Aditi Varman | The Chronicle For Masons Historical Society, history doesn’t just sit on shelves- it’s brought to life. On October seventh, the Rose Hill Cemetery walk transformed the graveyard into a stage, bringing the town’s most suspenseful moments to life. From catastrophic events like murders and robberies to blazing fires that reshaped Mason, the…
Hailey DeGroff | The Chronicle True leadership does not need a coach’s whistle. Instead, it grows from the people willing to take charge. The Mason High School (MHS) Comet Skippers jumped into the 2025-2026 season with a focus on management within. The team operates under a student-led structure, allowing students to take initiative and lead…
Grace Ai | The Chronicle Some people find community through sports, others through culture. For certain students at Mason High School, dance offers it all. Mason High School (MHS) students dance at various studios, often performing cultural dances from across the world. MHS sophomore Eleanor Hahn dances with Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts Center, primarily…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle The Comet Cupboard has provided weekly meal packs to food insecure students in Mason City Schools (MCS) since 2019. Over time, it has expanded to include hygiene products, spirit wear, winter coats and other essentials, growing from 20 students served weekly to over 200 across the district. This year, the…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle Most nonprofits begin as fresh initiatives, but for Mason High School (MHS) sophomore Samhita Paranthaman, joining The Artsy Altruists meant continuing a legacy. Founded in 2018 by her sister and MHS alumna Sanchita Paranthaman, the nonprofit sells handmade jewelry and artwork at local and religious events, with proceeds supporting global…
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle Retinol, mascara, bronzer and face cream are all commonly used products when it comes to student beauty. Over the past few years, the age of beauty product users has seen a steady decline, with younger students dipping into the world of skincare and makeup. As a result, there has been…
Nicole D’Silva | The Chronicle After years of dedication and national success, MHS student Anish Maheshwaram qualifies to represent Team USA at the World Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Turkey Gliding down thousands of meters of water in Sarasota, Florida, a student from Mason High School (MHS) and his teammate rowed their way to the…
Katie Samol | The Chronicle On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, Mason residents will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for three Mason school board members. As election day approaches, candidates’ campaigns are in full swing. Campaign signs line Mason Montgomery Road, candidates hold events connecting with the community and social media feeds are flooded…
Sophia Allen | The Chronicle Mason’s top-rated five-star report card is not just the result of strong leadership from its principals, teachers, and staff—the Board of Education also plays a key role in shaping the district’s success. The five-member board, whose members are elected to four year terms, oversees everything from approving new courses and…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle On the night of May 14, 2025, the Hikmatulloeva sisters went to bed unaware that helping their little brother would lead to life-changing fame. Two Mason Middle School (MMS) friends Javlon Uzbekov and Anish Sathyanarayanan launched the Instagram page The Zooming Demons (@the_zooming_demons) to document their journey as aspiring MMS…
