Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle Flowing across a swath of brown wrapping paper, Mason High School (MHS) Junior Grace Wang paints her banners with care and precise attention to detail. Wang has started her own business, Banners By Grace W, where she paints banners for customers to display at parties and get-togethers. Wang said the…
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Hailey DeGroff | The Chronicle The path to apply to colleges at Mason High School (MHS) is not one-size-fits-all. For some students, it begins with sitting in front of a computer, researching and writing essays. For others, it may start at a much younger age as they listen to their older…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” and for Mason High School (MHS) junior, Layla Wright, that beauty goes beyond crowns and sashes. As a former American Miss Junior Teen Ohio, pageantry is her platform for leadership development, inclusion and personal growth. Wright began competing in pageants at 10…
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle Liberty Center, Kenwood Mall and local movie theaters have long served Mason youth as social hotspots. But the recent rise of sweet treat culture is redefining gathering spaces for teens. With the growing number of dessert shops around Mason, teens not only find trendy treats but also a shared space…
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle For hijabi students at Mason High School (MHS), faith and fashion go hand-in-hand. Many Muslim girls strengthen their faith by wearing a headscarf called the hijab and following specific standards of modesty. For them, it is a way to represent their faith and embody Islamic principles. While mainstream fashion has…
Katie Samol | The Chronicle Elijah Ayers is like any high school senior. He plays soccer, enjoys video games and hopes to attend the University of Cincinnati for business next fall. But his experience as a Mason High School (MHS) student stands apart from the rest. Standing at 4 feet 3 inches, Elijah has a…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology improves, Mason High School (MHS) teachers are learning how to adapt their lessons to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. In classes like English or biology, the role of AI as teaching – or cheating – tools are clear, but the way that AI…
Aditi Varman | The Chronicle The revving of an engine may just be a sound to most people, but to some at Mason High School (MHS), it signals opportunity and creativity. From detailing to photography, students have found ways to build community and turn their passion for cars into a hustle. Seniors Angad Singh and…
Grace Ai | The Chronicle From slime to exploding soda bottles, the Science National Honor Society (SNHS) brings the magic of science to an organization that may seem unexpected: Cub Scouts. This year, the SNHS continues its collaboration with the Cub Scouts in Mason to foster a love for science in the younger generation. SNHS…
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…
