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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Morgan Maxwell

Morgan Maxwell, Online Editor

Hi, my name is Morgan Maxwell  and I am the 2017-2018 sports editor. This is my second year on staff and I have been a sports writer since I first joined the paper. Outside of newspaper I am a pitcher for our high school softball team. This year I hope to improve my leadership skills and skills as a writer.

All content by Morgan Maxwell

What new movie matches your personality?

Morgan Maxwell, Reporter April 27, 2018

It’s a Friday night and you’re watching TV with some friends... what do you feel like watching? a) Criminal Minds b) This is Us c) The Flash   What is your favorite holiday? a) Halloween b)...

The childhood dream

Junior accepts A&M baseball scholarship
Morgan Maxwell, Online Editor March 5, 2018

From a little kid giggling on a baseball diamond to staring down a batter at the plate, junior Blake Mayfield’s passion for his sport has not altered. When he began pitching at age nine, his dream started...

More than a football player

Morgan Maxwell, Online Editor March 2, 2018

During his first freshman year game, I watched my brother Xavier make his first pass as a high school quarterback. It seems like it was only yesterday in my eyes — with high hopes and a future in football....

A Change of View

A Change of View

Morgan Maxwell, Online Editor January 22, 2018

Senior Alex Adams said nothing on the two hour drive to pick up his older sister from college, so she could be with her family as they said final goodbyes to their father. He struggled to absorb the void...

A different type of normal

A different type of normal

Morgan Maxwell, Sports Editor November 2, 2017

For months I woke up in the morning and expected the same old thing, more clumps of my hair to continue falling out from my anxiety. I prepared myself for another day of feeling less in control than the...

Saying Goodbye to Gall

Saying Goodbye to Gall

Morgan Maxwell, Reporter December 16, 2016

After finishing their weight lifting and running, the Marauder soccer team was called together, head coach John Gall told them he would soon be leaving. There was a look of disbelief in all the player’s...

LISD adds restorative discipline to reduce student absences

Morgan Maxwell, Reporter November 9, 2016

This year, LISD is including restorative discipline as an option for handling student infractions. Restorative discipline gives students an opportunity to correct their behavior, rather than being immediately...

Mound Showdown

Mound Showdown

Morgan Maxwell, Reporter October 24, 2016

On October 21, the Marcus Marauders played one of the biggest games of their season against the Flower Mound Jaguars in Battle of the Mound. During the pregame warmup, secondary coach Carder explained...

Headed to the top

Headed to the top

Alum's journey to pro football
Morgan Maxwell, Reporter October 5, 2016

Growing up in Dallas, many young football players dream of one day playing with The Dallas Cowboys. They dream of playing on the same team that Deion Sanders once played on, in the billion dollar stadium...