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
Juan Rodriguez Maldonado

Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior

Juan Rodriguez Maldonado is a senior at Judson High School. This is his first year on staff. He wants to pursue his dream of being a journalist and plans to go to a university in Texas. He is also a part of the Judson Varsity Wrestling Team.

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Senior Alisha Pagan-Velez is a member of the pit on the Judson Band. She has been a member of the band for all four years.

Senior Alisha Pagan-Velez has mixed emotions after being named valedictorian

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
May 17, 2021
Journalism senior Juan Rodriguez Maldonado will graduate this year.

Be patient and you’ll find your calling

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
April 28, 2021
On Saturday, April 10, Coach Guenther congratulates junior Jahire Campos as he earns his district title at the Blossom Athletics Center.

Junior Jahire Campos wins district wrestling title, competing at regionals

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
April 16, 2021
The hallways are shown emptied on March 18, 2020, as students were kept home after spring break. A year later, some students haven't return to campus.

One Year Later

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
March 18, 2021
Ms. Grace Hodge gives out meals in front of the school during lunch. The child nutrition staff, along with the custodial staff, has been vital in ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.

Not All Heroes Wear Capes

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
February 26, 2021
Senior Manuel Martinez and junior Jonathyn Kidd practice takedowns during their practice. The wrestling season, usually considered a "winter sport," has been pushed back into the spring.

Wrestling pushed back into the spring

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
January 27, 2021
Coach Sheawn Bedford watches his players during the game against Wagner. Not only does he coach for the boys basketball team, but he is also a teacher of psychology.

In his first year teaching, Coach Sheawn Bedford adjusting to virtual learning

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
January 20, 2021
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[Photo] Girls basketball beats East Central

By: Thomas Rodriguez, Senior
January 11, 2021
The band performs at the first ever "Holiday in the Park-ing Lot." This was an outdoor concert fine arts put on because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Fine Arts puts on first “Holiday in the Park-ing Lot”

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
December 18, 2020
The wrestlers work outside in the garden during their 3rd period wrestling class. They have been instrumental in developing the garden, especially this year with most students being at home.

Community garden gets unexpected help from the wrestlers

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
November 12, 2020
Freshman Shairalis Rivera Guzman plays the flute during her band class. Many freshmen like her didn't expect their first year of high school to be so different.

For freshmen, their first year of high school is not what they expected

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
October 23, 2020
Coach Paul Guenther teaches Dariel Pereira how to perform a proper power clean. The sport is having to adjust tremendously due to COVID-19.

Wrestling head coach Mr. Paul Guenther sees a great season ahead despite COVID-19 restrictions on the sport

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
October 5, 2020
Edward Anthony Ramirez is a 16 years old junior from Houston, TX. He received his results on June 6 and came out positive. 

COVID-19 hitting young people too

By: Juan Rodriguez Maldonado, Senior
September 10, 2020
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