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Student protesters walk up the hill in front of JHS to RM 967.
Walkout For ICE Out
February 5, 2026
Submitted photo from yearbook of the Johnson football players during their pregame passing warm up catch routine.
Leave it All on the Field
November 14, 2025
Raising Taxes is a No Go
Raising Taxes is a No Go
November 13, 2025
Senior Nicci LeRoy posed as a student taking the PSAT.
Testing, Testing
October 29, 2025
The cello section practicing during dress rehearsal.
Playing with Fixed Wrists
October 16, 2025
College Board logo, taken royalty free from VectorSeek.
What College Board Gets Wrong About English Education
March 10, 2026
Senior Jette Silva doing yearbook work on his phone.
Technological Difficulties
January 28, 2026
Students boarding their bus after school.
No Badge, No Ride
January 28, 2026
Wicked: For Good is Not Very Good
Wicked: For Good is Not Very Good
December 18, 2025
Theater's informational flyer for the Haunted House nights.
Theater Frights
October 27, 2025
Taken by Hays CISD photographer.
Lady Jags Basketball Wrap-up
February 17, 2026
Submitted photo from yearbook of the Johnson football players during their pregame passing warm up catch routine.
Leave it All on the Field
November 14, 2025
Freshman Genevieve Easton participating in long jump.
Leaping Over Losses
April 14, 2025
EJ Ocampo works to intercept and gain possession of the ball.
Boys Varsity Score a Goal In Latest Match
March 12, 2025
Kinlee McGuire running to first base after hitting the ball.
Softball Strikes A Win
March 3, 2025
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
Senior Jette Silva doing yearbook work on his phone.
Technological Difficulties
January 28, 2026
Santa Claus posing with two little girls for a photo after exchanging with him wishes for certain wrapped presents underneath the tree this Christmas.
Christmas Caroling
December 18, 2025
Submitted photo from yearbook.
Stay Gold, Pony Boy
November 22, 2025
Coming In Drones
Coming In Drones
November 18, 2025
Exploring new horizons Reece Barker, Jayme Estrada, and Daniella Moreno represent Johnson High School at the JEA National Journalism Convention in Seattle, where they improved their reporting skills, earned certifications, and connected with student journalists from across the country.” I enjoyed going back to Seattle again because It solidified my thoughts of moving there and I loved going back to get more knowledgeable in a field I love,” Estrada said.
Johnson Journalists Make Their Mark in Seattle
May 20, 2025
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Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief

Senior Daniella Moreno is the Editor-In-Chief with five years of journalism experience. In her free time she volunteers with the Buda library and works at a boutique but loves to frolic with her friends when she has the chance. At school she competes in debate, criminal justice, UIL Journalism, and UIL Current Events while also holding leadership positions with Leo Club.

All content by Daniella Moreno
Follow Up: Voting Over 2025 Bond

Follow Up: Voting Over 2025 Bond

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief
April 30, 2025

Voting on Bond 2025 for Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD) will be on May 3. Voters need to cast their ballots in their home counties. This bond election is meant to combat the...

Junior Nicci LeRoy looks at book in the library.

Testing in Library Closes More Books

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief
March 24, 2025

As a result of testing, the library was closed from Feb. 24 to March 7.  The JHS Library should not be consistently closed to cater to students testing.  By utilizing the library for testing throughout...

Sophomore Greer Sertel working to gain posession of the ball while shielding her opponent from gaining the ball.

Sophomore Greer Sertel working to gain posession of the ball while shielding her opponent from gaining the ball.

Senior Audrey Castsaneda running to kick the ball.

Senior Audrey Castsaneda running to kick the ball.

Varsity Captain Jadyn Jaeger attempting to kick the ball away from her Steele opponent.

Varsity Captain Jadyn Jaeger attempting to kick the ball away from her Steele opponent.

Theatre tech Sofia Gonzalez puts a microphone onto Anna Wilder for the press night performance of 'Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical' on Jan. 13. Gonzalez has been in the theatre program since the sixth grade, although she took a break her freshman year. "It was really fun," Gonzalez said. "It's something that I want to do in my future as a career."

Can You Give Me A Hand?

Behind-The-Scenes of Theatre
Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief
January 30, 2025

On stage, the actor finds their light and performs their line, but off stage the theatre techs are managing the lights and sound and the stagehands are getting ready to move props, all to make sure the...

Mack Martin running to lay up the ball.

Mack Martin running to lay up the ball.

Sophomore Mack Martin running while dribbling the ball and trying to block away his opponent.

Sophomore Mack Martin running while dribbling the ball and trying to block away his opponent.

La presidenta de CEDA, Mia Garza, vende una barra de chocolate a un estudiante en el área de recogida del autobús como parte de su recaudación de fondos de chocolate.

DECA Raises Money For Competition

Daniella Moreno, Editor In Chief
January 9, 2025

The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) will be continuing to sell chocolates to raise funds for their competitions this spring. The members will be selling the $2 chocolates after school in...

Sophomore Mack Martin throwing the ball into the net for a score.

Sophomore Mack Martin throwing the ball into the net for a score.

Junior Cole Price trying to prevent Clemens boys from grabbing the ball.

Junior Cole Price trying to prevent Clemens boys from grabbing the ball.

Junior Cole Price jumping into the air to push his team forward.

Junior Cole Price jumping into the air to push his team forward.

Freshmen James Armend jumping to lay up the basketball in the net.

Freshmen James Armend jumping to lay up the basketball in the net.

Junior Jayvonne Flores trying to block his opponent from gaining control of the basketball.

Junior Jayvonne Flores trying to block his opponent from gaining control of the basketball.

Voting Over 2025 Bond

Voting Over 2025 Bond

School Board Discusses New Projects
Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief
December 2, 2024

The school board met to discuss the May 2025 bond recommendation by the district's Facilities and Bond Oversight Committee (FBOC). Their meeting on Nov. 18 led to a vote and the recommendation was accepted.  From...

The choir students, friends and families recieving food at the Choir Friendsgiving dinner on Nov. 19.

Choir Celebrates Thanksgiving

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

Choir showed their thanks this holiday season by hosting a Friendsgiving for students, friends and families on Nov. 19. Their next event will be a Carol-Fest for the public on Dec. 3 at Creekside Villas...

In it to Win it Avery Kiefer makes her run down the court. The sophomore was able to improve her skills with the Nov. 19 game and learned more about what she needs for the next game. "I'm really excited," Kiefer said. "I think we'll do really good."

In it to Win it Avery Kiefer makes her run down the court. The sophomore was able to improve her skills with the Nov. 19 game and learned more about what she needs for the next game. "I'm really excited,"...

Passing for Success Georgia Gosey passes the ball to her teammates hoping they make point. Although most of the team's efforts fell through, they still continued to learn more about their skills and what they need to improve. "The game went good we could've played better but they just couldn't miss," Gosey said. "I could definitely improve on talking to my teammates more and getting over screens."

Passing for Success Georgia Gosey passes the ball to her teammates hoping they make point. Although most of the team's efforts fell through, they still continued to learn more about their skills and what...

Jump, Shoot, Win Bailey Barret jumping to make the ball in the net. The junior was able to help the team make points with her commitment and energy to win. "There were things we could learn from the game," Barret said. "And overall, we didn't play that bad and actually kept up with some points of the game."

Jump, Shoot, Win Bailey Barret jumping to make the ball in the net. The junior was able to help the team make points with her commitment and energy to win. "There were things we could learn from the game,"...

junior Bailey Barret at the Nov. 19 Lady Jags Basketball game against Bowie High School.

junior Bailey Barret at the Nov. 19 Lady Jags Basketball game against Bowie High School.

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

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2024

Swinging with the golf team is a sure way to succeed, on the greens and in school.  For the past three years, the golf team has not only exhibited highly acclaimed wins but their team have also had...

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

Polls Open, Opinions Arise

What Jag's say about voting
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...

Homecoming King Mason Stock with Homecoming Queen Kaylee Rivera after being announced at the football game, Sep. 27.

Homecoming Dance Hosted For Sixth Year

Daniella Moreno, Editor-In-Chief
October 9, 2024

The sixth homecoming dance took place two weeks ago in the cafeteria for the student body. The night before the homecoming queen and king were announced, at the homecoming game. Kaylee Rivera won homecoming...

Junior Sophie Haskell serving the ball.

Junior Sophie Haskell serving the ball.

Senior Kate Tietz prepared to block during the set.

Senior Kate Tietz prepared to block during the set.

Alessandra Earls high fiving her teammate after scoring a point.

Alessandra Earls high fiving her teammate after scoring a point.

Sophomore Amaya Wellington spikes the ball.

Sophomore Amaya Wellington spikes the ball.

Freshmen Hudson Reed [left] runs into her teammate as they both try to bump the ball.

Freshmen Hudson Reed [left] runs into her teammate as they both try to bump the ball.

Sophomore Zoe Richardson serves the ball.

Sophomore Zoe Richardson serves the ball.

Senior Zaniah Hoskins filled with shock after winning the 3rd set against San Marcos.

Senior Zaniah Hoskins filled with shock after winning the 3rd set against San Marcos.

Junior Rileigh Butler joins team in joy over scoring the first point in the fourth set.

Junior Rileigh Butler joins team in joy over scoring the first point in the fourth set.

Senior Hailey Hinojosa [left] cheering alongside junior Adaleine Farrar [middle] and sophomore Treycee Creek [right].

Senior Hailey Hinojosa [left] cheering alongside junior Adaleine Farrar [middle] and sophomore Treycee Creek [right].

Varsity volleyball girl's pat hands with San Marcos Rattlers before their district match.

Varsity volleyball girl's pat hands with San Marcos Rattlers before their district match.

Junior Macy Phillips waving to the crowd.

Junior Macy Phillips waving to the crowd.

Johnson Varsity team meeting head to head against the Cedar Ridge Varsity team.

Johnson Varsity team meeting head to head against the Cedar Ridge Varsity team.

The Rosette President (left) Kiahna Mustain, Co-Captain Addi Lindholm, (middle)Captain Skylar Powell, and (right) First Lieutenant Presley Lowden performing during the halftime show.

The Rosette President (left) Kiahna Mustain, Co-Captain Addi Lindholm, (middle)Captain Skylar Powell, and (right) First Lieutenant Presley Lowden performing during the halftime show.

Senior Jescelyn Johnston performing her solo dance with the color guard during their halftime performance.

Senior Jescelyn Johnston performing her solo dance with the color guard during their halftime performance.

Senior Flutist Carolynn Rheas performing her flute solo during the halftime show.

Senior Flutist Carolynn Rheas performing her flute solo during the halftime show.

The Marching Band members (left) Joshua Oates, (middle) Makenna Proulx, (right) Zephyr Rainey performing during the marching band.

The Marching Band members (left) Joshua Oates, (middle) Makenna Proulx, (right) Zephyr Rainey performing during the marching band.

Running back Kael Hatnot running down the field carrying the ball.

Running back Kael Hatnot running down the field carrying the ball.

Kicker Joe Margiotta punting the ball.

Kicker Joe Margiotta punting the ball.

JV Black team quarterback Chase Gregory running with the ball down the field.

JV Black team quarterback Chase Gregory running with the ball down the field.

JV Black team quarterback Chase Gregory scouting the field.

JV Black team quarterback Chase Gregory scouting the field.

JV Gold team running back Jason Beck with the ball.

JV Gold team running back Jason Beck with the ball.

JV cheerleader Karlee Logan smiling on the sidelines.

JV cheerleader Karlee Logan smiling on the sidelines.

JV cheerleader Jayda Borget rooting towards the crowd.

JV cheerleader Jayda Borget rooting towards the crowd.

Setter Macy Philips serving the ball.

Setter Macy Philips serving the ball.

Senior setter Brooklyn Myers serving the ball.

Senior setter Brooklyn Myers serving the ball.

Junior Setter Macy Philips setting the ball to the Bowie team.

Junior Setter Macy Philips setting the ball to the Bowie team.

JV volleyball player Hannah West serving the ball to the opposing team.

JV volleyball player Hannah West serving the ball to the opposing team.

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