Walking in a Winter Wonderland
by Eric Martinez | staff writer
Senior and secretary Bella Clyde and fellow students work on flyers to advertise a Winter Wonderland event.
“So our Johnson Winter Wonderland is held once a year. It's kind...
JROTC hosts campus blood drive
by Eric Martinez | staff writer
JROTC is hosting another blood drive by South Texas Blood and Tissue Center in their building this year.
“The blood drive Oct. 8. from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can sign u...
Tardy sweeps begin, new consequences in place
by Eric Martinez | staff writer
Students who rack up tardies will now face a wider range of consequences.
“After three tardies, the students will receive a verbal warning; after seven tardies, they will s...
Seniors, underclassmen face end of year financial obligations
by Eric Martinez | staff writer
As the year begins to wrap up many seniors and underclassmen still have fees that are due. From textbooks, athletics, clubs, or anything else.
“They have to turn in they’re...
Jazz band takes first at Fredericksburg Jazz Festival, Taft Jazz Festival
by Eric Martinez | staff writer
Aiden Sutherland plays his trumpet attentively as he prepares for band practice that morning. He is also a part of the jazz band, a school club that competes in and around San...
Weird things to see and do at the rodeo
by Eric Martinez | staff writer
The rodeo is a Texas tradition that happens every year, starting in 1888 and has carried on for 130 years. During that time a lot of weird activities and tradition have sprung...
Baseball season begins with tryouts done, tournaments approaching
By Eric Martinez | staff writer
Now that tryouts are done, the baseball teams look forward to their first tournament on February 21.
“I think it’s got a lot of promise coming up we got some good young ...
Teacher endures tragic property loss over break
by Eric Martinez | staff writer
On Dec. 28, teacher Gabriel Oviedo's home caught on fire. Oviedo and his family escaped the fire safely without any injuries. Still, most of the items and furniture within the...
School is out, but practice is still on
by Eric Martinez | staff writer
While most will be huddled up in blankets and drinking hot chocolate at home, coach Lee Miller and his wrestling team will be at school still practicing for the sports season....
Cheap and last minute places for Christmas shopping
by Eric Martinez | staff writer
We all know that time of year. When it gets cold, the lights go up, and the sales begin. Then you realize ‘Oh no, I forgot a gift for what's-his-face!’ Luckily there are many ...