Abby Waechter | Managing Editor Assisted by Della Johnson and Shravani Page Though the slogan “Bobby Comet” has decorated Mason High School for four years, students question how their principal is upholding the standards of “comet culture” behind the scenes. On August 1, 2018, Robert ‘Bobby’ Dodd started his first day as principal of Mason High School (MHS) after former […]
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Evelina Gaivoronskaia | The Chronicle In the 2021-2022 school year, the students of Mason High School focused on tackling serious topics like abusive relationships and vaginal yeast infections. Yeast infection and general vaginal health have been a topic covered mostly in health classes, usually accompanied by awkward silence and uncomfortable giggles. Due to hesitation to talk openly about these health […]
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Muslim student-athletes work to balance life and religion during Ramadan Evelina Gaivoronskaia | The Chronicle Abstaining from food and drink is both physically and mentally challenging, but that demand is enhanced when Muslim athletes juggle the celebration of Ramadan with their beloved sports. Ramadan is a religious holiday that is observed during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During […]
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Isabelle Paley | The Chronicle Only 258 gymnasts compete at the Men’s National Gymnastic Championship, and four of those athletes come from William Mason High School Duncan Beckel, Conner Beckel, Owen Tong, and Kan Suzuki have all qualified for the men’s National Gymnastic Championship. The meet is an annual competition combining the top male gymnasts in the country. In gymnastics […]
Read moreEvelina Gaivoronskaia | The Chronicle While students go about their everyday lives, Ukrainian and Russian students are juggling issues stemming from the war in their home countries. On the morning of February 24, Russian troops entered Ukraine from the country’s eastern border after decade-long tensions between the countries escalated. The current conflict stems from Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s worries about […]
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Evelina Gaivoronskaia | The Chronicle Made by students and for students, the TechOlympics leadership team has created an accessible event to engage with their peers in the field of Information Technology (IT). TechOlympics is the current largest student-run tech conference in the nation, inviting tech executives from across the United States to host classes and challenges in a variety of […]
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Evelina Gaivoronskaia | The Chronicle The holiday season is all about the appreciation of loved ones, regardless of their culture or religion. As Mason High School students gather for holiday parties with their friends and families, they think about diverse ways to show love and gratitude while remaining as inclusive as possible. Many students found that the tradition of white […]
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, […]
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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Evelina Gaivoronskaia | Staff Writer After noticing a lack of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Mason High School junior Marissa Riehm decided she was going to do something about it. She chose to create a club that allows young women to explore their STEM interests. The young women of MHS have a variety of STEM courses available […]
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Evelina Gaivoronskaia | Staff Writer Friday, January 8 was the last time 9-year-old JJ Day walked through his classroom doors at Mason Elementary School. Three days later on Monday, January 11, his teachers had to carry the weight of informing his classmates that JJ would not be walking through those same doors. On Sunday, January 10, third grade teachers Kris […]
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Evelina Gaivoronskaia | Staff Writer On Friday, February 5, the Mason Comets defeated the Sycamore Aviators 65-58 at the Mason Arena. Down 16-11 after the first quarter and trailing 34-30 at the half, head coach Greg Richards felt his team started out a little slow. “I had to call the time out early and wake us up a little bit, […]
Read moreEvelina Gaivoronskaia | Staff Writer Long distance relationships are never easy, but for military couples, the separation can be much more challenging. Military couples go from talking all the time, to barely being able to hear from each other. Senior Emily Jordan has been with her boyfriend, Matthew Bowman, for nearly a year. He graduated with the Mason class of […]
Read moreEvelina Gaivoronskaia | Staff Writer Amidst comments and criticism from others, students attempt to balance their culture with their self expression From food to language to clothing styles, culture can be a big part of students’ identities. Some often face the tough decision between changing their style to fit into their cultural expectations or having to withstand negative comments about […]
Read moreEvelina Gaivoronskaia | Staff Writer Artist: Glass Animals Rating: 7/10 This year has not been easy for anyone, including the band Glass Animals. With their drummer recovering from a near-fatal car collision, Dave Bayley found himself seeking comfort in his childhood. Through this reflection, the band’s third album, Dreamland, was born. The album is chock full of 90s and 2000s […]
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Evelina Gaivoronskaia | Staff Writer The tedium of quarantine has led some students to cash in virtually while mandated to stay home. With the increased demand for online shopping, combined with the preference for more environmentally friendly options, online thrift shopping has been gaining popularity. Some Mason High School students are taking advantage of this surge of buyers as […]
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Ally Guo | Staff Writer Flags spinning, horns blaring, the marching band surges onward in spite of a pandemic. On July 14, Mason High School’s marching band began its summer practice. Numerous health and safety precautions had been put in place to ensure the safety of the band members, based on guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Read moreAllie Cohen – Class of 2004 Jenna Connor – Class of 2004 Hayley Day – Class of 2004 Loa DeNegre – Class of 2004 Erin Pyles – Class of 2004 Rob Underwood – Class of 2004 Rachel Bagley – Class of 2005 Chris DeLotell – Class of 2005 Nicole Grice – Class of 2005 Amanda Konrad – Class of 2005 […]
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