Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) takes pride in their seniors and each year’s graduating class, and as the class of 2025 […]
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Oliver authors book about communication, connection
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Own the moment. Build meaningful relationships. Our stories matter. Students at Mason High School (MHS) hear these phrases every day, […]
Sports
Leadership, experience drives Comet’s pursuit
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle Led by a group of dedicated seniors and a potential sixth straight GMC championship, the Varsity Boys Lacrosse team’s dominance […]
End of year review: Q&A
Katie Samol | The Chronicle Last August, Ben Brown began his first school year as Mason High School’s (MHS) Executive Director of High School Experience and Principal. Since then, he has worked to support expanding initiatives, including the Experiential Learning Program and the Big Rock Student Leadership Team. Prioritizing improved school spirit, Brown has remained highly involved in student life. […]
Read moreManaging Editor: Do not let anyone take your story away from you
Our stories, much like our names, voices and memories, are the one of the only things that can never be taken from us. Well, unless someone sells your story. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime and several other major streaming platforms have been guilty of releasing, buying or selling the stories of minors, some of which are children of murderers and […]
Read moreWhat will it be this summer?
Brat Summer. Cruel Summer. The Summer I Turned Pretty. Belly Conklin (from The Summer I Turned Pretty) once said, “My whole life was measured in summers. Like I don’t really begin living until June, until I’m at that beach, in that house.” This is a quote I wholeheartedly believe in, because to me summer is the time for turning moments […]
Read moreSpace is not a stage: fame should not overshadow science
Earlier this month, Blue Origin, an American space company founded by Jeff Bezos, launched its most talked-about mission yet: an all-female space crew aboard the New Shepard flight. For many, the 11-minute flight was a step in the right direction. The all-female crew had soared past the glass ceilings of space exploration, paving the way for more inclusive space projects. […]
Read moreEditor-in-Chief: It is more than just a byline
When people read my byline in The Chronicle, they see my name. What they do not see are the early mornings, packed memory cards and the last-minute edits, or the real reason I care so much about journalism. Journalism popped into my life at a time when life was chaotic. It not only provided me with an escape that was […]
Read moreBoys Basketball looks to bounce back under new leadership
Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle The 2025-26 basketball season will be the start of something new for The Brotherhood. On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the Mason Board of Education approved CJ Fleming as its new head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach. This decision comes after the announcement that former Varsity Head Coach Adam Toohey would be stepping away after his third […]
Read moreLeadership, experience drives Comet’s pursuit
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle Led by a group of dedicated seniors and a potential sixth straight GMC championship, the Varsity Boys Lacrosse team’s dominance on the field fostered through the coaches and players’ commitment to leadership, sets a standard of excellence for underclassmen to continue the legacy of the program. At the heart of this team are 16 seniors […]
Read moreRetiring teachers bid farewell to MHS after decades of dedication
Allie Keim | The Chronicle | Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle For Rod Stewart, this 2024-2025 graduation will mark the end of the school year and the end of his career. After teaching 32 years of Spanish, Stewart will be retiring from Mason and from teaching altogether. The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS)’s retirement eligibility policy change pushed […]
Read moreProposed House Bill threatens Mason budgets
Aditi Varman | The Chronicle Recent proposals at the Ohio Statehouse are creating serious concerns for schools across the state, including Mason High School. House Bill 96 threatens Mason’s financial stability by capping school savings and risking an $18.5 million loss Along with these proposed budget cuts, the Ohio House budget cut would eliminate all elected members of the State […]
Read moreStudents reflect on end-of-year traditions
Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) takes pride in their seniors and each year’s graduating class, and as the class of 2025 reaches the end of their high school career, they have found themselves immersed in a season of celebration. Checking off each AP test they take, planning their graduation parties, and attending events designed to make […]
Read moreProtesting is not a “trend”
Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle It is commonly understood that there has been a rise in political opinions and activism in the younger generations recently; every few posts you see on Instagram, every time you scroll on TikTok and every couple of stories you click through on Snapchat, you are bound to see some kind of political post. A repost […]
Read moreFind the joy in being uncomfortable
Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Since the dawn of time, humans have stuck together. From the hunters to the gatherers to the builders of civilization, there has always been a dependency on others for survival. Some may say it is not so different now. We have all seen the stereotypical cliques that exist in institutions like our school and even […]
Read moreEducation should not bepolitical collateral
Staff Editorial | The Chronicle The normality of Ohio public schools is currently threatened by House Bill 96. Governor DeWine’s proposed budget will cut around $100 million that funds schools and instead enhance school voucher programs for charter schools. Mason City Schools has received steady funding from the state for the past 10 years. Consequently, Ohio residents could be faced […]
Read moreSuccess starts with hard work
Taylor Murray | The Chronicle At 8:06 P.M. on April 1, a new record for the longest U.S. Senate speech was set by Cory Booker in a 25 hour and four minute filibuster-like stand. The rules of the Senate dictate that Booker was to stay standing without any breaks, for the bathroom or otherwise, for the duration of the delivery. […]
Read moreFrom backyards to World Cups: rise of cricket in Mason
Katie Samol | The Chronicle The second most popular sport in the world has amassed a following of roughly 2.5 billion international fans. Popular in India, Pakistan, Australia and England, cricket is a bat-and-ball game with eleven players on each team, most similar in structure to baseball. There is a rectangular center pitch with a surrounding outfield. Teams take turns […]
Read moreComets prepare to defend state title
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle After finishing the 2024 season with a 28-6 overall record, winning the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championship and claiming the Division I state title, Mason Comets Baseball is back. With a strong core of returning players and high expectations, the Comets are ready to defend their title and build on last season’s success. The team […]
Read moreRock Climbing team reaches new heights
Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle In a sport that pushes both physical limits and mental endurance, the Mason High School (MHS) Rock Climbing team is finding its foothold — both on the wall and in competition. MHS Rock Climbing, which was once a recreational club, has recently evolved into a competitive presence, with climbers regularly […]
Read moreHOSA students learn from new Anatomage software
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle A new technology is bringing the human body to life digitally, marking a turning point in the future of medical education, and Mason students will get to be a part of it. Anatomage is a medical equipment manufacturer that focuses on digitizing anatomy and physiology to bring better education to more medical students. They have […]
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