Evelyn Feldmann | The Chronicle Six months ago, a team of Mason High School (MHS) freshmen joined to form a nonprofit organization. Their initiative would go on to donate over 22,000 items, all resources used to teach kids how to handle their emotions. Handmade Gifts Initiative (HGI) has one goal: bring social-emotional learning (SEL) education…
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) teens have been trading in mall trips for online clicks. Buying and selling clothing on online platforms such as Vinted and Depop have become increasingly popular among teens; some look for deals, while others search for unique pieces. What is a bit of quick cash for…
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…
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…
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…
Grace Ai | The Chronicle At Mason High School (MHS), teachers and students alike are identifying a subtle but consistent shift in comprehension and reading patterns. These local observations suggest that a diminishing grasp of more difficult material may eventually create obstacles for students when they transition into college level studies. The national decline in…
Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle From age old pop music to Electronic Dance Music (EDM), high school students around the globe spend their teenage years curating individual music tastes ranging across genres. Though there are undoubtedly differences between certain shows and artists, the culture of concerts and the impact of live music remains the same….
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle This past weekend, May 1-3rd, thousands of runners laced up their sneakers and ran in Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon Weekend in races from the 5k to the full 26.2-mile marathon. Among those runners were students and staff from Mason High School (MHS), each of whom brought their own motivation and…
Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle At Mason High School, students are turning skills like cutting hair and painting nails into the first steps of a professional future in cosmetology. As interest in skilled trades grows, a number of seniors plan to enter the cosmetology field after graduation. The industry spans hair cutting and styling, nail…
