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The student news site of Devine High School

The Warhorse

The student news site of Devine High School

The Warhorse

Devine High School's Official Student Newspaper
Josephine Taitano

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief

My name is Josephine, but my friends call me Jo T. As a senior, this is my third and final year on staff. I am honored to be one of the Co-Editors this year. I am also the flute section leader and the UIL Science team captain. I plan on majoring in biochemistry.

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Jo’s Flow

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief July 16, 2020

I never expected that my last year of high school would end without any of the pomp and circumstance...

Jo’s Flow

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief July 16, 2020

In response to the CDC’s insistence on social distancing, schools across the country have shut down...

Jo’s Flow

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2020

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but not everybody is looking forward to it. While happy...

CX Debate Wins District

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2020

From broken bones to new recruits, the debate team faced several challenges leading up to the District...

Jo’s Flow

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2019

This Thanksgiving break, our family decided to euthanize our dog, Flower, after her health took a turn...

Senior Isaiah Oropeza

Oropezas’ Front Yard Strawberry Farm

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2019

Poteet is known as the “Strawberry Capital of Texas.” As residents of Poteet, the Oropeza family...

Senior Leah Herrera

Student Manages Arabians All Four years

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2019

During basketball games, everybody’s eyes are on the players as they dribble, weave and shoot their...

Jo’s Flow

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2019

Because I’m a senior, I’ve been faced with the same question many times: “I bet you’re ready...

Senior Christian Hernandez chose to recognize Mrs. Rosanne Lopez at the ceremony.

60th NHS Induction Includes Teacher Recognitions

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2019

For the 60 annual NHS induction ceremony, second year members recognized teachers that impacted their...

Students Attend UIL Conference

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2019

Seven UIL competitors and four coaches took a trip to Texas A&M Corpus Christi for a conference designed...

Senior Isaiah Oropeza measures one of the displays.

Robotics Attends Kick-Off Day

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2019

Students and teachers, crowded in a gym full of chairs, crowded around the big black curtains surrounding...

Jo’s Flow

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2019

Is it normal not to have senioritis during one’s senior year? This will be my last year in high...

Ramirez Continues Softball Career

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2019

Pledging to play softball for McMurry University, senior Jessie Ramirez signed her contract on Apr. 12. “It’s...

Learning About Plants

Learning About Plants

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2019

Students have the opportunity to learn about plant growth with lectures and projects in the Advanced...

Students who competed at the District UIL Meet.

Three Consecutive Academic UIL Wins

Five teams take first place, multiple regional qualifiers.
Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2019

The District UIL meet was held in Crystal City March 29-30. The Devine competitors walked away with...

Tournaments Begin

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2019

The golf season kicked off on Monday, Feb. 4, when the girl’s team won first place at the first tournament...

Playing to Their Strengths

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2019

Out of 12 students that participated in this year’s Solo and Ensemble contest, all 12 earned a Division...

Spirit of Science

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2018

In the spirit of Halloween, Ms. Monica Taylor’s physics classes made tombstones for various important...

Join the Club!

There's something for everyone here at DHS!
Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2018

Clubs are an integral part of any school. They offer opportunities for new friendships and skills. “I...

Medina Valley Invitation Meet

Josephine Taitano, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2018

The academic team placed six students at the Medina Valley invitational meet. “I thought we did...

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