• Wednesday, October 1 - Student / Staff Picture Day
  • Wednesday, October 1 - McNeil Orchestra Fall Concert, 7PM @ PAC
  • Thursday, October 2 - FAFSA Family Support Night, 5:30 - 8. p.m.
  • Monday, October 6 - 10TH Grade Families Information Night and IB Informational Meeting
  • Friday, October 10 - Tuesday, October 14 - Homework Free Weekend - Student Holiday (Monday)
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The Trailblazer
The student news site of McNeil High School

The Trailblazer
The student news site of McNeil High School

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CREATIVE LIFE
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Fashion Trends or Flops
Emily Brulloths, Reporter • September 24, 2025
Courtesy of Sarah Dang and Cormac Edmonds
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
ARTS
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
REVIEWS
The vibrant city of Austin has a variety of brunch spots for those looking to diversify their taste palates. Photo Courtesy of Paperboy - Austin
Top 10 Brunch Spots in Austin Worth Trying
Aarya Manchikanti, Reporter • 35 minutes ago
Swift's 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl' was released Oct. 3 and acquired 2.7 million sales on its release date.
Why ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Falls Short
Salem Powell, Reporter • 1 day ago
Take It Or Leave It: Popular Trends
Take It Or Leave It: Popular Trends
Amelie Brito, Reporter • October 1, 2025
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Donut Taco Palace Review
Nancy Ascencio-Diaz, Reporter • September 29, 2025
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Lamppost Coffee Fall Menu
Adrian Onyeonwu, Reporter • September 25, 2025
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