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
Samara Penny

Samara Penny, Senior, Editor

I’m Samara Penny, your newspaper’s Editor! I play Varsity volleyball and enjoy writing, sleeping, and helping others. This is my third year on staff and I’m honored to be a part of this staff. GO ROCKETS!

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New safety measures taking place within our district

New safety measures taking place within our district

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
May 2, 2024
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The US-Mexico border Conversation stirs misinformation on social media: What’s really going on?

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
March 4, 2024
Samaria’s family have been instrumental in her success and are very proud of her progress.

[Photo] Samaria Barnett Becomes First Female in JHS History to Bring Home State Wrestling Championship

By: Andrew Mayo, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
A change in period scheduling goes into effect next school year

A change in period scheduling goes into effect next school year

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
January 12, 2024
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[Photo] Judson Battles New Braunfels in the Last Home Game of the Season

November 3, 2023
The normally packed stairs and halls had noticeably thinner crowds on Monday.

Campus Safety Concerns Result in 40% Attendance Drop

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
September 21, 2023
Spring Madness: At-Home Remedies for Sinus Allergies

Spring Madness: At-Home Remedies for Sinus Allergies

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
May 2, 2023
Teen Pregnancy: Resources at Judson and Mental Health Awareness

Teen Pregnancy: Resources at Judson and Mental Health Awareness

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
March 23, 2023
Rocket boys basketball falls to Steele

Rocket boys basketball falls to Steele

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
February 15, 2023
Things to do in San Antonio MLK weekend 2023

Things to do in San Antonio MLK weekend 2023

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
January 13, 2023
IB and Gaming Club host Super Smash Bros Tournament

IB and Gaming Club host Super Smash Bros Tournament

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
December 13, 2022
Author Tiffany D. Jackson reads an excerpt from her latest novel.

YA author visits Judson ISD

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
December 5, 2022
Album cover for Her Loss

Review: Her Loss

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
November 7, 2022
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[Photo] Review: It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover

By: Liani Cheverez-Senquis, Junior
November 2, 2022
¡Viva el Mariachi!

¡Viva el Mariachi!

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
November 1, 2022
We believe in Rocket Pride!

We believe in Rocket Pride!

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
October 31, 2022

Review of Hocus Pocus 2

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
October 4, 2022
Freshmen Destiny Williams and Taylor Brown pose for a picture outside of the AG Barn to highlight the beauty of their natural hair.

Owning the beauty of my natural hair

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
May 9, 2022
Senior Amira Mabry and junior Queenandra Dunn pose for a photograph in the P Wing stairwell.

Calling out stereotypes and inequalities in female sports

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
April 11, 2022
African American Studies teacher encourages all students to study Black history

African American Studies teacher encourages all students to study Black history

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
February 23, 2022
Recognizing the Special Education Department

Recognizing the Special Education Department

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
February 9, 2022
New head coach Cristina Comacho coaches her girls during the game against Incarnate Word. Taking over the program is a huge challenge, but she has made it clear that she is looking forward to the challenge.

With a change in leadership, girls basketball looks forward to a successful season

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
November 19, 2021
Ms. Patricia Leal cleans up the cafeteria after A lunch. “This is my job and I love it. Of course, at times I get tired, but whatever I can do, I do it. It makes me upset when I see the children that have nothing to do with the mischief being penalized,” Leal said.

The custodial staff is the backbone of our campus

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
November 4, 2021
Coach Andrew Fields talks to both varsity volleyball players and Woodlake Middle School players. The goal of the clinic is to create a pipeline and prepare middle school athletes for high school sports.

Volleyball players work with Woodlake Middle School athletes

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
September 22, 2021
Republic Records

Review: Drake

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
September 10, 2021
Coach Andrew Fields coaches the team during the first home game against Warren.

Volleyball looking for a revamp

By: Samara Penny, Senior, Editor
August 30, 2021
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