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Allie Keim | The Chronicle Through prints, paints and perspective Mason High School (MHS) teacher takes her art out of the classroom.  MHS visual arts teacher Hannah Zimmerman created her own art business two years ago, selling her prints and greeting cards. Zimmerman has expanded her business throughout the years to share her deep passion for art.  Creating prints of […]

Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) students march to the beat of their own drums as they navigate learning instruments by themselves.  Junior Oliver Tebbe began piano lessons when he was four years old, so although he did not take the instrument seriously until more recently, he has always been around music. Despite the fact that neither […]

Kendall Davis | The Chronicle With a good book and a quick reading speed, Mason High School (MHS) sophomore Marley Feng is expanding her horizons in the world of reading. With the ability to read at a much faster speed than most, Feng has a unique outlook on books and the impact of reading. She has the exceptional talent of […]

Shrija Shandilya | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) students have elevated a childhood toy into a competitive, record-breaking activity.  MHS senior Sujan Feist, currently holds the state record in the 2x2x2 Rubik’s cube with a time of 1.23 seconds and won the 2023 CubingUSA Great Lakes Championship. Feist said he got his start through his determination for the first […]

Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle As the pop of a 1986 Saab convertible engine is heard in the distance, senior Chase Hacker’s prized vehicle is hard to miss as it rolls into its parking spot. Hacker spends most of his free time working at Hacker Automotive Group, his father’s automotive repair shop. The Hacker family started the business 13 years […]

Allie Keim | The Chronicle Taylor Murray | The Chronicle Political pins and parades are becoming a staple of the lives of several MHS students. On November 7th, Mason adults will gather to vote on numerous issues and public offices, including their preferred Mason City Council candidates for three open seats. Out of Tony Bradburn (incumbent), Josh Styrcula (incumbent), Joy […]

Akshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle The monster in your nightmares this Halloween may very well be the kid sitting next to you in Biology class.  Scare actors are people who audition for various roles in haunted houses or haunted attractions, such as Halloween Haunt at Kings Island or Twisted Trails at Kirkwood Camp & Adventure Park. Donning scary costumes and […]

Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) senior Aaditya Anandram and sophomore Amruta Anandram’s familial connection to motorcycles and mopeds kickstarted their passion for the rev. The Anandrams have grown up with the influence of motorcycles and mopeds in their lives. Aaditya said that in India, where their parents are from, the main modes of transportation are motorcycles, […]

Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle The impacts of hurricanes blow far beyond the coast. Every year, destructive hurricanes engulf the coast of the United States between the months of June and November. They carry large amounts of rain, wind and storm surge that hammer the coast for a few days, causing many deaths and injuries. According to the National Weather […]

Srinidhi Valathappan | The Chronicle Embarking on a summer trip of art, history and culture, 14 Mason High School (MHS) art students broadened their creative and cultural horizons. Led by MHS art teachers Karan Witham-Walsh, Hannah Zimmerman, and Kayla Robbins, a group of students, ranging from sophomores to recent graduates, traveled to Greece and Italy for nine days. Witham-Walsh’s experiences […]

Hudson Pitcock | The Chronicle Barbie and Oppenheimer at first seemed like an odd pairing, but the two movies, released on July 21, 2023, went on to break records at the box office and infiltrated culture. Despite being put out by different studios (Oppenheimer released by Universal and Barbie released by Warner Brothers) and having different, distinct subject matters, the […]

Akshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle Donning vibrant suits and stylish sunglasses, senior boys are stealing the spotlight at homecoming. Homecoming (HoCo) is memorable for all students, however, for senior boys at Mason High School, their final fall dance has a welcome twist. For roughly the last five years, many seniors have opted to wear silly and flashy suits that represent […]