Maria Ataya | The Chronicle The rhythmic clicks and clacks of buttons, the whirs of the remote sticks, and the clanking of metal crashing together are sounds familiarly known by Mason High School (MHS) students part of BattleBots, a student-run club branched off of Skills USA, a national nonprofit for students who want to pursue…

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Grace Ai | The Chronicle As many seniors gear up for their four-year journeys to college after graduation, some are gearing up for a different journey, one that takes them to different parts of the world: mission trips. Missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are those who travel around the globe…

Michelle Zuo | The Chronicle From playing “Hot Cross Buns” on the recorder to performing in Carnegie Hall, students at Mason High School (MHS) have long used their musical talents to express themselves. While many pursue their passion through school music programs, some take their skills further by exploring unique instruments outside the classroom.  For…

Grace Ai | The Chronicle At Mason High School (MHS), teachers and students alike are identifying a subtle but consistent shift in comprehension and reading patterns. These local observations suggest that a diminishing grasp of more difficult material may eventually create obstacles for students when they transition into college level studies. The national decline in…

Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Ashwin Corattiyil, Mason High School (MHS)’s new Assistant Principal, has found a unique way to express his school pride to students and staff – through his wardrobe. His brightly colored and eccentric pants aren’t just a fashion statement; they’re a part of a larger effort to build culture and connection…

Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle As a new school year begins, days are filled with unfamiliar routines, different crowds, and the freedom to start fresh.  A month into this school year, Mason High School’s (MHS) freshmen have moved beyond their eighth-grade selves and are beginning to see what it’s like to truly adapt. From new…

Mason students, staff unite to defend identity and history amidst shifting national policies Sololiya Ebba | Managing Editor | The Chronicle History, by simple definition, records the people, events and ideas that have shaped society over time. The way those histories are taught and preserved plays a pivotal role in how individuals understand and interact…