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Luna is an energetic puppy that loves to play.

Shelter spotlights: Luna

Get to know Luna, who is available for adoption in Flower Mound
Michael Minton November 20, 2019

Name: Luna Age: Four months Sex: Female Breed: Lab Mix Location: Flower Mound Animal Shelter Above all, Luna is a puppy with a lot of energy. She will bounce around outside until she...

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College freshman Kate Askew prepares to shoot the ball in a game against Guyer last season. Askew has taken the skills she has learned in high school and now plays water polo for Austin College.

Water polo makes waves

Water polo becomes a UIL pilot sanctioned sport after seven years
Adriana Pueskens November 15, 2019

On Oct. 21, the University Interscholastic League board unanimously passed water polo as a UIL pilot program starting in August 2021. This means that the sport will be supervised by the UIL committee for...

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For those wanting more than a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Friendsgiving is a fun way to celebrate what you're thankful for with more than just your relatives.

The 10 commandments of Friendsgiving

Samantha Thornfelt November 11, 2019

Thanksgiving is often focused on family, but for those who want to add a little more fun to their holiday season, Friendsgiving is the perfect party idea. While it may not be as traditional as a family...

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DeVonna Keirsey prepares to get her blood drawn during the blood drive. The blood drive was advertised throughout the school and had a big turnout from the community.

Marquettes’ blood drive saves lives

Madi Olivier November 4, 2019

The Marquette’s blood drive, held on Nov. 2, had 120 donors. Their goal amount was 100 people.  “I’m really excited about today’s turnout,” senior Marquette Regan Starin said. “I think...

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Soon they had to attend technical rehearsal in which the student tech crew worked with the directors to figure out the lighting and sound for the shows. The actors would run the show while the director and tech crew would stop them every once in a while to figure out specific lighting and sound effect cues.

Photos: 24 Hour Playfest

Tara Connick October 30, 2019

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Sophomores Landon Faulkner and Charles Payton read sheet music together. Peer mentors take a leadership role teaching them the fundementals of this skill.

In perfect harmony

Students connect through music
Shriya Mukkavilli October 28, 2019

Before starting, the room buzzed with friendly conversation. As the bell rang, the orchestra and special needs students formed a half-circle around the podium. Once the lesson started, everyone broke off...

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Tamed and trained

FFA students work with wild mustangs
Madi Olivier October 28, 2019

Editor's note: this story won first place for yearbook stories in the 2020 ILPC contest and was named superior in organizations copy in the 2020 Best in Texas Yearbook contest. The grass flattened beneath...

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The parents of cheerleaders and football players performed a routine at the pep rally.

Photos: Mound Showdown pep rally

Emily Lundell October 26, 2019

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Marauders qualify for playoffs

Samson George October 26, 2019

Editor’s note: This story won third place for sports news in the CSPA Gold Circle Awards.  The Marauders are playoffs bound after reclaiming the mound over the Flower Mound Jaguars 34-31 last night....

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There is a box for donations outside of the athletic training room, which is in the athletics hall between the main campus and the ninth grade campus.

Athletic trainers collect for a cause

Athletic training program hosts a drive for chemo care bags
McKenna Cowley October 25, 2019

Students have one week left to donate items to the athletic training program for chemo care bags, which will be going to patients at Baylor Scott and White Health Center in Dallas. They need items such...

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Football won the homecoming game 60-0 (pictured). The Marauders also came out on top last week 15-7 against Coppell.

Taking the mound

Football looking to secure a playoff spot at Mound Showdown game
Samson George October 24, 2019

The Marauders will head across town tomorrow at 7 p.m. to take on the Flower Mound Jaguars in the annual Mound Showdown game. “It's a big week. Flower Mound, Battle of the Mound, it's going to be...

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Head coach Kevin Atkinson celebrated with the team after their win against the Coppell Cowboys. Last week, the Marauders beat the Hebron Hawks 24-14.

Marauders defeat Coppell 15-7

Samson George October 19, 2019

The Marauders beat the Coppell Cowboys 15-7 last night. The team is first in the district with a 6-1 record. In the first half, the Marauders’ offense punted on every drive and didn't score. The Cowboys,...

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