Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle Years after a forgotten case sparked a movement at Mason High School (MHS), one teacher is bringing the story full circle with a project that honors its impact. Five years after the start of the well-known “Cold Case” program, MHS Forensic Science teacher Randy Hubbard is finishing his final year at Mason with his very […]
Read moreAditi Varman | The Chronicle Some teachers at Mason High School have a deeper connection to the building than most — they once walked the halls as students. From the classrooms where they studied to the sports fields where they competed, their high school experience shaped who they are today. Now, they’ve come full circle, returning to teach in the […]
Read moreAkshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle There is a new, familiar kind of click in the air, and it is not coming from your smartphone. Mason High School (MHS) has seen a resurgence of students using compact, digital cameras known as point & shoots (P&S). These cameras offer a quick photography experience: using them only requires turning the camera on and […]
Read moreAybika Kamil | The Chronicle Out-of-touch and out-of-style. That is all Mason High School (MHS) junior Samantha Nagamalla saw when she searched for affordable Christian hoodies online. So, Nagamalla took the initiative to help others like her by creating Faithful Creations. Nagamalla researched marketing and business from last May to this past summer before starting Faithful Creations. She learned about […]
Read moreOlivia Zellner | The Chronicle Every four years, millions of young voters step into the voting booth, each neatly filled-in bubble holding the potential to shape a future they have only just earned a voice in. With the 2024 presidential election falling near the 18th birthday of many Mason High School (MHS) seniors, students flocked to the polls. For many […]
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Katie Samol | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) senior Ka’i D’Eredita is making an effort to make the world a better place, one paint stroke at a time. On October 11, D’Eredita and Kings High School student Bri Ries, along with local mural artist David Uy, began work on a new mural on the side of the chain sandwich […]
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Allie Keim | The Chronicle Despite busy schedules, Mason High School (MHS) students prioritize their faith and develop deep connections with peers by attending weekly youth groups. Pursuing a more active role in their religions, multiple students attend youth groups, which hold meetings outside of their designated devotional times. For over two years, sophomore Jillian Moreland has attended Mason Crossroads […]
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Taylor Murray | Managing Editor Be very very quiet…the marching band is hunting rabbits! The William Mason High School (WMHS) Marching Band debuted their full competition show for the 2024-25 season on October 12, where bands from the local area were invited to compete on Mason’s own football field. The WMHS Marching Band performed in exhibition, getting the opportunity to […]
Read moreOlivia Zellner | The Chronicle Mason High School’s (MHS) Art Club is taking creativity beyond the classroom walls this year, using ceramics to spark unexpected connections in the community. MHS extracurriculars are vast, but rarely do they allow students to apply skills learned in the classroom to their personal endeavors. The MHS Art Club, an organization based upon students using […]
Read moreSahaj Datta | The Chronicle From endless notifications, virtual meetings and constant scrolling, an overload of screen time is draining students’ energy, leaving them struggling to focus. Digital fatigue is a term that refers to the mental and physical exhaustion that comes from constant and prolonged exposure to screens. During the pandemic, daily life revolved around screens, leading to students […]
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Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle On October 5, 2024, the Mason Girls Volleyball team swept the Sycamore Aviators in an exhilarating three-set match. However, it was more than just another game of volleyball on a Saturday afternoon. To many, the match honored the fight of numerous women and loved ones against a disease that doesn’t hold back. Despite the Comets’ […]
Read moreBy Aybika Kamil The Chronicle | MBC The Mason High School Marching Band found a unique way to develop and strengthen relationships between members. Secret Buddies is an anonymous gift exchange. Students in the band are paired up to give each other personalized gifts. At the beginning of the marching band season, a survey is sent to members who choose […]
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Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Two budding filmmakers recently set the scene for their journeys to Hollywood and beyond. Aspiring to make it big in the film industry, Mason High School (MHS) seniors Erdman and Flores embarked on producing a new film called “Nicole”, which will be released this fall. They grew up with similar passions for filmmaking and crossed […]
Read moreKaiya Lakes | The Chronicle It’s a hot Ohio summer day as Faye Siontas, a senior at Mason High School (MHS), hugs her twin sister and father goodbye as they prepare to return to their life in Tuscany, Italy, while Siontas stays behind in the country she’ll now call home for the next year. Faye Siontas chose to leave behind […]
Read moreKatie Samol | The Chronicle As the Mason High School (MHS) Varsity Sideline Cheer Team gets their fall season rolling, they are kicking it off with a team that is significantly different from that of last season. Last year, the MHS Varsity Sideline Cheer Team had 16 seniors with three captains; the seniors made up over 70 percent of the […]
Read moreLibby Pullen | The Chronicle In the world of high school American Sign Language (ASL) education, immersive experiences play a crucial role in deepening students’ understanding of deaf culture. One of these such experiences are silent dinners – events organized by members of the Deaf community, hosted in public areas such as food courts. These gatherings offer an opportunity for […]
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Addison Gordon | The Chronicle Gel, Gel-X, nail art – you name it and she can do it to your nails. Senior Eliava Li has always had an interest in nail art. When she was younger, Li fell in love with it from watching her aunt’s nail art. Li started to study her aunt’s techniques. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Li’s […]
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Megan Lee | The Chronicle ¨To encourage, to empower, and to enrich the lives of youth in foster care.¨ These are the core values of Warm Welcomes Foster Care Outreach. In 2013, the Lorenz family founded Warm Welcomes, an organization aimed at providing a safe environment for families involved in foster care. During their time as a foster family, parents […]
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