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Warriors of Jupiter: Tanner Wodraska

Warriors of Jupiter: Tanner Wodraska

Story by: Ava Goforth October 17, 2020

Working in the heat of the Fla. sun, Jupiter High’s Tanner Wodraska moves swiftly but meticulously along the side of a boat. He uses a buffer his friend handed him to clean and shine the vessel....

Jupiter High administrators and custodians set up one-way hallways to minimize crowding during COVID-19.

Students weigh in: distance learning versus brick-and-mortar

Story by: Jason Dobuler, School News Editor October 13, 2020

Palm Beach County School District students, along with their families, need to make a choice about how to learn for the remainder of the semester. They need to decide whether to learn virtually or in-person...

Athletic director Kim Jalm shows off 2020 cheerleading championship medal.

Warriors of Jupiter: Kim Jalm

Story by: Gianna Grieco, Sports Editor October 13, 2020

Jupiter High School graduate and now Athletic Director Kimberly Jalm has worked with JHS for 10 years, advising in a number of activities and events.  In addition to overseeing Jupiter High’s athletic...

Warriors of Jupiter: Nurse Jackie

Warriors of Jupiter: Nurse Jackie

Story by: Addy Kondik, Features Editor October 13, 2020

Jupiter High’s new nurse, Jackie Martyniuk, is excited to join the Warrior family. She outlines her career as reaching out, helping others and working to keep people healthy in a pandemic.  Martyniuk...

War Cry alumni on their way to success

War Cry alumni on their way to success

Story by: Addy Kondik, Features Editor October 4, 2020

War Cry alumni use their experience on the newspaper staff to propel their future. Whether it be a college degree in journalism, nursing or criminal justice, former newspaper staffers reflect on how their...

Jupiter remembers friend and teammate Simon Baker

Jupiter remembers friend and teammate Simon Baker

Story by: Gianna Grieco and Karson Ilhardt, Sports Editors September 23, 2020

On a clear afternoon, with just a pop of clouds in the sky, Jupiter High students, along with friends and family of Simon Baker, gathered at the Jupiter Inlet to remember one of their own, who died by...

Assistant Principal Kelly Foss waits to greet seniors in JHS drop-off loop, as they pick up their grad bags, on May 21.

Warriors of Jupiter: Kelly Foss

Story by: Addy Kondik and KC Barnes May 21, 2020

Jupiter High’s Assistant Principal Kelly Foss is an unsung hero on campus. She not only handles all the responsibilities of an administrator with calm and grace but also works behind the scenes as the...

Delaney and Madison Cook, JHS seniors, display their new yard sign supporting the class of 2020 on April 26.

Signs of support for class of 2020

Story by: Christina Paraschiv April 30, 2020

High school seniors across the nation are facing the harsh reality of the effects of COVID-19. Most senior activities like prom, graduation and end-of-year ceremonies have been postponed or, sadly, cancelled.  On...

Scott Meissners family shaves his head in preparation for military boot camp.

Jupiter man puts Navy plans on hold due to COVID-19

Story by: Peyton Weiss April 20, 2020

Scott Meissner, Jupiter resident and 2019 graduate of Dwyer High School, used the first few weeks of quarantine preparing himself both physically and mentally for military boot camp. He sold his truck,...

Warriors of Jupiter: Ben Kenerson

Warriors of Jupiter: Ben Kenerson

Story by: Katie Hiebert, Features Editor April 9, 2020

  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben Kenerson, a physical education and weightlifting teacher, has taken online learning to the next level.  “I really just try and give the students a...

The Century Tower at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida,

COVID-19 affects current college students and graduating high school seniors

Story by: Christina Paraschiv April 9, 2020

COVID-19, widely known as coronavirus, is not only significantly impacting the lives of doctors, nurses, custodians and grocers but also students and educators. When COVID-19 made its way to America in...

Senior valedictorian Becky Hampton works on a metal etching project.

Warriors of Jupiter: Becky Hampton

Story by: Noah Mildner February 25, 2020

After searching in a cluttered closet, Art and Photography teacher Sarah Knudtson walked over to senior Rebecca Hampton to pass on the treasure she just found. Excitedly, Hampton thanked Knudtson and immediately...

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