Allie Keim | The Chronicle When thinking of the City of Mason’s public servants, a group of high school students might not come to mind. The establishment of the Mason Youth Council allows for youth perspectives to be balanced with other demographics in the community. Beginning in July 2024, Mayor Diana Nelson, City Council Member Joy Bennett and MasonVotes collaborated […]
Read moreEmily Kemper | The Chronicle When younger students have an older mentor by their side, they are encouraged to follow their passions, or find inspiration to pursue a new one. Students in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club and Mason High School Honor Society (MHSHS) are teaching fifth and sixth graders at Mason Intermediate (MI) about business to […]
Read moreSahaj Datta | The Chronicle Crispy Chili Chicken, Special Sandwiches and Chicken Tandoor Soup. These are just a few of the creations that four Mason High School (MHS) freshmen have made using school cafeteria food. What started as a joke at the lunch table became a unique project showcasing creative dishes made from cafeteria leftovers. The MHS Meal of the […]
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Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Students and staff may have noticed an uptick in teen parents at Mason High School this past month. Thanks to the Mason School Foundation (MSF), Psychology classes are now equipped with hyper-realistic babies to elevate their learning in the developmental unit as they learn how theories on trust building with babies translate to real-life experience. […]
Read moreGrace Ai | The Chronicle In Mason High School (MHS), a place where everyone is busy taking notes and finishing quizzes, some students find ways to make themselves known through stickers on their computers or keychains on their backpacks. Junior May Le’s computer is covered in various stickers, each telling a different story. Some are from nearby bubble tea shops […]
Read moreKaiya Lakes | The Chronicle It seems like every other week, Netflix releases a new docuseries about yet another high-profile murder case, and almost every time, it takes just a few days for it to become the most-watched show on the platform. True crime media such as shows, books and documentaries have become increasingly popular, but it is not commonly […]
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Aditi Varman | The Chronicle Watching the devastation unfold in the South’s recent hurricane damage sparked a response in the Mason community to send support through the Mason High School (MHS) “Stuff the Bus” hurricane relief drive. On October 30, 2024 MHS students and staff brought enough relief items to completely fill a Mason school bus. The bus then transported […]
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Libby Pullen | The Chronicle In a collaboration that exhibits community and service, Mason High School (MHS) teamed up with Circle Tail, an organization that trains specially skilled service dogs, to sponsor the homecoming football game shirts. As MHS geared up for homecoming this year, students dressed in shirts featuring the Circle Tail logo. The school facility dog, Hibbs, is […]
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Read moreRuhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Leadership, especially student leadership, has always been idolized in Mason High School (MHS). Many available leadership opportunities exemplify the debate on whether leadership is inherited or learned over time. One side of the debate argues that students can become student leaders by working on their communication and policy-making skills. Newly created class Leadership, Public Policy, […]
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Grace Ai | The Chronicle As Halloween creeps around the corner, the community prepares to don their capes and tiaras to begin the candy crusade. Many students at MHS look forward to the festivities that go hand in hand with the October holiday. From horror flicks to dressing up, sophomore Hiro Cedeno said there are always things to do with […]
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 moreEmily Kemper | The Chronicle After seven months, sixteen sessions of negotiations, and with the support of hundreds of community members, contract negotiations for Mason City Schools teachers have come to a close. The Mason City Schools Board of Education approved a new three-year contract they negotiated with the Mason Education Association (MEA) — the union representing Mason teachers — […]
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Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle Skyline Chili, pig statues and Graeter’s ice cream — a new course takes a deep dive into Cincinnati culture and gives students the opportunity to learn from their community’s history. As the 2024-2025 school year kicks off, various new electives are making their debut, offering fresh opportunities for students looking to bring excitement to their […]
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Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Vintage styles are back in vogue, and flare jeans are a standout in the return of classic trends hitting the hallways. Flare jeans (or bell-bottoms, as they were more popularly known in the past) are recognized by their wide-legged design that flares out from the knee. They originally gained popularity during the 1960s and 1970s, […]
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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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Elina Bishoyi | The Chronicle On top of releasing a new album, Mason High School (MHS) vocal programs made school history this year at the Ohio Media Education Association (OMEA) State Choir Adjudicated Event. Siren and NoteOrious, a capella clubs at MHS, announced the release of seven covers on their new album “Up in Flames” on April 21. A capella, […]
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Elina Bishoyi | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) students will have the opportunity to view a truly once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse this year, with the next one not occurring until 2099. The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be the first total solar eclipse in Ohio since 1806. The rare phenomenon occurs when the Moon comes between the […]
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