The Gamut <![CDATA[The Gamut]]> http://my.highschooljournalism.org/Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_z4sy22z1qnrxw2zktixiinmc_c6d3d88b-003e-4e48-bf65-e2130eeb5168_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:04:40 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Graduation 2010: Seniors take final step]]> By Staff


Jared Burton
Graduating senior Angel Benton walks across the stage to deliver the senior address. Benton wore a red chord for his excellence in FCCLA.

Graduation was held Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. full story > ]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 14:32:33 GMT <![CDATA[Boys take first in golf]]>


Taylor Jaimes
Senior Alex Baker walks with his club bag to his next hole. Baker took seventh in the tournament.

full story > ]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 14:34:02 GMT <![CDATA[Jeff West holds annual Academic Awards Night]]> By Staff


Nicole Feyh
Senior Hunter Rouse accepts the Jefferson County Farm Bureau scholarship presented by Donna Bates at the award presentation. Rouse said he plans to attend college to study outdoor wildlife management and enterprise.

Students were recognized for academic achievements and excellent attendance at the annual awards night May 4. full story > ]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 14:23:19 GMT <![CDATA[Students dance 'by the light of the moon']]> By Staff


Jared Stoll
Senior Allen Byler dances with his date. Byler and his date enjoyed an Applebee's dinner before arriving at the dance.

The junior class organized a memorable Prom, May 1, at Heritage Hall. full story > ]]> Mon, 03 May 2010 14:21:13 GMT <![CDATA[Senior places at Highland Community College Art Day]]>


Jared Stoll
Senior Jared Stoll earned an honorable mention ribbon his piece "Self Portrait at Clark St. Station" at Highland Community College's annual Art Day. Stoll, placing in the mixed media category, was one student to place out of about 37 schools.

Six students attended the annual HCC Art Day Thursday, April 29. One student - senior Jared Stoll - received an honorable mention for his mixed media self portrait titled "Self Portrait in Clark Stree full story > ]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:11:35 GMT <![CDATA[Great start for JW baseball; team interrupts winning streak]]> By Staff


Morgan Scott
Senior Aaron Starr lobs a pitch at home plate. Starr has been with the JW baseball team all four years of his high school experience.

full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:19:41 GMT <![CDATA[Boys' golf takes lead by one]]>


Savanna Bradely
Senior Sam DeMaranville consults with coach Larry Deiter.

full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:09:20 GMT <![CDATA[JW softball: season in full swing]]> By Staff


Jami Grismore
Senior Mariah Stortzum steps up to the plate. Stortzum scored three runs during the course of both games.

full story > ]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:19:03 GMT <![CDATA[JW hosts track and field event]]> By Staff


Taylor Jaimes
Senior Timothy Rhodd participates in the shot put event.

The weather was nearly perfect when Jeff West hosted the track and field event April 20. full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:30:14 GMT <![CDATA[Juniors prepare for Prom]]> By Morgan Scott
Prom is almost here. Jeff West students will be able to strut their stuff May 1 at Heritage Hall. The theme for Prom this year is “By the Light of the Moon." full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:34:55 GMT <![CDATA[KSHSAA makes headlines]]> By Jared Burton
KSHSAA has been in the news recently. full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:28:22 GMT <![CDATA[Carnival entertains, raises funds]]> By Taylor Jaimes


Nicole Feyh
Graduate Christina Baker assists with carnival activities. Baker colored hair, which cost participants four tickets.

The annual carnival Saturday, April 11 drew a large crowd. The Booster Club, which organized the event, will have a meeting May 5 to determine how much money was raised. full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:26:52 GMT <![CDATA[Jefferson West holds first Sadie Hawkins dance]]> By Jared Stoll


Jared Stoll
Seniors Amanda Narverud and Angel Benton pose as a couple from the story of Aladdin during the Sadie Hawkins dance. Both StuCo members, Narverud and Benton were who helped organize the dance.

The tradition of Sadie Hawkins was reinvented for the April 9 dance hosted by StuCo. full story > ]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:12:19 GMT <![CDATA[Boys, girls take second at track; golfers take first at Villiage Greens]]> By Jared Stoll


Taylor Jaimes
Senior Alex Baker takes a practice swing during practice at Village Greens. Baker has been in golf all four years.

Spring athletics are in full swing at Jeff West. full story > ]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:21:43 GMT <![CDATA[Wrestling: ‘Good year’ ends with junior winning championship, two seniors competing at state]]> By Taylor Jaimes
Injuries and sickness may have prevented the wrestling team from finishing “great,” but the season still ended with positives. full story > ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:44:24 GMT <![CDATA[Dress sale raises funds for After Prom]]> By Mariah Stortzum
A fundraiser to help girls save money for prom and also raise money for After Prom was held Saturday, March 13. full story > ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:37:14 GMT <![CDATA[Freshman enjoys year-round soccer.]]> By Jared Burton
Not having a school-sponsored soccer program at Jeff West hasn’t stopped freshman Micah LaCrone from playing the sport he loves. full story > ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:32:43 GMT <![CDATA[Players ready to steal league championship]]> By Jennifer Harvey
With winter over, it’s time for the baseball team to play ball. Coach Dan Hypse has goals set for the team. “Be very successful, win league, be competitive every game and come to practice every day full story > ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:11:29 GMT <![CDATA[Runners warm up for season]]> By Morgan Scott
With winter over, it’s time for track and field. Head coach John Riley expects about 60-70 athletes competing for JW. Riley said the girls will be competitive for the league title, and boys will be c full story > ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:10:52 GMT <![CDATA[New coach has high expectations]]> By Mariah Stortzum
Spring sports have just begun, and softball will be seen with a different view due to a new head coach. Head softball coach Amanda Rush will be leading this year’s softball team into a hard working a full story > ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:09:57 GMT <![CDATA[Buy, sell dresses March 13]]> By Morgan Scott
The first ever Prom dress sale, sponsored by the junior class after prom committee, will be held Saturday, March 13 at the high school. Girls from all over the area are able to bring in their gently full story > ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:09:14 GMT <![CDATA[Golf team looks for good weather, another trip to state]]> By Jared Burton
As winter sports are winding down it’s time to start preparing for the spring sports season, and this year is no different for the boys’ golf team. Jeff West head boys’ golf coach Larry Deiter is exc full story > ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:07:58 GMT <![CDATA[JV ends on high note; varsity continues preparation in off-season]]> By Jared Burton
Even though the 2009-2010 boys’ basketball season wasn’t successful in terms of overall records and league standings, there were still plenty of great made memories by the coaches and players. Coach full story > ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:06:57 GMT <![CDATA[Three-time state contender brings home championship]]> By Taylor Jaimes
Junior Ethan Mumaw has represented JW at state wrestling all three years of his high school career. Last year, Mumaw placed fourth, but not this year. This year Mumaw brought home Jeff West’s first st full story > ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:05:18 GMT <![CDATA[Twice-yearly blood drive represents efforts of student organizers]]> By Jennifer Harvey


Savanna Burress-Bradley
Freshman Adriana Runnels completes paperwork as part of the donation process. The blood drive resulted in a collection of 70 units.

StuCo members organized the second blood drive of the year, held March 2. More than 70 units were collected. “[StuCo] wants to give back to the community, and it’s a good way for high school students full story > ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:04:37 GMT