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The student news site of McNeil High School

The Trailblazer
The student news site of McNeil High School

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All content by Aleah Goldberg

Girls’ Water Polo Advances to State

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2015

Debaters Go Undefeated at District Meet, Advance to Nationals

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2015

Swimmers Earn All State Honors

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2015

Swimmers Begin Water Polo Season

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2015
New Cinderella Represents Everything Disney

New Cinderella Represents Everything Disney

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2015
At the state swim meet, senior Ross Sullivan placed third in the 100 free while also gaining success with his relay.

Swimmers Place, Set Records at State Meet

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2015
After a long season, the hard work of the Mav swim team paid off with multiple swimmers advancing to the state competition.

Swimmers Advance to State Competition

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2015
Swimmers, Diver Advance to Region Competition

Swimmers, Diver Advance to Region Competition

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2015
Limitless YouTube Trumps Television in Every Way

Limitless YouTube Trumps Television in Every Way

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2015

Swimmers Close Semester with Success in Corpus Christi

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2014
Disney's 'Big Hero 6' Engineered for Young Audiences

Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6’ Engineered for Young Audiences

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2014
The responsibilities and stresses of senior year can be very overwhelming, but there are a few things that can be done to make the year go by smoother.

Survival Guide to Senior Year

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2014
'Gone Girl' Twists Minds, Thrills Audiences

‘Gone Girl’ Twists Minds, Thrills Audiences

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2014

Homecoming Goes Hollywood

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2014

Yonker Leaves for District Admin Job

Aleah Goldberg, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2014

Students Find Success at Special Olympics

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
May 15, 2014

Swimmers Stroke Towards Success

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
April 19, 2014

Majestics, Sapphire Dancers Leap to Success at HTE Competition

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
April 17, 2014
Image via forbes.com

‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Fits Marvel Style

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
April 15, 2014

Academy of Awesome Open to High School Students

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
April 3, 2014
'The Lego Movie' Builds a Great Experience

‘The Lego Movie’ Builds a Great Experience

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
February 24, 2014
After taking the PSAT, many students begin preparing for the SAT using PSAT scores as references for what to improve upon.

The Meaning Behind PSAT Scores

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
February 19, 2014
Cara Chin (11), Mackenzie Glava (11) , Megan Kalina (11) and Sutton Marvin (9) show off their medals after finishing in first place for the 190 free relay.The girls team won first overall out of the 57 teams that attended the largest TISCA meet in history. "When we got first place, it was a nice surprise," Chin said.

Swimmers Race to Success at TISCA meet

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
December 20, 2013

ROTC Stands Proud at National Competition

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
December 16, 2013
'Thor: The Dark World' Lights Up Theaters

‘Thor: The Dark World’ Lights Up Theaters

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
November 25, 2013
Choir members performed many songs from various movies to go along with this year's theme, "Reel Music: Lights, Camera, Follies."

Choir Puts on a Great Show

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
November 19, 2013
Members of the marching band and color guard, including Sami Kim (pictured), earned third place at the Texas Marching Classic competition.

Band Creates Success at Texas Marching Classic Competition

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
October 30, 2013

Red Ribbon Week Begins

Aleah Goldberg, News Editor
October 27, 2013

Candy Crush Saga Plays to Your Sweet Tooth

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
October 16, 2013
The swim team bonded over success and fun at the first meet of the season.

Mavs Start Swim Season Strong

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
October 7, 2013
This year's Clothes Closet drive is a competition against Westwood to see which school can donate the most new socks.

3rd Annual Clothes Closet Drive Begins

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
September 11, 2013
The watermelon social was an opportunity for the band to show friends and family how they rehearse, including warming up in arcs.

Marching Show Grows at Watermelon Social

Aleah Goldberg, News Editor
September 8, 2013

Mavericks of 2013 Continue on Their Paths

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
June 24, 2013
Bowling is a challenging sport that young people can enjoy individually or as a team.

Bowling Strikes Fun for Spare Time

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
June 7, 2013
‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ Lights Up the World

‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ Lights Up the World

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
May 30, 2013
StoneBridge, a local coffee shop coming to Austin this fall, will showcase local artwork and culture.

StoneBridge Coffee Comes to the Community in the Fall

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
May 9, 2013
The first annual 'Nuestro Mexico' mariachi and folklorico extravaganza took place last Friday. The night was full of fantastic dancing and fun music.

Traditional Mexican Dance, Music Showcase Entertaining

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
April 24, 2013
STAAR testing has started up and has caused problems for students.

STAAR Test Doesn’t Shine in Student’s Eyes

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
April 13, 2013
‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ Climbs to Your Heart, Kills Visual Effects

‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ Climbs to Your Heart, Kills Visual Effects

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
March 20, 2013
Rodeo Austin features many events such as Western Showdowns, pig races and horse shows.

Austin Rodeo Rides into Town

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
March 6, 2013
The swim team finished the season with a splash at the regional meet in Houston.

Swimmers Reach the End of the Lane

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
February 21, 2013
The Majestics were successful at their first competition as a team.

Majestics Dance to the Top at HTE Competition

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
February 21, 2013
Six weeks projects are disliked by students because of the extra time required.

Projects Stress Out Uninspired, Uncreative Student

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
February 6, 2013
Talented theatre and choir students will perform "Legally Blonde: The Musical" this week.

‘Legally Blonde’ Winter Production Jumps Onstage This Week

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
January 31, 2013

Childhood Movies Inspire Happiness, Fond Memories

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
January 24, 2013
Engineering projects allow students to practice skills they would need for an engineering career.

Engineering Projects Spark Skills

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
January 1, 2013
Jewish people are getting ready to light the candles of the menorah during the eight nights of Hanukkah.

Gift-Giving Tips for 8 Nights of Hanukkah

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
December 7, 2012
Even though some homework may be online, students can usually print it out to work on a hard copy.

Online Assignments Beneficial for Students, Teachers

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
November 29, 2012
The Maverick Band will travel to New Orleans to attend the 2013 Sugar Bowl and take part in the halftime show.

Band to March in 2013 Sugar Bowl

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
November 26, 2012
The swim team practices at the Rattan Creek pool.

Swimmers perform well at A&M, TISCA

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
November 26, 2012
Chin Makes Transition Easy from Pool to Traditional Chinese Dance

Chin Makes Transition Easy from Pool to Traditional Chinese Dance

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
November 13, 2012
Costume Closet Holds Treasured Designs

Costume Closet Holds Treasured Designs

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
November 8, 2012
Sophomore Cara Chin swims Butterfly competitively at the Stony Point meet.

Swimmers Survive Setbacks

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
November 7, 2012
Horseshoe Parking Lot

[Photo] Juniors Take Senior Parking Spots

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
November 7, 2012
Car in the Student Parking Lot

[Photo] Dear Bad Drivers, Bad Driving Needs to Stop

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
October 29, 2012
New Halftime Show Pleases Crowds

New Halftime Show Pleases Crowds

Aleah Goldberg, Reporter
September 21, 2012
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