By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
Jan Clutter formed the 34-member Drill Team in 1972 to promote school spirit at Junction City High School. The drill team known for their precision in dance and kick routines. The J"Steppers" name was added in 1974 and remains today. In the late 70's, the Jay Spinners ( Baton Twirlers ) were added to the team and and remained until the late 80's. In the early 90's the team transition from a precision drill / kick team to a multi-skilled dance team performing jazz, kick, pom, hip-hop and lyrical routines.
In the past 50 years nearly 1,100 girls and guys have worn the J-Stepper uniforms.
During those 50 years, there have only been 14 head coaches. Jan Clutter, Wynona Wynn, Robin Rogers, Charlotte Latting, Crystal Jenkins, Nyla Milleson, Gina Whaley, Jennifer Lashley-Hill, Susan Pender, Laura Cornejo, Ellie Dillon, Dani Martino, Tara Crocker and current interim head coach Mimi Khoury.
Order of events for Friday, October 7, 2022
4:30-6:30pm –
Alumni Reception at JCHS in Multipurpose room- enter through the Blue Jay Event Center Entrance. **Old uniforms for sale (donation), memorabilia displayed, and light snacks & drinks provided.
6:15pm –
Alumni picture- in multipurpose room.
7:00pm –
Attend Homecoming Football game vs Manhattan & Halftime J-Stepper performance.
8:30pm –
Post-game social – location TBA.
To gain more information please contact Ellie Dillon at 785-717-4212; email [email protected] or check the J-Stepper Facebook page: Junction City High School J-Stepper Dance Team.