Students and Staff, Recently an article was written about the absence of administration at the NHS ceremony on January 23rd. I feel it is important to respond to this article, explain myself, and let you know that this absence was not intentional. On this particular night, we were to host …
Author: Nichole Harris
A coach can make or break an athlete
Coaches have more impact on an athlete that just what meets the eyes. Arguably one of the greatest coaches, John Wooden, has written many books that have high school coaches nose deep between the pages. “A good coach can change a game, but a great coach can change a life,” …
Let’s all cheer for the Crimson and Gold
For me, going to all the sporting events and cheering for the Jeffs has just been a part of my high school experience. I wouldn’t have it any other way. All the van rides I’ve had with people who have become some of my best friends are the greatest memories …
Dating is a thing of the past
Dating has become a disputed topic, in that it can mean a lot of different things for different people. These days, “dating” can mean anything from keeping a snap streak to going out to dinner and a movie. In today’s world, dating is no more than communicating through social media …
Journalism brings home awards from JEA
Instead of reporting on the achievements of other students, this week Jeffs journalists have won the awards. Results from the 2018 JEA competition were announced Sun., Jan. 28, and several FHS journalists were honored by the Journalism Education Association. The JEA is the largest scholastic journalism organization for teachers and …
Photo of the Week
Seniors and Winter Formal royalty candidates Macy Ohlde and Trent Gizzle laugh as their fun facts are read off. Grizzle’s fact was that he can do a cartwheel into a backflip, which the crowd responded to by chanting and encouraging him to prove it. He refused. “Yes I can do …
Photo of the Week
The FHS X-Ray staff has decided to incorporate a “Photo of the Week” element on the site. Every week, one particularly outstanding photo a student on staff has taken will be shared. In this photo, Kacy Starck ’21 laughs on the sidelines during the boys varsity basketball game against Sandy …
“Snow” school for FHS
There was no school on Monday, January 22nd for the Fairbury Jeffs as it was called off due to the weather. The decision was made at 5:30 Monday morning by Superintendent Stephen Grizzle after the National Weather Service assured him that hazardous white out conditions were going to take place …
Students chosen for December Junior High Students of the Month
Although things are constantly changing at FHS, one award that has continued on through the years is the selection of Junior High Students of the Month. Junior High Students of the Month have been selected every month school has been in session for over ten years, ever since teacher and …
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Wrestlers start strong at York invite
On December 2nd, the Fairbury Jeffs wrestling team travelled to York to compete in their annual invite. After a long day filled with wins and losses, the team placed 5th with a total of 89.06 points. Several wrestlers brought in various amounts of points to help lock down that 5th …
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