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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
Madison Mata

Madison Mata, Managing Editor

I am the managing editor for the Maroon Messenger and this is my second year on staff. I also play basketball as the point guard for the Arabians and I was just inducted into the National Honor Society. I hope to attend the University of Texas at Austin. Hook ‘em!

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Sophomore Audrey Longoria shows her swine.

FFA Members Have Success at MCJLS

Madison Mata, Managing Editor
February 13, 2020

After weeks of preparation to make their entry into the Medina County Junior Livestock Show winning material, FFA students showed swine, steers, lambs and goats and competed in Ag Mechanics from Jan. 23-25...

Year-Round Athletes

Club sports offer college exposure, fun.
Madison Mata, Managing Editor
December 19, 2019

For many high school athletes, their favorite sport’s season never ends. After their school season is over, athletes who participate in select sports don’t have to wait for the season to roll around...

Students wrapping present at Chaparral Ford.

Wrapping Presents For Head-Start Students in Devine, Lytle, Natalia

NHS members earn community service hours at Chaparral Ford.
Madison Mata, Managing Editor
December 19, 2019

In hopes to make Christmas brighter for everyone, members of the National Honor Society (NHS) volunteered to help wrap presents donated by Chaparral Ford to the head-start programs of Devine, Lytle and...

Mr. Scott Pesato and Mrs. Lori Pesato.

Pesato Retires After 20 Years

Former district employees look forward to free time.
Madison Mata, Managing Editor
November 12, 2019

After 20 years of working as the Internet Technology Director, Scott Pesato worked his last day on Oct. 31 with his wife and Secretary Lori Pesato. “I feel like I’ve worked enough,” Mr. Pesato...

Student section throws blue feathers in the air.

100th Rivalry Game

Horse beat Owls in first district game of season.
Madison Mata, Managing Editor
November 12, 2019

As the scoreboard counted down the last seconds, fans cheered as the final score read 42-26 and the Warhorses beat their biggest rival. The Warhorses faced the Hondo Owls, on Oct. 11 and beat them to...

UIL Robotics State-Bound

UIL Robotics State-Bound

Team makes comeback, places second at Regional Competition.
Madison Mata, Managing Editor
November 12, 2019

After scoring five zeros in a row, state qualification seemed highly unlikely for the robotics team; however, they kept competing, made it past the wildcard round to the semifinals and placed second during...

Work Towards Championship

Madison Mata, Managing Editor
April 15, 2019

With the beginning of district off to a good start, the Warhorse baseball team and the Arabian softball team are both working towards the championship title. “Baseball season for us as a team has been...

Senior Shelby Spivey

From Showing to Selling

Madison Mata, Managing Editor
February 14, 2019

From showing livestock to ag mechanics, many students in Devine FFA participate in the Medina County Livestock Show. “Participating in the stock show teaches students responsibility by caring for a...

Arabians Tournament Season

Madison Mata, Managing Editor
December 20, 2018

Every basketball season, the Arabians look to compete in tournaments to prepare for district. This year they finished three tournaments with 12 wins and only 2 losses. “This year, we were thrown into...

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