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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Senior Bri Johnson stands with her parents, Brett and Christie Johnson, holding the Schmidt and Jones Award that she won for her costumes in “Hairspray.” She won the same award last year for her costumes in the “Beauty and the Beast.”

Pins and needles

Senior recognized for designs and costumes
Reya Mosby April 25, 2019

Editor's note: this story won second place for online entertainment features in the ILPC contest.  The last notes of the song that filled the large theatre were soon drowned out by the roar of applause...

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Recognize signs of abuse before it’s too late

Recognize signs of abuse before it’s too late

Marquee Staff April 2, 2019

Editor’s note: this story won second place for editorials in the Press Women of Texas high school contest.  Being controlling, possessive or violent are red flags that appear early in abusive relationships....

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Behind closed doors

Behind closed doors

Teen recovers from abusive relationship
Reya Mosby, Writer April 2, 2019

As Kate* sat listening to her teacher lecture, her mind drifted back her to relive childhood memories. Preschooler Kate sat playing with her toys. She stopped when her dad, Rick*, stumbled through the...

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On senior Peyton Mowl’s last birthday, the Marquettes held a 5k marathon and dressed in their full uniforms to send off the runners. Peyton’s family was in the crowd cheering with her. Jacob loved to watch his sister perform in the Marquettes.

Guardian angel

Senior's family copes with loss of freshman
Reya Mosby, Writer March 22, 2019

Editor’s note: this story won first place for features in the Press Women of Texas high school contest before going on to win second place for features in the National Federation of Press Women contest.  It...

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Junior Marissa Munster says her beads physically show all she has been through since last July. The strand contains 108 beads and charms she collected throughout her 46 days in the hospital.

Beads of courage

Junior recovers after serious jet ski accident
Samantha Thornfelt, News editor March 22, 2019

Editor’s note: this story was named as an excellent feature in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. It also won third place for features in the Press Women of Texas high school contest and second place for...

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Sophomore Maggie Moore prepares to face off against her Ryan High School opponent in the girls first meet.

Fight like a girl

Wrestling welcomes new female team
Michael Minton, Reporter February 7, 2019

Editor's note: this story was named as an honorable mention for sports features in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. The newly formed girls wrestling team competed in their first meet Jan. 18 and started...

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New plan for life

New plan for life

Senior recovers after serious injury alters his dreams
Skyler Middleton, Digital Content/Opinion Editor February 7, 2019

Editor's note: this story won Best News Feature and Overall Best Writer from The Dallas Morning News (2019).  Inside an ambulance, Eric Epperson’s body tensed as he stood looking over his son. Senior...

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Samantha Thornfelt stands next to her grandfather, Samuel Pedregón, in El Paso, Texas, where her mother is from.

More than meets the eye

Samantha Thornfelt, News Editor February 7, 2019

Editor's note: this column won a Certificate of Merit in first person experience (2019 CSPA Gold Circle Awards). It was also named as an honorable mention for personal columns in the TAJE Best in Texas...

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Under lock and key

Under lock and key

LISD improves security following safety concerns
Samantha Thornfelt, Writer December 11, 2018

Editor's note: this story won Tops in Texas for news writing (2019). Due to recent concerns about campus safety, LISD has taken steps to improve its security. In May 2017, a $700 million bond was approved,...

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