Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Shayla Sistrunk

Shayla Sistrunk, Writer

Hi, my name is Shayla Sistrunk and i am a senior.  This is my third year on staff and my second year as an editor. I am really excited to get working and put out some quality content for the student body for the third time . I love being a writer and have learned so much from my first year on staff. I have also enjoyed photography and taking pictures from the moment I joined yearbook staff in the 7th grade. When I’m not writing I am probably watching basketball or football.

 

All content by Shayla Sistrunk

Let’s all go to the movies

Alex Anderson and Shayla Sistrunk • April 26, 2019

Studio Movie Grill: Lewisville, TX 3/5 stars Studio Movie Grill is an older theater in Lewisville and one of the first dine-in theaters in the area. But with the rise in popularity of dine-in theaters,...

Planning the perfect prom

Shayla Sistrunk, Writer • April 2, 2019

Prom is considered one of the most exciting days of the school year. However, it can be extremely stressful to plan this entire day, especially with limited time and money. Here we’ve simplified the...

What am I worth?

Shayla Sistrunk, Online Manager • November 5, 2018

For two hours I sat in my empty bathtub in the pitch black. It was completely silent and for some odd reason I started to feel safe. I couldn’t see anything. I could only feel my bare feet against the...

Accepting myself for who I am

Accepting myself for who I am

Shayla Sistrunk, Reporter • April 16, 2018

It all started in 5th grade homeroom when I was the new kid. I had just moved from a different side of Highland Village. It was my first time back to the school since moving. I couldn’t wait to see the...

The real me

Shayla Sistrunk, Online editor • February 27, 2018

Growing up I always wanted to be like everyone else. When it came to having the newest clothes and shoes I wanted everything my friends had. I was always admiring my peers’ lives and the relationship...

District approves class rank as optional on transcripts

Shayla Sistrunk, Online Editor • December 14, 2017

Throughout the state, school districts including Lewisville ISD, have changed how high school students should be ranked academically. At Monday’s meeting, the district board of trustees decided that...

Vista Ridge rebrand

Local shopping center given second chance as Music City Mall
Shayla Sistrunk, Reporter • December 12, 2017

The Vista Ridge mall in Lewisville recently changed ownership and has taken on a new name. The 28-year-old mall was purchased by Investment Corporation of America (ICA) Properties and renamed Music City...

Marcus vs Byron Nelson

Marcus vs Byron Nelson

Shayla Sistrunk, Entertainment Editor • November 3, 2017

Caring from a distance

Caring from a distance

Student family affected by Hurricane Maria
Shayla Sistrunk, Entertainment Editor • November 2, 2017

Junior Angelica Suarez opened the door to her cozy house after a long day of school. It was late September, and the humidity made drops of sweat run down her back. Her head hung low as she threw her backpack...

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[Photo] Battle in the trenches

Jackson Bednarczyk, Copy Editor • October 2, 2017

Marauders lose to Arlington 37-14

Marauders lose to Arlington 37-14

Shayla Sistrunk and Garrett Dixon • September 13, 2017

After holding the Marcus offense to a scoreless first half, Arlington was easily able to put some numbers on the board with a long touchdown pass that put them up 7 points over the Marauders.  As the...

Senior Bayden Crinklaw waits on the sideline to go back onto the field during Marcus's first game of the season against Arlington Bowie.

Senior Bayden Crinklaw waits on the sideline to go back onto the field during Marcus's first game of the season against Arlington Bowie.

Players stand on the sideline wearing three out of five of Marcus football's core values installed by new head coach Kevin Atkinson.

Players stand on the sideline wearing three out of five of Marcus football's core values installed by new head coach Kevin Atkinson.

2017 Summer Festivals

2017 Summer Festivals

Shayla Sistrunk, Reporter • May 10, 2017

California state fair July 14-30, 2017   Sacramento, CA The California State Fair, held at the CalExpo in Sacramento each July, is a multi-week event that has been taking place for over 150 years....

Fashion forward

Fashion forward

Newly formed Fashion Club designs scarves for Dallas charity
Shayla Sistrunk, Reporter • December 16, 2016

The students filed in after the bell rang. Their backpacks hit the floor and everyone began talking. The room echoed with loud voices and shuffling feet. The faces of each student were plastered with a...

Ben and Roberto Padilla visit the Red Room of the White House.

A call from Washington

Sophomore's dad works at the White House
Shayla Sistrunk, Reporter • October 5, 2016

Sophomore Ben Padilla stood off to the side as his father held a brief conversation with President Barack Obama. He and his brother Alexander were both nervous. Ben watched his father, Roberto Padilla,...