Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
McKenna Cowley

McKenna Cowley, Opinion Editor

McKenna Cowley is a senior and although this will be her first year on staff, she has a long-lived passion for journalism. She spends most of her time practicing with the band during the fall but still manages to make time for her other four loves: reading, writing, and her two dogs. She plans to study journalism and writing in college and she takes inspiration from Queen Elizabeth, Fran Drescher and Audrey Hepburn. Finally, she is beyond excited to spend her senior year with an incredible staff where she hopes to leave a lasting impact on the community while learning about journalism and expanding her skill set as a writer.

Check out her playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhsmarquee/playlist/5fPxmMAbvJrOQzWFSkOvYq?si=JstZgOHkQPuVqWTyFzaeDw

All content by McKenna Cowley
"In the beginning, I truly felt like it would be easier to deal with missing the best three months of school if I acted like it was insignificant. In reality, I met some of my best friends. I figured out who I am as a person and what I am good at. I took advice from adults that will have a lasting impact on my life."

Senior column: What can I say?

McKenna Cowley
May 16, 2020
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"I entered high school with excitement about new possibilities, yet within the first two hours I was reduced to the b-word by someone who had never even seen my face."

Column: The b-word

McKenna Cowley
March 12, 2020
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Posters were hung around the school to announce the game and honor golf coach Kerry Gabel. Coaches and members of the boys teams cheered on the girls during their game, and also had a game afterwards to support Gabel.

Fighting back #together

Coach honored at annual Cancer Night
McKenna Cowley
March 11, 2020
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The chorizo breakfast sandwich was delicious, so Eggspress Cafe definetly deserves a second visit.

Review: Eggspress Cafe

Eggspress Cafe offers delicious breakfast and quality service
McKenna Cowley
March 10, 2020
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Senior Ethan Barr performs a dance routine inspired by famous dancer Maddie Zeigler in the Mr. Marcus pageant on Feb. 20. This dance originally premiered in pop singer Sia’s “Chandelier” music video.

[Photo] February in photos

The Marquee Staff
March 1, 2020
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Ultimate frisbee profiles

Ultimate frisbee profiles

McKenna Cowley
February 17, 2020
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If you find yourself single two weeks before Valentine's Day, use this guide to create your own sweetheart.

Five easy steps to creating your own sweetheart

McKenna Cowley
February 3, 2020
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Seniors Chance Castleberry and McKenna Cowley bake cookies with juniors Anshul Gowda and Alastair Cockram in food science.

[Photo] January in photos

The Marquee Staff
February 2, 2020
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From left to right: Mariah Baysinger, Kristie Baysinger, Lucy Baysinger, Orrin Baysinger and Wyatt Baysinger. The Baysingers have received around $11,000 from the community donating to their GoFundMe.

Small blessings

Family finds hope after loss due to fire
McKenna Cowley
January 31, 2020
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Freshman Ty Cowley waits for the referee to start the match against another wrestler from Hebron on Monday, December 16. The JV wrestling team has matches on Mondays.

[Photo] December in photos

December 20, 2019
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Senior Carol Anne Starks (middle) holds a sign with two other students attending the High School Aerospace Scholars program at the NASA facility in Houston, TX. Carol Anne’s 10-person group was tasked with studying the geography of Mars.

Shoot for the stars

Senior participates in selective NASA program
McKenna Cowley
December 12, 2019
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The Marauder band seniors get together for a group photo during their senior night, where they were recognized for the hard work they put into the program throughout their time in high school.

[Photo] October in photos

The Marquee Staff
October 30, 2019
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Once she got to middle school, senior Carleigh Brand noticed that teachers referred to her as "John's sister," which played a role in her starting to compare herself to her older brother.

Battling for better days

Senior struggles to meet high expectations
Madi Olivier and McKenna Cowley
October 30, 2019
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"I pretended to have a life like Haley’s, but it turns out that Haley’s life wasn’t all that it seemed."

Column: A great white lie

McKenna Cowley
October 28, 2019
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Level up

Students game for a good cause
McKenna Cowley
October 28, 2019
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There is a box for donations outside of the athletic training room, which is in the athletics hall between the main campus and the ninth grade campus.

Athletic trainers collect for a cause

Athletic training program hosts a drive for chemo care bags
McKenna Cowley
October 25, 2019
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The firefighting program gathered for a group photo after practicing forcible entry, which included multiple ways to pry open an almost 300 pound door jammed with pieces of wood.

Blazing the way

Firefighting program offers career jump start
McKenna Cowley
October 3, 2019
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Popdod is on Justin Road in Highland Village. It offers a wide range of unique and customizable drinks.

Review: Popdod

The new soda shop specializes in customizable drinks
McKenna Cowley
October 3, 2019
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Senior Aryel Jacques bases her style off of trends from the 90s.

Falling into fashion

Students showcase the latest seasonal trends
McKenna Cowley
September 6, 2019
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A mother’s story

New book reveals a graduate's struggle with depression and his resulting suicide
McKenna Cowley, Contributer
October 4, 2017
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