Jenks Graduate Completes Training

Army National Guard Private Grant E. Shriver has graduated from the Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill in Oklahoma.

The course is designed to train the crew member in launch operations of various missiles and ammunition in quick strikes during combat. The student was trained to perform maintenance in various launchers and re-supply vehicles and reload ammunition.

Jenks Watches as Tulsa Trash Changes

By BETH TURNER

Jenks’ next-door neighbor is rolling out a new trash plan.

Tulsa’s new system will imitate some of what city haulers have been doing in Jenks for years, a once per week pickup.

Hunter Collins Signs at William Penn University

Senior Trojan quarterback Hunter Collins has signed to play football with William Penn University becoming only the second player in Jenks history to play at the school. He will be joining fellow Trojan football player J.T. Dotson who signed earlier in the year.

Coach Fields to Retire

The Jenks Lady Trojans are looking for a new basketball coach. Rhonda Fields resigned after five seasons at Jenks High School.

Fields compiled an 81-45 record. She is coming off her best season at the school, leading Jenks to a 21-7 record and its first appearance in the Class 6A state tournament since 2007.

Miracle at End of Season for Jenks Maroon

By CHRIS METCALF

Numbers don’t always tell the whole story. But in the case of the Jenks Maroon, our 5th grade girls team, our record at the end of the regular season did tell it all. We won a couple of games, tied a couple of others and lost the rest.

Kirby Lehman Confident in Students’ Future

By EMILY RAMSEY

Jenks residents recently approved a $10.3 million bond issue to cover operational expenditures, including security equipment, technology equipment and textbooks. The bond issue narrowly passed by three percent.

Jenks Wins GTR Cup Title

By GLENN HIBDON

Tournament Most Valuable Player Ganon McMains scored the winning goal in a shootout, fueling Jenks to a 4-3 victory over defending champion Union in the finals of the second annual GTR Cup Feb. 12 at the BOK Center.

Trojan Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

Left: All Smiles: Trojan football players Cameron Colbert (NEO), left, and Ryan Boatright (Missouri State) sign their National Letters of Intent at a ceremony at the High School.

Rep. John Sullivan to Speak at March Luncheon

U.S. Representative John Sullivan will address the Jenks Chamber of Commerce’s March luncheon.

“We look forward to having the opportunity to hear from and speak with Congressman John Sullivan,” Jenks Chamber of Commerce President Josh Driskell says. “We’re grateful for the Congressman and his staff working with us to schedule this engagement.”

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