Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

I used to be quiet and never stood up for herself, and my mom spent my childhood trying to change that. It was like a switch was flipped my sophomore year of high school.

Senior column: Like mother, like daughter

Madi Olivier May 21, 2021

My mother glared at me from across the kitchen. It was the same look she’s given me since I was little — the one that allowed her to tell me exactly how she felt about me pinching my twin sister...

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It’s made me believe that even in the tough times, late nights and seemingly unwinnable situations, it’s important to take a step back, take a breath and have some fun.

Senior column: Signing off

Tara Connick May 20, 2021

Herding two of my classmates through the main campus hallways we had never explored would have made any morning stressful, but adding the task of walking into the newsroom made it almost unbearable. I...

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At each disappointment, Little Miss Sunshine was there to remind me that I was neurotic. She taught me that trying my best mattered more than whatever grade I received.

Senior column: The limit to friendship does not exist

Ayra Charania May 17, 2020

It was fourth period, and I was absolutely exhausted. My brain had zero energy to socialize, and I just wanted to nap. Rushing into the AP Calculus BC classroom, my face fell as I realized I barely...

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I realized that while I knew the many unique, fulfilling aspects of a liberal arts degree, most do not. Others had only heard the negative stigmas of the field.

Senior column: The comparative degree

Samantha Thornfelt May 17, 2020

Since I was little, I knew whatever I was going to do would be something that would help others in my community. I thought that the only way to accomplish that was by pursuing a career in the medical field....

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Each playlist represents a milestone in the high school careers of the class of 2020.

Senior class playlists

The Marquee commemorates class of 2020 through song
The Marquee Staff May 17, 2020

Freshman year playlist “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, “Attention” by Charlie Puth and more! Sophomore year playlist “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons,...

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Seniors revealed where they see their friends in 20 years and more in The Marquees senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

Senior survey: In 20 years ____ will be ____

The Marquee Staff May 16, 2020

These answers were part of our senior edition, which was released in May 2020. The full issue can be found here.  "People will (still) be mixing up Shreena and Preena" — Katie Mann "In 20 years,...

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Seniors revealed what theyll miss the most after graduating and more in The Marquees senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

Senior survey: What I’ll miss the most

The Marquee Staff May 16, 2020

These answers were part of our senior edition, which was released in May 2020. The full issue can be found here.  "Teachers telling me to put my ID on" — Cade Maner "Being able to play soccer...

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Seniors revealed what theyll miss the least after graduating and more in The Marquees senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

Senior survey: What I’ll miss the least

The Marquee Staff May 16, 2020

These answers were part of our senior edition, which was released in May 2020. The full issue can be found here.  "Having class at 8:10 every single day" — Sadie Riestenberg "Getting parking stickers...

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Seniors revealed what got them in the most trouble and more in The Marquees senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

Senior survey: What got me in the most trouble

The Marquee Staff May 16, 2020

These answers were part of our senior edition, which was released in May 2020. The full issue can be found here.  "Starting a sentence with “There are” in Mr. Sherrill’s class" — Morgan Mayers "Talking...

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Seniors revealed what theyre leaving behind and more in The Marquees senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

Senior survey: I leave ____ to ____

The Marquee Staff May 16, 2020

These answers were part of our senior edition, which was released in May 2020. The full issue can be found here.  "The Thornfelt legacy to Alex Thornfelt" — Sam Thornfelt "All of my good memories...

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Seniors revealed their most embarrassing moments and more in The Marquees senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

Senior survey: Most embarrassing moment

The Marquee Staff May 16, 2020

These answers were part of our senior edition, which was released in May 2020. The full issue can be found here.  "Running upstairs with a gallon jug in my hands, then I tripped, face planted, and...

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Seniors revealed the best things they learned and more in The Marquees senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

Senior survey: The best thing I learned

The Marquee Staff May 16, 2020

These answers were part of our senior edition, which was released in May 2020. The full issue can be found here.  "Work ethic" — Remi Dzwolak "When necessary, confidence is key. Act confident...

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