Social media is a global unifier. Apps like Instagram encourage communication and connection between people. James Madison High School has experienced its own revival of unification through an anonymously run Instagram account entitled “Nocontextjmhs”. The account publishes photographs without captions or explanations, thus providing a “no context” approach to documenting daily life at James Madison…
A History of St. Valentine’s Day
Reported By: Anahi Avalos Valentine’s Day is a beloved holiday, commemorated by gift-giving, acts of kindness, and other expressions of love. However, the origins of St. Valentine’s Day are often overlooked. The earliest celebrations of St. Valentine’s Day can be traced to the third-century Roman Empire. Lupercalia, a festival in which young men and women…
Meet the Clue Crew
Reported by: Harley Burger Thursday night, the Mad Mav Theatre Co. opened their 2023 season with a star-studded, wildly entertaining production of Sandy Rustin’s Clue. “We are really working on building the theatre program, and it was so rewarding to perform for a full house!” said Mrs. White actress, Miranda Stevens. She continued, “The energy…
A First-Look for Fresh Faces
Reported by: Harley Burger On January 10, 2023, future Mavericks flooded the Performing Arts Center and Ag Arena, receiving a glimpse of their possible endeavors at JMHS. These 8th grade students from Wood, Driscoll, and Harris Middle School were warmly greeted by a slew of Maverick Clubs and Organizations. The JMHS Cheer Team, FFA,…
Friday Night Lights: Fun or Fatal?
Reported by Harley Burger February 27, 2008. A day that lives in infamy in both the hearts and minds of Madison Maverick Football Fans. At the tender age of 20, David Edwards, a former Varsity Defensive Back for James Madison High School, passed away due to medical complications after contracting pneumonia. Just five years earlier, the…
World Cup Fever
Reported by Fabiola Vargas The 2022 World Cup has caused excitement. The anxious fans are watching their favorite teams playing hoping they make a goal and pass to the next round. Here at James Madison, these students can be caught watching the game during lunch, passing period, and even during class. The 2022 World Cup…
A Guide to Grieving: an Averly Huerta Feature
Reported by Harley Burger Grieving is a complicated process, and every individual handles the matter in his or her own way. Averly Huerta is no stranger to the adversity of the grieving process. Yet the dedicated Ag student has not allowed life’s trials to alter her optimistic demeanor. On November 5th, 2022, the high school Junior’s…
Mid-Term Decision Due
Reported by Harley Burger, Staff Editorialist On Tuesday, November 8th, an estimated 1.23 million Bexar County citizens will cast their votes in the Texas Midterm Election. Candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and an assortment of regional-level positions will be featured on the Texas Midterm ballot. The outcome of this election will, “Greatly determine…
A Rally to Remember
The final regular season football game is tonight and the hopes are high for an upset against the Johnson Jags. To get the student body aroused for game time, a spirited pep rally was held in Gilmore featuring plenty of fun. Head Coach Blaine Pederson offered words of encouragement to the crowd to start the…
A Foreign Exchange
Reported By: Monique Camacho Attending school in an unfamiliar country sounds terrifying to most people. But not for Baba Minako, despite the differences, Minako is adapting very well to America. “ It’s different but I’m really enjoying it,” Minako stated. There are some things Minako would change about the schools here in America, “I really…