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The Trailblazer

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The Trailblazer

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The Trailblazer

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Vol. 33, Issue 5
May 9, 2025
Vol. 33, Issue 3
March 7, 2025
Vol. 33, Issue 2
December 13, 2024
Vol. 33, Issue 1
October 11, 2024
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Upcoming Appreciation/Recognition Days: 9/8-10/8
Aarya Manchikanti, Reporter • 6 days ago

Upcoming Appreciation and Recognition Days: Sept. 14–Oct. 8 Round Rock ISD will honor several national and state events this fall that recognize important people and...

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New Addition to the AP World History Department
Amanda Beeler, News Editor • September 2, 2025

Since his first year of teaching, AP teacher Todd Carpenter has worked with freshmen through the challenges of AP Human Geography. As of the start of this year, he is expanding...

School Closed On Monday Due To Labor Day
School Closed On Monday Due To Labor Day
Adrian Onyeonwu, Reporter • August 29, 2025

On Monday, students and staff have no school in honor of Labor Day, a holiday that recognizes the contributions of workers. “Labor Day is the time to take a rest and...

Different Journeys, Same Mission
Salem Powell, Reporter • 4 days ago

With different journeys but a shared devotion to their students and love for what they do, theatre teacher E. Cesar Trevino and government teacher Chloe Porter are redefining...

New Teacher Brings Passion for Psychology to McNeil
New Teacher Brings Passion for Psychology to McNeil
Aarya Manchikanti, Reporter • 6 days ago

The staff welcomed a new face this year with the arrival of AP and IB Psychology teacher Khaled Sankari. While this is his first year teaching at McNeil, Sankari is no stranger...

Back Into The Ring Of Performance
Back Into The Ring Of Performance
Luke Bogue, Reporter • September 9, 2025

After accumulating years of teaching under her (WWE title) belt, head theatre director Gina Hinojosa jumps off the corner post back into the ring of performance, bringing...

MEET THE STAFF
Karl Reddick
Karl Reddick
Online Editor-in-Chief

Hi, my name is Karl and I’m a senior. This is my second year on staff for the Trailblazer, I am the online editor-in-chief for the 25-26 school year. In my free time I enjoy listening to music and reading.

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Write to Remember: Why More Students Should Write Notes
Janice Mills, Life & Arts Editor • September 9, 2025
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Today’s Minimum Wage Leads To Tomorrow’s Workers’ Struggles
Oliver Bills, Reporter • September 9, 2025
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Why Epic: The Musical is One of the Best Modern Musicals
Gordon Bilz, Reporter • September 5, 2025
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Banning Phones Won’t Solve Schools’ Real Problems
Oliver Bills, Reporter • September 5, 2025
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Are Whole Class or Small Group Readings More Effective?
Bentley Krizin, Opinions Editor • August 21, 2025
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A Splash of Senior Spirit
Paige Honeycutt, Sports Editor • August 29, 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
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
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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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