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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Last year, current senior Brett Hedges took a picture with his sister, freshman Brynn Hedges just after winning the game against Waco Midway High School. The win in round three of the playoffs allowed the varsity baseball team to advance to the regional semi-finals.

Brynn’s buddies

Siblings share strong connection despite disability
Kendall Cooper, Copy editor April 2, 2019

The bell that ended second period rang throughout campus and the halls were flooded with students as usual. Senior varsity baseball player Brett Hedges was walking down the hall when he heard his sister’s...

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On senior Peyton Mowl’s last birthday, the Marquettes held a 5k marathon and dressed in their full uniforms to send off the runners. Peyton’s family was in the crowd cheering with her. Jacob loved to watch his sister perform in the Marquettes.

Guardian angel

Senior's family copes with loss of freshman
Reya Mosby, Writer March 22, 2019

Editor’s note: this story won first place for features in the Press Women of Texas high school contest before going on to win second place for features in the National Federation of Press Women contest.  It...

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Junior Marissa Munster says her beads physically show all she has been through since last July. The strand contains 108 beads and charms she collected throughout her 46 days in the hospital.

Beads of courage

Junior recovers after serious jet ski accident
Samantha Thornfelt, News editor March 22, 2019

Editor’s note: this story was named as an excellent feature in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. It also won third place for features in the Press Women of Texas high school contest and second place for...

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Senior Grace Carver, Vice President of  FFA, shows off one of her cows, Daisy outside of the LISD Agriculture barn in Lewisville. Carver goes to the barn everyday to feed, wash and train her animals.

Udderly adorable

FFA students prepare cows for livestock judging
Nikhila Bulusu, Feature Editor February 7, 2019

Grace Carver Beams of the early morning sunlight streamed into the barn as senior Grace Carver worked for hours to make her Charolais heifer, or female cow that has never had a calf, look flawless...

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Diving into success

Diving into success

Freshman makes waves on dive team
Madi Olivier February 7, 2019

The diving board seemed to tower over the lake as freshman Sydney Rice, then 6, peeked over the edge. Fear consumed her as she tried to muster the courage to jump into the water below. Rice stood on the...

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New plan for life

New plan for life

Senior recovers after serious injury alters his dreams
Skyler Middleton, Digital Content/Opinion Editor February 7, 2019

Editor's note: this story won Best News Feature and Overall Best Writer from The Dallas Morning News (2019).  Inside an ambulance, Eric Epperson’s body tensed as he stood looking over his son. Senior...

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You had me at cello

Orchestra students form string quartet
Reya Mosby, Reporter February 6, 2019

The crowd watched the aisle, eagerly anticipating the music that would indicate the bride’s arrival. Finally, the moment came. Everybody stood and glanced to the back. The string quartet looked at each...

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The show must go on

The show must go on

Upon preparing for her graduation, Senior reflects on her journey to Marquette captain
Samantha Thornfelt, News Editor February 6, 2019

Getting into starting position, freshman Grace Zimmel prepares for the opening number at her first Spring Show. As her back faces the crowd, the cheers of the audience echo throughout the room behind...

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Teacher Struggles with "Frightening" Student Debt

Teacher Struggles with “Frightening” Student Debt

Ava Bush, Sports Editor February 6, 2019

Marauder alum Kathryn Richmond, 29, unlocked her phone and opened her LISD email. Richmond’s heart skipped a beat — four more parent emails had flooded into her inbox within ten minutes. That meant...

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Setting the Bar High

Setting the Bar High

Ava Bush, Sports Editor February 6, 2019

Mackenzie Hayward, then 14, stood at the end of the runway, gripping the pole between her hands. The crowd was silent, and Hayward could feel every eye on her. The officials had stopped the entire meet...

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The dream job

The dream job

Marcus alumnus co-founds video game streaming business
Chloe White, Editor-in-chief January 1, 2019

Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Game Attack live streams video games — everything ranging from the newest blockbuster game to old classics — on Twitch. On screen, it seems that...

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Forced to Flee

Venezuelan immigrant starts new life in US
Reya Mosby, Writer December 11, 2018

Apr. 27, 2016 On the way out of their home country, the Venezuelan family was on high alert. Though they had work visas to legally enter the United States, they had heard the horror stories of the corrupt...

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