Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Alanna Reed

Alanna Reed, Feature Editor

Alanna Reed (she/her) is a senior and first year staffer. Writing is one of her many passions. Besides this, she’s probably obsessing over the Beatles (again), playing her ukulele, or listening to vintage records. It’s safe to say that she’s a right brained person through and through. Alanna is thrilled to be a member of staff this year, and hopes everyone enjoys the Marquee!

All content by Alanna Reed
Liesl and her father posing on the St. Louis, Liesl clutching her flowers. They were her “first flowers from a gentleman.”

Holocaust survivor’s son recalls mother’s journey to America

Alanna Reed • January 25, 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...

Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis visits gravestones cemented into a wall in Kazimierz Dolny, Poland. A survivor created this memorial to commemorate graves destroyed by Nazis.

Fogging history’s lens

Local rabbi responds to Holocaust discussions
Alanna Reed • January 20, 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...

Heritage Park makes for a lovely nature-themed date.

Can’t buy me love

Romantic getaways for seasonal dates
Alanna Reed • December 1, 2021

Oh, autumn. The season that poets romanticize endlessly. And who can blame them? No other season compares to fall’s air of romance. Cozying up with your sweetheart, listening to a scratchy record, or...

"I remember long walks in the chilly fall evenings where he would quiz me over Beatles trivia. My dad is the reason I am obsessed with that band. Those memories are very close to me."

Split down the middle

Alanna Reed • November 22, 2021

Editor's note: This column won second place for online personal columns in the 2022 ILPC contest. Their arguing was unavoidable. Word after horrible word punctured my skull like a stake. From the sidelines...

Cafeteria worker Maria Mestas restocks the beverage corner. The cafeteria has been short on drinks, among other items.

Supply chain issues cause local product shortages

Alanna Reed • November 17, 2021

Editor's note: This story won superior for online in-depth news/feature stories in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. Supply chain problems are causing shortages in the local area. The pandemic decreased...

Horrifying hits

Horrifying hits

Halloween playlists to terrify this season
Alanna Reed • October 20, 2021

Everyone knows the Halloween hits. “Thriller,” “The Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters.” Some of us love these timeless classics. And then there are those who desire something more, something fresh...

As a senior, Denise says she enjoys a more normal life now.

Going hungry

Senior shares struggles with eating disorder
Alanna Reed • October 16, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of the Oct. 12, 2021 in-depth package that won second place for print in-depth packages in the 2022 ILPC contest. The in-depth package was also named honorable mention...

We ordered a half pepperoni half sausage pizza, our tried and true toppings.

Review: Zalat Pizza

Alanna Reed • September 7, 2021

To most Flower Mound teens, pizza is a staple of their diet. Ask any of them and they will gladly rattle off their favorite pizza joints.  Zalat Pizza could be the newest edition to this list. Located...