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The Trailblazer

The student news site of McNeil High School

The Trailblazer

The student news site of McNeil High School

The Trailblazer

A collage of the albums featured in the article.
The Year of Pop: Most Impactful Albums of 2024
Cole Garcia, Reporter • 5 days ago
Moran practicing lines during an after school rehearsal.
A Balancing Act
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • December 13, 2024
Photo courtesy of Matt Hoover
Varsity Golf Places in Multiple Tournaments Across Texas
Bentley Krizin, Reporter • December 13, 2024
Students Roman Kerr, Dan Gerace, Nathaniel Hall, Johnny Nguyen, and Jerry Swenson listen to George McGilligan as he describes how a system in their D&D campaign works.
Dungeons & Dragons Club Grows in Fantastical Proportion
Bentley Krizin, Reporter • December 13, 2024
International Baccalaureate logo.
IB Program Lack of Recognition Affects Classes
Bentley Krizin, Reporter • December 13, 2024
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Photo via Kerbey Lane.
Kerbey Lane Fundraising with McNeil Majestics
Janice Mills, Reporter • 2 days ago

Majestics are holding a spirit night at Kerbey Lane, with 20% of the proceeds being donated to the team. The spirit night is from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18....

Students Take on Finals
Students Take on Finals
Daniela Corral, Reporter • December 13, 2024

With finals rapidly approaching, the stress students face can become overwhelming. To prepare students have found suitable ways to study in order to excel while testing.  Finals...

FFA Presents Animals at McNeil Show
FFA Presents Animals at McNeil Show
Zara Ayala, Reporter • December 13, 2024

Agriculture teachers Megan Crandall and Avery Schoos held an animal showing for lambs, goats, steer and swine in the barn behind the school on Sunday, December 8. When looking...

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...

Photo by Bethany Adams
Spinning Toward Success: Senior Looks to Continue Ultimate Frisbee Journey
Julianna Lindo, Reporter • December 13, 2024

Watching the frisbee disc soar in a perfect arc through the air, landing satisfyingly into the hand of his teammate, an ambitious young eighth grader, Andy Zhou, became instantly...

Bee Lofton walks with her walker.
One Small Victory
Nikolas Russell, Editor-in-Chief • December 13, 2024

One. Two. Three. Four. She counts her steps. Each one is a milestone. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. She pushes forward. Each stride is a testament that she is okay. Nine....

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Hannah Bland
Hannah Bland
Life & Arts Editor

Hi, i'm Hannah Bland and this is my second year on the Trailblazer staff. I am a senior and this year's Life & Arts editor! Outside of school, I enjoy watching movies, concerts, getting coffee and...

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
IB Program Needs More School Support
IB Program Needs More School Support
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
Summer Moon gives students a quiet and calm environment for studying.
Summer Moon as a Study Spot for Students
Olivia West and Harper Poore December 4, 2024
Photo: Getty Images / edited by Cooper Seaver
Winter Themed Seasonal Treats
Giada Stanley, Reporter • November 24, 2024
Junior Caylin Miles poses with her barn project.
Livestock Production Holds Miniature Barn Project
Zara Ayala, Reporter • November 10, 2024
Members of the esports Super Smash Bros team watch their teammates compete for a spot in  tournament's starting line up.
Esports Club Aims Toward Success
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • November 6, 2024
Library Hosts Activities to Celebrate National Wicked Day
Library Hosts Activities to Celebrate National Wicked Day
Annabelle Benson, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Photo Courtesy of McNeil Band
Band Makes Finals in Two Bands of America Super Regionals
Bentley Krizin and Annabelle Benson November 15, 2024
Lunch Box Theater Photo Gallery
Lunch Box Theater Photo Gallery
Daniela Corral, Reporter • November 6, 2024
A Tale of Love, Laughter and a Flesh-Eating Plant
A Tale of Love, Laughter and a Flesh-Eating Plant
Hannah Moak, Captions Editor • October 28, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Warner Bros.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Proves Just How Good a Sequel Can Be
Cooper Seaver, Design Editor • September 25, 2024

A pair of decorated overalls designed by senior Shaylee Wood for last Friday’s homecoming football game. “I’m really proud of my work,” Wood said. “I got all my supplies from Hobby Lobby.”
Senior Denim Returns for Homecoming
Julianna Lindo, Reporter • September 24, 2024
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