Josie Lorenz | The Chronicle When Mason High School (MHS) teachers go home after school, it does not mean their work day is complete. Even though a teacher’s schedule is packed with instruction, planning, professional development and refining their craft, many find time to explore their other various interests. For some, garnering a ‘side hustle’ or a second job outside […]
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Aimee Liu | The Chronicle While getting behind the wheel is one of the most anticipated events for high schoolers, some students’ driving experiences have been curbed by car crashes. A 2021 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety survey found that teen drivers–those between 15 and 20 years of age–have crash rates nearly four times higher than those for adults. This […]
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Aditya Thiyag | The Chronicle Instead of checking Snapchat or Instagram when they first wake up, some kids are reading their fate as foretold by planetary positions on astrology apps and websites. Horoscopes are predictions of one’s future and personality based on the position of planets and stars during one’s birth. While the origins of astrological diagrams appear to date […]
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Mason student among the top in the world in chess rankings Andrew Little | Sports Editor A chess player who is in the top one percent of players in the country walks the halls of Mason High School. Sophomore Jason Wang has a rating of 2,448 from the US Chess Federation, the highest among active players in the state. In […]
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Teacher Timothy King spends tenure instilling kindness, environmental appreciation in MHS Risha Chada | The Chronicle Timothy King may be the longest-tenured teacher at Mason High School (MHS), but his compassion for his students has more than stood the test of time. While King has taught at the school for decades, MHS is not the same school it was when […]
Read moreIzzy Gaspar’raj | The Chronicle Three clubs at Mason High School (MHS) are serving as places of religious security for students. The Good Book Club, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and the Muslim Student Association (MSA) are all religiously-affiliated clubs at MHS. They are places for students to gather with peers of a common religion or for those wanting […]
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Josie Lorenz | The Chronicle Modern-day Mozarts are stacking their chords and their chances of making it big. As brand new hobbies spring up to fill student extracurricular hours, a few melody-minded teens have chosen to return to the classics, spending their time after school composing music. Songwriting requires heavy knowledge of music theory. They must know how to incorporate […]
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Aditya Thiyag | The Chronicle Despite WandaVision, The Mandalorian, and Cobra Kai all airing new episodes in a single month, none of these western juggernauts could top the anime Attack on Titan as February 2021’s most-watched show in the United States. Anime is an umbrella term used to describe any piece of animation originating from Japan, including films and television […]
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Bradyn Johnson | The Chronicle As “help wanted” signs have become a fixture in businesses nationwide, many local establishments have had to alter their traditional practices to find employees. When the world entered into the COVID-19 Pandemic, it consequently entered into a workforce shortage. As a result, companies around Mason have struggled to fully staff their businesses, leaving the few […]
Read moreSeniors bypass early graduation to stick around for another Evelina Gaivoronskaia | The Chronicle Mason High School seniors are wrestling with their decision to continue their last year, even though many can already graduate. Senior Ben Haller was one summer English course away from being able to graduate early but decided to stay for his senior year. Due to COVID, […]
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Izzy Gaspar’raj | The Chronicle On a drive through Mason, it is now more likely to see subdivisions rather than farmland. However, there are still students, like sophomore Michael Ferguson, who have found a way to keep their roots in farming. Since childhood, Ferguson has spent countless weekends and summer breaks of his life living and working on his family’s […]
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Divy Bose | The Chronicle A single strand of hair has an impact. From pixie cuts to french braids, every Mason High School student chooses what to do with their head of hair. Whether it is in a ponytail, braid or just wearing it down, hair can be styled in a variety of different ways. Getting a haircut may seem […]
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Dungeons and Dragons fans find schooltime outlet Alisha Soni | The Chronicle Adventurers charge into battle, their fate uncertain. Relying on nothing but luck, they roll the dice. Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a 1970’s tabletop role-playing game that allows a group of people to immerse themselves into their own fantasy world. The “Dungeon Master” runs the storyline, leading the […]
Read moreSavannah Libby | The Chronicle Fighter. When someone looks up the word “fighter” on Google, the first image that pops up is a heavyset male wearing boxing gloves with a gaze of anger glossed over his face. This image, however, changes from culture to culture depending on how the word “fighter” is perceived within a society. For example in Korea, […]
Read moreAcknowledging correct pronoun usage fosters more positive learning environment Aimee Liu | The Chronicle The topic of gender identity is no longer a national conversation; it is right here in Mason High School. As the United States experiences new ripples of social awareness, MHS students have noticed a slight, yet significant change in their classrooms this back-to-school season: several MHS […]
Read moreRisha Chada | The Chronicle David Fulcher may be new to Mason High School, but he is not new to the meritorious task of changing the mindsets of adults and teenagers.Fulcher, a former Cincinnati Bengals player and current media aide, mentors high school students and devotes much of his free time to volunteering at prisons throughout the state of Ohio.Fulcher […]
Read moreAlisha Soni | The Chronicle Mason tennis player Harshita Uppuganti was not distracted when she took the court with one of the top tennis players in the world, Uppuganti had a job to do. Uppuganti volunteered at the Western and Southern Open as a ballperson. Ball people play a crucial role in the sport of professional tennis, and are tasked […]
Read moreEvelina Gaivoronskaia | The Chronicle With Government classes preaching political engagement, students who cannot vote are finding ways to make an impact on the political climate of their community. Senior Logan Strunk is not 18 yet, so he chooses to take political action using avenues that, unlike voting, don’t have an age limit. For him and his peers, attending protests, […]
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