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The polar express parade float at Budafest on Dec. 7.
Rain On, Budafest
December 12, 2024
Voting Over 2025 Bond
Voting Over 2025 Bond
December 2, 2024
A We Are Blood staff member assisting a donor with blood transfusion.
Saving Lives an Ounce at a Time
November 21, 2024
The filming club collarborating on their work.
Filming to Learn
November 21, 2024
The choir students, friends and families recieving food at the Choir Friendsgiving dinner on Nov. 19.
Choir Celebrates Thanksgiving
November 20, 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 performing at Oct. 29 in Bass Concert Hall.
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
Drew Taylor working to grab the ball from her opponent.
Girls Soccer Keeps On Kicking
February 19, 2025
Most outstanding lifter Sophomore Haidyn Stewart was first place in her weight class and set a new record at the powerlifting meet at Lehman High School on January 25. According to Haidyn, powerlifting is a sport where you’re against yourself. “I’m constantly trying to push myself to the limit,” Haidyn said. “I’m constantly trying to get as close to failing without actually failing.”
Lifting to Win
February 5, 2025
Cole Price dribbling the ball.
Boys Basketball Dunk Another Loss
January 15, 2025
Junior Jayvonne Flores running to the net while dribbling the ball.
Boy’s Basketball Go Off-Court
January 8, 2025
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
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
Graphic Novels Climb The Charts
Graphic Novels Climb The Charts
February 19, 2025
Robotics Makes Their Way To Semi-Finals
Robotics Makes Their Way To Semi-Finals
January 24, 2025
Junior Libby Phillips posing at the end of the song, 'What You Want', at the Legally Blond Jr. Musical performed for press night on Jan. 13.
‘What You Want’ Is To Watch Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical
January 17, 2025
[left] Daniella Moreno, Nikolas Morante, Michael Harris, Addison Petrea, Emma Wagner [right] at Churchill High School for a debate tournament on Jan. 11.
Debate Heads to Churchill
January 17, 2025
Screenshot of the Spotfiy navigation page for the Spotify Wrapped feature.
Wrap it Up
December 12, 2024
WordroW of the Day (2/21/2025)
WordroW of the Day (2/21/2025)
February 21, 2025
WordroW of the Day (2/20/2025)
WordroW of the Day (2/20/2025)
February 21, 2025
WordroW of the Day (2/19/2025)
WordroW of the Day (2/19/2025)
February 19, 2025
WordroW of the Day (2/18/2025)
WordroW of the Day (2/18/2025)
February 18, 2025
WordroW of the Day (2/13/2025)
WordroW of the Day (2/13/2025)
February 13, 2025
  • 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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Ryan Sheely

Ryan Sheely

Ryan Sheely is a junior staff member and a newcomer to news writing. He has been involved in choir since the third grade. He is looking forward to being in included in the newspaper staff for his remaining year at JHS.

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‘C’ day change to alternate ‘A’ and ‘B’ days

Ryan Sheely, Newspaper staff
March 7, 2024

‘C’ days have been a part of JHS ever since the 2020 pandemic year. It has allowed jags to attend their classes as if the schedule never changed. As the school year progresses, jags slowly get more...

Jag Teachers on the Weekend

Ryan Sheely and Justin Mowery
February 26, 2024

JHS Spring Break

Ryan Sheely and Justin Mowery
February 15, 2024

Senior Noah Moore practicing his solo

Choir Solo and Ensemble

Ryan Sheely, News Writer
February 2, 2024

Solo and ensemble UIL is an event where choir students sing their respected memorized songs in front of a singular judge to get their rating from five being the worst and one being the best. Students prepare...

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

Ivey Strong!

Pink Out October Supports Ms. Ivey
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....

All The Way to All-State

All The Way to All-State

Johnson Choir competes in the All-state audtion process
Ryan Sheely, Newspaper staff
October 17, 2023

The All-state choir process is a hefty process in which hundreds of students compete in their respective voice parts soprano, alto, tenor, bass, to make the region choir to move on to the next step. Tons...

Cavasos teaching orchestra during 4A.

Tune in to New Orchestra Class

Strings enter the campus for start of school year
Daniella Moreno and Ryan Sheely
September 11, 2023

Even though orchestra has only been a class for four weeks, even though there's only 16 students, everyone is trying their best. This year, the first JHS orchestra class has started taking over the choir...

Jags in the Summer

Ryan Sheely, Justin Mowery, and Daniella Moreno
August 31, 2023

Zoe Mabie with Mallory Russell at Senior Sunrise.

The 2024 JHS Class

Daniella Moreno and Ryan Sheely
August 18, 2023

Third times the charm, and for JHS this will be their third class of graduates in the five years that they’ve been open. More than 600 seniors are attending this year, compared to the thousands of underclassmen.  Homecoming...

Jags at the End of the Year

Jags at the End of the Year

Ryan Sheely, Rachel Oates, Avery Humphries, and Daniel Van Cleave
May 13, 2023

Jags at prom

Jags at prom!

Robert Farrell, Ryan Sheely, Daniel Van Cleave, Avery Humphries, Daniella Moreno, and Rachel Oates
April 6, 2023

Jags during spring break

Jags during spring break

Robert Farrell, Daniella Moreno, Rachel Oates, and Ryan Sheely
March 23, 2023

French teacher leaves after four years

Ryan Sheely
March 10, 2023

Geoffery Ashford has been the only French teacher here, and his four years of teaching has unfortunately come to an end. Ashford is ready for his future outside of Johnson, and is proud of the impact he...

Tabletop club ready for another session

Tabletop club rolls in for Dungeons & Dragons

Ryan Sheely
February 14, 2023

Every club has a goal that they work toward, or an accomplishment to boast. Table top club is the only place where students escape to fantasy worlds every Thursday, after school at 4:30. The table top...

Tyler Grumbles, the "Mr Clean" team lead

“Mr Clean” choir students help janitors with keeping the school clean

Ryan Sheely
January 27, 2023

January 18, janitors were joined by choir members in helping to keep the school clean. Junior Tyler Grumbles, along with other choir members, have been helping the janitors clean the school. Once a month,...

Principles of Education decorates snowflakes

Students learn to teach at elementary schools under Slemmons

Ryan Sheely
December 8, 2022

Under the direction of CTE teacher Betsy Slemmons, Principles of Education and Instructional Practices in Education students are learning how to teach at neighboring elementary schools. Slemmons teaches...

Senior Lauren Tietz makes a spike to secure a close 3-1 set game against Anderson.

Volleyball makes first playoff appearance

Trevor Wall and Ryan Sheely
November 3, 2022

Varsity volleyball has had a stunning performance this season, and this Tuesday, the team is matched up against Round Rock Westwood in their first playoff game. So far, the team is ranked fourth in the...

Junior Aaron Barclay is a familiar face around JHS from his snack sells last year.

‘Snack guy’ finds new hobbies

Ryan Sheely, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2022

Due to the Fentantyl problem, junior Aaron Barclay, commonly known as ‘Snack Guy,’ or ‘Lil’ Gucci Ice Ice,’ around the school, has stopped selling snacks on campus. Barclay had been selling snacks...

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