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The Fuel is the open-forum, award-winning, engaging student newspaper for Judson High School in Converse, Texas, a suburb of San Antonio, Texas. The organization has grown to become a news source for Judson High School, Converse, TX, and even Judson ISD. It's also nationally recognized, creating multiple award-winning journalists who have gone on to study journalism at various universities. The or
ganization is advised by Ms. Malila Kennedy and consists of about 15 student journalists. The department also produces four physical copies of the newspaper, operates the school's social media accounts, creates the school’s yearbook, The Rocket, as well as a wide range of journalistic photos. The organization is student-led. The journalists of The Fuel and The Rocket work collaboratively with, but independent from, the staff, faculty, and administration of Judson High School and Judson ISD. The journalism department and student journalists own all content produced by the organization. Journalism is a vital profession for the health and operation of a democratic society. People need to be informed about what is happening around them. Journalists are people trained to witness important events and tell the story through the power of the written word and/or photography. Our students are beginning their journey to becoming professional journalists by reporting on the events and people at Judson High School and the Converse community. Judson High School is a public, 4-year high school in Converse, Texas. It was established in 1959 and is now one of three comprehensive high schools in the Judson Independent School District. The school serves approximately 2,400 students. It has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School and an International Baccalaureate World School. Richard Mendoza serves as principal to Judson High School. Judson Independent School District is a public school district located in the San Antonio, Texas area. It serves seven different municipalities: Converse, San Antonio, Selma, Universal City, Kirby, Schertz, and Live Oak. The district’s superintendent is Dr. Jeanette Ball. Very few students are part of an organization in which their homework is published and up for criticism. Please be aware that The Fuel newspaper and The Rocket yearbook are student-created publications made in a journalism education lab setting. We regret that errors can and will occur. If you wish to contact The Fuel, you can email them at [email protected], email Ms. Kennedy at [email protected], or call Judson High School at 210-945-1100 x19605.
11/21/2025
This afternoon, Judson High school held their annual Food Fest celebration.
All clubs and organizations planned and assembled many different food and drink items and sold them to students in exchange for tickets. There was everything from Little Caesars pizza to loaded fries.
“It was a fun experience. It was my first time attending. It had a lot of cool experiences and food,” said freshman Dara Akinkugbe.
📸📝: Kaylee Menchey and Shania Jones
11/21/2025
“Everyone deals with something, but no one is truly alone. Reach out for help in times of need, start a new hobby to destress, get out in the sun to feel more energized. No one deserves to feel the weight of the world on their shoulders.”
To learn more about different coping mechanisms, read Alyson Valenzuela’s article “Opinion: Best ways to find calm in the chaos” on thefuelonline.com (link in bio).
📸📝: Alyson Valenzuela
11/21/2025
Visit our booth today to buy your ice cream float!
11/14/2025
Congratulating the varsity football team on making the playoffs, the Judson’s Diamonds dance team, cheer team and drumline serenaded and cheered the football team to their buses for their first round of the playoffs against the United Longhorns which will take place in Laredo at 7:30 p.m.
Fans can watch the game on Texas Sports Productions at gotsp.live
📸📝: Shania Jones
11/14/2025
Two Judson athletes officially commit to playing college-level sports by signing to their choice of college or university.
Senior athlete Delaney Arredondo, currently playing varsity basketball, committed to McNeese State University. When asked about how it felt to sign, Arredondo stated, “I feel extremely blessed to be able to continue my education along with being able to play at the collegiate level.”
Member of the softball team, senior Ryleigh Bryant, committed to Temple College. “My story is a little different due to the fact that my previous school I was committed to lost the head coach. I was lucky enough to have the head coach reach out to other schools on my behalf and help me commit to Temple College. I felt very grateful for them to take a chance on a player they have never once seen play,” said Bryant.
Athlete signing day was on Nov. 12 in the Judson gym.
📸📝: Valeria Valladolid
11/14/2025
“I feel like we did good all around as a team. We made some mistakes but we’re gonna get back after it,” shared senior Josiah Camacho.
The Judson High School wrestling teams participated in their first competition of the year against Canyon High School on Nov. 12, 2025. Junior varsity and varsity boys and girls wrestling teams competed, showcasing thrilling performances of strength which had the crowd cheering throughout the evening.
Camacho competed and won his match despite suffering a shoulder injury.
“I had dislocated it last week, but we figured out some ways around it. It really wasn’t that bad because of the adrenaline,” said Camacho.
Camacho has high hopes for this season, claiming he aims to “finally make it to state and make a name for myself.”
Make sure to support the wrestling team as they compete in the first tournament of the season tomorrow, November 15 at Clear Falls High School!
📸📝: Kevin Quintana
11/14/2025
“I feel great. I feel like we pushed hard until the end, and executed our plan for the W [win],” stated senior Brooklyn Hawkins.
Yesterday, Nov. 13, the Judson Rockets varsity girls basketball team played in the first round of a tournament against the Waco Midway Panthers which ended in a score of 56-33, Judson.
This morning, they scored another win against the Vandegrift Vipers 61-57.
The next game will be held today at 12:30 p.m. against the El Paso Burges Mustangs. Good luck Rockets!
📝📸:Serenity Nealy-Borden
11/14/2025
“In addition to its multitude of resemblances, the album is viewed by swifties as a standout from the rest of her albums. This is because of the difference in writing style.”
To read more about Annie Mendoza’s thoughts and criticisms on “The Life of a Showgirl,” check out “Taylor Swift Album Review: The Life of a Showgirl” at thefuelonline.com (link in bio).
📸📝: Annie Mendoza
11/13/2025
SENIORS - Did you miss senior picture day or want to retake your picture? Sign up today before spots are filled. Next Tuesday, November 18th is the last opportunity to get your senior picture in the yearbook.
11/12/2025
“It’s bittersweet that it’s finally my turn. I always thought senior year was so far away, but time flew by—and now it’s finally my turn to enjoy cheering one last time! I’m sad that this was my last time stepping on the football field because football season was always my favorite thing to look forward to every year. But I’m also excited to see what my next chapter looks like and what plans God has for me,” expressed senior Avianna Macias, a Judson cheerleader.
Seniors from the Judson High School programs, such as the cheer team, football team, athletic trainers and yearbook and newspaper staff, were honored at the varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. The seniors were accompanied by their loved ones, while the crowd cheered as they got recognized one by one.
The Judson Rockets will face off against United High School for the first round of playoffs this Friday, November 14, at the Student Activity Center in Laredo at 7:30 p.m.
📝: Shania Jones
📸: Shania Jones and Annie Mendoza
11/11/2025
Converse held their second annual Veterans Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, with a larger turnout of both participants and viewers than their debut parade last year.
Judson High School’s AFJROTC, cheer and both dance teams (Diamonds and Dazzlers) participated in the parade, as well as several other schools and organizations.
Horn honking and candy throwing from patriotic-themed floats and vehicles filled onlookers with pride and reverence for the veterans who have served our country.
Thank you to all veterans for their service.
📸📝: Treanna Moss
11/01/2025
Yesterday, Oct. 30, students participated in a Halloween themed pep rally in preparation for tonight’s football game against the Johnson Jaguars (Buda). Rockets displayed their school spirit by playing Student Council led games while also dressed up in costumes. The Diamonds dance team alongside Judson Cheer danced to a Halloween remix, and students cheered on Mariachi Diamantés Estelares as they performed the Spanish version of “Die With a Smile” by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga.
The pep rally also honored senior Anastacia Garza who will compete tomorrow, Nov. 1 at UIL State Cross-Country in Round Rock. “I’m excited but nervous. I’m mostly excited because my hard work is paying off,” stated Garza.
Good luck to the Judson Rocket football team and to Anastacia Garza!
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The Fuel is the open-forum, engaging student newspaper for Judson High School in Converse, Texas, a suburb of San Antonio, Texas. The organization is advised by Mr. Pedro Cabrera and consists of about 15 student journalists. The department also produces four physical copies of the newspaper, operates the school's social media accounts, creates the school’s yearbook, The Rocket, as well as a wide range of journalistic photos. The organization is completely student ran. The journalism department and student journalists own all content produced by the organization.
Journalism is a vital profession for the health and operation of a democratic society. People need to be informed about what is happening around them. Journalists are people trained to witness important events and tell the story through the power of the written word and/or photography. Our students are beginning their journey to becoming professional journalists by reporting on the events and people at Judson High School and the Converse community.
Judson High School is a public, 4-year high school in Converse, Texas. It was established in 1959 and is now one of three comprehensive high schools in the Judson Independent School District. The school serves approximately 2,400 students. It has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School and an International Baccalaureate World School. Mr. Jesus Hernandez III serves as principal to Judson High School.
Judson Independent School District is a public school district located in the San Antonio, Texas area. It serves seven different municipalities: Converse, San Antonio, Selma, Universal City, Kirby, Schertz, and Live Oak. The district’s superintendent is Dr. Jeanette Ball.
Very few students are part of an organization in which their homework is published and up for criticism. Please be aware that The Fuel newspaper and The Rocket yearbook are student-created publications made in a journalism education lab setting. We regret that errors can and will occur.
If you wish to contact The Fuel, email Mr. Cabrera at [email protected], or call Judson High School at 210-945-1100.
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