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The Trailblazer

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Starbucks Releases Valentine’s Day Menu
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • February 5, 2025

For this upcoming Valentine’s Day, Starbucks released two limited time beverages and new merchandise. Released Feb. 4, the Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Crème Frappuccino...

Senior Class to Take Annual Panoramic Photo
Senior Class to Take Annual Panoramic Photo
Aariz Anas, Reporter • February 5, 2025

The senior panoramic photo is happening in the main gym at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 5. Seniors can start checking in around 10 a.m. to get lined up. Most people wear school colors...

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French National Honor Society Holds January-February Meeting
Hannah Moak, Managing Editor • February 4, 2025

French National Honor Society (FNHS)  held their January and February meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28. They went over cultural events celebrated in France and point and volunteer...

“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

The theater department’s costume class is in limbo after years of constant changes to the curriculum, and it’s beginning to reach a breaking point. This school year, the...

Sophomore Finds Talent in Photography
Sophomore Finds Talent in Photography
Janice Mills, Reporter • December 18, 2024

It’s football game day and on the football field, students pose as sophomore Zachary Hauser captures photos of them. Later that week, he sells the photos to his friends...

Moran practicing lines during an after school rehearsal.
A Balancing Act
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • December 13, 2024

“You’ll shoot your eye out kid…” he said in annoyance, still angry at his stage parents. After finishing his lines he quickly switches to his other role, co-stage...

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Hello, this is my third year with newspaper staff and I am in my senior year. Outside of school I enjoy making art, listening to music, singing and have interests in fashion and criminology. 

Why We Could Enter a Recession Under the Trump Administration
Why We Could Enter a Recession Under the Trump Administration
Karl Reddick, Current Events Editor • January 31, 2025
School Safety is Always Necessary
School Safety is Always Necessary
Julianna Lindo, Reporter • December 13, 2024
International Baccalaureate logo.
IB Program Lack of Recognition Affects Classes
Bentley Krizin, Reporter • December 13, 2024
Chromebooks Not as Beneficial to Learning as Expected
Chromebooks Not as Beneficial to Learning as Expected
Janice Mills, Reporter • December 13, 2024
Column: Beginning Boxing
Column: Beginning Boxing
Joey Shanks, Reporter • November 19, 2024
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
“This activity was so helpful,” senior Celeste Pfeiffer said. “It taught me many skills such as linear equations and slope.”
College Preparation Class Explores Math in Partner Activity
Daniela Corral, Reporter • February 4, 2025
Students Expand Art Knowledge with Library Lunch and Learn
Students Expand Art Knowledge with Library Lunch and Learn
Janice Mills, Reporter • January 28, 2025
Seniors Transition into Final Semester
Seniors Transition into Final Semester
Daniela Corral, Reporter • January 24, 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
AP Literature Classes Read Metamorphosis
AP Literature Classes Read Metamorphosis
Olivia West, Reporter • January 24, 2025
Arnold in Crimson by Ava Elizabeth Liberace, 2024 First Place Winner, 19-22 year old category.
How to Showcase Creative Side: a Guide to Art Competitions and Scholarships
Julianna Lindo, News Editor • January 22, 2025
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