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Welcome to the Colt Nation News website, West Jessamine High School's exclusive school newspaper! Our team of student journalists is here to keep you in the loop with all things West Jess—from campus events and sports highlights to student opinions and creative features. Between the holidays, football, and the success of the school play, Almost, Maine, there’s plenty to talk about! Check out our articles below to see what’s making news around the halls of WJHS.
November/December 2025 Articles
Broken hearts, northern lights, romance, and lots of fun: what do all these things have in common? If you guessed West Jessamine High School’s Fall Play of 2025, you’d be correct! If you missed Almost, Maine, this article will help fill you in on all the details. Click HERE to read more by Elinor Evely!
Do you remember opening presents on Christmas and getting the toy you've been wanting for months? It probably brings back nostalgic memories of playing with your new Legos set or My Little Pony. But have you ever considered if those toys have been banned? Click HERE to read more by IsaBelle Cutter!
By Ella Kamau
2025 is coming to a close and 2026 is soon to begin. Whether you are a Senior or a Freshman, chances are, you are a different person than who you were at the start of the year...
By Bella Kappel
Christmastime is almost here. Everyone is putting up their Christmas trees, parents are shopping for presents, and the children are at home, watching Christmas movies and setting up plans and traps to capture Santa Claus...
By Kylie Woody
Not all heroes stand in the spotlight. Some are in the shadows, fighting silent battles. Some walk in danger when everyone else runs away. Some are serving far away with no one cheering for them in the crowd...
By Naomy Aubry
A German fantasy author, Ernest Theodor Amadeus Hoffman, wrote a novella called The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (1816). In 1844, French novelist and playwright Alexandre Dumas concluded the story was too dark for children, so he transformed the story to be kid-friendly...
By Damon Stewart
At the beginning of the playoffs, I had the opportunity to talk to West High’s quarterback, Cooper Swaim. We discussed what kept him level-headed and why he thought he has had so much success this season...
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