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Scene from the Dark Roads production.

JHS Theater Production Goes to District

Julia Fender, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023

As one of the greatest theater programs, JHS theater is acting the part. Recently, the theater program advanced to and competed in the UIL district competition. Their show titled Dark Roads is an important...

Lunsford and Adams pose after winning prom king and queen.

Prom King and Queen of 2023

Julia Fender, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023

This year marks the second time that JHS has ever had a prom king and queen. Senior Luke Adams was elected the prom king, and senior Lucy Lunsford was elected prom queen.  Adams is involved in biomed...

The debate team outside their latest competition.

The Debate Team Competes in UIL

Julia Fender, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

Johnson’s debate team is a great example of working toward future goals in and out of school. Led by government and debate teacher Jude John, the team continues to grow. John has led the debate team...

Mrs. Slemmons, Ashley Ochoa, and Ryan Hernandez at their TAFE competition.

The Texas Association of Future Educators Make it to Nationals

Julia Fender, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023

Teaching is so often overlooked. However, the Texas Association of Future Educators and its many participants are putting teaching in the spotlight, and this serves to remind us all just how much teachers...

College and career center wall at JHS

College Admissions and Student Stress

Julia Fender, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023

Being in the middle of the second semester has stress mounting for many students applying for college. College admissions are incredibly stressful in and of themselves, but waiting on a response from a...

Maya Garcia and Giselle Gonzalez pose in front of the Ascension banner.

The Rosettes Host a Dance Competition

Julia Fender, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023

The hustle and bustle never stops at Johnson High. Over the long weekend, the Rosettes hosted a dance competition at Johnson. Many schools from all over Texas came and competed at the school for the title...

Biomed class in front of Kyle Seton

Molding Medical Minds

Biomed students participate in a practicum at Kyle Seton.
Julia Fender, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023

The future is bright at JHS with the school’s biomedical students. Last semester, the seniors involved in the biomedical studies had the privilege to shadow and work at Kyle Seton to further their education....

The Future of Feminism at JHS

The Future of Feminism at JHS

The Fem Club at JHS
Julia Fender, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023

It’s no secret that Johnson has some pretty strong individuals with passion; however, that’s even more apparent when looking at the school’s fem club. The fem club has been established since 2020,...

Cheer captain, Ashtyn Williams, cheers on the sidelines of a football game.

Cheer Kicks Off Competition Season

Julia Fender, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022

With the start of the Jaguar Cheer competition, this team has already proved they are a force to be reckoned with, making significant jumps in the history of the JHS team. This past November, the JHS cheerleaders...

Giovanni Pezulich smiles after bowling a strike.

Special Olympic Showdown

Hays Heat to compete in winter competition
Julia Fender, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022

Hays Heat isn’t just what Buda gets during the summer. What many people don’t know is that Hays Heat is the name of the district’s very own Special Olympics team. Special Olympics is where all of...

Micah Petrea hypes up the student section at the homecoming pep rally before giving away the spirit stick.

Micah the mic guy

Meet the voice of JHS' pep rallies and football games
Julia Fender, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022

You’ve heard his voice at all the football games. You’ve seen him rile up a crowd for school pep rallies. However, not many people really know Johnson’s personal pep guy. Micah Petrea, Johnson’s...

Band performs at halftime during the San Antonio Clark game.

Band sets sights on Grand Nationals with new show

Julia Fender, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2022

Band kicks this new school year off with a bang! The new band show has the Jags ‘all in’ and ready for the band to take it all home at Grand Nationals this year. This year’s show, entitled “Against...

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