Comet Zone Grand Opening 2017
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Girls volleyball defeats St. Ursula 26-24 in season opener
Kaitlin Lewis | Staff Writer Energy filled the gym as girls volleyball took on St. Ursula in their season opener. Coming back from a first set of 25-22, the Comets won the next three, fighting to the very end of their fourth set with a score of 26-24. Starting off the season with such an exciting victory was a good […]
Read morePhoto Gallery: Great American Eclipse 2017
Photos by Andrea Hefferan. Tanner Pearson | Staff Photographer On August 21, a total solar eclipse was visible across the United States; in other countries it was only visible as a partial eclipse. MHS supplied all students with safety glasses made for direct solar viewing, and dismissed ten minutes early so that everyone had a chance to view the peak of the […]
Read moreSLIDESHOW: Kidchella 2017
Alekya Raghavan | Staff Writer The first annual Kidchella music festival was held on August 13 at Cottell Park in order to raise money for Common Ground, an all-inclusive playground. Parents in Mason had the option to sign their children up for the Cover Kids contest taking place for a chance to be on the cover of Cincinnati Family. Donations […]
Read moreFreshman Spirit Party introduces Class of 2021 to high school life
One of my favorite days!!! #2021 @mhssibs @sibs_advisor @NickJGives pic.twitter.com/81xUOl6NbN — DEL (@delaneyturner_) August 11, 2017 Andrea Hefferan | Staff Writer At Mason High School, freshman orientation is taken to a whole new level. Nearly 700 students attended this year’s freshman spirit party on August 10. Like past years, The SIBS hosted the orientation and wanted to make their younger […]
Read moreShakespeare in the park attracts diverse audience with authentic performance
Ria Parikh | Staff Writer Sometimes, the most powerful plays in theatre are free. On Saturday, August 5 the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company performed the comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at their Shakespeare in the Park event. The event was free and took place at Summit Park in Blue Ash; there was also a showing at Cottell Park the day […]
Read moreYouth and Junior National Championships USA Triathlon sees over 700 athletes
Nathalie Schickendantz | Staff Writer Nation-wide athletes — some starting at the age of seven — competed for a national title in the USA Triathlon. From August 5-6, West Chester hosted the Youth and Junior National Championships USA Triathlon. From over 36 states, more than 700 athletes competed in the championship at Voice of America Park. The age category ranges […]
Read moreBand camp builds unity and eases members’ stress before school year
Rahul Parikh | Staff Writer A tradition of excellence; this is the honor the Mason marching band works to uphold. Band camp is an annual boot camp that members attend daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.. This year, the camp ran from July 24 through August 5. Junior Nico Johnson said the band uses this time to prepare for […]
Read moreRacin’ in Mason 5k Raises Money to Benefit Comet Runners
Jacob Brase | Staff Writer Cross country parents and volunteers find that the best way to raise funds for their teams is to host a 5k for the community. On July 29, families and runners all throughout Warren County came together to compete in the Racin’ in Mason 5k. The race started in Corwin Nixon park, and stretched 3.1 Miles […]
Read moreSpeech and Debate’s speak week encourages young students to use their voice
Lauren Serge | Staff Writer Public speaking can be a fear for many, but this week Speech and Debate plans on helping younger students overcome their fright. For the past seven years, Speech and Debate team has hosted Speak Week at the high school — a camp that aims to help younger children enhance their speech skills through activities and […]
Read moreMason Tri-Umphant Triathlon sees athletes of different skills and interests
Nathalie Schickendantz | Staff Writer Sports can be a challenge, but combining three together can add a new level of difficulty. On July 23, athletes spread across Ohio competed in the Mason’s Tri-Umphant Triathlon. The race began with a 400-meter swim or 5-kilometer run, transitions to a 20-kilometer bike ride around the city of Mason and finishes with a 5-kilometer […]
Read morePhoto Gallery: 2017 Men’s Soccer Pre-season Classic
Yogesh Patel | Staff Writer From July 14-16, multiple high school soccer teams went up against each other in the annual Mason Men’s Pre-Season Classic at Heritage Oak Park. Women’s weekend will be July 21-23. To see the scores of the games, visit the Mason Pre-Season Classic website. Click on an image to enlarge and view in slideshow mode… ypatel.chronicle@gmail.com
Read moreRED, RHYTHM, & BOOM SHOWcases Phillip Phillips and Rozzi’s fireworks show
Yogesh Patel | Staff Writer Red, Rhythm, & Boom had a booming number of attendees compared to last year’s crowd. Mason city council showcased its annual Red, Rhythm, & Boom celebration on July 3 with festivities wrapping around the front of the high school and the back of the municipal center. The event included a performance by Phillip Phillips and […]
Read moreKings Island Baseball Invitational experiences annual team growth
Eric Miller | Sports Editor America’s pastime is alive and well in Warren County. From June 29 to July 2, 80 teams from five different age groups descended on Mason Sports Park, Corwin Nixon Park, Fleckenstein Park and CTC Fields for the 8th annual Kings Island Baseball Invitational. Tournament Director Scott Hofmann has overseen the tournaments growth since the inaugural […]
Read moreHack club host their first computer programming summer camp
Luke Hutchinson | Online Editor Now that Hack Club has established itself, the club plans on reaching out. Mason Hack club is a fairly new group comprised of students interested in computer programming (CP) and science. During the 2016-2017 school year, junior and president Megan Cui said she was planning a summer camp to host for younger students in the […]
Read moreMelodic Connections MUSIC THERAPY CAMP PROMOTES SOCIAL SKILLS
Lauren Serge | Staff Writer While music and art can speak to people, they can also help people speak to one another. For nine years, the Melodic Connections program has built a foundation around aiding students with disabilities through the utilization of art. From June 19 through the 23, the program sponsors The Art of Being Social summer camp at […]
Read moreDrama camp supplies young actors with a spotlight
Asia Porter | Editor-in-Chief Sometimes there is not enough space on stage for every performer, but Mason Drama Club tried to give some younger actors the limelight. From June 12 through the 16, the drama camp gave students a chance to rehearse, perform and have fun. Click on an image to enlarge and view in slideshow mode… aporter.chronicle@gmail.com
Read moreYouth soccer development camp builds athletic ambition
Kaitlin Lewis | Staff Writer Great athletes fall in love with the game early on. Mason Soccer held its annual Youth Development Camp May 30 through June 2 on the multipurpose field. The camp is offered to both boys and girls — ranging from grades fourth through eighth — and gives them the opportunity to learn more about the sport, […]
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