Opinion – The Jacket Journal

Somewhere Far, Far Away

May 18, 2018

With one week left in the school year, everyone's favorite season quickly approaches. Finally; just you and your grand summer plans. Several of the students at WCHS this year (including myself) have the pleasure of traveling abroad this summer. As exciting as this sounds, if you're anything like me,...

The Coolest Aircraft: A Countdown

May 18, 2018

It's been well over 110 years since the first successful airplane flight. While the first planes were made from wood and canvas, pilots today fly massive metal masterpieces that can top out at speeds so high that the government keeps them secret. Planes and jets come in all different shapes and sizes...

Behind Mother’s Day

May 18, 2018

Mother's Day is the day we celebrate our mothers and grandmothers that have been there for us and to memorialize the ones we have lost. The definition of Mother's Day is: "Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mot...

Where to Capture Your Dream Night

May 16, 2018

Prom night is everyone's favorite night of high school...but also the most stressful. From personal experience, I understand that weather is the biggest factor of how your prom pictures out. So, I decided to give others an idea of where they can take pictures with the convenience of inside or outside...

Netflix VS Hulu

May 4, 2018

Netflix is streaming service widely used around the world, but could there be something better? Hulu is also a streaming service like Netflix, but which one is better? 1. Prices Whether you purchase Hulu or Netflix, you will be paying every month for a standard membership. The cost of a standa...

How to Plan and Throw a Graduation Party!

May 4, 2018

The month of May is a roller coaster of emotions. For Seniors, it's a mixture of relaxation, stress, happiness, sadness, and many more emotions. Some of the questions running through the minds of these seniors being: Where do I go from here? How can I begin transitioning from high school to college? What...

How to be Safe on Prom Night!

April 25, 2018

Prom is a night to remember for most teenage students. However, remember that many students suffer from peer pressure more than usual on this night. What follows is a list of tips on how you can avoid doing things you don't want to do or will regret later on prom night. Have a safe and reliable...

The Most Stressful Week of High School Student’s Lives

April 24, 2018

It's the most stressful week of the year...Prom week! It is finally here and it is time to get glammed out on an amazing night! I know that this week can be a very stressful as you have to make sure you have everything perfect for prom...so, I decided to write a checklist to make sure your night is planned...

Spooky Music Finals!

April 20, 2018

AP Exams and finals as a whole are very stressful for most students. Regardless of the class, the impending emotional weight of a grade that can dictate the final grade of a student is, quite frankly, a big deal. However, finals aren't that scary when you are well prepared. 1. If you have an AP E...

Spring Shopping Tips

Reagan Cole, Staff Reporter

April 16, 2018

Filed under Opinion

Spring is the season we all have been waiting for and is also the perfect excuse to get new clothes to wear! Finding deals and the best shopping websites can be difficult, but I have a list of great stores that have both style and deals. One of my favorite bathing suit websites is CupShe. They have g...

Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships

March 28, 2018

Do you feel safe and secure with your partner? Or do you think something bad is going on?

Prom! Prom! Prom!

March 28, 2018

A month ago we helped you with some awesome places to find the perfect prom dress and tux, and we hope that our tips were useful! Now, we have something new for this month. This month we have lots of awesome hair tips and floral arrangement ideas. We want to ensure that you are aware of all of your options...