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The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Amber Luther

Amber Luther, Graphics Editor

Amber Luther is a senior and this will be her second year on staff as a designer. She is excited to finish her last year of high school with her closest friends on staff. When she isn’t designing graphics or fixing her layout on a spread, she is watching Netflix or shopping. Amber is very excited to be this year's graphics editor and create new content for the newspaper.

All content by Amber Luther

Design: Christmas survival guide

Amber Luther September 14, 2021

Editor's note: This design won second place  for double truck layout in the Press Women of Texas high school journalism contest.

"After a year of isolation, it may be difficult for students to be thrown back into a social environment next school year. However, forming connections with other people is extremely important to our overall well-being and will make it easier to get through hard times."

[Photo] Editorial: Rebuilding school community vital next year

The Marquee Staff April 16, 2021

"After a year of isolation, it may be difficult for students to be thrown back into a social environment next school year. However, forming connections with other people is extremely important to our overall...

After school was shut down last year, sophomore Caroline Lehmann struggled to meet the demand of AP classes and felt isolated.

[Photo] Inching forward

Muna Nnamani April 13, 2021

After school was shut down last year, sophomore Caroline Lehmann struggled to meet the demand of AP classes and felt isolated.

Design: Ghoulden globes

Design: Ghoulden globes

Amber Luther April 5, 2021

Editor's note: This spread was named superior original artwork in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It also won first place for graphics and photo illustration in the Press Women of Texas high school...

LISD's decision to replace Pre-AP classes with a new Honors course will save the district money and remove curriculum guidelines set by the College Board.

[Photo] LISD to replace Pre-AP with Honors

Hyunsung Na December 22, 2020

LISD's decision to replace Pre-AP classes with a new Honors course will save the district money and remove curriculum guidelines set by the College Board.

Although family fights are  nearly unavoidable during the holiday season, there are some ways to prevent conflict and enjoy Christmas.

[Photo] Christmas survival guide

Muna Nnamani December 21, 2020

Although family fights are nearly unavoidable during the holiday season, there are some ways to prevent conflict and enjoy Christmas.

One of the best ways to celebrate Halloween at home is with a scary movie marathon.

[Photo] Ghoulden globes

October 30, 2020

One of the best ways to celebrate Halloween at home is with a scary movie marathon.

The band wears masks with holes in them to play their instruments.

[Photo] Band

September 29, 2020

The band wears masks with holes in them to play their instruments.

Some virtual students chose to take all of their classes online, while others are taking part in the Virtual Plus program with some in-person classes and some online classes.

[Photo] Going virtual

Sophia Craig September 28, 2020

Some virtual students chose to take all of their classes online, while others are taking part in the Virtual Plus program with some in-person classes and some online classes.

If you find yourself single two weeks before Valentine's Day, use this guide to create your own sweetheart.

[Photo] Five easy steps to creating your own sweetheart

February 3, 2020

If you find yourself single two weeks before Valentine's Day, use this guide to create your own sweetheart.

Mrs. Sample's students leave artwork and thankful comments on her whiteboard on her last day before retirement.

[Photo] January in photos

The Marquee Staff February 2, 2020

Mrs. Sample's students leave artwork and thankful comments on her whiteboard on her last day before retirement.

English teacher Mindy Sample has been in education for 25 years, 18 of which were as a Marauder. Some of her favorite memories are from her time on campus.

[Photo] Starting a new chapter

Madi Olivier January 31, 2020

English teacher Mindy Sample has been in education for 25 years, 18 of which were as a Marauder. Some of her favorite memories are from her time on campus.

The Marquee celebrated the holidays with a secret Santa party, which included food, gifts and visiting with old friends from 2018-2019 newspaper.

[Photo] December in photos

December 20, 2019

The Marquee celebrated the holidays with a secret Santa party, which included food, gifts and visiting with old friends from 2018-2019 newspaper.

The varsity football team only lost two games this year and got 11 wins in a row.

[Photo] Varisty football ends season as area champions

Samson George December 10, 2019

The varsity football team only lost two games this year and got 11 wins in a row.

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

[Photo] ‘Tis the season

Adriana Pueskens and Alyssa Cheatham December 10, 2019

"The Grinch" is a good throwback movie, as it has been remade multiple times.

Students got a close look of what the colors of light look like against bubble wrap in Kristina Espinosa's physics class.

[Photo] November in photos

The Marquee Staff December 2, 2019

Students got a close look of what the colors of light look like against bubble wrap in Kristina Espinosa's physics class.

Junior Briana Kongenske shows her school spirit by participating in the Western spirit day.

[Photo] October in photos

The Marquee Staff October 30, 2019

Junior Briana Kongenske shows her school spirit by participating in the Western spirit day.