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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Darci Walton

Darci Walton, Managing Editor/Sports

Hey y’all! My name is Darci Walton. For my third and final year on the Marquee I will hold the Managing Editor and Sports Editor positions as well as being the self declared staff mom. Before I head off to the University of Arkansas and double major in Journalism and International Relations with a minor in Spanish you can catch me making sno cones at Bahama Bucks or hanging in my Eno.

All content by Darci Walton
It's only natural

It’s only natural

Darci Walton, Managing Editor April 14, 2016

Boys, I’m going to be bold for a second and call you out here. Insisting that periods are the worst thing that has happened to humanity is worth an eye roll from the entire female population. And...

Beyond the Prejudice

Beyond the Prejudice

Darci Walton, Writer February 3, 2016

American pride and high spirits filled the halls of Lamar Middle School as senior Maha Ali walked into her seventh grade Texas History class on May 2, 2011. Earlier that morning, news broke that al-Qaeda...

From Marauders to Razorbacks

Darci Walton, Managing and Sports Editor December 16, 2015

The warm Orlando sun beamed down on the podium of the AAU Club Championship for track and field. The award ceremony for the 1500 meter was about to begin. Two strangers stood next to each other as the...

Senior Andrew Duffy rides a stationary bike in the cross country hallway every morning for an hour to keep in shape. One of Duffy's vertebrae was cracked in August during a rock climbing accident,

[Photo] Climbing back to competition

Darci Walton, Managing Editor October 6, 2015

Senior Andrew Duffy rides a stationary bike in the cross country hallway every morning for an hour to keep in shape. One of Duffy's vertebrae was cracked in August during a rock climbing accident,

Sooie sisterhood

Sooie sisterhood

Darci Walton, Managing Editor/Sports October 8, 2015

Rubbing the sleep away from my eyes, my surroundings came into focus. I became completely overwhelmed by the beauty of the mountains and trees that lined the highway. I rubbed my wonder-filled eyes again...

Studying v. sleeping

Studying v. sleeping

Darci Walton, Sports writer April 14, 2015

As I saw the time illuminate through the screen of my phone, my heart fell. 12:48 a.m. I had crawled into my warm, inviting bed almost five hours earlier with the intentions of getting a good night...

Can't count us out

Can’t count us out

Darci Walton, Sports editor April 14, 2015

“I’m so sorry,” he apologized over and over again like he had just ran over an adorable puppy. “Did I hurt you? Is there a bruise? Do you want some ice? I am so, so sorry.” He hit me in the...

Duel in the pool

Duel in the pool

Darci Walton, Sports editor December 5, 2014

Though Duel in the Pool has been a tradition for the swim team to swim against district rivals Flower Mound for the last 16 years, this was the first year for the meet to be held in the new Westside Aquatic...

Bomb threat at Flower Mound High School, building on soft lockdown

Bomb threat at Flower Mound High School, building on soft lockdown

Darci Walton, Sports editor October 23, 2014

Administration at Flower Mound High School received an email containing a bomb threat to the campus, this morning. The Flower Mound Police Department was notified immediately and arrived at the school....

Seniors Dana Schultz and Hunter Warner exchange the Gameday Girlies bucket. This is Warner's second year on varsity and he appreciates all of the support.

Defending tradition

Darci Walton, Sports editor October 8, 2014

Members of the varsity football team fill the commons wearing their black sweater vests and khaki pants. Many of them are holding a red and black decorated bucket filled to the brim with chips, candy and...

Helpful tips for revamping your lunch

Helpful tips for revamping your lunch

Darci Walton, Sports editor September 10, 2014

Lunch, a blissful 30 minute break from the everyday stressors of school. You get to spend with friends that you may not see at any other point of the day and eat. The expense of buying your meal every...

Divergent: book v. movie

Divergent: book v. movie

Darci Walton, Writer April 9, 2014

The newest young adult novel to hit the big screen is Veronica Roth's Divergent, the first installment of the best selling trilogy. The movie received mixed reviews that were based upon a if-you-read-the-book...

The traditions of St. Patrick's Day

The traditions of St. Patrick’s Day

Darci Walton, Writer March 17, 2014

The feast day known as St. Patrick’s Day began in the 17th century to honor the man who brought Christianity to Ireland. But over the years the March 17 has turned into a day of green, parades, food,...

New club starts for car enthusiasts

New club starts for car enthusiasts

Darci Walton, Writer February 28, 2014

Three students have started a new community for high school car lovers. Senior Trevor Foust, senior Bill Hall, and senior Ryan Collins started TBR Racing to meet and talk to others in the area who share...