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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Tara Connick

Tara Connick, Managing Editor

Tara Connick is a senior and this is her third year on staff. She’s a designer but also has a soft-spot for photography. She spends most of her time in front of her computer stressing over fonts and layouts in the back newsroom while drinking way too many energy drinks or iced coffees, but when Hale finally kicks her out you can find her going on hikes or changing up her hair… again. Tara is so excited to be this year’s managing editor and see staff create amazing content in unprecedented ways.

All content by Tara Connick
Design: Board member suggests drug testing

Design: Board member suggests drug testing

Tara Connick May 22, 2021

Editor’s note: This design won first place for double truck layout in the Press Women of Texas high school journalism contest. It went on to earn second place for the same category in the National Federation...

"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...

"I started drinking coffee for the same reasons as everyone else: to stay awake and focused. But it has become so much more than that. Coffee has become a love language."

Column: Perfect blend

Tara Connick February 19, 2021

Getting into my best friend’s red convertible was a daily occurrence during spring semester last school year. She always let me play my music on the way, no matter how many times I made her listen...

Singer JoJo Siwa recently came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and is dating another girl. She uses her platform to encourage her audience, which is mostly kids, to be themselves.

[Photo] Representation

February 16, 2021

Singer JoJo Siwa recently came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and is dating another girl. She uses her platform to encourage her audience, which is mostly kids, to be themselves.

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg openly identifies as gay. He has been married to his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, since 2018.

[Photo] Acceptance

February 16, 2021

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg openly identifies as gay. He has been married to his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, since 2018.

The team renamed their annual Marcus Invitational to the Coach T Invitational to honor previous head coach Steve Telaneus. It will take place on Oct. 10 at North Lake Park in Denton. The first race starts at 7:30 a.m.

[Photo] Following in stride

Madi Olivier September 24, 2020

The team renamed their annual Marcus Invitational to the Coach T Invitational to honor previous head coach Steve Telaneus. It will take place on Oct. 10 at North Lake Park in Denton. The first race starts...

The first virtual pep rally of the year will be this Friday, Sept. 25.

The first virtual pep rally of the year will be this Friday, Sept. 25.

This spread ran in the The Marquee's January 2020 issue.

Design: Children having children

Tara Connick April 5, 2020

Editor’s note: this spread won first place for double-truck layout in the Press Women of Texas high school contest before going on to win second place for double-truck layout in the National Federation...

"From that day in preschool to Mother’s Day in high school to the day that I will pick up my bags and move out of my childhood home, my mom will always be my best friend."

Column: I’ll love you forever

Tara Connick March 13, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named an honorable mention for personal columns in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. I’ll love you forever. I’ll like you for always. As long as I’m living...

This year's deadline to sign up for AP tests was much earlier than in previous years. Students had to sign up for tests for their spring courses by Feb. 28 at 3pm.

[Photo] February in photos

The Marquee Staff March 1, 2020

This year's deadline to sign up for AP tests was much earlier than in previous years. Students had to sign up for tests for their spring courses by Feb. 28 at 3pm.

Students turned in their 2020-2021 registration material during Marauder Time on Jan. 29. This year students did not receive a physical course card, instead course lists could be found on the school website.

[Photo] January in photos

The Marquee Staff February 2, 2020

Students turned in their 2020-2021 registration material during Marauder Time on Jan. 29. This year students did not receive a physical course card, instead course lists could be found on the school website.

President Donald Trump was impeached on Dec. 18 In October, after asking Ukranian government officials to conduct background checks and provide information on former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden in October.

[Photo] Impeachment breakdown

Nikhita Ragam January 27, 2020

President Donald Trump was impeached on Dec. 18 In October, after asking Ukranian government officials to conduct background checks and provide information on former Vice President and current presidential...

President Donald Trump was impeached on Dec. 18 In October, after asking Ukranian government officials to conduct background checks and provide information on former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden in October.

President Donald Trump was impeached on Dec. 18 In October, after asking Ukranian government officials to conduct background checks and provide information on former Vice President and current presidential...

President Donald Trump was impeached on Dec. 18 In October, after asking Ukranian government officials to conduct background checks and provide information on former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden in October.

President Donald Trump was impeached on Dec. 18 In October, after asking Ukranian government officials to conduct background checks and provide information on former Vice President and current presidential...

President Donald Trump was impeached on Dec. 18 In October, after asking Ukranian government officials to conduct background checks and provide information on former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden in October.

President Donald Trump was impeached on Dec. 18 In October, after asking Ukranian government officials to conduct background checks and provide information on former Vice President and current presidential...

Flower Mound residents used tinsel and ornaments to decorate trees on Morris Road for the holiday season. Students are able to find some of these trees outside of the front of the school.

[Photo] December in photos

December 20, 2019

Flower Mound residents used tinsel and ornaments to decorate trees on Morris Road for the holiday season. Students are able to find some of these trees outside of the front of the school.

Sophomore wide receiver and defensive back Dallas Dudley runs across the field as his teammates tackle Keller Central players behind him.

[Photo] Key games

December 10, 2019

Sophomore wide receiver and defensive back Dallas Dudley runs across the field as his teammates tackle Keller Central players behind him.

Junior and athletic trainer Sydney Jones watches the football players at the Battle of the Axe on Nov. 8. Student trainers go to sporting events and provide aid to athletes.

[Photo] November in photos

The Marquee Staff December 2, 2019

Junior and athletic trainer Sydney Jones watches the football players at the Battle of the Axe on Nov. 8. Student trainers go to sporting events and provide aid to athletes.