Jake Sapp | Staff Writer On Friday, September 29th, the Mason High School Mandarin students took a field trip to the annual Miami University Chinese Culture Festival. The festival is a celebration of all things Chinese, as well as a way of exposing both the young and old to Chinese traditions and festivities. Activities such as kite flying and Kung […]
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Henri Robbins | Staff Writer The arts program is creating opportunities for students to apply their classroom experiences to the real world. On September 27 at Mad Monks Pizza, a showcase of student works from AP Studio and Digital Image Design was unveiled. The exhibit included photos, graphite drawings, acrylic pieces, and mixed media from both juniors and seniors in […]
Read moreHenri Robbins | Staff Writer Until recently, the student body has been left in the dark about the many changes to Homecoming. Due to construction, the most prominent change is the move from the middle school to the high school. Senior Taylor Kiss, a Student Government (StuGo) Homecoming Chair, said she was wary of the location change, but she believes it will […]
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Jake Sapp | Staff Writer With a new director focused on making major adjustments to the team, the Marching Band is determined to establish a link between community and competition. Over the last few years, the Mason Marching Band has undergone many changes, especially in terms of their directors. This year, Jason Sleppy is taking the helm of the band […]
Read moreRia Parikh | Staff Writer In May 2018, when Principal Bobby Dodd was first introduced as Mason High School’s new Principal, he said he wanted to set two major goals: make Mason High School more of a community and give students a voice. Through his communication with students, Dodd has been able to learn about their progressive ideas and initiatives, […]
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Henri Robbins | Staff Writer Every August, the top tennis players from around the world come to a small town in southern Ohio to compete in one of the biggest preliminary tournaments of the year. The Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio allows players to prepare for the U.S. Open, a major hard court tournament, in similar conditions and […]
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Jake Sapp | Staff Writer After trekking back and forth between two buildings, new Mason Middle School Principal Lauren Gentene really got her steps in on the first day of school. With the middle schoolers’ transition from their building to the high school and intermediate buildings, Gentene said she took it upon herself to ensure all started smoothly. She visited […]
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Della Johnson | Staff Writer This high school orientation combats intimidation with fun. At the Freshman Spirit Party on August 7, incoming freshmen were able to tour the building in a different way than they had in the past. The party consisted of games, exploration, and speakers in an effort to help the new students to become accustomed to high […]
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Matthew Smith | Staff Writer West Chester, Ohio hosted the 2018 USA Triathlon National Championships at Voice of America (VOA) Park for the seventh year in a row on August 4th and 5th. The event had over 1,000 participants and consisted of several events and a multitude of groups, including the Youth Elite Male Race, the Youth Elite Female Race […]
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Ria Parikh | Staff Writer Each person had five to 18 minutes to present their perspective on the theme of the event, “Ripples.”Students, teachers, and professionals alike are speaking out and raising awareness. On Wednesday, August 1, Mason High School hosted Mason’s first ever TEDx event in the Mason High School black box theater. This event was put together […]
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Lauren Serge | Managing Editor On July 27, the city of Mason hosted a block party that included live music, food trucks, and activities such as inflatables and face painting. lserge.chronicle@gmail.com
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Della Johnson | Staff Writer From July 23-26, the Women’s Lacrosse team hosted a camp to help aspiring players strengthen their skills at the game. dejohnson.chronicle@gmail.com
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Evelina Gaivoronskaia | Staff Writer On July 21, the Racin’ in Mason 5k took place at Pine Hill. egaivoronskaia.chronicle@gmail.com
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Jake Sapp | Staff Writer The MHS Speech and Debate team is helping students find their voice. From July 16th to 20th, the team held Speak Week, a camp where they assisted students with their public speaking abilities as well as engaging them in a wide variety of activities. Advisor for the Speech and Debate team, Bruce Harris, had a […]
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Riley Johansen | Staff Writer Mason is celebrating America’s independence with a bang. On July 3, the Mason City Council held its annual Red Rhythm & Boom event featuring inflatables, games, and face-painting, food trucks, and performances from chart-topping bands Five for Fighting and The Fray. The event began with Cincinnati local and singer/songwriter Mira taking the stage to sing […]
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Matthew Smith | Staff Writer July baseball kicked off with the annual Kings Island Invitational from June 28th-July 1st in Mason, Ohio. The tournament was held at multiple venues throughout the city including Mason Sports Park, Fleckenstein Park, and Corwin Nixon Park. The Ohio Nationals baseball organization dominated the tournament across all platforms, as their 9u, 10u, and 12u teams […]
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Anusha Vadlamani | Staff Writer Students all over Mason are inventing their own futures by choosing to attend Invention Camp. Mason’s first ever Invention Camp was held at Mason High School this past week. The camp lasted 5 days, spanning from June 25 to June 29, and included kids from first to sixth grade. Jill Arminio, a director of the […]
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Lily Geiser | Staff Writer With the help of the Cincinnati Reds, these kids took a swing at playing baseball. This past week, the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Camp took place at Mason High School. In a five day intensive curriculum, kids were able to work with instructors to improve their skills at hitting, pitching, and everything in between. This annual […]
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