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Four-year-old Lydia Hood and two-year-old sister Kiera pose with Goofy in Disneys Magic Kingdom

Lydia Hood goes to Disney

Alyssa Schmidt May 2, 2013

History teacher Jesse Hood watches his daughter’s bright red hair swish behind her as she skips down the street in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Four-year-old Lydia Hood’s mesmerized eyes go from...

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LOVE TO THE MAX

Madison Ermenio January 18, 2013

Red balloons scatter across the sky. On Sat., Jan. 7, more than 300 people, including friends, teammates and family attended a balloon release held at the Bridlewood golf course to honor the memory of...

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Maintaining contact

miranda chiechi January 15, 2013

  He was there, but at the same time he wasn’t. It was Christmas morning at the Demers’ household. Junior Ben Demers and the rest of his family were woken up by his little sister in the...

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A memorable Madrigal

A memorable Madrigal

Ben Horton December 14, 2012

Every year since 2007, the Marcus Choir holds their Madrigal Celebration. This year, it was held on December 7 and 8. It was attended by family, students, and anyone else interested in a night of music...

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Reigning family

Reigning family

Ben Horton December 5, 2012

Sometimes, dynasties fade away and aren’t what they once were. But, once in a while, a dynasty never stops, no matter the circumstances. Marcus drum line is an example of this case. On Sept. 22, the...

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The Marcus band features music by Bach

The Marcus band features music by Bach

Sydney Sund December 5, 2012

The Marcus High School band has won the UIL state championship band competition for the fourth consecutive time in a row. The UIL State competition is a biannual marching band competition that is held...

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Journalism staffs win national awards

Journalism staffs win national awards

November 27, 2012

Marcus Journalism had a fun and successful trip to the JEA National Convention in San Antonio this year! Our biggest honors were that Newspaper was awarded 5th place in Best of Show and Lit Mag was awarded...

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Swim team starts out strong

Swim team starts out strong

madi schwem October 30, 2012

The swim team has started off their new season on a high, the girls beating other teams by 120 points and the boys by 89. According to Liz Le, one of the team members, the season is starting off well,...

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Golf team prepares for upcoming season

Golf team prepares for upcoming season

austin rickerson October 30, 2012

The fall golf season is in full swing. Head coach Kerry Gabel said the season is going well and that he is very pleased with both the boys’ and girls’ teams. So far the boys have placed highest in...

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Tennis team goes to district finals

Tennis team goes to district finals

anna middleton October 30, 2012

The tennis team’s fall season has had a winning streak. They have won 14 out of 17 games and are ranked at number 19 in Texas. The tennis team went against Flower Mound High School on Friday Oct. 19...

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Little slice of heaven

Little slice of heaven

alyssa schmidt and ben horton October 18, 2012

Roanoke has recently been named the Unique Food Capital of Texas. Restaurants such as Babe’s, Twisted Root Burger Co., Cowboy Chow and Tortilla Flats occupy Oak Street in the downtown area. But there...

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Fighting for a ‘Kause’

Fighting for a ‘Kause’

Madison Ermenio October 17, 2012

A click of a mouse sends more than just a notification to junior Taylor Kuklin and freshman Hope Kuklin. It sends hope. The website www.krissyskause.com was designed as a fundraiser for their mother,...

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