Jones held its annual Club Fair last Wednesday to a lively crowd of kids looking for new opportunities and friends in after-school activities. For those...
With off-campus back in full swing, there is a new group wondering where to become regulars. It has been so long since we have been allowed to leave, who...
On September 26, 2024, the Jones-Payton co-op Boys Golf team competed in the Chicago Public League City Championships against Lane Tech, placing second.
This...
October 21, 2024 Eliza Beresh, News Section Editor
Thanks to the talents of the up and coming security personnel, Mick Mazo ‘25, Jones College Prep’s class of ‘25 was able to have a successful post-homecoming...
Jones College Prep Principal Kerry Dolan is launching a new initiative to give Jones students more volunteer opportunities around the school.
Dolan launched the application form for her new Volunteer Corps initiative in a recent newsletter, opening it up to all Jones students who want to be more involved within the school community.
“The Volunteer Corps is an effort to get students together...
Jones College Prep has introduced new AcLab attendance policies for the 2024-2025 school year, prompting mixed reactions from students.
This year, AcLab has been split into two back-to-back 40 minute blocks and one 15 minute block at the end for AcLab check-in. Students are required to scan into whatever areas they choose to occupy and are not allowed to leave that space until the 40 minute block...
The 2024-2025 school year at Jones College Prep began with some challenges related to course scheduling. Some students who did not submit their schedule requests in April were unable to enroll in their first-choice classes.
“I think it's kind of unfair that they claim to prioritize seniors, I know multiple Juniors that got this class as their first option and I didn't,” said Rowan Boyle ‘25.
Boyle...
On September 26, 2024, the Jones-Payton co-op Boys Golf team competed in the Chicago Public League City Championships against Lane Tech, placing second.
This is Boys Golf coach David Gilmer’s tenth year coaching, with the team having a multitude of success during his tenure.
“Overall the season was really successful,” said Gilmer. “I’ve been coaching for 10 years. We’ve won five championships...
The Jones College Prep Varsity boys volleyball team has crafted a stellar start to their 2024 season, coasting towards the playoffs after starting the season with an undefeated 9-0 record.
Varsity Coach Howard Hu is very happy with the success of his team this season.
“I think the boys are doing well,” said Hu. “We are 14 and 3 and our only losses have come against Niles North, Lane Tech,...
On April 10, 2024, Brennen Jones joined teammate Hunter Rauhaus by committing to Beloit College to continue their academic and baseball careers together.
Rauhuas committed first back in the fall, and Jones recently committed to Beloit, joining the baseball roster for the Division III college.
"I couldn't be more thrilled to commit to Beloit College alongside my high school teammate. Having...
With off-campus back in full swing, there is a new group wondering where to become regulars. It has been so long since we have been allowed to leave, who even remembers what’s out there? Lots has changed (RIP Blaze Pizza), so how will you ever decide?
A beloved option for JCP students has always been bagels. The safety option to fall back on when a decision can’t be made of where to go. But...
The Jones Class of 2024 has experienced many chaotic and unstable events throughout their high school years such as the COVID-19 pandemic, an entirely new administration, and political instability. Our class has faced challenge after challenge and if you ask any senior, this year is nothing like our freshman year, from school policy to social climate to political climate. We were not afforded the privilege...
On Friday Jan. 26, two highschool students from Innovations High School were shot in downtown Chicago, bringing the issue of gun violence to people’s minds once again.
The incident took place at 1 p.m. as the students were exiting the school building. A group of gunmen open fire on multiple students. Two students were killed, 16-year-old Robert Boston and 17-year-old Monterio Williams. They...
