This year at Woodford County High School, the seniors prepared for real life, the freshman survived their first year in high school, the juniors survived their (arguably)...

Over the summer, high-schoolers are always pressed to get a job so that they can gain skills that will make them ready for the real world. Most jobs are boring and make students...

Being a class officer has a lot of ups and downs. It comes with lots of responsibility. Senior officers get to plan homecoming and other pep-rallies. The officers get to represent...

As you know, this year has been an interesting time for teachers in the state of Kentucky. Our Kentucky State Governor, Matt Bevin, made some rather rude comments about our...

These last couple of months I have been writing about what it's like to fall in love and what a healthy or unhealthy relationship looks like. But what does being in a healthy...

As the summer approaches many of us want to look good to get that summer glow! Many companies make products that attempt to give you what you want, but fail and then you...

In this piece, I wish to say goodbye to a teacher who is treasured in this school--Ms. Joyner. She will be very missed by our teachers and students, and I hope this video...

The Jacket Journal got its name because of the Yellow Jacket mascot. Before we became The Jacket Journal, we were called The Tattle-Tale. The Tattle-Tale has many unknown...

Body Art, such as tattoos, is a way to express your feelings. Many students who attend our school have gotten tattoos in tribute to what has helped them through a hard time,...

This year's prom theme was New York, New York, and the prom committee and attendees did not disappoint. It was a great event and everyone looked amazing! It was a night full...

On Saturday, April 21, the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club at WCHS took on their second Kiddie Cook Camp of the year. Kiddie Cook Camp allows children...

This time of year is particularly stressful for everyone. Underclassmen have finals to worry about, seniors have finals AND graduation while also trying to make the most of...

Test Anxiety affects a lot of students, 16-18% of students experience it sometime in their schooling career. This may seem like a small amount, but test anxiety is the most...

Ms. Finny has been teaching for 18 years, but she only has been teaching at Woodford County High School for five. She loves to teach Civics and Government. Ms. Finney...

Mrs. Kim Walters-Parker is a joy to know in and out of the classroom. She is an excellent teacher and an amazing person over all. Walter-Parker has been been a teacher...

The Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) is a 3-day experiential learning conference in which students participate directly in simulated international diplomacy. On March...

Spring Break is finally upon us! After what has felt like an eternity, it's finally time to kick back, have fun, and relax. Too bad you have practically no money in your bank...

On March 23 and 24, WCHS's Community Activism class put on a festival in the Gallerie on Court Street (previously the Methodist Church). The festival, called Activate, celebrated...

https://youtu.be/eKQ5GmaQn58   We are taking a trip down south and exploring a whole new world. This isn't your normal adventure, it's a car adventure. I went to...

The 2018 school year is coming quickly to an end, and this means that graduation is following close behind.  This piece features a variety of senior athletes who have contributed...

The End and the Beginning  Graduating from high school may seem like a scary experience for some, but the time between graduation and starting college is different for...

After the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a staff member from Stoneman asked other schools on Facebook to participate in sending letters to her school. The...

The wind blusters around the players as they come out for the first tennis practice of the year, ready for the new season.  "I like tennis because it's fun and everybody's...

University of Kentucky's DanceBlue is a student-run organization that works to raise funds year-round and all of the proceeds go toward pediatric cancer research. Once a year,...

Seniors! Just like that four years has gone by and our time here is coming to a close, but goodness it sure is dragging on. With all the tests, the assignments, the scholarship...