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Love, The Jacket Journal Staff

December 17, 2018

Here at The Jacket Journal, we have a wonderful staff made up of many students who work hard to create great stories to share with you! Check out The Jacket Journal every month for exciting stories.

Filipino Flavors

Ashley Courtney, Staff Reporter

December 17, 2018

Filed under Food, Showcase

The Philippines is a country characterized by its collection of various islands and tropical beaches. The country is home to illustrious views and ample cultural diversity. What is often overlooked is the cuisine and dishes that lie under the surface. From rich soups and stews to savory pork dishes and...

Mental Illness: Walk a Mile In Its Shoes

December 14, 2018

Mental illness and mental health are important issues that need to be recognized, especially here at Woodford Couty High School. An anonymous student said, "The effect that it has on people is life-changing, and even if you don't have a mental illness, you are most likely affected by someone around you...

Homecoming 2018: The Dresses that Make the Magical Night

Hillary Ocampo, Katherine Kelly, and Parker Robinson

November 1, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Student Life

Homecoming comes and goes every year, and every time it looks different. The main reason: The dresses! Every girl wants to find her perfect dress, and here are some of the ones that were featured at the 2018 dance.

Kentucky: More than Bourbon and Horses

November 1, 2018

Backstage: Broken Queen Tour, Episode 2/ Up-and-coming Show!

October 30, 2018

The Broken Queen in Somerset First, I hope you enjoyed the second vlog! If you haven't seen it yet, I encourage you to watch it! Of course, if you haven't seen the video, you must be wondering what it's about! To be honest, these experiences are quite hard to describe. In the last weekend of Septem...

Fear at Fright Night

October 23, 2018

What is Fright Night? Fright Night is a fear-themed park at Jacobson Park in Lexington. There are three different attractions including Dark Forest, Candy Land, and 13 Doors. They all focus on your worst fears, whether it be the dark or clowns. People dressed up as scary creatures jump out, foll...

Toying with Games!

September 30, 2018

Falling in Love with Midway

Giselle Uribe, Staff Reporter

September 27, 2018

Filed under Community, Showcase

Backstage: “The Broken Queen” Tour, Episode #1

September 21, 2018

The Broken Queen, a play written by Jenny Fitzpatrick, artistic director and creator of Blackbird Dance Theatre, made its first “outreach tour” trip to Scottsville, Kentucky on September 13, 2018. As said in the vlog, this show touches on a woman’s life after death. When “La Reina” makes the c...

New Teacher Features

September 17, 2018

Welcome Back Students!

August 15, 2018

High school seems like it will last forever but time flies! One day you're a freshman and the next thing you know, you're a senior. So enjoy the time you have as a highschooler, make the most of every moment, and learn all you can. We have heard that knowledge is power, and this is true! Someday, you...