Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marley Roberson

Marley Roberson, Reporter

Marley Roberson (she/her) is a junior, and this is her first year on staff. She enjoys spending time with friends, writing, and reading. She loves listening to new music, and playing video games with friends. She is looking forward to her first year on staff. She is really excited to start writing for the Marquee.

All content by Marley Roberson
The first Miracle League North Texas season was in the fall of 2021. The Marcus team pictured above played on the new turf field for the first time in spring of 2022.

Out Of The Park

Miracle League Focus Broadens
Marley Roberson • March 8, 2023

Since its first season in the fall of 2021, the Flower Mound chapter of Miracle League has more than doubled in size and their focus has broadened. Miracle League is a national organization with over 350...

In January, Jeff Fisher joined seniors Brynn Hedges and Avery Harbour as they presented the remodel of Field 11 to Flower Mound Community Development Corporation. Photo submitted by Jeff Fisher.

Ballpark remodels for a purpose

Marley Roberson • April 25, 2022

Every year teams of athletes ages 3-14 form a parade on Field 5 of Flower Mound’s Bakersfield Park as the season’s teams are announced. As each team was announced, players rushed the field to celebrate...

"We spent a lot of time together. Somehow, she always knew when I was upset, and spent those days clinging to me."

Maggie and me

Marley Roberson • March 11, 2022

I blame my older brother for a lot of things, but I have to give him credit for his obsession with getting a dog. When I was in 4th grade, he convinced my mom to get us a black lab puppy we named Maggie. Maggie...

Models show off dresses from junior Jordan Thompson's debut collection, "Petals of Rose."

Tailored to her dreams

Junior unveils collection at fashion show
Marley Roberson • February 11, 2022

Editor's note: This story won excellent for print entertainment features in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. Decorations of gold, green and purple filled the Mardi Gras themed restaurant, Mrs. Lively’s...

"I felt that The Weeknd tried to incorporate so many unique elements that he failed to create a cohesive piece."

Review: “Dawn FM” disappoints

Marley Roberson • February 1, 2022

The Weeknd’s new hit album, “Dawn FM,” has topped charts around the world, with over half a billion streams worldwide since its release on January 7th. The praise and hype surrounding this release...

Characters Devin and Olive, played by Abigail Frantz and Jordan Thompson, sit in the car, before going to the mall. They sing along to “Passport” by Ross Newhouse.

Calling the shots

Short film created by junior goes to competition
Marley Roberson • January 25, 2022

Editor's note: This story won honorable mention for online entertainment feature in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. The camera rolls as Devin orders lunch for her and her girlfriend Olive. It’s...

"The main course, and perhaps the most controversial at the dinner table is turkey. Should you deep fry or roast your turkey?"

Let’s talk turkey

Marley Roberson • November 22, 2021

Whether you’re hosting the Thanksgiving feast, or heading to someone else’s house, your aunts and uncles will reminisce on the good old days, and the stories of their childhood Thanksgivings. They...

Jack then roamed the earth using a coal in a turnip he carved to guide him. People then began carving their own turnips and pumpkins. The term “Jack of the Lantern” was born, and evolved into, “Jack o’ lantern.” 

Haunting history

Marley Roberson • October 21, 2021

Trick-or-Treating Most people don't know why we trick-or-treat, carve pumpkins or even dress up for halloween.  Many don't know that Halloween, and many of the traditions that come with it, started...