Nathalie Schickendantz | Staff Writer The annual student activities fair took place during lunch time on August 31. Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of clubs offered at MHS, or to promote the clubs they are already involved in. Click on an image to enlarge and view in slideshow mode. nschickendantz.chronicle@gmail.com
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Check out the highlights from @MasonCometsFB's win over Springboro with this video from @Brase_5! pic.twitter.com/nqJuSWQbHN — Mason Sports Radio (@MHSsportsradio) August 29, 2017 Jacob Brase | Staff Writer For 365 days, a clock counted down in the lifting gym titled “Beat The Boro” — reminding the football team of what all of their hard work would lead to; the Comets […]
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Lauren Serge | Staff Writer After the various summer concerts held in downtown Mason were a success, one last block party concert was hosted on August 25 in the downtown plaza — brought back by popular demand. The concert consisted of music by the Jab Band and Nick Netherton Band. Click on an image to enlarge and view in slideshow […]
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Freddie Wilhelm | Staff Writer The Comets were neck and neck with Moeller this Thursday, but eventually were defeated in a close game that ended 2-1. The game started with the Comets aggressively pushing up the field towards the Moeller goal in attempt to take the lead. This was highlighted in the thirteenth minute when junior Nick Krueger hit the […]
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Kaitlin Lewis | Staff Writer Energy filled the gym as girls volleyball took on St. Ursula in their season opener. Coming back from a first set of 25-22, the Comets won the next three, fighting to the very end of their fourth set with a score of 26-24. Starting off the season with such an exciting victory was a good […]
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Photos by Andrea Hefferan. Tanner Pearson | Staff Photographer On August 21, a total solar eclipse was visible across the United States; in other countries it was only visible as a partial eclipse. MHS supplied all students with safety glasses made for direct solar viewing, and dismissed ten minutes early so that everyone had a chance to view the peak of the […]
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Alekya Raghavan | Staff Writer The first annual Kidchella music festival was held on August 13 at Cottell Park in order to raise money for Common Ground, an all-inclusive playground. Parents in Mason had the option to sign their children up for the Cover Kids contest taking place for a chance to be on the cover of Cincinnati Family. Donations […]
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One of my favorite days!!! #2021 @mhssibs @sibs_advisor @NickJGives pic.twitter.com/81xUOl6NbN — DEL (@delaneyturner_) August 11, 2017 Andrea Hefferan | Staff Writer At Mason High School, freshman orientation is taken to a whole new level. Nearly 700 students attended this year’s freshman spirit party on August 10. Like past years, The SIBS hosted the orientation and wanted to make their younger […]
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Ria Parikh | Staff Writer Sometimes, the most powerful plays in theatre are free. On Saturday, August 5 the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company performed the comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at their Shakespeare in the Park event. The event was free and took place at Summit Park in Blue Ash; there was also a showing at Cottell Park the day […]
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Nathalie Schickendantz | Staff Writer Nation-wide athletes — some starting at the age of seven — competed for a national title in the USA Triathlon. From August 5-6, West Chester hosted the Youth and Junior National Championships USA Triathlon. From over 36 states, more than 700 athletes competed in the championship at Voice of America Park. The age category ranges […]
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Rahul Parikh | Staff Writer A tradition of excellence; this is the honor the Mason marching band works to uphold. Band camp is an annual boot camp that members attend daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.. This year, the camp ran from July 24 through August 5. Junior Nico Johnson said the band uses this time to prepare for […]
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Jacob Brase | Staff Writer Cross country parents and volunteers find that the best way to raise funds for their teams is to host a 5k for the community. On July 29, families and runners all throughout Warren County came together to compete in the Racin’ in Mason 5k. The race started in Corwin Nixon park, and stretched 3.1 Miles […]
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Lauren Serge | Staff Writer Public speaking can be a fear for many, but this week Speech and Debate plans on helping younger students overcome their fright. For the past seven years, Speech and Debate team has hosted Speak Week at the high school — a camp that aims to help younger children enhance their speech skills through activities and […]
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Nathalie Schickendantz | Staff Writer Sports can be a challenge, but combining three together can add a new level of difficulty. On July 23, athletes spread across Ohio competed in the Mason’s Tri-Umphant Triathlon. The race began with a 400-meter swim or 5-kilometer run, transitions to a 20-kilometer bike ride around the city of Mason and finishes with a 5-kilometer […]
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Yogesh Patel | Staff Writer From July 14-16, multiple high school soccer teams went up against each other in the annual Mason Men’s Pre-Season Classic at Heritage Oak Park. Women’s weekend will be July 21-23. To see the scores of the games, visit the Mason Pre-Season Classic website. Click on an image to enlarge and view in slideshow mode… ypatel.chronicle@gmail.com
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Yogesh Patel | Staff Writer Red, Rhythm, & Boom had a booming number of attendees compared to last year’s crowd. Mason city council showcased its annual Red, Rhythm, & Boom celebration on July 3 with festivities wrapping around the front of the high school and the back of the municipal center. The event included a performance by Phillip Phillips and […]
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Eric Miller | Sports Editor America’s pastime is alive and well in Warren County. From June 29 to July 2, 80 teams from five different age groups descended on Mason Sports Park, Corwin Nixon Park, Fleckenstein Park and CTC Fields for the 8th annual Kings Island Baseball Invitational. Tournament Director Scott Hofmann has overseen the tournaments growth since the inaugural […]
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