Features
Failing literacy rates a cause for concern at MHS
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…
Music scene unites students beyond genres
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….
Mason runners go the distance at the Flying Pig
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…
MHS seniors cut, style future careers in cosmetology
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…
MHS teacher turns ballpark trips into family tradition
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle For some, baseball is a seasonal pastime of stadium hot dogs and living room scorecards, but for Mason High School teacher Anna Holt, the “diamond” has become a lifelong roadmap. What began as a simple series of date nights at Great American Ball Park to cheer on the Cincinnati Reds…
Student led badminton club gains traction within MHS
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle Rackets, rallies and shuttlecocks bring a new lively energy on the courts, thanks to Mason High School’s (MHS) brand-new Badminton Club. Since the club’s formation only a few months ago, it has quickly become 50+ members strong with a mix of seasoned players and those who had previously never touched…
See the signs, hear the stories: ASL and deaf culture at MHS
Kaiya Lakes | Managing Editor | The Chronicle In the 70s and early 80s, deafness and hearing loss were viewed primarily as a disability, a medical issue that required a medical solution. Over the years, deaf culture has changed and evolved into a community of people proud of their diagnosis and their language, American Sign…
Identity extends beyond traditional culture at MHS
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle At Mason High School (MHS), students are increasingly connecting with cultures beyond their own through travel, personal relationships, the arts and so much more. For many, these experiences have helped shape how they perceive the world and their place in it. Junior Navya Karthick Prabhu said that for her, dance…
Student turns passion into performance into competitive skating
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle After the intricate spins and complex artistry of Alsya Liu’s performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, it’s no secret that the popularity of skating is on the rise. While figure skating remains one of the most popular winter sports globally, few recognize its land counterpart; roller skating. For Mason High…