Category: News

Kaitlin Lewis | Staff Writer Click here to read the Sadie Hawkins story from our latest printed edition. klewis.chronicle@gmail.com

Dr. Gregory Hudnall explains the Hope Squad’s format at a presentation on Feb. 8. Delaney Turner | Managing Editor Mason High School, there is hope. The Hope Squad, a peer to peer counseling program aimed at preventing teen suicide will launch at the high school in the fall of 2018. On February 8, Dr. Gregory Hudnall, former principal and now […]

Andrea Hefferan | Staff Writer Forget High School Musical–now there is a musical that truly shows what goes on during the high school years. Dead Serious About Life is a musical put on by Christian high schoolers who are part of the nonprofit Mishpachah, Inc. On March second and third, they are coming to Mason Middle School to bring their […]

Natalie Schickendantz | Staff Writer It was truly a night to shine. On February 9, School of Rock performed at Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs. Throughout the night, participants and their buddies, volunteers that had been paired with them, circulated to karaoke and game rooms, took photos by the red carpet and danced to live […]

Kaitlin Lewis | Staff Writer Girls are taking control into their own hands and asking guys to Mason’s first ever winter dance. Taking place this Saturday, February 17, the theme of the night is Sadie Hawkins, flipping the status-quo and encouraging girls to ask guys. Senior co-chairs Collin Aldrich and Lindsey Welage decided work in collaboration with National Honor Society […]

Lauren Thomas | Staff Writer Greek Life is rushing out the door of universities. As spring pledges begin to collect their letters of recommendation and house doors open, the overhanging gloom of recent events cloud the recruitment season. Brotherhood and sisterhood are the values that have rooted Greek life for centuries. Recently major universities like Florida State University, Ohio State […]

Kaitlin Lewis | Staff Writer While Mason students cram for the next three days, some nearby high schoolers are escaping the chaos that is Finals Week. With tomorrow being the start of the end of first semester, many students at Mason High School feel the pressure of studying for potentially seven upcoming tests. Other high schools in the area, however, have exam exemption policies, allowing […]

Nathalie Schickendantz | Staff Writer The phrase ‘right man at the right time’ rang true at the monthly school board meeting as board members appointed a new superintendent. After 30 years in public education Superintendent Dr. Gail Kist-Kline is retiring. For seven of those 30, Kist-Kline dedicated her time to the Mason community in hopes of encouraging student leadership. Kist-Kline […]

Lauren Serge | Staff Writer In January 2017, a national organization localized, forming Cincinnati Indivisible. The group established after the controversial 2016 election and it consists of high school students throughout Cincinnati, aiming to enforce change and voice opinions during a heated political climate. After attending the Women’s March in Washington, D.C., Junior Madelyn Rayford joined the group and found […]

Andrea Hefferan | Staff Writer It is not every day you find the author of the number one book on the Teens’ Top Ten list, but this year, look no further than room A202. English teacher Kurt Dinan published his first book, ‘Don’t Get Caught’, in April 2016. This year, teenagers from all over the country voted it number one […]

Jacob Brase | Staff Writer This time, if you lose, there is no reset button. Students at Mason High School have begun purchasing real stocks with real money. The MHS Investment Club is a place for students to learn how the stock market works, discuss strategy, and simulate trading stocks. The club uses a simulation game where students compete to […]

Lauren Thomas | Staff Writer Books, groceries and space travel at your fingertips. With Amazon’s growing repertoire of products ranging from the traditional books to now an in-home delivery service, everyone is feeling the effect. The Amazon Umbrella now emcompasses several companies operating under it including The Washington Post, Whole Foods, and IMDB. An empire expanding on the daily requires […]

Nathalie Schickendantz | Staff Writer Officer Nick Fantini is reporting for duty. Fantini is replacing Officer Karli Dyer and taking over as Mason High School’s new School Resource Officer and said he is ready to help students grow. “I want to try to make a difference in their lives in any way, shape, or form,” Fantini said. “I’m here to […]