Advice Column – The Jacket Journal

Ace that Interview!

November 1, 2018

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking. At one point in our lives, we will all have to do a job interview. There are Do's and Don't's. Here is a list that will help you prepare for your future interview: Dress presentable and according to a dress code. If you are unaware of the dress code, avoid...

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...

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...

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...

Travel Hacks and Facts

March 26, 2018

When traveling, it's easy to be caught up in the minute details; people are so focused on certain things that they forget items that are necessary for safety reasons. Not only that, but knowing the amount to pack for the time you are going also holds importance. Packing for a Trip that is Under 1...

Study Tips For Beating Senioritis

Lucianna Miele, Staff Reporter

February 27, 2018

Filed under Advice Column, Student Life

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 and college applications, senior year seems to be lasting forever. Although we should be (and hopefully are) having a great...

Prom Prep Up

February 27, 2018

It's that time again! Yep, you guessed it--prom season! We know this is a stressful time for both boys and girls, but let us be your guide! we are here to help you shop till you drop...We have all the pre-prom secrets and guidance you will need. From dress to tux shopping, to picking out the perf...