli (12) hands a carnation to Jenny Lauthers, a cancer survivor. Every player on the James Buchanan High School girls basketball team gave out a carnation to a cancer patient. “It feels awesome to be honored,” Lauthers said.
Brody Crone, staff writer • January 25, 2024
Dribbling around her opponent, Morgan Iverson (12) uses her arm to block. Iverson maneuvered around her contender and shot the ball. She successfully scored a three-pointer.
The Rockets Honor Teachers
Brody Crone, staff writer • January 2, 2024
Introducing...Coach Miller
Introducing…Coach Miller
Natalea Thurston, staff writer • December 14, 2023
Sports Calendar and results
Solar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
Natalea Thurston, staff writer • March 21, 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024 at approximately 2:07 p.m. the total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean. Depending on the future...

Listening to a class discussion during a Student Council meeting, Alana Mickley (10), Lilly Garbinski (10), and Peyton Saunders (10) consider whether the Senior Send-off Dance should be held indoors or outdoors.
Senior Send-Off Dance
Brody Crone, staff writer • March 21, 2024

Hosting one final dance after prom, Student Council organizes the Senior Send-off Dance to bid a farewell to the graduates. Once a tradition,...

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