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Teachers Assign Unique Final Projects
Teachers Assign Unique Final Projects
Harper Poore, Social Media Coordinator • May 9, 2025
7 Activities for a Priceless Summer
7 Activities for a Priceless Summer
Janice Mills, Reporter • May 9, 2025
Dormitabis Band logo
Student-led Band Elevates Metal Genre
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • May 9, 2025
(From L-R) Photos by: Emily Jones, James Fairley, Caroline Truong
Student Athletes Find Paths Outside College Sports
Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor • May 9, 2025
Spring Football Game to Prepare Team for Fall Season
Spring Football Game to Prepare Team for Fall Season
Hannah Moak, Managing Editor • May 9, 2025
Summer Melt Program Helps Seniors Transition from High School to College
Summer Melt Program Helps Seniors Transition from High School to College
Julianna Lindo, News Editor • May 9, 2025

After graduation, roughly 10-40% of students planning to attend college in the fall never enroll, but the counselor-led Summer Melt program seeks to help students in this...

Underclassmen Final Exams to Begin May 19
Underclassmen Final Exams to Begin May 19
Aariz Anas, Reporter • May 9, 2025

Final exams are set for the week of May 19 for underclassmen. Students in grades 9 through 11 will begin testing on Monday, May 19, and continue through Thursday, May 22....

Texas House Passes Education Legislation
Texas House Passes Education Legislation
Karl Reddick, Current Events Editor • May 9, 2025

On April 24, the Texas House passed Senate Bill 2, which would allow families to use taxpayer dollars typically directed towards public schools to send their children to private...

The Common Thread
The Common Thread
Hannah Moak and Sophie Garrett May 9, 2025

The world is a melting pot of different races, cultures and religions, and here on campus the variety of students who have different lifestyles is just as prevalent as the...

Color Therapy: Senior’s Solo Art Exhibition a Success
Color Therapy: Senior’s Solo Art Exhibition a Success
Julianna Lindo, News Editor • April 11, 2025

Senior Jordan Marin’s dream to have his own art exhibition finally came true on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6 when he hosted an art show titled Color Therapy, where...

Sophomore Divor Romero performing "Dangerous" by Michael Jackson.
A Thriller Performance
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • March 26, 2025

A smooth criminal, he moonwalks, with a black fedora on his head he performs the track ‘Dangerous’ for his adoring fans. Sophomore Divor Romero has a love for performing—his...

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Hello my name is Anthony this is my first year on the McNeil Trailblazer. I am in the top seven of Rotc and like to play games and hike outside of school.

Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor
Nikolas Russell, Editor-in-Chief • May 9, 2025
Fashion and Graphic Design Should be Offered Courses
Fashion and Graphic Design Should be Offered Courses
Sarah Carlile, Reporter • April 11, 2025
Creativity Would Blossom with Creative Writing Class
Creativity Would Blossom with Creative Writing Class
Nikolas Russell, Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2025
Culinary Should be Added to Endorsements, Electives
Culinary Should be Added to Endorsements, Electives
Janice Mills, Reporter • April 11, 2025
Who is the Real GOAT of the UFC?
Who is the Real GOAT of the UFC?
Joey Shanks, Reporter • March 10, 2025
Students Share Tattoo Experiences
Students Share Tattoo Experiences
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • April 11, 2025
Caffeine: Stories of Addiction
Caffeine: Stories of Addiction
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • March 7, 2025
Geoguesser Club Travels the World via Computer
Geoguesser Club Travels the World via Computer
Scout Bradley, Opinions Editor • March 7, 2025
New Years Resolutions One Month into the New Year
New Years Resolutions One Month into the New Year
Daniela Corral, Reporter • February 11, 2025
Seniors Reflect on Favorite Classes
Seniors Reflect on Favorite Classes
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • February 6, 2025
ESL Teacher Kerre Cole poses for a picture in her classroom.
ESL Teacher Wins Teacher of the Year
Bentley Krizin, Reporter • March 7, 2025
Sophomore Divor Romero performing "Dangerous" by Michael Jackson.
Coffee House Photo Gallery
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • February 18, 2025
Photo Courtesy of McNeil Cheer.
Cheer to Hold Team Tryouts
Cole Garcia, Reporter • February 5, 2025
“Being in this class was an opportunity for me to costume head, and I really want to do this as my career.” junior Rylee Montgomery said. “I’m building experience and trying to help foster the relationship with costuming I have with new people.” (Photo: Asher Rucker)
Hanging On by a Thread
Cooper Seaver, Design Editor • February 4, 2025
Freshman Katie Reed and junior Sophia Ball pose at the end of the winterguard show.
Varsity Winterguard Debuts ‘Avalanche’ Show
Annabelle Benson, Reporter • January 26, 2025
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