Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Samantha Thornfelt

Samantha Thornfelt, Editor in Chief

Sam Thornfelt is a senior this year, and it is her second year on The Marquee. While her favorite pastime is hanging out with her family and friends, she also enjoys spending time alone and can usually be found listening to music while rereading her favorite book, “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." Sam was also passed down the title of “Staff Mom,” so she knows she has several big shoes to fill. She plans to make this last year her most memorable by sharing many meaningful, impactful stories with the help of her incredible staff and cannot wait to see what this year has in store for them.

Check out her playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhsmarquee/playlist/2lFtm36waWXHji5ZaQVZro?si=CGcQ8U1UQ4S_bvVRwnxTuA

All content by Samantha Thornfelt
"I realized that while I knew the many unique, fulfilling aspects of a liberal arts degree, most do not. Others had only heard the negative stigmas of the field."

Senior column: The comparative degree

Samantha Thornfelt
May 17, 2020
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A message promoting social distancing is spray painted on the sidewalk in Leonard L. Woods Park in Lewisville.

[Photo] Photos: COVID-19 affects community, businesses

Madi Olivier and Samantha Thornfelt
March 23, 2020
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Junior Matie Wolkow pitches at a home softball game. She has had the jersey number 12 since she started playing at the age of 6.

What’s in a number?

Junior finds special meaning in jersey
Samantha Thornfelt
April 30, 2020
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Graduate Ryann Taylor hated her nose since she was 6 years old. She begged for a rhinoplasty for years before getting the procedure at 15.

Mirror image

Graduate reflects on her cosmetic surgery
Samantha Thornfelt
March 12, 2020
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Sophomores Phillip Strange and Kim Ume-Ezeoke serve chicken to parent Lola Aje at Taste of Soul on Feb. 28. The event was held by the Black History Club to share traditional soul food with students and staff.

[Photo] February in photos

The Marquee Staff
March 1, 2020
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Remarks: American Dream

Remarks: American Dream

Samantha Thornfelt
March 7, 2020
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February's trending hashtags on Twitter captured the biggest events from the past month.

February in hashtags

Samantha Thornfelt
February 29, 2020
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Remarks: what is the biggest stressor for students?

Remarks: what is the biggest stressor for students?

Samantha Thornfelt
February 14, 2020
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Seniors Preena Desai, Victoria Cheshire and Shreena Desai dissect their cat in AP Biology teacher Scott Hinsley’s first period class. Students looked for particular muscles on their subject in order to learn how to identify parts of a cat’s anatomy.

[Photo] January in photos

The Marquee Staff
February 2, 2020
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Former LISD student Blaklee Briggs said that the support of her parents and boyfriend, Isiah Wright, is what helped her the most throughout her pregnancy. Today, she feels lucky to have such a supportive family, as she knows many young moms aren’t as fortunate.

Pregnant pause

Teen mom adjusts life after having baby
Samantha Thornfelt
January 31, 2020
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AP Biology teacher Scott Hinsley enjoys pancakes made by his first period class while dressed as Snow Meiser from “A Year Without a Santa Claus” for a holiday spirit day. The pancakes were made with yeast that Hinsley’s class grew over several weeks by using flour and water.

[Photo] December in photos

December 20, 2019
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Get ready for winter break with this festive holiday trivia quiz.

Quiz: stocking stumpers

Samantha Thornfelt
December 17, 2019
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The local area offers many festive events to spread Christmas cheer. Pictured is the large Christmas tree from last year's Village Glow event in the Shops of Highland Village.

Merry and bright

Local christmas light attractions to put you in the holiday spirit
Samantha Thornfelt
December 6, 2019
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Many students face stress daily, which can come from a variety of factors.

Stress for success

Primary causes of stress in students and how to cope with them
Samantha Thornfelt and Madi Olivier
November 18, 2019
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For those wanting more than a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Friendsgiving is a fun way to celebrate what you're thankful for with more than just your relatives.

The 10 commandments of Friendsgiving

Samantha Thornfelt
November 11, 2019
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Which horror movie villain are you?

Which horror movie villain are you?

Samantha Thornfelt
October 29, 2019
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Senior Emma Vega (right) smiles with her teammate, senior Corey McGrath (left), at her swim banquet junior year. Emma had surgery on her left arm the week before the dinner and had to wear an arm sling to the event.

Swimming against the current

Senior pushes through despite health condition
Samantha Thornfelt
October 28, 2019
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“I will forever be proud to come from a family that is El Paso strong.”

Column: El Paso strong

Samantha Thornfelt
October 3, 2019
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Students danced the night away at last year's homecoming dance.

Homecoming hustle

Tips to help you plan an amazing last minute homecoming
Samantha Thornfelt
September 24, 2019
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Summer 2019 in hashtags

A summary of summer through Twitter’s trending hashtags
Samantha Thornfelt
August 30, 2019
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Which superhero from “Avengers: Endgame” are you?

Samantha Thornfelt
April 26, 2019
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On a roll

Where to get the best sushi in town
Samantha Thornfelt
April 26, 2019
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Junior Marissa Munster says her beads physically show all she has been through since last July. The strand contains 108 beads and charms she collected throughout her 46 days in the hospital.

Beads of courage

Junior recovers after serious jet ski accident
Samantha Thornfelt, News editor
March 22, 2019
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Samantha Thornfelt stands next to her grandfather, Samuel Pedregón, in El Paso, Texas, where her mother is from.

More than meets the eye

Samantha Thornfelt, News Editor
February 7, 2019
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The show must go on

The show must go on

Upon preparing for her graduation, Senior reflects on her journey to Marquette captain
Samantha Thornfelt, News Editor
February 6, 2019
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Under lock and key

Under lock and key

LISD improves security following safety concerns
Samantha Thornfelt, Writer
December 11, 2018
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Texas early voting numbers double

Early voting for the Texas the midterms began on Oct. 22 and the turnout has already surpassed totals from previous years
Samantha Thornfelt, Writer
November 6, 2018
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Congressman Beto O'Rourke held a rally in Fort Worth

A campus divided

Partisan split renews student engagement
Samantha Thornfelt and Nikhila Bulusu
November 2, 2018
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Director of Bands Jeffrey Jones has a family history of musical talent. Growing up, his mother was a member of a quartet and had musicians constantly going in and out of their house.

Marching on

Band kicks off season with new head director
Samantha Thornfelt, Writer
November 2, 2018
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Peer Justice

Peer Justice

From possession of drugs to speeding tickets, Flower Mound Teen Court handles diverse levels of offenses.
Samantha Thornfelt, Writer
September 18, 2018
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