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The choir students, friends and families recieving food at the Choir Friendsgiving dinner on Nov. 19.
Choir Celebrates Thanksgiving
November 20, 2024
Architecture projects presented outside of the classroom.
Building a Better Tomorrow
November 15, 2024
Senior Jayme Estrada drilling lockdown procedures.
Lock in for a Lockdown
November 15, 2024
Marbella Martinez-Cruz and Yesmin Cortez preparing for a DECA competition at their Nov. 7 meeting.
DECA Stands On Business
November 12, 2024
Junior Jasper Schiesoer performing as the character Wadsworth during the theatre's Clue performance.
Give me a Clue
November 7, 2024
OP-ED: Why Harris Lost (And What Democrats Can Do Next Time)
OP-ED: Why Harris Lost (And What Democrats Can Do Next Time)
November 19, 2024
Rex Orange County Makes Stop in Austin
November 11, 2024
Sophomore Julianna Benevides posing as a student on their phone while work needs to be done.
Current Attention Span Crisis
October 18, 2024
Junior Mariah Castellanos holding up a recycling bag while collecting bins from classrooms on Sept. 12.
Recycling for Change
September 30, 2024
Back of the Line: Cars line up for pickup in the Johnson band and main pickup loops on Aug 21, 2024
Pickup in Waves
August 26, 2024
Dribbling to Succeed Gabriella Mendoza runs to her team's court side to make a shot. At halftime, the Lady Jag's were down 17 v. 31 but their commitment to win maintained throughout the game. "During this picture, I was trying to break a full court press," Mendoza said. "I think I did my best."
Lady Jags Face Loss From Bowie
November 20, 2024
Stealing to Win Sophomore Aundrea Garcia attempting to steal the ball from her opponent. The efforts made by Garcia and her teammates would help them make the win. "It was pretty instense," Garcia said. "I was feeling like we got to win the game."
JV Lady Jags Basketball Beat Stony Point 37 v. 29
November 18, 2024
Junior Ava Schlotterbeck waiting with Academic dean Tim Jacobson for her A Honor Roll award at the academic award ceremony on Oct. 30.
100 in the Greens and in the Grades
November 15, 2024
Cheerleaders and band cheering on the sidelines of the pink out game on Oct. 17.
Playing in Pink
November 12, 2024
Boy wrestling team poses for photo.
Jaguar Wrestlers Bring the Action
October 21, 2024
Jag Teachers on the Weekend
February 26, 2024
JHS Spring Break
February 15, 2024
Jags in the Summer
August 31, 2023
Jags at the End of the Year
Jags at the End of the Year
May 13, 2023
Jags at prom
Jags at prom!
April 6, 2023
[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
November 20, 2024
Senior Jayme Estrada drilling lockdown procedures.
Lock in for a Lockdown
November 15, 2024
Marbella Martinez-Cruz and Yesmin Cortez preparing for a DECA competition at their Nov. 7 meeting.
DECA Stands On Business
November 12, 2024
Tabletop club members playing Dungeons and Dragons on Oct. 29.
Adventurers Travel to JHS
November 11, 2024
Senior Joanna Mata with an 'I voted' sticker on her phone.
Polls Open, Opinions Arise
November 2, 2024
  • Prom is Saturday, April 12th!
  • Graduation will be held at Texas State University in San Marcos at the Strahan Arena on May 27.
  • Last day of school May 22, summer begins May 23!
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Athena Metzger

Athena Metzger, Staff Writer

Sophomore Athena Metzger is a newspaper and yearbook staff member with three years of journalism experience. She loves journalism because it gives her the ability to tell the hard truths and  inspirational stories of her peers. In her free time she can be found reading and knitting, and at school she is involved in UIL Journalism, NEHS, and NAHS.

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Junior Ava Schlotterbeck waiting with Academic dean Tim Jacobson for her A Honor Roll award at the academic award ceremony on Oct. 30.

[Photo] 100 in the Greens and in the Grades

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2024
The cheer team performing their stunt under the black lights.

[Photo] Jag Pride Shines Strong

Avery Humphries, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2024
The cheer team performing their stunt under the black lights.

Back of the Line: Cars line up for pickup in the Johnson band and main pickup loops on Aug 21, 2024

Pickup in Waves

Athena Metzger, Staff Writer
August 26, 2024
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
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
Remy Zain (8) swinging for the ball at tennis tryouts Thursday May 9.

Tennis Tryouts of ’24

Athena Metzger, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
STAAR Test Logo

STAAR Constructed Responses Graded by Computer

Athena Metzger, Writer
May 3, 2024
A great hit: Senior Sydney Wagner takes a swing at the ball at the softball tournament on Thursday, Feb 29. The tournament went from Feb 29 to March 2, and Johnson lost against Flour Bluff 5-7. “Playing softball kind of feels like nothing else is around me and I’m just in the zone,” Wagner said. “I love that I don’t have anything else to worry about.”

Lady Jags Softball Face Loss

Athena Metzger, Writer
March 6, 2024
Game Well Played: Sophomore Kaitlyn De La Fuente shakes hands with one of the members of the Hutto High School softball team after their win. De La Fuente started softball when she was four years old and loves how fast-paced the sport is. “We won our first four games, and then Saturday we lost our last game,” De La Fuente said. “But we started off strong, and although we didn’t win all our games, it was still a good weekend.”

Running to First: Sophomore Zayra Valle runs for first base. When she was three years old, she started to play, and she loved it so much she never stopped. “I love my teammates, coaches, and the environment. Being taught new things is fun,” Valle said. “When I play, I feel great. I’m not nervous and I trust everyone around me. It feels so fun.”

Team Support: Sophomore Bri Kirkup and her teammates look on to the game. She has been playing since she was six years old and loves the community the sport offers. “When I was younger, I thought softball was fun,” Kirkup said. “My parents got me to do it, and I just fell in love with it.”

Victory cry: Freshman Bridgett Alvair cheers on her teammates. She started playing softball when she was five years old to do something like her brothers, who all played baseball. “My favorite thing is to pitch. I like it because you have control over the game,” Alvair said. “I feel like all my problems outside of school just go away and I can just have fun on the field.”

Squaring up: Junior Madie Mendoza rears up to swing. She grew up playing softball with her family and loves the sport. “Softball has been in my family for a long time,” Mendoza said. “My dad, mom, and all my cousins play, so I grew up watching them and feel kind of connected to them.”

For the Win: Varsity Baseball celebrates their victory against Del Valle. Last Tuesday, they lost 3-1, but this game gave them a 4-1 win. “It’s pretty competitive and pretty close,” Durham said. “During this game, luckily we were able to grab the lead, and we never let go of it.”

Hitting It Home

Athena Metzger, Writer
February 29, 2024
Right off the bat: The Varsity Baseball team warms up for their home game against Del Valle on Tuesday, Feb 27. It’s their 8th game of the season. Ethan McLain (12), center, has been on the Varsity team for four years. “Hitting the ball hard, it just feels really good, the fact that you don’t really feel anything,” McLain said. “Just when you know you’ve squared a ball up.”

Striving for First: Thomas Schnabel (11) runs for first base. Schnabel has been on the Varsity team all his three years at JHS, and he plans on being there next year as well. “[I love] the environment, just being out there,” Schnabel said. “It’s just great. Everything about it.

Team Huddle:' The Varsity Baseball team huddles up before their game. They hype up for the game as Coach Mark Durham gives a pep talk. “It’s kind of an old saying, but there is a lot of failure in baseball, and failing once or twice, it’s not the end of the world because you’re always gonna get another chance,” Durham said. “So you just can’t get too down, you can’t get too excited, you just have to stay even. That’s what our kids need to know. Just stay the course, take what the game gives you.”

Paying Tribute: The Varsity Baseball team honors the national anthem before their game. Previously, they’ve had their share of landslide and close wins. “I think we’re gonna win by a lot,” Ethan McLain said. “I think we’re gonna hit good and field good.”

Illustration by Athena Metzger

Community Service is Required of Future Graduates

Athena Metzger, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
JHS cheer team performing at pink-out pep rally.

[Photo] Pink-Out Pep Rally

November 13, 2023
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