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The Final Countdown

The Final Countdown

Aiden Guerra, Journalist May 20, 2025

  And just like that, we are coming to a close of the 24-25 school year.  Which means it’s time for everyone’s favorite part….FINALS!!  While some classes are simple, others aren’t so...

The 300 attendee crowd at our track field.

A Walk for Hope

James Arellano, Editor May 7, 2025

Our HOSA organization hosted a suicide on the morning of March 29th, around 300 students, parents, and concerned community members attended the walk around our track. Hosted by HOSA sponsor, Billie...

Photo of David Edwards at a Mavs Game

The Definition of Madison Pride: David Edwards

James Arellano, Editor March 3, 2025

The David Edwards Memorial Athletic Complex (DEMAC) stands proudly at the rear of our school, housing all the modern athletic facilities used by all sports departments. But many don’t know about the...

The 2025 DECA club at the Schertz Civic Center.

3 DECA Members Make it to State Competition in Dallas

James Arellano, editor January 30, 2025

Last Wednesday, The DECA club went to the Schertz Civic Center to compete in their competitive events. At the end of the day, Three students came home victorious, winning in their respective event. Sophomore...

The book donation bin in the main office of the School.

Creative Storytelling Club’s Book Benefaction

James Arellano, Editor January 28, 2025

The Creative Storytelling Club is holding a book donation drive until February 18th. Books must be school appropriate and in decent condition. Students can either give books to their English teacher,...

The Deca Club discussing their upcoming events in the competition.

A Calculating Competition

James Arellano, Editor January 16, 2025

During competitive events, students get the opportunity to choose events that fit their strengths and skills. The events typically fall into three categories with smaller subcategories, role-plays, written...

A new foe has appeared, Senior Julio Gomez played in his first Pokemon battle in the club!

Gotta Catch ’em All

James Arellano, Editor November 15, 2024

The Pokemon Club is run by Ms. Henderson in portable 2B. Meeting every Wednesday after school, students are given a space to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Due to student demand, Ms. Henderson...

Mrs. Downen posing with the deer fetus she collected all those years ago.

The Mysterious Life of a Scientist

Aiden Guerra November 14, 2024

Most might know Mrs. Downen as the quirky physics teacher with a baby deer fetus in her room. However,  she has a long history of achievements and takes pride in her job. Mrs. Janeen Downen is...

The anonymous creator of NoContextJMHS when he attended Madison in 2023

Instagram Infamy: A look into NoContextJMHS’s Anonymous Owner

James Arellano, Editor October 21, 2024

Social media is a tool used to unite the world. Apps like Instagram encourage communication and harbor an online community for users. The school utilizes social media by making accounts for clubs and organizations....

Why Can’t I Stay Focused?

Jocelyn Rivera, Reporter October 15, 2024

Do you have a difficult time staying focused? According to Conifer Park, “50% of people can’t focus on a task for more than 8 minutes.” Many things such as sleep deprivation, poor time management,...

Honoring the colors with cadets! Senior Natalie Sotelo (far left,) Alejandro Veracruz (left,) Fernando Ortiz (Right,) and Jason Valdez (far right) proudly walk the country flag during Meet the Mavs.

Labor Day: Celebrating Hard Work and Dedication

Sebastion Anderson, Reporter October 9, 2024

On the first Monday of September the USA celebrates Labor Day, this day is to celebrate hard-working men and women, but the holiday would not exist without the people who demanded fair working conditions...

Senior Class President Connor Anda (middle) with co-sponsors Ms. Lenoir, math teacher (left) and Ms. Wright, librarian

Behind the Scenes of Student Elections

Sebastion Anderson, Reporter October 8, 2024

At the start of the school year, everyone votes for their classmates' roles and waits to see who the winner is. But who runs this election? why do we have this election? and what do the winners do? The...

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