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…
Sophie Allen | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) teens have been trading in mall trips for online clicks. Buying and selling clothing on online platforms such as Vinted and Depop have become increasingly popular among teens; some look for deals, while others search for unique pieces. What is a bit of quick cash for…
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…
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…
Caitlynn Begley | The Chronicle No high school team has ever spent $40,000 on a volleyball match. This fall 2026, Mason became a part of this newly formed event. Mason High School (MHS) Girls Volleyball planned to step into territory historically reserved just for football teams. The Volley Under the Lights match was set up…
Evelyn Feldmann | The Chronicle Six months ago, a team of Mason High School (MHS) freshmen joined to form a nonprofit organization. Their initiative would go on to donate over 22,000 items, all resources used to teach kids how to handle their emotions. Handmade Gifts Initiative (HGI) has one goal: bring social-emotional learning (SEL) education…
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…
Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle Whether it be writing poetry, creating bands or running marathons, Mason High School (MHS) teachers have long expressed themselves and their interests through hobbies. Although some of these pastimes have been picked up over the years, others have lasted since childhood. For MHS World History teacher Rachel Pansing, that longtime…
Esha Firoze | The Chronicle On August 20, the Mason High School (MHS) Varsity Football team stepped onto the field for their season opener against Springboro, with Head Coach Brian Castner leading the way in an unexpected display of Springboro blue and white. For their first game, the MHS coaching staff stepped away from their…
