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…
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…
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle Energy drinks have become a common sight in schools, bringing new flavors, brands and a growing impact on students’ bodies with them. Health experts warn that energy drinks’ high caffeine content and marketing are contributing to increased dependence and potential health risks. Despite intake recommendations from professionals, many students regularly…
Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle Students are learning how to weld grills, build tables and assemble a shed through the Skilled Trades Workshop, a program from Jan. 6 to May 5 that gives students experience in the trades. The workshop is sponsored by Creative Contracting Inc., M/I Homes, Elite Welding Academy and the MADE HUB…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily routines, students’ memories of online classes and toilet paper shortages have faded. But for some Mason City School CyberComets who spent the 2020–21 school year online, that distance inspired a multi‑year project to reflect on their experience. On March 13, 2026, five…
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…
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…
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…
Aditi Varman | The Chronicle On March 15, 2025, Faith Le Yuan Oleckniche, a 2023 graduate of Mason High School known to many as Yuan-Yuan, passed away, leaving behind a legacy defined by compassion and leadership. In the year since her death, that legacy has been honored through the creation of a memorial scholarship in…
Grace Ai | The Chronicle Competitions, whether academic or athletic, can be incredibly stressful. However, some students at Mason High School (MHS) have found that the friends they made while competing are just as rewarding as coming back with a trophy. From D.C. to Disney World, MHS students have the opportunity to join many extracurricular…
