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Ava Swanson

Ava Swanson

Ava Swanson is a senior at Johnson High School. In addition to newspaper, she works as a yearbook editor and is a part of NHS, NEHS, Fem Club, class office and UIL Journalism. In her free time, Ava loves to read, run and bake.

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A homeroom announcement slide commemorating Black History Month that was created by an AP English Language and Composition student.

Faculty and students honor Black History Month

Ava Swanson, Editor
February 23, 2023

February is recognized as Black History Month, a time that draws attention to the understanding and commemoration of Black cultures, achievements and histories. The theme for this year, chosen by the Association...

Sophomore Maddie Coats, one of the team's goalkeepers, sends the ball back to a member of her team.

Sophomore Maddie Coats, one of the team's goalkeepers, sends the ball back to a member of her team.

The varsity soccer players celebrate the first of six goals they scored during the game.

The varsity soccer players celebrate the first of six goals they scored during the game.

Senior Miranda Holloway waves to the crowd as she is recognized before the game.

Senior Miranda Holloway waves to the crowd as she is recognized before the game.

Walking down the field with her family, senior Kyla Giddiens enjoys the special night.

Walking down the field with her family, senior Kyla Giddiens enjoys the special night.

Junior Claudia Garcia Martinez de Ubago smiles for a photo.

Conquering Change

Junior finds community while experiencing foreign exchange program
Ava Swanson, Editor
January 13, 2023

Welcome to Buda, Texas! Home of Johnson High School, and your home for the next eight months. This is the situation that junior Claudia Garcia Martinez de Ubago was faced with when she signed up for a...

Engineering teacher Bryant Griesel prepares to launch a student's rocket during class.

Launching Into the Future

Engineering class presents rocket design and calculations at NASA
Ava Swanson, Editor
November 15, 2022

It starts with a problem statement: make a projectile that can break the sound barrier while staying under 13,000 feet, and graph its motion. Then, you have to get an idea of what you want the design to...

Senior Miriam Larson poses with her adult goalball team on the day of a competition.

Going for the Goal

Miriam Larson advances in goalball competitions
Ava Swanson, Editor
November 4, 2022

Imagine a game of dodgeball. Now, try reversing it and adding a three-pound rubber ball into the mix. Finally, make sure all of the players have blindfolds on. This sequence is how senior Miriam Larson...

The Making of a Mindset

The Making of a Mindset

Ava Swanson, Editor
October 25, 2022

For many people, Mondays are easily the most hated day of the week. At Johnson, however, Mondays aren't a source of dread. They’re a chance to start anew, to endeavor to be better this week than you...

Dr. Amanda Selking speaks to Johnson High School, McCormick Middle School and Dahlstrom Middle School staff members about how to win the mental game going into a new school year.

Putting Champion Mindsets in Play

Ava Swanson, Editor
September 2, 2022

Becoming the best isn’t easy. It’s starting each day with the purpose of getting better than the day before. It’s staying on the right path while ignoring negative outside noise. It’s taking things...

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