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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

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...

Beyond the Crown: A Closer Look at Prom Nominees and the History of Prom
Beyond the Crown: A Closer Look at Prom Nominees and the History of Prom
By: Stephan Cook, Editor-in-Chief • April 19, 2024

When the idea of prom is brought to mind, we typically think of expensive ball gowns and tuxedos, a fancy venue filled with teenagers, and a...

Photos provided by the student business social media accounts showcasing their work.
Entrepreneurs Around Judson
By: Akilah Newson, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024

With prom approaching, a lot of money is being spent, whether it’s dropping a ton of cash on a dress and tickets, or just being a senior and...

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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Eugene Cabello goes in for a layup during the state championship against Hutto.
Judson Unified Boys Basketball Blast the Hutto Hippos Off the Court
By: Stephan Cook, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2024

The idea of Unified Sports is the practice of combining athletes of the Special Olympics (those with intellectual disabilities), with partners (those without intellectual...

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Samaria’s family have been instrumental in her success and are very proud of her progress.
Samaria Barnett Becomes First Female in JHS History to Bring Home State Wrestling Championship
By: Andrew Mayo, Staff Writer • February 21, 2024

On Saturday, February 17, junior wrestler Samaria Barnett became the first female from Judson High School to win a state championship.  Barnett, through her practice and...

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An original piece by Serenity Rodriguez, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" themed painting grasps the highlights of the real of the dead.
Movie Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
By: Serenity Rodriguez, Reporter • October 10, 2024

**Spoiler Warning!** The highly anticipated film, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” was released Sept. 6, 2024, and directed by Tim Burton.  The...

Movie Review: Uglies
Movie Review: Uglies
By: Treanna Moss, Co-Editor • October 9, 2024

Almost two decades ago, in 2005, the first book in the “Uglies” series by Scott Westerfeld was published. The series follows the life of...

Judson alums, Kamara Manuel (against the wall) and Julie Rios (finger), help to demonstrate a depiction of racism.
Beyond the Surface
By: Stephan Cook, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2024

“You’re really pretty for a Black girl.” “Is that your real hair?” “You have your dad in your life?” Hearing these things...

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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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