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The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Emily Lundell

Emily Lundell, Managing and Photo Editor

Emily Lundell is an early-grad senior. When she’s not working at JCPenney, she’s taking pictures, helping write her friends’ college essays, spending hours on photoshop editing photos of her cats, and online shopping. She’s beyond excited to continue making amazing memories and produce the last Marquee publications of 2019!

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The Marquettes raise their pom poms in the air during a pep rally earlier in the school year. The Marquettes recently decided to postpone their annual spring show and auditions in response to COVID-19.

The Marquettes raise their pom poms in the air during a pep rally earlier in the school year. The Marquettes recently decided to postpone their annual spring show and auditions in response to COVID-19.

This will be the second time this school year that puppies visit students in the library. In September, two puppies spent the day on campus, playing with excited students and faculty.

[Photo] Puppy love in the library

Madi Olivier December 19, 2019

This will be the second time this school year that puppies visit students in the library. In September, two puppies spent the day on campus, playing with excited students and faculty.

The puppies that visited in September were kept in a playpen on the floor of the library, where students could easily reach out to pet them and play. However, the huskies coming to campus tomorrow morning are younger and therefore more fragile than those that visited earlier this year, so they will likely be kept behind the desk unless they are being held.

The puppies that visited in September were kept in a playpen on the floor of the library, where students could easily reach out to pet them and play. However, the huskies coming to campus tomorrow morning...

This will be the second time this school year that puppies visit students in the library. In September, two puppies spent the day on campus, playing with excited students and faculty.

This will be the second time this school year that puppies visit students in the library. In September, two puppies spent the day on campus, playing with excited students and faculty.

The puppies that visited in September were kept in a playpen on the floor of the library, where students could easily reach out to pet them and play. However, the huskies coming to campus tomorrow morning are younger and therefore more fragile than those that visited earlier this year, so they will likely be kept behind the desk unless they are being held.

The puppies that visited in September were kept in a playpen on the floor of the library, where students could easily reach out to pet them and play. However, the huskies coming to campus tomorrow morning...

Senior Emma Eidmann presents the colors alongside other AFJROTC students, representing the Marauders prior to the Homecoming football game.

[Photo] Flying past the competition

Adriana Pueskens December 12, 2019

Senior Emma Eidmann holds the rifle as she marches with fellow AFJROTC cadets in the Battle of the Axe pep rally. She represents her school during the presentation of the flags at many pep rallies and...

Senior linebacker Ethan Barr finished the season with 88 tackles, five sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

[Photo] Key players

December 10, 2019

Senior linebacker Ethan Barr finished the season with 88 tackles, five sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Senior running back Ty'son Edwards looks at the Lewisville players around him as he runs with the ball during the Battle of the Axe.

[Photo] Key games

December 10, 2019

Senior running back Ty'son Edwards looks at the Lewisville players around him as he runs with the ball during the Battle of the Axe.

LISD Locksmith Debnes Magnes credits her faith for helping her discover her passion for butterfly gardening. She wants to share it with others and always has kind words for everyone.

[Photo] Butterfly effect

Madi Olivier December 10, 2019

LISD Locksmith Debnes Magnes credits her faith for helping her discover her passion for butterfly gardening. She wants to share it with others and always has kind words for everyone.

"While I’ve found a new passion in the newsroom and have cut down on my time in the gym, I’ll always be the little girl that fell in love with the sport and wore her team shirt with pride."

[Photo] Column: More than just a sport

Madi Olivier December 11, 2019

"While I’ve found a new passion in the newsroom and have cut down on my time in the gym, I’ll always be the little girl that fell in love with the sport and wore her team shirt with pride."

The local area offers many festive events to spread Christmas cheer. Pictured is the large Christmas tree from last year's Village Glow event in the Shops of Highland Village.

[Photo] Merry and bright

Samantha Thornfelt December 6, 2019

The local area offers many festive events to spread Christmas cheer. Pictured is the large Christmas tree from last year's Village Glow event in the Shops of Highland Village.

Junior Marquette officer Emily Reynolds performs during halftime at the football game against the Irving MacArthur Cardinals on Nov. 2. The Marauders won 49-13.

[Photo] November in photos

The Marquee Staff December 2, 2019

Junior Marquette officer Emily Reynolds performs during halftime at the football game against the Irving MacArthur Cardinals on Nov. 2. The Marauders won 49-13.

"No matter where I go, I feel my freedom to express myself being clamped down. Instead of Muslim women changing themselves for the world, the world should accept our clothes and us."

[Photo] Column: My wardrobe crisis

Ayra Charania October 3, 2019

"No matter where I go, I feel my freedom to express myself being clamped down. Instead of Muslim women changing themselves for the world, the world should accept our clothes and us."

"I’ve accepted that not everyone around me will eat the same way I do. The only time I have a problem is when people try to convince me to eat meat while ignoring the fact that I can’t and I won’t."

[Photo] Column: Me and my diet

Shriya Mukkavilli November 19, 2019

"I’ve accepted that not everyone around me will eat the same way I do. The only time I have a problem is when people try to convince me to eat meat while ignoring the fact that I can’t and I won’t."

The Marquettes performed a routine with young kids during the game.

The Marquettes performed a routine with young kids during the game.

The Marquettes perform at every football game, and they were joined by family members for the game. Pictured is senior Marquette Officer Mariah Wheeler with her dad.

The Marquettes perform at every football game, and they were joined by family members for the game. Pictured is senior Marquette Officer Mariah Wheeler with her dad.

The Marquettes performed a family dance at the game to celebrate senior night.

The Marquettes performed a family dance at the game to celebrate senior night.

Senior Marquette officer Mariah Wheeler performed with her dad in the family dance. Wheeler has been a Marquette officer since she was a junior, and the game celebrated her and other seniors.

Senior Marquette officer Mariah Wheeler performed with her dad in the family dance. Wheeler has been a Marquette officer since she was a junior, and the game celebrated her and other seniors.

After the game, the Marquettes celebrated the win.

After the game, the Marquettes celebrated the win.

Head Coach Kevin Atkinson celebrated on the sidelines as his players got another win, securing Atkinson's 100th career victory.

Head Coach Kevin Atkinson celebrated on the sidelines as his players got another win, securing Atkinson's 100th career victory.

The Marauders prepared for play in front of a cheering crowd.

The Marauders prepared for play in front of a cheering crowd.

Mrs. Talley’s food science class glazed their cinnamon rolls after taking them out of the oven. This lab lasted three days as they made the dough, cinnamon filling, and glaze all from scratch.

[Photo] October in photos

The Marquee Staff October 30, 2019

Mrs. Talley’s food science class glazed their cinnamon rolls after taking them out of the oven. This lab lasted three days as they made the dough, cinnamon filling, and glaze all from scratch.

Mrs. Talley’s food science class glazed their cinnamon rolls after taking them out of the oven. This lab lasted three days as they made the dough, cinnamon filling, and glaze all from scratch.

Mrs. Talley’s food science class glazed their cinnamon rolls after taking them out of the oven. This lab lasted three days as they made the dough, cinnamon filling, and glaze all from scratch.

Senior Ryan Mouakket was inspired to give tennis a shot in sixth grade while watching it on TV with his dad. He now aspires to earn a state title.

[Photo] Game, set, match

Ayra Charania October 30, 2019

Throughout his tennis career, Mouakket has struggled with minor injuries including tendinitis in his shoulders and wrists, a common impairment among tennis players. He has had to pull out of tournaments...

"I’m aware that ninety nine percent of the time I’m overanalyzing everything, but the constant fear of the other one percent makes it impossible to feel any reassurance. This doesn’t make me weak, and neither are the thousands of other girls that go through their days plagued by the same fear."

[Photo] Column: Fighting the fear

Madi Olivier October 3, 2019

"I’m aware that ninety nine percent of the time I’m overanalyzing everything, but the constant fear of the other one percent makes it impossible to feel any reassurance. This doesn’t make me weak,...