The student news site of Jones College Prep High School

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The student news site of Jones College Prep High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Jones College Prep High School

Blueprint

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Gus Zaruba '24, Design Team Photographer | November 17, 2023

Fine Arts and Esports teamed up to bring a whole new high-tech computer lab to Jones this school year.  Esports Club, led by math teacher and sponsor Mr. Eck alongside Mr. Myer of the Fine Arts Department, both made their case for updating the computer lab late last year. “It was kind of a coincidence that we both talked to Ms. Troesch around the same time,” said Eck “ We went to Ms. Troesch...

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Here comes the congressman

Vera Bandura ‘26, Reporter | November 17, 2023

On Oct. 30th, AP Government students talked to Congressman Danny Davis about the idea of civic deliberation and engagement in the political space. The service learning project for the students in AP Government and Politics (AP Gov) took place this week through a zoom meeting with Congressman Davis. “It was our service learning component, it connected to what we were doing in class and then...

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Mariyah Bell '24, Reporter | November 17, 2023

 The PSAT/SAT is officially digital for the 2024 season and this change influenced mixed thoughts by students. On Oct. 17, the juniors were the first class to take the PSAT digitally,  When the testing procedure was adjusted by College Board, students were given an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the digital SAT testing beforehand.  “I personally feel like it was better than the...

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YARAH Cornejo-Jimenez ‘25, Reporter | November 17, 2023

Students at Jones College Prep have begun their own entrepreneurial paths,causing many students to determine the importance of balancing their personal lives with their business. To pursue her interest in the beauty-tech market, Dayeli Gomez ‘25, vice-president of the Jones Baile Latine team, decided to begin her own nail business and strives to seek balance between her school work, after school...

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Annette Walker ‘26, Reporter | November 17, 2023

The Jones College Prep Sophomore Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its fall fundraiser on Oct. 25, 2023, in the North Cafeteria.  The fall fundraiser consisted of a pumpkin painting activity that allowed students to engage in fall spirit. “During the activity, students paid between three to five dollars depending on the size of the pumpkin, which included the pumpkin and paint as...

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Tuning into the new school year

Tess Lacy '26, Reporter | November 17, 2023

Jones Student Radio (JSR) started the 2023-24 school year by releasing their first-ever set of radio segments.  Instead of broadcasting over the radio like a traditional station, JSR produces short, podcast-like segments for their website, jcpstudentradio.com.  “Jones Student Radio is an online-only radio station that's created and run by students at Jones with segments that they conceptualize...

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A long time coming

Sadie Barash '25, Section Editor | December 4, 2023

On Thursday, October 19, Jones girls volleyball stunned rivals Whitney Young in two sets, 25-10, 25-14, to obtain their second-ever city title and first since 2017.  The team proved its dominance in recent years through its consistent ability to reach the championship, however, many times they have fallen just short of Whitney in the final. The years of buildup made the win all the more gratifying...

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Ella Lewis '25, Reporter | November 17, 2023

Junior varsity athlete, Kate Mattielo 26’ ended the season with a bang finishing at the top of multiple heats at cities. She left the meet with second place in the 200-meter freestyle, third place in the 500-meter freestyle, and fourth place in the 100-meter backstroke.  Although her successes are overwhelmingly spectacular, the journey that led Mattielo to where she is now is where her feat...

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Alex Leonard '24, Reporter | November 17, 2023

Earlier this month, the Jones Boys Golf team won the city championship, for the third year in a row. The win was influenced heavily by the Captain of the golf team, Nico Attlan ‘24, who was also the individual City champion.  “We all came together at the right time and played well,” said Attlan.“As an individual, I came in first, but it really is a team sport so we couldn’t have represented...

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Isabella Guzman , Section Editor | November 17, 2023

1.1 billion dollar net worth “solely based on songs and performances,” 200 million dollars for her concert documentary, 12 Grammys, most streamed album in one day on Spotify, and the most attended concert by a female artist. Taylor Swift holds the title for all these records and more. She has taken over the world with her 10 albums, concert documentaries, commercials, and now National Football...

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Perils of parasocial relationships

Liz Lira '24, Online Editor | November 17, 2023

Parasocial relationships are defined as a one-sided attachment, where one person puts in the same amount of time, energy, and emotion as you would in a mutual relationship into a one sided one, these traditionally appear in the form of obsessions with celebrities.  For example, a fan of Emma Stone once performed a La-La Land number to ask her to prom. These relationships are not inherently bad and...

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EDITORIAL: A letter to the future principal

Blueprint Editorial Board | May 25, 2023

Dear future principal, As you embark on your journey at our school, there are a few things you should know. We students are a dedicated, diverse group of intelligent young people. We have also experienced some conflicts over the past few years, and have reached a point where many students feel that their relationship with Jones’ administration needs to be strengthened. In our efforts to remedy this,...

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