Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Mason City Schools has numerous resources available to students and families to promote learner mental and physical health, including the HealthSource of Ohio Mobile Dental clinic, which came to the Mason City Schools Central Office from April 21 to May 2. HealthSource of Ohio serves schools in Southwest Ohio by sending mobile dental and vision […]
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Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said he has heard from administrators, teachers and parents who are seeing remarkable results after banning phones in schools. Now he is backing legislation to make that the norm. At an April 8 press conference, DeWine voiced his support for Senate Bill 158. If passed, the bill would ban cell phone […]
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Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Own the moment. Build meaningful relationships. Our stories matter. Students at Mason High School (MHS) hear these phrases every day, but intervention specialist Hakim Oliver is taking the next step by writing Bridging Stories, a book about positive intergroup interactions and diversity. Oliver said he has been hosting community conversations in Mason for the last […]
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Libby Pullen | The Chronicle This year marks a new chapter for Mason Boys Volleyball. Following the retirement of the previous coaching staff, Head Coach Jordan Drake is taking a new approach with team-bonding and setting higher goals. Drake, who has been coaching volleyball for nine years, has spent the last two years at Mason. Drake previously served as […]
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Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle After over eight years of sprinting and hurdling, Mason High School (MHS) senior Lily Eagleston currently finds herself ranked first in Ohio for the girls 100 meter hurdles with a time of 14.29 and in reach of the goal she has carried since freshman year — breaking the 100-meter hurdle school record. Eagleston said she […]
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Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Mason High School’s Philharmonic, Honors Symphony, and Chamber Orchestras were invited to perform at the National Band & Orchestra Festival at Carnegie Hall on April 1, 2025. This prestigious opportunity showcases the dedication and musical excellence of the program, marking a milestone for students and teachers. The orchestras traveled to New York City from March […]
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Grace Ai | The Chronicle After the successes of Mamma Mia last spring, Mason High School (MHS) Drama Club is returning to the stage with its production of the Broadway musical Hadestown. MHS will be among the first high schools in the nation to perform the eight-time Tony award-winning musical. Composed and written by Anais Mitchell, the musical Hadestown first […]
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Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle After finishing the 2024 season with a 28-6 overall record, winning the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championship and claiming the Division I state title, Mason Comets Baseball is back. With a strong core of returning players and high expectations, the Comets are ready to defend their title and build on last season’s success. The team […]
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Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) seniors planning to attend the University of Cincinnati (UC) next year remain committed to enrolling despite the protests on campus. The university, along with other colleges nationwide, has felt the impact from the official termination of government-mandated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, leading to increased activism on campus. Julia Leenellett, […]
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Libby Pullen | The Chronicle This season marks the end of an unforgettable chapter for the Mason High School (MHS) Girls Varsity Softball team. After years of dedication, leadership and success, all three varsity coaches — Liann Muff, Dave Bell and Jenny Meyer — have announced they will be stepping down after this season. While the team remains focused on […]
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Akshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle There is an unsettling trend in Mason, and it is not the latest social media challenge. The city has seen a concerning uptick in car thefts, affecting residents from teachers to homeowners, and prompting increased vigilance throughout the community. Mason Police Officer Aaron Shaffer, who has served the department for 20 years, confirms this rise […]
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Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle In Mason, there are so many different activities, clubs and groups, with a wide variety of people, ages and talent levels. Sports communities like football, basketball and dance are recognized not only throughout Mason High School (MHS) but the city of Mason as a whole. When many people think about Mason, they think about how […]
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Olivia Zellner | The Chronicle The 2025 competitive cheerleading season held many unexpected twists for the Mason High School (MHS) cheerleading team, ending their competition season traveling to Orlando Flordia for their first trip to Nationals in program history. After facing numerous injuries, mental blocks and the relentless pressure of competing on the national stage, the MHS competitive cheerleading team […]
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Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle One shot. That is all the Mason High School (MHS) Comet Skippers have at the 2025 US National Team Trials. Hosted by the American Jump Rope Federation (AJRF), jumpers across the country vie for a chance to be on the US National Jump Rope Team. The jumpers then move on to compete in Kawasaki, Japan […]
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Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle The magic of reading a childhood classic for the first time is made possible through the efforts of both Big and Little Sibs working together on a book drive. The Little Sibs Book Drive is more than just a donation project – it is a mission to provide kids across the city with access to […]
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The Mason Comets Girls Basketball Team has once again asserted its dominance, clinching the 2024-25 Greater Miami Conference (GMC) Championship with a perfect 16-0 league record. The Comets sealed their title run on Saturday, February 8th, with a commanding 52-36 victory over Lakota West at home. This marks Mason’s fifth consecutive GMC title and eighth overall, further cementing the program’s […]
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Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle After seeing their five-season streak of winning or sharing the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championships come to an end last year, the varsity Mason boys bowling team is making a strong push this season to reclaim their spot at the top. However, they have got some work ahead of them and will need their younger […]
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Sololiya Ebba | The Chronicle “Checkmate.” After six months of tireless preparation, the Mason High School (MHS) Varsity Dance Team prepares for the most high-stakes game of chess they have ever played: on center stage at Universal Dance Association (UDA) Nationals in Orlando, Florida. The UDA not only hosts the largest high school and collegiate dance competitions of the year, […]
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