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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, Writer 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, Writer 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 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, 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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Published Article Opposed By District Officials

Avery Humphries and Daniella Moreno April 2, 2024

A Jag Journal article headlined “Teacher Distributes Alcohol To Students” was removed by Hays CISD officials on March 19. District officials later wrote and published a retraction statement under no...

Starting Cosmetologists

Starting Cosmetologists

Jayme Estrada, Writer March 7, 2024

Finding an O2 Sensor:
Junior Cooper Morgan opens up the hood to find the sensor in the automotive shop, because there was an O2 sensor that had been complained about by the owner of the car.
“To fix a faulty oxygen sensor in a a car, first, use a diagnostic tool to find the damaged sensor. Then, lift the car safely, locate the sensor, and swap it out with a new one. Make sure to reset the car’s computer system after, for the new sensor to work correctly and this improves engine performance,” Cooper Morgan said. 
Morgan has been in automotive for three years so far, and has said he plans to do it for his senior year and pursue automotive engineering as his future career.

The Automotive Landscape

Hayden Smith, Writer March 6, 2024

Bryce Dubrule

Forensic Science Class on January 31

Scarlett Teague, Photographer February 5, 2024

Mallory Russell with her mom, Chantel Russell.

Senior Class President Models a True Jaguar

Daniella Moreno, Writer November 28, 2023

Mallory Russell was born under a special star. She doesn’t know what it means but that's what her mom always tells her. When Mallory was hesitating, her mom always gave her the little push she needed...

At the pink out pep rally, teachers participated in stunts with the cheerleaders before the pie in the face occured.

Ivey Strong!

Ryan Sheely, Newspaper staff November 14, 2023

Striding through the halls of Johnson High with bright, vibrant, fun colors. Standing at about 5’9” here comes the one and only Ms. Ivey! Never failing to put smiles on students and staff alike, Ms....

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