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…
Katie Samol | The Chronicle A student walks the halls of their high school in an outfit costing upwards of $500. But they are not dressed in luxury brands or blingy jewelry; they are simply sporting what is in style. Brands rising to popularity among teenagers are pricier than ever. Comfrt, Alo, Essentials and Aviator…
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle With schoolwork often pushing faith to the margins, many Mason High School (MHS) students are welcoming a moment to reset. This year, Lent and Ramadan started on the same day, creating a shared season of reflection for Christian and Muslim students. Lent is a 40-day Christian religious observance that leads…
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle The sports Greatest of All Time (GOAT) conversation may be the most heated debate in sports. Whether it is football, basketball, swimming or rugby, every sport has multiple players with strong cases to be considered the GOAT in their respective sport. But what actually makes someone the greatest? Is it…
Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle At Mason High School (MHS), love finds a new meaning on Valentine’s Day as students embrace Galentine’s parties. MHS senior Emori Witmer-Gautsch hosted a Galentine’s party this year with her friends. She said she decided to get ready with her friends in her basement, get flowers, take cute pictures and…
