Mason School Board Candidates
Sophia Allen | The Chronicle Mason’s top-rated five-star report card is not just the result of strong leadership from its principals, teachers, and staff—the Board of Education also plays a key role in shaping the district’s success. The five-member board, whose members are elected to four year terms, oversees everything from approving new courses and…
Students take action as school board race heats up
Katie Samol | The Chronicle On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, Mason residents will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for three Mason school board members. As election day approaches, candidates’ campaigns are in full swing. Campaign signs line Mason Montgomery Road, candidates hold events connecting with the community and social media feeds are flooded…
Mason junior rows his way to the world stage
Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle After years of dedication and national success, MHS student Anish Maheshwaram qualifies to represent Team USA at the World Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Turkey Gliding down thousands of meters of water in Sarasota, Florida, a student from Mason High School (MHS) and his teammate rowed their way to the…
GRWM: Students share their morning must-haves
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle Retinol, mascara, bronzer and face cream are all commonly used products when it comes to student beauty. Over the past few years, the age of beauty product users has seen a steady decline, with younger students dipping into the world of skincare and makeup. As a result, there has been…
MHS student continues sister’s nonprofit legacy
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle Most nonprofits begin as fresh initiatives, but for Mason High School (MHS) sophomore Samhita Paranthaman, joining The Artsy Altruists meant continuing a legacy. Founded in 2018 by her sister and MHS alumna Sanchita Paranthaman, the nonprofit sells handmade jewelry and artwork at local and religious events, with proceeds supporting global…
Comet Cupboard gains fresh food, fresh ideas
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle The Comet Cupboard has provided weekly meal packs to food insecure students in Mason City Schools (MCS) since 2019. Over time, it has expanded to include hygiene products, spirit wear, winter coats and other essentials, growing from 20 students served weekly to over 200 across the district. This year, the…
Students challenge gender roles in competitive dance
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle With every kick, turn and flip, Alex Hodges and Tighe Albers are doing more than just dancing; they are breaking stereotypes. Overcoming assumptions of what a dancer looks like, these two juniors provide the Mason High School (MHS) dance team with unique skills and energy. Albers is currently competing as…
Comets maintain dominance, capture back-to-back titles
Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle Winning the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championship has become second nature for the Mason High School (MHS) boys varsity soccer team. With a 1-1 tie against Sycamore on October 14th, the Comets clinched another GMC title, their seventh in the past eight years and 12th overall since joining the conference…
Perfect run propels girls soccer to GMC championship
Libby Pullen | The Chronicle For the first time since 2021, the Mason High School (MHS) girls varsity soccer team defeated Oak Hills on Thursday, September 18th, securing a 3–0 victory that kept the Comets undefeated in conference play and put them back in control of the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) title. It was senior…