Summer loving vacation
Students set their sights on vacation spots out of the state.
Students reflect on keeping their cultural identity
Whether someone continues to live in the country they were born in, or they move away for whatever reason, that doesn’t mean they forget where their heritage comes from. Regardless of where a person chooses to live, their traditions remain with them. For example, junior Thomas George, who is originally from India, brought his customs with him when he moved to America.
Drumming to success: students work to join recognized group
The 5 Points Percussion Ensemble is an independent, indoor drumline group that includes students up to 22 years old from all over the San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi areas.
SAT and ACT sign up
With college on their minds, many juniors and seniors are starting to think about one of the most important tests they are required to take, the SAT or in some cases, the ACT. The students realize that college is closer than they thought, and rush to sign up.
Movie star in our midst
An actor has been hiding in our midst. Working as a substitute teacher and calling students “little brother” or “little sister,” David Mooney doesn’t speak much about his acting career, but he has many stories to tell.
“My mother had been a singer and all that so she encouraged me. I was always I guess a drama king or something, you know. I guess my mother thought I was a little over the top, so she encouraged me to be interested in the art,” Mooney said. “And she had a lovely voice, but she never pursued it so she kind of encouraged me to pursue it.”
Johnson clubs appeal to all students
The clubs at Johnson High School offer many opportunities for our students. Starting freshman year, these are the clubs anyone is welcome to join.
Johnson faculty pucker up for fellow teacher
Johnson faculty and students rally to support an injured teacher in an enthusiastic and unusual way.
Who is the Spectrum Alliance?
The Spectrum Alliance promotes antibullying and tolerance among Johnson students to make the campus, and the world, a safer and more welcoming place.
‘Shattered Dreams’ unfolds on campus
On Thursday, February 20, the junior and senior students witnessed an on-campus mock accident, referred to as Shattered Dreams, that demonstrated the very severe consequences of choosing to drink and drive. And with the help of student and parent volunteers, several months of preparation, and military make-up company Army Moulage, this event was designed to seem as realistic as possible.
A ‘tale as old as time’ shouldn’t change
Even though most teenagers don't watch Disney Channel anymore, Disney movies are still extremely popular. Classic Disney movies like the Lion King and Cinderella are still loved by teens, along with the new Disney movies like Frozen and Tangled.