The time is near when vertical construction of walls for the new Junction City High School project begins to occur. The progress on the new school being built on the west side of the city was the focus of a ceremony Friday morning at that location.

JCHS Principal Melissa Sharp noted when the project is complete they will finally be able to house all of the high school programs, curriculum and events on one site. “We have intentionally

designed this high school to be the best, not one of the best, but the best education and training center in our region.”

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran pointed to a comment by Sharp, “educating locally impacting globally.” Moran stated, “I think that it’s one of our primary obligation as citizens to see that our students have a bright future.”

USD 475 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Reginald Eggleston wants to provide the quality education for the district’s students. “Our vision is to become a high performing school district where students are our top priority.”

Congressman Roger Marshall, 1st Infantry Division commanding general Major General John Kolasheski, Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel and Geary County Commissioner Keith Ascher were others who spoke during the ceremony.