On January 1, 2022, a law signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker went into effect allowing Illinois public school students to have five mental health days, without...
Jones student Tess Lacy ‘26 started her very own newspaper when she was in fourth grade that covers important local events and information relating to...
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, Perfect Game, one of the top baseball scouting networks, named Jones baseball player Logan Fernandez ‘26 the best outfielder in...
For the last two years, Jones librarian Francis Feeley has been implementing a Media Literacy program for freshman social studies classes in order to equip...
On Friday, March 17, the Computer Science Honors Society (CSHS) will host the fourth annual Jones Jam Hackathon at Jones College Prep.
“When we first started it was more of a traditional hackathon where there was a theme and you try to create a project by the end of the day,” said Cynthia Lilagan, Computer Science and Engineering Department Co-Chair. “Jones Jam has sort of transitioned from...
For the last two years, Jones librarian Francis Feeley has been implementing a Media Literacy program for freshman social studies classes in order to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate the growing media landscape.
The first day of the three-day experience taught students how to fact-check media found on the internet and debunk fake news.
“We learned a lot of strategies, not...
On Friday, Feb. 17, Jones College Prep announced Michael Lane ‘25, Annabelle Sanchez ‘24, and Martin McPhee ‘24 as the winners of the Local School Council (LSC) student representative election.
One newly elected representative commented on wanting to create open communication between students and administrators.
“It's really about increasing transparency. I think many [people] have...
Jones student Tess Lacy ‘26 started her very own newspaper when she was in fourth grade that covers important local events and information relating to her far north side neighborhood..
From a young age, Lacy developed a passion for journalism and her community.
“I was in fourth grade. I don’t know why, but I was like ‘I want to write a newspaper’,” said Lacy. “I took a sheet of...
Ja’Mal Green
Ja’Mal Green is a community activist from Chicago who previously ran for mayor in 2019, he is a member of the Democratic Party. His top priorities are public safety, modernizing city government, economic development, and climate change. Green owns a marketing company and is a published author. When asked whether he would re-establish a standalone Department of Environment, Green...
A collaborative community project, called the “City of Solutions,” aims to connect the Jones student body by designing a fictional city made of individual and collaborative student artwork.
The city project is being led by all students in Sculpture I and II. However, Jones students interested in partaking in the project are also welcome to create additional pieces.
“It's a collaborative...
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, Perfect Game, one of the top baseball scouting networks, named Jones baseball player Logan Fernandez ‘26 the best outfielder in Illinois for his class.
Perfect Game gathers intel from scouts, showcases, and coaches to create rankings on the state and national level.
“It felt good [to be ranked] because I finally got recognized for all my hard work,” said Fernandez.
Though...
As the boys swim season begins to wind down, swimmers are gearing up for the upcoming sectionals against other top schools in the city, such as Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and St. Ignatius College Prep.
When asked how they feel about sectionals, swimmers responded enthusiastically, especially regarding another chance for Jones to defeat Whitney Young. Tensions between the two schools have...
The Jones varsity boys basketball team sealed an easy 71-41 win vs. EPIC Academy on Feb. 16.
The following is a postgame interview with five players (Keenan Houlihan ‘23, Ben Mitchell ‘23, Will Ajayi ‘23, Sam Obioma ‘23 and Michael Burke ‘23) about their experiences as basketball players at Jones while eating pizza.
It’s Senior Night, got a nice win, everybody’s celebrated,...
On January 1, 2022, a law signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker went into effect allowing Illinois public school students to have five mental health days, without a doctor's note.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study in the fall of 2020, showing there was a 24% increase of mental-health-related emergency room visits for children between the ages of 5 to 11 and a 31% increase...
1. Stay Alert
Scan the area as you walk. Stay aware of your surroundings and others around you. Don’t get distracted by your phone or by listening to headphones.
2. Avoid walking alone
Try to walk with a friend whenever possible. If you begin to feel uncomfortable or nervous about a potentially dangerous situation, call a friend or approach a crowded area.
3. Plan ahead
Plan your route....
When I was about 14 years old, I visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington D.C with my school. At the museum, I saw gruesome pictures of Emmett Till’s open casket. At 14, Till was violently beaten and lynched in 1955 after being accused of offending a white woman. At the museum, I felt such an onslaught of emotions from seeing another 14-year-old completely...
