One Maverick Celebrates Leap Year Birthday

Daniela Corral and Scout Bradley • February 29, 2024

One Maverick celebrates his birthday today.

The Leap year was introduced to the calendar by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C. Egypt. Leap years happen once every four years, giving an extra day to the end of February.

The chance of being born on leap day is one in 1,461 days, making it the rarest birthday one can have. Daunte Tyree is the only student at McNeil that has this birthday.

“I like that my birthday is on Leap Day because It’s unique,” Tyree said. “On years when there is not a leap day I celebrate on both February 28 and March 1.”

Tonight Tyree plans on going downtown to celebrate by going downtown with his family.

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Daniela Corral, Reporter

Hello, this is my second year on the trailblazer staff and i'm really excited for my senior year. I am involved in cross country, track and waterpolo. In my free time I like to hangout with my friends/dog, read and do karaoke. I’m really looking forward to being on newspaper this year!

Scout Bradley, Opinions Editor

Hi! This is my second year in newspaper and I am the opinion editor. I am on the McNeil cross country and track team as well as the water polo team. I am excited for my senior year and this upcoming newspaper staff.