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Jeff High wins sectional championship for second consecutive year

Red Devils defeat Bedford North Lawrence, New Albany and face Evansville Harrison at Saturday’s Regional

All photos by Magdalene Conrad.

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Senior Tre Singleton goes up for 2 of his 9 points against Bedford North Lawrence in the sectional semi-final game last Friday. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Michael Cooper dribbles to maintain the lead during the sectional semi-final game. Cooper scored 23 points against Bedford North Lawrence. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Freshman Mason Longest helps sophomore Jacob Wilkerson up after a foul during the JHS-Bedford North Lawrence game last Friday in Seymour. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Junior guard Terrence Nord walks out to start the sectional semi-final game. Nord scored 3 points and had 2 assists and 2 steals against the Bedford North Lawrence Stars. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Junior guard Elijah Cheeks walks out to start the sectional semi-final. Cheeks scored 5 points and had 2 assists and 1 steal. Photo by Magdalene Conrad
The Jeffersonville student section eagerly cheers on the Red Devils with the theme “Y2K” during the sectional semi-final game against Bedford North Lawrence last Friday. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
After receiving a pass, senior forward PJ Douglas looks to create the next play during the sectional semi-final game last Friday. Douglas scored 12 points. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Coach Sherron Wilkerson guides the Red Devils to 68-38 win against Bedford North Lawrence in last Friday’s sectional semi-final game. The Red Devils advanced to the sectional championship game to face archrival New Albany last Saturday. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior guard Shawn Boyd claps to motivate his team in warmups in the sectional final game last Saturday. Boyd committed to play basketball at Hanover College earlier last week. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Tre Singleton dribbles up the court to set up a play against the New Albany Bulldogs. Singleton scored 28 points and had 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 steal in the sectional championship game. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
The Jeffersonville student section cheers on the team with the theme “Standing On Business” as the Red Devils face New Albany. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Junior cheerleader Kyndal McCartin shows her support for the team and for senior Violet Fondrisi by wearing a purple bow. Cheerleaders wore the bow throughout the weekend to support their teammate, who underwent surgery recently. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
The Red Devil bench cheers on the team for the sectional championship win against New Albany last Saturday in Seymour. The Red Devils won 62-47. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Coach Sherron Wilkerson coaches his the team to the win. during the second half of the sectional championship game last Saturday. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Seniors Shawn Boyd and Raijon Laird cheer on the team against New Albany last Saturday. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Michael Cooper shoots his buzzer-beater shot at the end of the third quarter.
Red Devils fans celebrate after senior Michael Cooper’s buzzer-beater 3-point shot at the end of the third quarter against New Albany. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
The Red Devils take a moment to discuss the game. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Michael Cooper races up the court to score 2 of his 7 points against New Albany. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior guard Michael Cooper goes up for a layup during the sectional championship game. JHS defeated New Albany 62-47 on Saturday. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Tre Singleton waits to shoot free throws. Singleton had 28 points against the Bulldogs. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Seniors Michael Cooper and PJ Douglas celebrate with fans after defeating the New Albany Bulldogs 62-47 to win the sectional championship on Saturday. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Raijon Laird cuts down the net after the Red Devils won their second consecutive sectional championship. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Michael Cooper cuts down the net during the celebration after the sectional win last Saturday. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Shawn Boyd cuts part of the net after Saturday’s 62-47 sectional title win against New Albany. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Celebrating a Red Devil victory and a second consecutive sectional championship, principal Pam Hall cuts a piece of the net after the win against New Albany Saturday. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Principal Pam Hall congratulates coach Sherron Wilkerson on the Red Devils’ 62-47 sectional championship win. Jeff High defeated New Albany for a second time this season to claim the title and improved to 20-5. They face Evansville Harrison (17-7) at the regional this Saturday at 7 p.m. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
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JHS honors Taylor High School legacy as Red Devils defeat Jennings County 72-69

JHS hosted a community celebration of Taylor High School on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Johnson Arena, an event that featured competitive Southern Indiana basketball and recognitions of former faculty, administrators, and students of Taylor.

This story and gallery will be updated throughout the next few days, so check back for more photographs.

All photographs by Madison Pritchard and Brian Juarez.

The Red Devils wore special yellow and purple jerseys for one night only on Saturday, Feb. 15 during the community celebration of Taylor High School in Johnson Arena. Photo by Brian Juarez.
Displays were set up in the lobby of Johnson Arena and included photographs and candy from Schimpff’s Confectionery in downtown Jeffersonville. Photo by Brian Juarez.
Former Taylor High School students and faculty members and their families were honored between the junior varsity and varsity games with Jennings County. Photo by Brian Juarez.
Principal Pam Hall celebrates with the family of former Taylor High School principal Corden Porter on Saturday, Feb. 15. Hall presents a plaque listing the names of Taylor principals. Photo by Brian Juarez.
The starting five Red Devils — senior Michael Cooper, senior Raijon Laird, senior Tre Singleton, junior Elijah Cheeks, and junior Terrence Nord — take the court against Jennings County wearing their Taylor jerseys. Photo by Madison Pritchard.
Senior Michael Cooper looks to pass the ball while being defended by Jennings County’s Jeremiah Davis. Cooper scored 16 points in the 72-69 Jeff win. Photo by Madison Pritchard.
Senior Michael Cooper gets ready to pass the ball to senior Tre Singleton. Photo by Madison Pritchard.
Senior Tre Singleton, guarded by Jennings County sophomore Hayden Low, drives and prepares to take a shot, Singleton scored a game high 32 points in the win over Jennings County. Photo by Madison Pritchard.
Senior guard Gilly Polk shoots over the Jennings County defense. Polk scored 3 points and had 4 assists during the game. Photo by Madison Pritchard.
Junior Elijah Cheeks plays defense as JHS holds a 6-point lead on Jennings County. The game was close throughout, with the Red Devils winning 72-69 on a night that saw Taylor High School alumni and administrators honored for their legacy. Photo by Madison Pritchard.
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Behind the Red Curtain: Students benefit from Tungate’s Saturday welding sessions

All photos by Liliana Castellanos.

Behind the red curtain hides the world of welding teacher Christopher Tungate and his students, whose project work brings them into JHS several Saturdays each month.
Tungate demonstrates how to cut metal during Saturday Shop. A JHS graduate, Tungate said he always wanted to be a teacher and help others. He chose to return to JHS “to help students, to help anyone that wanted to learn about welding.”
Tungate assists sophomore Aaron Henderson, as sophomore Noah Krausen also works on his project. Tungate offers Saturday Shop so that welding students can catch up or work ahead on class projects. Families are also able to stop by the shop to visit.
Tungate and junior Jonathan Garcia work collaboratively on a project during Saturday Shop. Tungate uses the extra weekend time to help his welders on a one-on-one basis.
Tungate and Garcia continue their project work. Students are encouraged to ask questions as Tungate assists them.
Junior Christopher Torres works on his project, showing Garcia how to do a weld. Both students are safety equipment, which is required in the shop area.
Torres preps his project.
Behind the red curtain, senior Angel Blas demonstrates Tungate’s insistence on safety equipment, which includes close toed shoes with the helmet down and gloves at all times during the welding process. Long-sleeved shirts and jeans are also required, and hair must be pulled back out of the face if long. Tungate also requires the area to be clean at all times.
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Photo Gallery: It’s The Look of The Century

Vintage, Cottagecore, aesthetics galore! All throughout Jeff High, there are plenty of students who have their own unique sense of style. Some of these students agreed to an interview to talk with us about how it all comes together.

Captions by November Shawler and Chloey Trinkle
All photos submitted

  • Senior Joryn Burns says, “I love a good sweater, and some like to say I am serving ‘grandma chic.’” Burns has an appreciation for styles that can go on either side of the style spectrum.“[It’s] comfortable and I can dress it up or down. [They] make me look way more put together than I actually am.” She adds, “I am always trying new outfit ideas and trying to perfect my dream aesthetic.”
  • Sophomore Tanner Michelle says “my style is something I struggle to define! It’s directly pulled from the music I listen to… In all honesty, I’m just a rocker chick.” She also says her style truly reflects her personality and priorities. “In the most basic explanation I can give, it is who I am. Not only that, but through my attire, I can voice my beliefs and opinions. As a bisexual, feminist, activist […] I use everything I can to create change and break the social norms!” She also thinks about the larger impact of her fashion choices — for instance, by shopping at thrift stores rather than buying mass-produced fast fashion. “I am really big about climate change and our environment,” she says. She finds her style comfortable and loves to wear it. “It can get a little cold, though, because I usually like to flaunt my femininity and show a little skin!”
  • Sophomore Brecken Maddox describes her style as “academic cottagecore.” What does that mean? “People often describe my style as ranging from ‘potato farmer’ to ‘hot zookeeper,’ but I take that as a compliment.” Jokingly, she adds, “I’d like to think that if I was to walk around at night, children would mistake me for a ghost.” Maddox says, “Dressing this way makes me feel confident. It’s a way to show myself as I really am rather than what people expect. I think that dressing nicely, and the way that I feel most represents me, is a form of self care.” She finds her style comfortable and says that, “I’m more comfortable in a 70’s suit than leggings and a t-shirt.” Like Michelle, Maddox opts for second-hand finds. “Using true vintage clothing is a great way to avoid fast fashion. Shopping at vintage shops allows you to get well-made and long lasting clothes, unlike what most brands produce today which is made to last a year or so before falling apart.”
  • Junior Victoria “Jade” Worrall describes her style as “Alternative, pastel goth, emo, fancy? I like to wear whatever speaks to me the most which is almost always alternative style.” She adds that her style “brings me lots of joy and confidence, and I hope it inspires people to dress however they like.“ She thinks that “even if it is uncomfortable physically at times I still feel comfortable in it mentally […] I like the freedom of expression it gives me.”
  • Senior Zoe Beavin has a more old-fashioned approach to style. “I would call my style of clothing very retro/artistic, I love old clothing and remaking it into something else or just wearing it how it looks. Most of my clothing is music bands and some oversized sweaters that I extremely love.” Beavin’s fashion choices are inspired by a time before our generation. “I wear it because I love the clothing from the 1990s and I want my whole closet to look like I went in a time machine and this was all I brought back.” Despite having a retro style, Beavin prioritizes comfort over all else. “My style is very comfortable, I can’t get enough of oversized clothing and layered clothing. […] There’s just so much you can do with your clothing; you can protest a message, show off art, or promote a business. Clothing, I think, is very important to our culture. You can express your emotions all through just one shirt or even socks!”
  • Junior Aiyana Scott describes her style as “‘trendy/edgy/city vibe.’” She added, “I wear my clothes to make a statement or to stand out but I really like to look my best.” Similar to Beavin, Scott makes comfort a priority. “All of my outfits are mostly based on comfort so that I can work in them, but what I like most about them is that they last long, like I can wear an old shirt and put it with something new and it comes out great.”
  • Junior Kyndia Motley (who didn’t include her face in this submitted photo) finds it difficult to sum up her style in one word. “Honestly, I would call my style whatever I can come up with. Real talk, I just try to do my best to look as spicy as I can. Whether it’s bummy, cute, casual, etc.” She says that she wears it because “it’s fun for me to just do me through what I wear. I like how I can control what I wear and how I wear it — to an extent.” Motley uses her style to express herself in more ways than one. “Depending on what I am wearing, reflects on my mood that day. I like how my outfit choices depict how I feel that day.”


When someone chooses their sense of style, it may come from a multitude of different sources. It could come from a certain era of fashion in the past, a certain celebrity who wears certain styles of clothing, experimenting with old items of clothing and revamping them into something new, or even just seeing something from a store and developing your own style based on that. Whatever it may be, everyone has their own taste and it comes down to preference. In the end, it’s all about expressing yourself.

by jhshyphen

Photo Gallery: Winter Storms Coat Jeffersonville in Ice and Snow

Photos by Amber Walker, Marni Scholl and Max Fisher

Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Marni Scholl
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Marni Scholl
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Marni Scholl
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Amber Walker
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Amber Walker
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Amber Walker
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Amber Walker
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Amber Walker
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Amber Walker
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Amber Walker
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Max Fisher
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Amber Walker
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Max Fisher
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Max Fisher
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Max Fisher
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Amber Walker
Winter Storm February 2021 – Photo by Amber Walker

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Photo Gallery: Community, School Leaders Celebrate the Start of Baseball Facility Construction

On Thursday, November 21, school leaders gathered with past and present Jeff High baseball players to celebrate the beginning of construction for Jeff High’s new baseball facility. The project, which includes a new turf field and a replacement of the outer fencing, is being funded by a $500,000 donation from the John Schnatter Foundation. 

Papa John’s Pizza founder John Schnatter, a 1980 Jeff High graduate and baseball player, was on hand for the event. Schnatter thanked attendees for their support and said it was good to be back at Jeff after 30 years.

Although the facility will be named the John Schnatter Stadium, the field will still be named after former coach Don Poole. Poole also spoke at the event. 

Construction is expected to be complete in time for the first home baseball game in the spring of 2020.

 

Story and photos by Kyle Tincher

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Photo Gallery: Dodgeball Smackdown

On Friday, March 22, Jeff High students and staff faced off in a dodgeball tournament in Johnson Arena. The event raised more than $1,000 for a much-loved member of the Jeff High family who has been battling cancer.

all photos by Antonio Thompson

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