Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

A stressed-out generation

Marisa Charpentier November 4, 2013

Extracurriculars, clubs, jobs, sports, homework, pressure to get into college, relationships, family responsibilities - the list goes on. Today’s teens are no strangers to pressure and busy schedules....

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Pumpkin themed delicacies

Pumpkin themed delicacies

Rachel Ramirez, Writer October 28, 2013

As the weather cools and the fall holidays approach, eateries across Flower Mound whip out their signature pumpkin inspired dishes to welcome the autumn season. While some items like the pumpkin spice...

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Hangmans House of Horrors

Bone-chilling haunted houses

Allie Loder, Writer October 23, 2013

As the days creep closer to the end of October, students are all searching for that rush of adrenaline that comes from a bone-chilling scare, and one of the best ways to get the blood pumping is a haunted...

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Hunt for perfect pumpkin

Alex Helm, Writer October 22, 2013

There's nothing that represents autumn more than a pumpkin patch. The problem is figuring out which festive fall destination to visit. The Marquee has sought out the perfect patches that will provide guests...

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Senior Peter Riojas hopes to one day become an astronaut. In an effort to increase his chances, Peter has taken to improving his leaderships through his position as drumline captain.

A plan, a purpose, a dream

Samantha King, Writer October 16, 2013

Senior, Peter Riojas, sees the sideways glances. He knows they think he's being naive. That he's too ambitious. But Peter ignores them. He uses them as motivation. Because he's reaching for the stars....

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Jaime Riggle, her husband Darryl and friends tailgate on Sept. 6 before the home football against Arlington High.

Family moves tailgating location due to construction

Alyssa Schmidt, Online editor September 20, 2013

For the past three years, Jamie Riggle, an attendence clerk, her family and friends have used the back parking lot as their official hangout spot. Every home football game, the Riggles gas up their Marcus-themed...

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Marauder Market plans to open, sell spirit wear

Alex Helm, Writer September 19, 2013

 Students may notice something new coming into the school starting Sept. 23. Inside what once was the old security booth near the front office are new shelves that have been nailed up. The desk has been...

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A behind the scenes look at the construction

A behind the scenes look at the construction

Adam Hernandez, Writer September 19, 2013

The school is currently undergoing two main construction projects that will continue into next year. The construction however has not come without its share of problems.     The construction of the...

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Students allowed to bring new café items to class

Austin Rickerson, Sports editor, writer September 13, 2013

When the new café opens in the library on Monday, students will be able to take purchased food and drink items to class. Principal Gary Shafferman said that this will be a privilege, not a right. Shafferman...

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Frescos is one of the new additions to the Flower Mound area. Click here to find out other new places coming to town.

New shops, restaurants soon to open in Flower Mound

Megan O'Hearn, Writer September 12, 2013

Flower Mound will be receiving a makeover over the course of the next several months with the continuous building and construction of new shopping centers, restaurants and retail stores. There has been...

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Volunteer opportunities for service hours

Miranda Chiechi, Assitant news and feature editor September 12, 2013

As students slip back into their routines of honor societies and service projects, The Marquee has provided a list of service hour opportunities in the area. 1)      CCA http://ccahelps.org/volunteer/...

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Teachers create new AP Civics course

Teachers create new AP Civics course

Marisa Charpentier May 2, 2013

Next year’s seniors will have the opportunity to take a combined 18-week AP Government and AP Macroeconomics course called “AP Civics.” The class integrates these two courses by splitting the group...

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