Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle Adjust and adapt becomes the Mason High School (MHS) motto once again. On Tuesday, February 28, Mason High School (MHS) students took the annual school-administered American College Test (ACT) given across the nation. The ACT is a standardized test taken by high schoolers across the country to test a student’s English, Mathematics, Reading and Science […]
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Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle Students jump on the opportunity to help define the future of the district. Mason City Schools (MCS) challenged students to create a graphic called a Portrait of a Learner representing their interpretation of the values of the district. On January 25, 2023, three student-created designs were selected by MCS administration, each student was awarded $100 […]
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Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle Students are not the only ones going to school. Although Mason High School (MHS) teachers have already completed their required four-year bachelor’s degree and state certification, some teachers work towards additional degrees to further their professional careers or expand their teaching skills. For MHS Assistant Principal Tina Drake, pursuing higher learning is what she enjoys […]
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Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle When Molly DeBord heads off to Bowling Green State University next fall, it will feel like leaving a part of herself. That’s because her twin Jamie will possibly be four hours away at the University of Kentucky. The 18-year-old fraternal twins have never been separated. “I’ve never had to do anything alone,” Molly DeBord said. […]
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Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle On Friday, October 28, 2022, Mason community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Angel Alley. This alley honors the memories of those of Mason’s children who have passed away. In addition, community members had the opportunity to paint kindness rocks that will now be displayed in the alley. Check out the […]
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Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle Breathing life into the bleak alley behind their business is important to local business owners Jennifer and Mark Winter. They were inspired by an artistic phenomenon on social media called Umbrella Alleys, an alley with colorful umbrellas strung across the top. Jennifer Winter said that she fell in love with the idea and wanted to […]
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Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle How many tough classes does it take for us to start to slow down? What is the point where we begin to feel like we are going insane? When do we lose hope in continuing? Everyone expects the possibility of burning out near the finish line but no one expects to burn out at the […]
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Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle The Mason High School (MHS) Science Olympiad team scored their second consecutive national title in May 2022 in an impressive feat of teamwork and persistence. Science olympiad is a nationwide competition where students partake in a multitude of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) events. These events can range from taking a test to building […]
Read moreThe Chronicle asked the students of Mason High School to send in their columns, their opinions, about anything that they wanted. The ask for these editorial pieces was broadcasted to the entire school, giving every possible student a chance at having their voice heard. And those students delivered. The featured columns were selected by the editing staff of the Chronicle […]
Read moreMHS Chronicle Staff Members 2022-2023 Editor-in-ChiefBradyn Johnson Managing EditorsRisha Chada Tanya Keskar Sports EditorAndrew Little Design EditorAllison Droege Technical EditorIzzy Gaspar’raj Business ManagerAlexa Crociata Staff DesignersBecca Hunter Nishka Mishra Alisha Verma Staff Writers Elina Bishoyi Divy Bose Drew Hoffmaster Megan Lee Savannah Libby Aimee Liu Josie Lorenz Taylor Murray Camden Paeltz Khusbu Patel Carly Prows Reva Rampalli Ali Sami Ellie Saylor Shrija […]
Read moreRachel Schowalter | Staff Writer The William Mason High School Class of 2010 is made up of over 750 students. In the coming year, these students will disperse throughout the country in pursuit of their futures — residing in more than 30 states, 107 cities and 150 colleges.
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