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The Marquee

Alyssa Cheatham

Alyssa Cheatham, Reporter

Alyssa Cheatham is a senior and first year member on staff, but is only beginning to achieve her goal of having a career in writing. She is well known for her plethora of weird facts and shark knowledge, as well as her passion for sharks and ocean predator protection and education. Her time is split between being a member of the Drumline and Band, being on staff, and balancing her class load during the year. Although this will be Alyssa’s first and final year on the Marquee staff she is excited to spend it with so many amazing people, the amazing paper, and hopefully some amazing articles of her own.

Check out her playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhsmarquee/playlist/2ODq8vrOno0w9ZA4GMpuTm?si=-p0QS6p2Sf-vSj8lqnzCnQ

All content by Alyssa Cheatham
Editorial cartoon: Changing society's standards doesn't work

Editorial cartoon: Changing society’s standards doesn’t work

Alyssa Cheatham November 3, 2020

Editor's note: This cartoon won third place for editorial cartoons in the 2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Gold Circle Awards.

"High school may not be the amazing four years you expect it to be. The work is hard and finding your friends and yourself makes it extremely lonely at times, but that doesn’t mean all of your time in high school is going to be like that."

Senior column: Not so fairytale

Alyssa Cheatham May 15, 2020

High school isn’t the fairytale movies, books and TV shows make you believe it is. That’s a pretty general statement, and I’m sure a lot of us understand that. However, I’ve learned a few...

Review: Gouda eats

Review: Gouda eats

Best grilled cheeses from the view of a lactose intolerant person
Alyssa Cheatham March 15, 2020

Like everyone, I love a good grilled cheese. However, my lactose intolerance often gets in the way of me enjoying more than one a year. When I do, I pay the price of a headache and a stomach ache. You...

Editorial cartoon

[Photo] Impact of social media

Madi Olivier and Adriana Pueskens March 11, 2020

Editorial cartoon

Percussion begins their concert on Feb. 13 at the Texas Music Educators Association convention with their first ensemble “Toccata” by Jacob Remmington.

Pioneering percussion

Ensemble chosen to perform at TMEA convention
Alyssa Cheatham March 11, 2020

This was the 100th year of the Texas Music Educators Association being held and the first time an honor percussion has ever been invited. Percussion teachers have been advocating for the inclusion of this...

Senior Renee Gomez works on retying her flower pots to an empty chimes frame for her percussion ensemble Phylogeny.

[Photo] January in photos

The Marquee Staff February 2, 2020

Senior Renee Gomez works on retying her flower pots to an empty chimes frame for her percussion ensemble Phylogeny.

"It’s not a blinking LED sign above my head or a tattoo on my forehead, it’s just a part of me. One that, to many people, is only apparent in the way I say partner or significant other instead of boyfriend."

Column: Coming out, an explanation

Alyssa Cheatham February 2, 2020

Seeing “Love, Simon” was a pivotal moment in my life. It was released not long after I came out to my family, and I watched it with my mom in the theater. I had barely ever seen gay characters...

Seniors Alyssa Cheatham and Renee Gomez cook stir fry, rice and orange teriyaki tofu for their environmental science project. The meal was made to show a recipe that is more sustainable for the earth than eating meat.

[Photo] December in photos

December 20, 2019

Seniors Alyssa Cheatham and Renee Gomez cook stir fry, rice and orange teriyaki tofu for their environmental science project. The meal was made to show a recipe that is more sustainable for the earth than...

Although Chick-fil-A's breading was on the bland side, the chicken was crunchy and had a nice flavor.

Look at all those chickens

The Marquee tests the rivalry between Chick-Fil-A and Popeye's
Alyssa Cheatham December 17, 2019

Bread Chick-fil-A’s buns were warm when they came out of the packaging and were toasted to perfection. They were arguably bland and tasted like every other bun, but there was just enough bread to...

"Elf," which is the story of a human raised as an elf, is a Christmas classic for many kids.

‘Tis the season

Perfect movies to watch during the holidays
Adriana Pueskens and Alyssa Cheatham December 10, 2019

The Polar Express (2004) Rating: 5/5 “The Polar Express” follows the journey of three children on Christmas Eve from their homes to the North Pole aboard a train named, you guessed it, The...

Sophomore Katherine Yezer listens to Fashion Design teacher Kim Watson as she instructs the class. The program providing stockings to families was created by CCA a year ago.

Let it sew

Fashion design class starts project for the less fortunate
Alyssa Cheatham December 9, 2019

CCA Church and Volunteer Relations Manager Thelma Cantu visited the Fashion Design class on Oct. 2 to kick off a project where students will make stockings for CCA families. That day, students brought...

The Marauders watch from the sidelines as their teammates play the Tascosa Rebels on the field. The game ended in a 46-14 loss for the Marauders.

[Photo] Football season comes to an end

December 1, 2019

The Marauders watch from the sidelines as their teammates play the Tascosa Rebels on the field. The game ended in a 46-14 loss for the Marauders.

This Fly Guy costume will is sure to be a favorite on Halloween.

Last minute Halloween costumes

Alyssa Cheatham October 31, 2019

Finding a good Halloween costume might seem like a time consuming task, but there are several options that you can make at home within minutes and still look at cool as someone wearing a store-bought costume. Arthur...

"Sharks killing of humans is accidental, but the same can’t be said for humans. Man’s slaughter of sharks is purposeful."

Column: Predator or prey

Alyssa Cheatham October 3, 2019

Shark Week has been important in my family since I was young. It started as an excuse to clear our busy schedules and spend time together, even if that meant watching documentaries together. As...