Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle At only 16 years old, Mason High School (MHS) students are stepping beyond the traditional school classroom into the world of healthcare through Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. These students are able to gain hands-on experience in the medical field and explore their futures all in one. The CNA program…
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle After more than a year of preparation, halal food options have been introduced to the Mason High School (MHS) cafeteria as part of an ongoing effort to make the menu more accessible to students with different dietary needs. Earlier this year, the cafeteria added halal-certified turkey taco meat to its…
Evelyn Feldmann | The Chronicle On October 2, eight select students from the Mason High School (MHS) Honors Concert Choir performed with the University of Cincinnati’s Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (CCM) Chamber Choir at Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Cincinnati. The MHS students joined a small group of students from the Walnut Hills High School…
Sahaj Datta | Editor-in-Chief | The ChronicleKatie Samol | Managing Editor | The Chronicle On October 16, 232 Mason High School (MHS) Marching Band members gathered for what they believed was a regular rehearsal announcement when they received a surprise invitation: the group had been selected to perform in the 101st Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade…
Henry Clipson | The Chronicle As students in Ohio begin the new school year, they face a stricter attendance structure leaving less wiggle room for excuses. Ohio House Bill 96, put into place for 2026 and 2027, states that if a student misses 5% of instructional time, equaling nine days, districts must notify parents. A…
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle The beginning of the school year means new things for many, but for this group of staff, the school grounds are anything but new. This year, five Mason High School (MHS) alumni returned to MHS to be teachers and a counselor in the same place they got their high school…
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle During sixth bell, standard coursework gets swapped for stock portfolios. At Mason High School (MHS), investing is not something students read about in a textbook; it is something they experience firsthand. Through the Comet Capital Fund (CCF), 17 juniors and seniors who completed the Banking and Investments course manage a…
Kaho Asai | The Chronicle The 10 minutes of a marching band show are made up of countless constantly moving parts. Spinning rifles, matching steps, waving flags and now 44 bikes. The Mason High School (MHS) Marching Band purchased bikes this year to use in their 2026-2027 show, becoming the first ever high school to…
Legislation hits close to home for MHS students Katie Samol | The Chronicle From the privacy of doctors’ offices to the common space of classrooms, a wave of legislation is redrawing the boundaries of LGBTQ+ life in America. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, 393 bills targeting transgender healthcare, education, school facilities and personal…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Getting a driver’s license is a major milestone for many high school students as they gain independence and prepare for the future. However, rising prices at the pump limit how far and how often some teen drivers can use that newfound freedom. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reported the national…
