Skiing takes off as winter social scene
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle Beyond cold mornings and icy roads, the winter season in Mason has sparked a surge of students going to Perfect North, turning skiing into one of the Mason High School’s (MHS) fastest‑growing winter pastimes. Once viewed as a competitive or individual sport, skiing has now shifted into a social activity…
The Chronicle Editor in Chief Allie Keim Named OSMA Journalist of the Year
The Ohio Scholastic Media Association (OSMA) has officially named Allie Keim as the Ohio Journalist of the Year, the organization’s highest individual honor for high school reporters. Keim, a dedicated journalist who has served on The Chronicle staff for three years, currently leads the publication as Editor in Chief. Known for her ability to craft…
Mason Boys Bowling wins GMC Championship
The Mason Boys Bowling Team rolled its way to another Greater Miami Conference Championship on Thursday night, defeating Hamilton to complete a perfect 9–0 league season and secure the program’s seventh GMC title. This championship marks the third time Mason has claimed the GMC crown outright, while the Comets have shared the title on four…
Student groups create spaces for openness at MHS
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle In a school as large as Mason High School (MHS), students can struggle to find close confidantes to entrust with the personal aspects of their lives. Living in a culture often defined by high achievement and busy schedules, being vulnerable is a rare occurrence for most students. But a few…
Being “smart” should not be one-dimensional
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle Does it mean being in the gifted program in elementary school? Getting 100’s on every test? Taking the most Advanced Placement (AP) courses? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as “having or showing a high degree of mental ability.” But what does that truly mean? I have been dabbling with this…
Enthusiasm is better than indifference
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Trying to conclude a series as vast in content and popularity as Stranger Things is no small feat. The hit Netflix series has been beloved since 2016, so it is no surprise that fans would still want more content, regardless of how successful or disappointing the finale may be. Enter:…
MHS girls tackle history this spring
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle This February, a powerhouse squad of girls will make history as they take the turf for Mason High School’s first-ever Girls Flag Football team. The Cincinnati Bengals are one of many NFL teams which have begun to partner with local schools in an effort to promote football to female high…
Student-athletes commit to service beyond sports
Hailey DeGroff | The Chronicle As they transition from playing sports as a child to competing in high school, athletes eventually face a major choice: to pursue a collegiate career or move on. At military academies, student-athletes do not follow the traditional college path; they commit to serve after graduation. There, Division I athletics are…