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Finding new roots

Former counselor opens ranch for healing

Shriya Mukkavilli • May 7, 2022

Former student assistance counselor Michelle Schwolert was working at the school in her office on Nov. 11, 2020 when her mother texted her to meet her in the parking lot. She had newsHer brother Nathan...

Marquette annual spring show celebrates 40 years

Aishani Raju • April 7, 2022

The Marquettes are having a Spring Show to commemorate their 40th anniversary from April 7-9. The show will be in the MAC at 7 p.m.. Marquette director Alice Dack has been director for the past...

Fighting for words

Virtually trained debater advances to Harvard competition

Raksha Jayakumar, Reporter • April 5, 2022

Her entire childhood, junior Maanu Obalapuram grew up hearing her older sister and cousin raving about their debate tournaments. She always wished it would one day be her.

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Prom fits

Garrison Acree and Muna Nnamani • April 2, 2022

Let’s face it — almost every junior and senior will be at prom this year. After witnessing what happened to the classes of 2020 and 2021, every upperclassman will bury their excuses and Cha-Cha Slide...

Making connections

Senior starts school support group

Muna Nnamani • March 29, 2022

When senior Rhea Karumuru sat in the counselor’s chair, fleshing out what would eventually become an outreach program, she wasn’t thinking about the entire student body — she was just thinking about...

Student advisory group to host annual culture fair

Marley Roberson • March 27, 2022

The school will be holding its third annual cultural fair, “Celebrate Marcus” on March 30 during first and second period. Event organizer and Student Advisory Group Sponsor Lori Dodson says that...

MEDS club hosts toy drive

Aishani Raju • March 25, 2022

The Medical Education for Dedicated Students (MEDS) club dropped off 108 toys and raised $375 in gift cards for the Dallas Children’s Medical Center. Junior MEDS Club officer Seher Hasan, and sophomore...

Academic decathlon advances to nationals, breaks school records

Harrison Hamre and Muna Nnamani • March 23, 2022

The Academic Decathlon team will advance to the online nationals tournament on April 21-23. The team is currently ranked second in the state, fifth in the country, which is a first for the school and...

His own style

Clothes display sophomore's identity

Sophia Craig and Hyunsung Na • March 21, 2022

8-year-old Gio Watson stood in the tall door frame of his mother’s room, in awe of the new purple and white blanket draped on his mom’s bed. He dragged the blanket down the stairs, all over...

New superintendent shares goals

Sophia Craig • March 21, 2022

Dr. Lori Rapp has many titles. Mother. Teacher. Administrator. And most recently, the first female superintendent in the district. Rapp said she looks forward to serving as the superintendent after...

Tailored to her dreams

Junior unveils collection at fashion show

Marley Roberson • February 11, 2022

Editor's note: This story won excellent for print entertainment features in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. Decorations of gold, green and purple filled the Mardi Gras themed restaurant, Mrs. Lively’s...

Recent bills spark controversy about history education

Hyunsung Na, Aishani Raju, and Harrison Hamre • February 1, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was part of the Jan. 19, 2022 in-depth package that won best series/project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won first place for in-depth...