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The official award-winning student newspaper at Judson High School in Converse, TX

The Fuel Online

The official award-winning student newspaper at Judson High School in Converse, TX

The Fuel Online

The official award-winning student newspaper at Judson High School in Converse, TX

The Fuel Online

For many, spending a significant amount of money on Valentine's Day is not an option.
Budgeting for Valentine’s Day
By: Kaylee Menchey, Reporter • February 14, 2025

As Valentine's Day approaches, the topic of dates is inevitably brought up. Valentine's is a holiday made up of love and romance with many Americans...

Students enjoy campaign treats passed out by the homecoming court.
Get to know the homecoming court
By: Kaylee Menchey, Reporter • October 22, 2024

It’s about time! As we enter the month of October, Homecoming is the main topic. As we know, Homecoming is about dresses, mums and football,...

Power in every pose. Alanah Price strikes a pose while dancing with kids after teaching them a dance at the Junior Diamond Dance Clinic on August 31, 2024.
Judson High School Diamonds inspire young future dancers of tomorrow
By: Annie Mendoza, Reporter • September 17, 2024

Saturday, August 31, 2024, after a late night of performing, the Judson Diamond Varsity Dance Team held a clinic for students from Pre K to twelfth...

Rocket swim team sunk by Canyon High School
Rocket swim team sunk by Canyon High School
By: Treanna Moss, Co-Editor • January 9, 2025

On Nov. 16, 2024, the Rocket Swim Team participated in a Swim Meet against Canyon High School. Despite their best efforts, the Judson swimmers fought hard but ultimately fell...

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#15, quarterback Elijah Favela, holds the ball while rushing past multiple Clemens athletes.
Judson Rockets keep the Clemens Buffaloes out with iron-strong defense in the last game of the season
By: Kevin Quintana, Reporter • November 8, 2024

On Nov. 7, 2024, The Judson Rockets (4-6) faced off against the Clemens Buffaloes (2-8) in the last game of the 2024-2025 season. Prior to the game, Coach Gonzales stated...

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Senior wide receiver Kenyon Smith attempts to outrun the East Central defensive line during the second quarter.
Judson Rockets get stung by East Central Hornets
By: Treanna Moss, Co-Editor • October 4, 2024

The Judson Rockets (1-3) faced off against the East Central Hornets (3-1) at the Hero’s Stadium for their first District game Sept. 27, 2024. The first quarter started...

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Sisters Sara Bermea and Sofia Bermea hold out their hands symbolizing the millions of families being torn apart by President Trump's new laws and policies.
Opinion: The criminalization of immigration under the Trump administration
By: Annie Mendoza, Reporter • April 23, 2025

The word “criminal,” as defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, means one who has committed a crime, a “crime” being defined as an...

The deluxe version of "Short n' Sweet" by Sabrina Carpenter was released Feb. 14, 2025.
Behind the lyrics of Short n’ Sweet
By: Kaylee Menchey, Reporter • April 22, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter has expanded her hit album "Short n’ Sweet" with a deluxe version, released Feb. 14, 2025. This new album consists of five...

Naomi Mendoza searches for the perfect sound to listen to in Bob Dylan’s “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” at Waterloo Records.
Cinematic blessing of the Bob Dylan biopic
By: Annie Mendoza, Reporter • March 20, 2025

"A Complete Unknown" was released in theaters on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2024. The film chronicled the early life of Bob Dylan and in its opening...

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Stephan Cook
Stephan Cook
Editor-in-Chief

Stephan Cook is a senior at Judson High School, where he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the school's newspaper publication, The Fuel. Born, and somewhat raised in Alabama, Stephan moved to Texas in 2018....

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