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The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Flower Mound High School graduates Meena Dara (left), Sarah Joseph (middle) and Julia Young (right) join the protest near the Flower Mound Kroger.

Black lives matter protest

Community members demonstrate against police brutality
Madi Olivier June 2, 2020

Editor's note: This story included in the portfolio that won first place for writer of the year in the 2020 National Scholastic Press Association individual awards competition. It was also included in...

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Each playlist represents a milestone in the high school careers of the class of 2020.

Senior class playlists

The Marquee commemorates class of 2020 through song
The Marquee Staff May 16, 2020

Freshman year playlist “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, “Attention” by Charlie Puth and more! Sophomore year playlist “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons,...

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Senior sendoffs

Senior sendoffs

Teachers say goodbye to class of 2020
The Marquee Staff May 16, 2020

These messages from teachers were part of our senior edition, which was released in May 2020. The full issue can be found here. “To the Class of 2020! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of...

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Head cross country, track and field coach Steve Telaneus poses with the girls cross country team's regional trophy in 2016.

Leaving a legacy on and off the track

Coach’s death impacts school, community
Madi Olivier May 7, 2020

Editor's note: This story included in the portfolio that won first place for writer of the year in the 2020 National Scholastic Press Association individual awards competition. It was also included...

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With salons and spas closed to the public during quarantine, even as other businesses are reopening, it seems like the only option is to take matters into our own hands.

Quarantine beauty guide

Shriya Mukkavilli May 5, 2020

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The new Netflix original show "Outer Banks" utilizes unpredictable twists and multiple plot lines to create a binge-worthy teen drama that also reflects current issues in society.

Review: ‘Outer Banks’ promises binge-worthy teen drama

Madi Olivier May 3, 2020

The first season of “Outer Banks” was released on Netflix on April 15 and has already become one of the top three most watched TV shows in the U.S. on the platform. The show, which has 10 episodes,...

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Take this quiz to find out which iconic 2000's TV show matches your personality the best.

Quiz: What 2000’s show are you?

Michael Minton May 1, 2020

1. When you're upset, who do you turn to? a) My closest friend because they know me better than anyone b) The funny people in my life because their jokes take my mind off of it c) Myself because quiet...

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Junior Matie Wolkow pitches at a home softball game. She has had the jersey number 12 since she started playing at the age of 6.

What’s in a number?

Junior finds special meaning in jersey
Samantha Thornfelt April 30, 2020

Junior Matie Wolkow lives in sets of 12. It’s the number on the calculator she uses in Algebra II. It’s what she catches herself counting out when she counts out things in groups. It’s the...

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Senior Maddie Meiner high jumps 5 feet 8 inches at a meet her junior year, tying the school record.

Getting it done

Senior shares lifelong passion for track
Michael Minton April 29, 2020

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The Kids Kastle construction site is empty as local residents self quarantine due to a stay at home order. The community build days were postponed due to COVID-19.

Building memories

New Kids Kastle increases accessibility, builds community
Madi Olivier April 29, 2020

The reconstruction of Kids Kastle is one of the many events cancelled by the city of Highland Village, which recently issued an emergency declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, cancelling...

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Junior Maddie Felan (left) recently started the non-
profit organization All in for Children with her brother, Nick Felan (center), and his girlfriend, Elizabeth Garcia Creighton (right). The group sews masks for children in hospitals.

Crafts for a cause

Junior starts non-profit to sew masks
Adriana Pueskens April 28, 2020

Similar to many students in quarantine, junior Maddie Felan has been keeping herself busy with new projects. However, instead of spending her free time finding new hobbies, she’s decided to create...

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Head Softball Coach Christy Tumilty and her daughter, senior Kamdyn King, at the 2019 Marquette Christmas show.

Live out loud

Coach reflects on being part of LGBTQ+ community
Ezra Gomez April 28, 2020

A couple walked the waxed white floors of the mall as the scent of over-salted pretzels wafted through the air. In the bustle of it all, they held hands without rings as their kids joined the overall commotion,...

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