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Jillian Jenks

Jillian Jenks, Co-Editor

Jillian Jenks is a 12th grade Creative Writer at OCSA. As Co-Editor of the OCSA Ledger, she strives to be a reliable leader and encourage her staff members as they shine light on events that impact campus, and the artistic endeavors of the student body. She's committed to helping her fellow staff members achieve new journalistic heights and grow as both reporters and artists. When Jillian gets home at the end of the day, she enjoys creating digital art on her iPad and playing video games!

All content by Jillian Jenks
Farewell Letter from the Co-Editor.

Farewell Letter from the Co-Editor, 2023-2024

Jillian Jenks, Co-Editor
May 16, 2024
Letter from the Co-editor.

Letter from the Co-Editor, 2023-2024

Jillian Jenks, Co-Editor
September 15, 2023
Letter from the Co-editor.

Letter from the Co-Editor, 2022-2023

Jillian Jenks, Co-editor
October 12, 2022
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[Photo] Allison Walze

September 26, 2022
OCSAs Jazz A band holding the $20,000 dollar check Disney graciously donated to them.

[Photo] Disney’s Magical Donation to OCSA

Jillian Jenks and Halle Saldivia, Copy Editors
March 31, 2022
The Supreme Court issued an order blocking litigation against Texas six-week abortion ban.

Supreme Court Permits Continued Enforcement of Texas Six-Week Abortion Ban

Jillian Jenks, Copy Editor
January 23, 2022
The CDC elevated its travel recommendation for 22 countries and territories to “Level Four: Very High.”

CDC Warns Against Travel to 22 Destinations Over COVID-19

Jillian Jenks, Copy Editor
January 19, 2022
The New York City Horror Film Festival (NYCHFF) is a competitive global event.

Former OCSA Creative Writer becomes New York Film Semi-Finalist

Jillian Jenks, Copy Editor
December 1, 2021
The number of deaths at the hands of extremists motivated by racial intent has been on the rise since 2017 according to a joint report released by the FBI and DHS.

Joint report by FBI and DHS Finds a Rise in Deaths Caused by Racially Motivated Violent Extremists

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
May 20, 2021
In order to run for any of the positions on the SGA, students must head over to the SGA’s social media (@ocsasga) and click the link in the bio, fill out the forum, and submit it.

SGA Elections – What to Expect and How to Run

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
May 17, 2021
Bob Baffert’s horse Medina Spirit, winner of the Kentucky Derby, was found to have betamethasone in his system after a postrace drug test, possibly invalidating the horses win. 

Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Fails Drug Test, Prompting Trainer’s Suspension

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
May 14, 2021
A police officer walks around Ocean Dr. reminding the crowd of the 8p.m. curfew imposed by local authorities at South Beach during Spring Break in Miami, March 27, 2021.

Miami Beach Residents Protest Over Chaos Caused by Tourists Outside City Hall

Jillian Jenks, Reporters
April 1, 2021
COVID-19 cases are slightly rising in major metro areas of Florida as young people continue to flock to the state for spring break. Here, a crowd of people gathers while exiting the area as an 8pm curfew goes into effect on March 21, 2021 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Florida’s Hot Spots Report Slight Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
March 26, 2021
People jog past a social distancing sign on the first day of New Zealands new COVID-19 safety measure that mandates wearing of a mask on public transport, in Auckland, New Zealand, August 31, 2020.

New Zealand’s Largest City goes into Lockdown after 1 New COVID-19 Case Found

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
March 3, 2021
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks outside of the Democratic National Committee headquarters on November 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and others called on the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden to take bold action on issues of climate change and economic inequalities.

AOC and Beto O’Rourke Raise $5 Million for Texas, Dems Staff Houston Food Bank

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
February 27, 2021
Judy McKim, center left, waits in line with others for the COVID-19 vaccine in Paterson, N.J., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. The first people arrived around 2:30 a.m. for the chance to be vaccinated at one of the few sites that does not require an appointment.

Over 30 Percent of Americans Say They Won’t be Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
February 22, 2021
Members of the WHO team visit the Hubei Animal Disease Control and Prevention Center in Wuhan on February 2.

A Mission in Wuhan Uncovers Signs of Wider Original COVID-19 Outbreak in 2019

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
February 18, 2021
Sen. Rand Paul, (R., Ky.) speaks during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., September 24, 2020.

Senator Rand Paul Presses Biden’s Education Department Nominee on Transgender Athletes

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
February 8, 2021
Passengers wearing face masks are seen at Vancouver International Airport.

Canada Announces Stricter Travel Restrictions Due to COVID-19 Variants

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
February 5, 2021
American poet Amanda Gorman reading her poem at the 2021 inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 20th, 2021.

Poet Amanda Gorman set to Perform at Super Bowl LV

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
January 29, 2021
Secretary of Defense nominee Lloyd Austin, speaking during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.

Lloyd Austin Becomes the First Black Defense Secretary

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
January 26, 2021
Riley June Williams has been accused of unlawfully breaching the U.S. Capitol building.

Police Arrest a Woman the FBI Alleges Stole Pelosi’s Laptop to Sell to Russia

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
January 21, 2021
A protester holds up a placard as he takes part in an anti-lockdown protest against government restrictions in London on Saturday.

More than 150 Anti-Lockdown, Anti-Vaccine Protesters Arrested in London

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
December 3, 2020
Sarah McBride is slated to become the nations highest-ranking openly transgender official after winning her election to become a Delaware State Senator on November 3rd, 2020.

Sarah McBride to Become the first Transgender State Senator in American History

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
November 10, 2020
Demonstrator Gina Dusterhoft holds up a sign as she walks to join others standing across the street from the federal courthouse in Houston on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, before a hearing in federal court involving drive-thru ballots cast in Harris County.

Texas Supreme Court Denies Petition to toss out 127,000 Drive-Thru Votes

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
November 3, 2020
Many are unhappy about President Trumps attempts to cut SNAP.

Judge Rejects President Trump’s plan to cut food stamps for 700,000 Unemployed Americans

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
October 22, 2020
Meet OCSAs new principal, Mr. Dennis Neal.

An Insight into OCSA’s new Principal

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
October 2, 2020
A drawing of an American Football next to a helmet.

Football Season Restarts in Osceola County

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
October 2, 2020
Students and parents of any grade will be able to attend the meeting for college information on the 30th of September.

John Hopkins Parent Night, September 30

Jullian McGinnis and Jillian Jenks
September 29, 2020
A blaze sparked at a construction site around 1:20 a.m. in Los Angeles, California.

California Experiences Record Breaking Temperatures Following wildfires

Jillian Jenks, Reporter
September 18, 2020
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