Emotions from the Sidelines
Half of watching a sport is the emotions you feel and see during the game–from the sidelines, the field, the stands, emotions are what make the game interesting. This month, I compiled a collection of photos I have taken of coaches and players of Jenks Athletics expressing emotions from the sidelines during the 2025-2026 season.
From Jenks to the Next Level: The Real Transition From High School to College Athletics
For many high school athletes, the dream of playing in college comes with both excitement and uncertainty. The jump in competition, workload, and personal responsibility can feel overwhelming. To get a closer look and a personal opinion on the transition, I talked to Jenks Alum Chase Martin, who experienced the transition firsthand when he stepped onto a college basketball court for the first time.
A Mission for Change: Jenks Environmental Club
Founded just this year, the Environmental Club at Jenks High School is on a mission to make students more mindful of their impact on the planet. Through projects, meetings, and school-wide initiatives, the club aims to turn environmental awareness into meaningful action.
New Leadership, New Energy: How are Jenks Swimmers Adapting to the New Coach?
With 38 state titles, the Jenks Swim Team has quite the standard to uphold. After seven years, Jenks’ beloved head coach Diego Henao stepped down from his position this past spring; this left a pronounced hole in Jenks Swimming in need of being filled.