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[left] President Mia Garza, Social Media Leslie, Jacquelynn Chavez, Lucero Hernandez, Isabella Leon, Carlos Longoria,Andrea Munoz, Secretary Madison Coats [right].

National Spanish Honor Society Inducts New Members

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief November 20, 2024

In order to keep honoring their Hispanic ancestry, the National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS) held a ceremony on Nov. 19 to introduce new members continuing their legacy. "It was definitely something...

Senior Jayme Estrada drilling lockdown procedures.

Lock in for a Lockdown

Avery Humphries, Assistant Editor-In-Chief November 15, 2024

Where would you hide? Who would you contact?  Do you have a plan?  Administration announced procedures in the event of an emergency during lunch, passing periods or mornings and evenings in...

Marbella Martinez-Cruz and Yesmin Cortez preparing for a DECA competition at their Nov. 7 meeting.

DECA Stands On Business

Khloe Flores, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

DECA club is where students learn how to start and maintain a business. Students meet two to three times a month and strategize how they can have a successful future in the business industry. They will...

Tabletop club members playing Dungeons and Dragons on Oct. 29.

Adventurers Travel to JHS

Marco Rodriguez, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

The sound of the dice hitting the table and rolling until it lands on a number. Kids laugh with each other, cracking jokes while playing their games. Tabletop club is in session. Students in the tabletop...

Senior Joanna Mata with an 'I voted' sticker on her phone.

Polls Open, Opinions Arise

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief November 2, 2024

Polls for the presidential race will close on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Voters must be 17 and 10 months old and have to be registered 30 days before the election date. With voting coming to an end in less...

Sheriff candidate sign on Buda Main Street to promote voting in upcoming election.

Voting Guide For Jag’s

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief October 25, 2024

Voting for the presidential election opened on  Oct. 21 and close in the evening on election day, Nov. 5. Students are eligible to vote if they are 17 years and 10 months old. They must be registered...

Sophomore Joe Chavez in the student section at the Hawaiian themed game on Sept. 12.

Jennifer Ramirez Nolasco wins Jag Journal photography contest

October 18, 2024

Congratulations to Jennifer Ramirez-Nolasco for winning the fall semester Jag Journal photography contest. We appreciate all of your submissions and loved seeing your work! Look out for the spring semester...

Senior Sofia Gonzalez building a door prop for the production of Clue.

Maintaining Theatrical Craft

Chloe Youngkin, Copy Editor September 30, 2024

Lines bounce on walls and echo through halls. Characters gather around a crime scene in the middle of the conservatory, practicing the perfect shocked and horrified expressions. On an elevated stage, underneath...

Running back Kael Hatnot running with the ball.

Football’s First Touchdown

Chloe Youngkin, Copy Editor September 6, 2024

On Aug. 30, the first football game of the season was hosted. Standing on the playing field of the opposing team, with harsh breaths beating against stuffy headgear and eyes focused on the scoreboard...

Farming the Future: (left to right) FFA student directors Haley Robertson, Harley Ellis, Morgan McCallum, Cyan Baesse, Marley Dionne, and Summer Hundl explain the different activities through the club.

FFA Ice Cream Social

Athena Metzger, Editor-In-Chief September 4, 2024

To present the opportunities and benefits of joining the farmer's association, the JHS FFA hosted an ice cream social on Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in room 143, open to all students interested in joining...

Senior class president Abigail Cannon with class office sponsor Eric Accardi.

Rise Into Senior Year

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief August 28, 2024

The Class of 2025 gathered together to watch the sunrise before their last first day of school. An estimate of 150 seniors appeared, and the class office hopes to have a Senior Sunset at the end of...

Drawn to JHS: Libby Phillips, Kylie Bowlin, Kylie Miller, Avery Humphries, and Jenya Ratanjee draw with chalk at the Back to School Bash on Aug. 17 at the Buda City Park.

Choir Kickoff

Athena Metzger, Staff Writer August 20, 2024

To promote connectivity and spirit, the JHS choir organized a back-to-school get-together on Aug. 17 at the Buda City Park. JHS choir members and their families were welcome to attend. "This is the...

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