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Blueprint
The student news site of Jones College Prep High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Jones College Prep High School

Blueprint
My hair means everything to me but my hair is not my power, said club member Yahira Tarr 17. As a black woman my hair is stigmatized, fetishized, and demonized but Ive learned to appreciate my curls and the versatility of my hair that represents the many factions of being a black girl. I am beautiful hair or not, but theres a certain beauty and artistry of natural hair that cant be imitated.

Wigging out

Cerrena Galvan '17, Lifestyles Staff
March 21, 2017
Dreamers Club Members Cristal Martinez ‘17, Ivonne Jimenez ‘17, Teresa Vergara-Miranda ‘17, Elena Brambila ‘17 and Librarian Francis Feeley in the middle of finalizing details for their workshops.

Working toward the dream

Jeiyanni Hollings '17 and Adriana Lopez ‘17
March 20, 2017
Lights, camera, action

Lights, camera, action

Semira Garrett '18, School Staff
March 19, 2017
Cafeteria workers greet students, starting as early as the morning breakfast.

A walk through our kitchen

Abraham Jimenez '18, School Staff
March 19, 2017
Poetry team slams to Louder Than A Bomb semifinals

Poetry team slams to Louder Than A Bomb semifinals

Orla Levens '18 and Seth Bartusek '17
March 18, 2017
These sump pumps transfer the waste out of the pit below and must be manually turned on three times a day due to automatic system failure from improper manufacturing or installation.

“What’s that smell?”

Josh Gerenraich '17, Lifestyles Staff
March 1, 2017
TEDx Talks to Connect School Community on Global Stage

TEDx Talks to Connect School Community on Global Stage

Orla Levens '18, Associate Editor, Online
February 17, 2017
Sophomores will learn more about the birds and the bees.

Let’s Talk About Sex

Daisy Conant '18, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
February 6, 2017
Friends of Jones is the schools wizard behind the curtain. Social science teacher Meghan McClory is the Scarecrow, PE teacher Rob Heselton is the Tin Man, and athletic director Frank Griseto is Dorothy.

Bridging the Gap

Seth Bartusek '17, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2017
Student mentors tell newcomers that auditions are based on attitude and skill while helping them perfect their pieces.

No Experience Needed

Semira Garrett '18, School Staff
January 14, 2017
Kaminski passes out papers while substituting for Allie Paskes AP Psychology class while Elida Ortiz 18 looks on.

Keeping Up With Kaminski

Susana Chenmei '18, School Staff
December 22, 2016
Pebblegate

Pebblegate

Leslie Diaz '18, School Staff
December 22, 2016
Transfer Student Argues Selective Enrollment Schools Arent For Everyone

Transfer Student Argues Selective Enrollment Schools Aren’t For Everyone

Abraham Jimenez '18, School Staff
December 22, 2016
Charlotte Geissler 17 interns at the Center for Elder and Disability Law.

Setting the Bar High

Ivy Rejman '17, Lifestyles Staff
December 22, 2016
Our View: Campaign for Clowns

Our View: Campaign for Clowns

December 22, 2016
No Chance for Chance

No Chance for Chance

Josh Gerenraich '17, Lifestyles Staff
December 13, 2016
Goodbye, Detentions

Goodbye, Detentions

Leslie Diaz '18, School Staff
November 6, 2016
Members of the club participate in a mock caucus.

Red Alert

Maggie Bedore '17, School Editor
November 2, 2016
Will She Survive?

Will She Survive?

Julissa Santoyo '17, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2016
A New Era for ALAS

A New Era for ALAS

Abraham Jimenez '18, School Staff
November 2, 2016
CPS Switch to SAT Ushers in New Era of Standardized Testing

CPS Switch to SAT Ushers in New Era of Standardized Testing

Eryn Barnes '19, School Staff
October 19, 2016
Elections Heat Up

Elections Heat Up

Mikaela Uddfolk '17, Managing Editor, Sports
June 3, 2016
Lucas Steinbruegge and Nasko Pelinkaj, both 18, chatting with friends while choosing to attend Homecoming without dates. A common occurrence here, going to Homecoming with friends is encouraged more than bringing a date. This year, prom will be held on May 21, 2016, in the Harold Washington Library.

Prom Date Pressures

Alicia Wala '16, Associate Editor, Copy
March 18, 2016
Francisco Perez comes back to visit Jones during his first resting period after chemotherapy. He is feeling much better and is spending lots of time with family and friends.

Francisco’s Fight

Cristian Espinoza '16, Lifestyles Staff
March 2, 2016
POWERFUL Patricia Guerrero 17 codes in Computer Science. Photo courtesy of Olivia Landgraff 18

Where are all the Girls?

Maggie Bedore '17, Deputy Editor, School
February 5, 2016
Drama Teacher Brad Lyons holds line reading for Cabaret with Mike Lee 16 and Jessica Maciuch 16. The show is provocative, but its no worse [than anything] anyone sees in the hallway every single day. When you see it on stage, it may be a little more shocking, but its meant to shock, said Lyons.

Pushing The Limits With “Cabaret”

Kevin Shannon '16, Associate Editor, Photo
January 27, 2016
Jones juniors Katie Treskow and Amelia Curry, both 17, are excited to attend Conserve School, a semester school consisting of conservation, environmental stewardship, and survival. Im excited to go on backpacking trips and camp in the woods by ourselves. said Curry.

Jones Juniors to Spend Second Semester Outside

Alicia Wala '16, Associate Editor, Copy
January 27, 2016
The infamous lanyard that every Jones student is required to wear proudly across their necks.

The Changing Landscape of Jones Policies

Ethan Phipps '16
December 5, 2015
Since last years fundraiser involving succulents went so well, Roots Garden Club has faith in their upcoming fundraiser. Currently being kept in Lowerys room, the succulent plants are housed in holiday-themed jars that could be a Christmas gift for someone on your list. This would be a really cute gift idea for a favorite teacher that they [students] want to show appreciation for, said Lowery. And it supports the Garden Club.

Garden Club Blooms with Plans to Grow Further

Alicia Wala '16, Associate Editor, Copy
December 4, 2015
The Green Teams headquarters is packed with recyclables and bins.

Recycling Is A Green Light At Jones

Nikolas Merten '16, Associate Editor
December 1, 2015
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