New Kings Island chaperone policy stirs controversy

Alisha Soni | The Chronicle Just like a rollercoaster, Mason High School (MHS) students see the ups and downs of Kings Island’s new chaperone policy. On April 22, 2023, Kings Island began the implementation of a new chaperone policy. Now, all guests ages 15 and under visiting the park after 4 PM require a chaperone of 21 or older. Other […]

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Cooper seeks community input on district’s future

Taylor Murray | The Chronicle Coffee and communication is fueling improvement throughout the district. On November 28, 2022, Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Cooper hosted the first “Coffee with Dr. Cooper” session, where Cooper met with members of the community at a local coffee shop. These events have occurred monthly since then, and are an open opportunity for parents to come and […]

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GOING PRO

Wettengel takes talents to American Ultimate Disc League Ali Sami | The Chronicle While most seniors are balancing their last few weeks of high school with preparing for college, William Wettengel is managing being a student, getting ready for college, and being a professional athlete. Wettengel, who led the Mason High School Ultimate team to a state championship in 2021 […]

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Seniors take different approaches in college roommate search

Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle When a student finally reaches college, they do not have to room with their annoying sibling, but have the opportunity to choose a roommate. College is often the first time students are living independently and experience having a roommate. Mason High School students have been using a variety of methods to find roommates – through […]

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Hilinski’s Hope Foundation addresses student-athlete mental health

Megan Lee | The Chronicle Seniors, Mia Keim and Yana Parker helped bring The Hilinski´s Hope Foundation to Mason High School. On May 3rd, 2023 Mason High School (MHS) welcomed Mark and Kym Hilinski of the Hilinski´s Hope Foundation to speak to students about the importance of student-athlete mental health. Senior Hope Squad members, Keim and Parker planned and organized […]

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Holi

Elina Bishoyi | The Chronicle Holi is a two-day celebration in the Hindu religion. On the first night, Hindus light a bonfire to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. On the second day, participants throw powdered colors on each other, dance to music and eat food to celebrate love and new beginnings by commemorating a story of two Hindu […]

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April Foolishness

Welcome to April Foolishness! Here, you will find video segments meant to let you take a break, smile and laugh a little. Scan the QR codes below to access the videos. Enjoy! Page Design by Izzy Gaspar’raj

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New StuGo constitution creates big changes

Alisha Soni | The Chronicle Mason High School’s (MHS) Student Government (StuGo) has rewritten the rules of leadership with their ratification of a new constitution. StuGo is one of the largest clubs in MHS and is in charge of planning and organizing school events, including Homecoming, Pep Rally and Kids Count. The function and structure of the organization are governed […]

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Williams looks to cement legacy for Mason girls wrestling

Ali Sami | The Chronicle In her first three years with the sport, Haley Williams has already made history for Mason wrestling as a three-time state qualifier. Williams, a junior, joined the team as a freshman in the girls wrestling program’s first year. She was one of Mason’s six state qualifiers that year. Williams said her success has reaffirmed that […]

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Jones celebrates normalcy with cancer in remission

Laurel Wang | The Chronicle In October 2021, Mason High School (MHS) Orchestra Director Stephanie Jones was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), a form of breast cancer.  Jones began a complex treatment plan to combat her cancer starting from the fall of 2021 through November 2022. Comprised of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, treatment often left her with the side […]

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Business-Minded Artist targets Mental Health Awareness

Divy Bose | The Chronicle Art speaks louder than words. Mason High School (MHS) offers a multitude of art classes that range anywhere from graphic design to sculpture, allowing students to foster their creation and expression through art. Through taking Digital Image Design, where she learned the mechanics of graphic designing, senior Taylor Jackey has discovered a new interest in […]

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Page-Turners

Ellie Saylor | The Chronicle The Chronicle Staff asked some students of Mason High School what their current or favorite reads are. Check out the reviews below for some book recommendations from students.

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Homecourt advantage; winter guard brings home championship

Taylor Murray | The Chronicle Dancers and flags filled the school when Mason hosted winter guard competition for the first time and won first place. On March 11, 2023, percussion groups, winds groups and winter guards came to Mason Middle School (MMS) from over 60 different schools in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana to participate in a Mid East Performance Association […]

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Schatzle excited for head coach opportunity after years with team

Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle After 15 years with the program, Eric Schatzle knows his way around Mason volleyball. Schatzle was officially announced as the new varsity head coach on February 13, replacing Lindsay Dinkelacker who stepped down after two years leading the team. The Comets have won seven consecutive Greater Miami Conference championships. Schatzle has worked closely with all […]

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Students share their voice through podcasts

Josie Lorenz | The Chronicle As they gear up their microphones and sound boards, Mason High School (MHS) students get ready to cast. Freshman Elle Riva started her podcast Write That Down in May of 2020. The cast consists of Riva interviewing teachers and authors and discussing everything from relevant authors to new reads. Riva said she found her start […]

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Prabhakar passes on love of chess to next generation

Ali Sami | The Chronicle Nikil Prabhakar is using his chess skills to pass on his passion to younger Mason Comets. Prabhakar, a senior at Mason High School, plays for the Mason Chess Team and teaches chess to Mason middle schoolers through the after-school enrichment program (ASEP). Prabhakar, who started playing chess at the age of five, says that he […]

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