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The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Improv group members junior Cat Cakmis, sophomore Hope Warner, senior Beau McGary, senior Veo Kennedy, sophomore Siete White perform in the school cafeteria on Thursday Sept. 26.

New school improv group to perform

Madi Schwem, Opinion editor September 25, 2013

“Whose Line is it Anyway” was a popular TV show in its day, much-loved by many people. The show consisted of several actors coming up with scenarios and improvising them out.  A group that takes on...

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Spencer Turner, CEO of Flowermound Tritinity Presbyterian Hospital, talks to AP Civics students over the positives and negative effects of the Affordable Healthcare act and their class bill.

Every student now able to take combined courses

Patricia Qualls, Writer September 25, 2013

All grade levels are now offering new advanced courses for students which integrate two subjects into one class period. These classes alternate subjects daily and are geared towards the students interested...

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Marauder Market plans to open, sell spirit wear

Alex Helm, Writer September 19, 2013

 Students may notice something new coming into the school starting Sept. 23. Inside what once was the old security booth near the front office are new shelves that have been nailed up. The desk has been...

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A behind the scenes look at the construction

A behind the scenes look at the construction

Adam Hernandez, Writer September 19, 2013

The school is currently undergoing two main construction projects that will continue into next year. The construction however has not come without its share of problems.     The construction of the...

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Students allowed to bring new café items to class

Austin Rickerson, Sports editor, writer September 13, 2013

When the new café opens in the library on Monday, students will be able to take purchased food and drink items to class. Principal Gary Shafferman said that this will be a privilege, not a right. Shafferman...

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Freshmen, sophomore students receive iPads

Rachel Ramirez, Writer September 12, 2013

The iPad distribution that took over the library last week was the district's next stage of their new program, 1:X. This blended learning program stems from an idea that provides each student with a laptop...

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Fresco's is one of the new additions to the Flower Mound area. Click here to find out other new places coming to town.

New shops, restaurants soon to open in Flower Mound

Megan O'Hearn, Writer September 12, 2013

Flower Mound will be receiving a makeover over the course of the next several months with the continuous building and construction of new shopping centers, restaurants and retail stores. There has been...

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Volunteer opportunities for service hours

Miranda Chiechi, Assitant news and feature editor September 12, 2013

As students slip back into their routines of honor societies and service projects, The Marquee has provided a list of service hour opportunities in the area. 1)      CCA http://ccahelps.org/volunteer/...

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411 on 407; construction ends on local road

Samantha King, writer September 11, 2013

Over Labor Day weekend, construction wrapped up on FM 407 between Chinn Chapel Road and Briarhill Blvd. Construction on FM 407 began three years ago on Sept. 11, 2010 after Texas Department of Transportation...

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Students express thoughts after passing of graduated senior

August 8, 2013

Class of 2013 graduate Nick Chase passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Chase was a member of the Academic Decathlon team, DECA, German Club, Mu Alpha Theta and the UIL Academic team. Chase also started his...

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Breaking Ground

Breaking Ground

After years of planning, the Marcus Freshman Center is becoming a reality. Ground for the new building was broken on April 23, and the center is scheduled to be ready for the 2014-2015 school year. The...

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Teachers create new AP Civics course

Teachers create new AP Civics course

Marisa Charpentier May 2, 2013

Next year’s seniors will have the opportunity to take a combined 18-week AP Government and AP Macroeconomics course called “AP Civics.” The class integrates these two courses by splitting the group...

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