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The Student News Site of James Buchanan High School

The Rocket Flame

The Student News Site of James Buchanan High School

The Rocket Flame

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Show Me the Money

Emma Smith October 4, 2023

Offsetting the cost of the JBHS yearbook and applying professional communication and marketing strategies, The Citadel staff members visited businesses across Franklin County Wednesday, September 27 in...

Calling All Writers

Danielle DeFelice October 3, 2023

Are you able to “wow” in 100 words or less? Whether you inspire through poetry or short stories, October gives you two chances to share your creativity. A student poetry contest offers students...

Zoey Gearhart, vice president and Sawyer Strine, president

Slay All Day

Sawyer Strine, staff writer September 20, 2023

Back for another year, the JBHS Equality Club opened its doors for their second year. As participants welcomed the club return, the officers kicked it off by sharing exciting and shocking ideas planned...

A Newsworthy Experience

A “Newsworthy” Experience

Danielle DeFelice, Adviser September 10, 2023

Visiting the James Buchanan High School Journalism/Yearbook class Friday, September 8, Andy Abel, editor of The Mercersburg Journal, shared his experiences in the newspaper business and explained the importance...

Graduation 2023

Danielle DeFelice, Adviser June 8, 2023

James Buchanan High School Assistant Principal Jamie Zimmerman presented the 168 members of the Class of 2023 to Superintendent Rodney Benedick on Friday, June 2 at 6:30 PM at Rocket Stadium. The class...

A Covid Return To School

The year 2020 wasn’t what anyone expected and going back to school was one of the biggest challenges. When returning back to school we were not greeted by smiles because they were covered by masks and...

JBHS Graduation 2020

Graduation for the Class of 2020 was anything but ordinary. The class spent their final months of high school at home and away from their classmates. Although everyone hoped that we would be back in school...

Kylee Long puts on her swim cap before her first race.

The Setbacks Make for a Better Comeback

Hannah Kimmel, Editor December 19, 2019

It was around a year ago student Kylee Long’s life was forever changed. What was thought to be just another hunting trip turned out to be so much more. Long suffered an accidental gunshot to her right...

A Day in the Life of an AP Student

A Day in the Life of an AP Student

Kace Dorty, Staff December 16, 2019

Being in high school can be difficult for anyone, but when you add AP and Honors courses in the mix, you really have to be on top of your game to get the best grades. Brynn Taulton (11), an AP and Honors...

On his last day at JBHS, Mr. Colby Sites (Faculty) shows off his crazy taco socks.

ExSITESment Awaits For JB Alumni

November 1, 2019

Life is all about a journey: it can take you anywhere in the world and allow you to experience new surroundings. For Mr. Colby Sites (Faculty), his journey took him back to his hometown school to pursue...

A Day In the Life of Mrs.Czuprynski

A Day In the Life of Mrs.Czuprynski

Aleesha Cramer, Staff Member October 23, 2019

 She is a common face if you go to the library during a study hall or spend a period in there for a class. You need copies, have a computer problem, or need a certain book for a class? Mrs. Joyce Czuprynski...

A Day in the Life of the Cafeteria Staff

A Day in the Life of the Cafeteria Staff

Eva Dempsey, Staff March 20, 2019

Right after the lunch bell rings, students pour into the cafeteria with stomachs rumbling, eager to get their first bite since breakfast. Long lines of students that wrap around the room start to grow...

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