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The Marquee

Adriana Pueskens

Adriana Pueskens, Assistant Sports Editor

Adriana Pueskens is a senior, and this is her first year on staff. She is very involved at Marcus High School - in addition to being on staff, she is a part of the swim team and also plays water polo for the school. She enjoys singing and spending time with her family and friends in her free time. Adriana plans to make the most of her senior year by trying new activities and learning how to cook before college.

Check out her playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhsmarquee/playlist/3DYfsZ4mw5mHLQ40T57wkD?si=GnZ1UT6wQi-mCqm937T-xg

All content by Adriana Pueskens
Junior and water polo player Maddie Felan celebrates for her senior teammates by holding up a water polo sign.

Photos: Celebrating spring sports

Adriana Pueskens May 20, 2020

Students celebrated the spring sports seniors, whose last seasons were canceled due to COVID-19, on May 19 with a drive through parade in the student parking lot.

"My tie-dye leg isn’t something that defines me by any means, but it has brought me to a sport that plays an integral part of my identity."

Senior column: Perfect imperfection

Adriana Pueskens May 15, 2020

Tie-dye is a trend that’s always been around. On 70s day in school, everyone dresses up in shirts with splotches of mixed colors, and in chemistry we choose our favorite colors and design tie-dye t-shirts....

Junior Maddie Felan (left) recently started the non-
profit organization All in for Children with her brother, Nick Felan (center), and his girlfriend, Elizabeth Garcia Creighton (right). The group sews masks for children in hospitals.

Crafts for a cause

Junior starts non-profit to sew masks
Adriana Pueskens April 28, 2020

Similar to many students in quarantine, junior Maddie Felan has been keeping herself busy with new projects. However, instead of spending her free time finding new hobbies, she’s decided to create...

Senior Ashleigh Jooste guides her horse, Max, over a jump at a 2019 competition. She plans to study to become a large animal vet in the future.

Over hurdles and fences

Senior bonds with competition horses
Adriana Pueskens March 13, 2020

The Bridlewood stables were filled with horses. Senior Ashleigh Jooste, then 10, held on as her horse jumped over a fence in the ring. But she suddenly realized her body wasn’t in the right position,...

Swim coach Shannon Gillespy had a qualifying time for the 1980 Olympic swim team, but they never got to compete because of the boycott. She was  chosen to be an Olympic coach in 2012.

[Photo] Changing tides

Madi Olivier March 13, 2020

Swim coach Shannon Gillespy had a qualifying time for the 1980 Olympic swim team, but they never got to compete because of the boycott. She was chosen to be an Olympic coach in 2012.

Trends among teens

Madi Olivier and Adriana Pueskens March 11, 2020

Some teenagers are driven to get minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures, which are alternatives to surgeries with long and painful recoveries. These relatively simple procedures, which include laser...

Impact of social media

Madi Olivier and Adriana Pueskens March 11, 2020

The popularity of social media among teenagers allows smartphones to do what only scalpels and syringes once could. Apps like Snapchat and Instagram let users alter their facial features until they...

The popularity of cosmetic procedures has increased among teens in recent years. Studies show that social media may be to blame.

Filtered reality

Popularity of cosmetic procedures among teens connected to social media

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our March 11, 2020 issue, which was named an excellent in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest.

Senior Quinn Maguire competes for Winkids in Tumbling and Trampoline. He also coaches children of all ages, from toddlers to high schoolers.

Let’s get ready to tumble

Senior coaches, competes in trampoline and tumbling
Adriana Pueskens March 6, 2020

The arena is half-full with spectators there to see the tumblers. The place is filled with the sound of feet hitting the trampolines, and competitors practicing their routines on the floor.  Senior...

Seniors Riley Laplante, Zach Hudson and Trevor Shaugnassey lift contestant Garrett Karbs in the air during a synchronized swimming routine during the talent portion. Karbs won Mr. Marcus and will advance to Mr. LISD.

[Photo] February in photos

The Marquee Staff March 1, 2020

Seniors Riley Laplante, Zach Hudson and Trevor Shaugnassey lift contestant Garrett Karbs in the air during a synchronized swimming routine during the talent portion. Karbs won Mr. Marcus and will advance...

"Murder Mystery" is an entertaining movie that captures the acting abilities of Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.

Review: ‘Murder Mystery’

Adriana Pueskens February 22, 2020

“Murder Mystery” stars Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. They play Nick and Audrey Spitz, a couple vacationing for their 15th wedding anniversary. Audrey meets billionaire Charles Cavendish on their...

The new career center is being built by the Westside Aquatic Center on FM 3040. It is set to open in August 2020, and students will attend the new Career Center West instead of the current Dale Jackson Center.

[Photo] January in photos

The Marquee Staff February 2, 2020

The new career center is being built by the Westside Aquatic Center on FM 3040. It is set to open in August 2020, and students will attend the new Career Center West instead of the current Dale Jackson...

Coach comes full circle

Former player leaves pros, now coaches soccer
Adriana Pueskens January 30, 2020

Editor’s note: this story was named as an excellent sports feature in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. It also won third place for sports in the Press Women of Texas high school contest and first place for...

The Marquettes perform their show closer to "All I Want For Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey. They held their second Christmas Show this year and plan to have one every other year.

[Photo] December in photos

December 20, 2019

The Marquettes perform their show closer to "All I Want For Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey. They held their second Christmas Show this year and plan to have one every other year.

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

Flying past the competition

Senior receives pilot license and plans to pursue aviation
Adriana Pueskens December 12, 2019

She could see the blinking lights of instruments in the cockpit and hear the muffled transmissions of the plane through her headphones. As the plane lifted off, senior Emma Eidmann felt the ground fall...

"Elf," which is the story of a human raised as an elf, is a Christmas classic for many kids.

‘Tis the season

Perfect movies to watch during the holidays
Adriana Pueskens and Alyssa Cheatham December 10, 2019

The Polar Express (2004) Rating: 5/5 “The Polar Express” follows the journey of three children on Christmas Eve from their homes to the North Pole aboard a train named, you guessed it, The...

College freshman Kate Askew prepares to shoot the ball in a game against Guyer last season. Askew has taken the skills she has learned in high school and now plays water polo for Austin College.

Water polo makes waves

Water polo becomes a UIL pilot sanctioned sport after seven years
Adriana Pueskens November 15, 2019

On Oct. 21, the University Interscholastic League board unanimously passed water polo as a UIL pilot program starting in August 2021. This means that the sport will be supervised by the UIL committee for...

"I know that after the initial excitement of college sets in, I’ll sit down and wish my sister was there with me to watch another episode of Friends."

Column: Sisters by chance, friends by choice

Adriana Pueskens October 31, 2019

“Mom, I want my own room,” I said. “Why?” she asked, knowing I would have something to complain about. “I want my own space, but she  always wants to be in the room when I am.” “Adriana,...

Senior Alexa Navinsky's mom was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in the fall of her junior year. After her mom finished chemo, Alexa focused her attention on bringing joy to children who have faced situations similar to her mom's.

Helping halos

Senior founds club inspired by mom's cancer
Adriana Pueskens October 28, 2019

Danay Navinsky had been feeling a pain in her stomach for a couple of weeks, so her family, including daughter senior Alexa Navinksy, decided it was time to go to the hospital. They waited in the room...

The swim team holds pinkies as they wait for the shootout to begin. At the beginning of big races, the athletes will join together in anticipation and support of their teammates.

Making a splash

Swim team kicks off their season with Ranger Relays
Adriana Pueskens October 8, 2019

On Sept. 28, the swim and dive team competed at the annual Ranger Relays at the Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center, Southern Methodist University. Thirteen schools competed in the meet, which was comprised...

There's a local spot for everyone, no matter what kind of tea you like.

Review: That’s the tea

Reviews on tea shops around town
Adriana Pueskens October 3, 2019

Editor's note: this story was named as an honorable mention for print entertainment reviews in the ILPC contest.  Sukoon Price: $$$$ Rating: 5/5 1288 W Main Street #142 Lewisville, TX 75067  Sukoon...

With the start of the fall season comes the beginning of multiple school sports.

Go, fight, win!

Athletes give their take on the start of fall sports
Adriana Pueskens September 8, 2019

Riley Vaughn   Volleyball  Next game: Sept. 10 What are Volleyball’s goals this season?: “Our goals this season are to be first in districts because we really think we can win...