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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.

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All content by Samantha Thornfelt
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
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
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
The local area offers many festive events to spread Christmas cheer. Pictured is the large Christmas tree from last years 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
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
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
Students danced the night away at last years homecoming dance.

Homecoming hustle

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

Summer 2019 in hashtags

A summary of summer through Twitter’s trending hashtags
Samantha Thornfelt
August 30, 2019

On a roll

Where to get the best sushi in town
Samantha Thornfelt
April 26, 2019
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
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
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
Under lock and key

Under lock and key

LISD improves security following safety concerns
Samantha Thornfelt, Writer
December 11, 2018

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
Congressman Beto ORourke held a rally in Fort Worth

A campus divided

Partisan split renews student engagement
Samantha Thornfelt and Nikhila Bulusu
November 2, 2018
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
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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