Divya Khan | The Chronicle From buying senior backpacks to attending Senior Sunrise, members of the Mason High School (MHS) Class of 2027 are embracing their senior year with a variety of traditions. Many seniors have purchased and painted a senior parking spot, their ideas ranging from Pinterest-inspired creations to freehand paintings and plans they…
Katie Samol | Managing Editor | The Chronicle Movie Review 5 stars In “The Odyssey”, director Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s epic poem, bringing Odysseus’ (Matt Damon) journey to the screen with a star-studded cast, larger-than-life visuals and bold interpretations of the scenes of the poem. There is arguably no story as huge, as truly epic…
Suhani Datta | The Chronicle Many teenagers spend their summer swimming in the pool, going to Kings Island or watching movies at the cinema. For Mason High School (MHS) sophomore Saanvi Ramachandran, summer was spent in a constant loop of writing, modifying and pacing in circles. On July 25, Ramachandran delivered an eight and a…
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle The beginning of the school year means new things for many, but for this group of staff, the school grounds are anything but new. This year, five Mason High School (MHS) alumni returned to MHS to be teachers and a counselor in the same place they got their high school…
Henry Clipson | The Chronicle As students in Ohio begin the new school year, they face a stricter attendance structure leaving less wiggle room for excuses. Ohio House Bill 96, put into place for 2026 and 2027, states that if a student misses 5% of instructional time, equaling nine days, districts must notify parents. A…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle Whether it be writing poetry, creating bands or running marathons, Mason High School (MHS) teachers have long expressed themselves and their interests through hobbies. Although some of these pastimes have been picked up over the years, others have lasted since childhood. For MHS World History teacher Rachel Pansing, that longtime…
Caitlynn Begley | The Chronicle No high school team has ever spent $40,000 on a volleyball match. This fall 2026, Mason became a part of this newly formed event. Mason High School (MHS) Girls Volleyball planned to step into territory historically reserved just for football teams. The Volley Under the Lights match was set up…
Nora Ghobril | The Chronicle Movie Review 5 stars “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was a significant turning point in the evolution of one of Marvel’s most prominent superheroes. “Brand New Day” feels like a major transition into a new era for Spider-Man. The film follows Peter Parker as he dedicates his life to being full-time…
Kaho Asai | The Chronicle The 10 minutes of a marching band show are made up of countless constantly moving parts. Spinning rifles, matching steps, waving flags and now 44 bikes. The Mason High School (MHS) Marching Band purchased bikes this year to use in their 2026-2027 show, becoming the first ever high school to…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle The Common App is not the only thing that opens on August 1. A tidal wave of back to school hauls and wishlists flood our feeds, breaking up the block of “What to do this summer to get into your dream college” posts. I’ll admit it: I love back to…
