I’m Jayda, a junior and excited to be in my second year with the Smoke Signal staff! This year, I’m stepping up as Editor-in-Chief after contributing many articles in the past. I’m dedicated to shaping and managing our exceptional newspaper and take pride in my ability to spot interesting stories in everyday life. In addition to my role with the publication, I’m also in my third year on Stafford High’s Varsity sideline and competition team. When I’m not writing or editing, you can find me cheering on the sidelines at basketball and football games!
On January 27th, 2025, SHS lost a shining light of love and laughter: Brandon Toranaga Smith, a senior who was set to graduate this May. Brandon remains a pivotal influence to our NJROTC company, color...
When Friday’s intense rivalry on Stafford’s home field began, the top spot in the district was on the line for the players. Both the Forge Eagles and Stafford Indians went into Friday’s game on September...
What started as a teetering kitchen stool in the corner of his drafty garage has transformed into a full-blown barbering chair, filled with hundreds of clients awaiting to be cut by Davon, a Stafford High...
After hundreds of dollars spent on fresh braids and hours spent rotting away in a chair, feeling your scalp yank and tug with every strand being intricately twisted, you sit in the principal’s office...
On November 16th, 2023, Stafford County Public Schools released an executive summary addressed to Stafford Cheer’s athletes, parents, and coaches to answer questions surrounding Stafford and Colgan’s...
We chant at all of your favorite sporting events, from when the sun beats on your skin in the stands to when snow covers the ground and students pack into the humid gym. We conduct the pep rallies, scrambling...
After searching endless sites and sitting in dressing rooms for what seems like a lifetime, you finally decide on a dress just to come home to a Tiktok on your For-You page saying, “Homecoming dresses...
Blue and gold paint decorate the crowd of Stafford’s student section, packed into the stands like a can of sardines. Pep rallies boom with the band's ensemble, making it impossible to hear the person...
On Thursday, August 24th, a picture surfaced on the internet of a few Stafford students posing with signs they made for the upcoming Varsity football game vs. James Monroe at the Maury Stadium.
On...
At the start of Stafford High School’s 2022-2023 Varsity Boys Basketball season, buzz about a ferocious freshman point guard spread around the community. The driven 14-year old, Jackson...
