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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 Becky Mitchell

Guard, Band Sweep Podium

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2015

Renovation Approved

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2015

The End is Near

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2015
During a competition, Andie Mau performs the winter guard show Severus and Stone.

[Photo] Winter Guard Show Impresses Judges

April 17, 2015
‘Home’ Delivers on the Hilarious Side

‘Home’ Delivers on the Hilarious Side

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2015
At the Austin Energy Science Fair, freshman Nisha Kolagotla earns the first place award in the Physics and Astronomy category.

Energized for Success

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2015
Fashion club has just begun and the meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month. The club hopes to share everyone's unique sense of fashion.

Trending Now: Fashion Club

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2015
Competing at Leander High School, sophomore Katie Pickerill and junior Keiran Bostick perform this year's show "Sever Us and Shutter Stone."

[Photo] Winter Guard: From Gym to Stadium to Win

Sam Collins, Reporter
March 5, 2015
Tales as Old as Time

Tales as Old as Time

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2015
At the beginning of the semester, the library started using MackinVIA for students and teachers to access ebooks and audiobooks.

MackinVIA Offers Students, Teachers eBooks, Audiobooks

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2015
Students, from grades second to twelfth, are now able to get Office 365 for free.

365 Days of the Year, Office 365 for Free for Students

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2014
In October, six students from McNeil were recognized as National Hispanic Scholars, including senior Isabella Gandara.

Smartness Leads to Greatness

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2014

Lady Mavs on Fire

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2014
The new NCIS show, NCIS: New Orleans, is on Tuesday nights on CBS at 9/8c.

CBS Sails in New ‘NCIS: New Orleans’

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2014
Bat With Rabies Found at McNeil

Bat With Rabies Found at McNeil

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2014
In January, holding your phone at all while you drive will get you a ticket.

[Photo] New Cell Phone Ban Hits Austin in January

Becky Mitchell, Wasima Chowdhurry, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Reporter
October 9, 2014
Practicing before the match against the Lady Dragons, Katie Silguero (12) goes up for a spike.

Lady Mavs Dig for Awareness at Annual Match

Becky Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2014
While doing construction on McNeil Road, construction workers found caves, which delayed the finish of the project.

[Photo] Peeking Underground Reveals Caves, Austin’s Mistake

Rebecca Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2014
The year is just about over and memories of the year are signed permanently in yearbooks.

The Low Down on Signing Yearbooks

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
June 3, 2014
The hamburger fight is on. Who will win, Mighty Fine or Smashburger?

Smashburger vs. Mighty Fine: The Ultimate Hamburger Fight

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
May 25, 2014
The weather is heating up and frozen yogurt stores are the place to be.

Froyo Time: 3 Delicious Frozen Yogurt Places in Austin

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
April 24, 2014
The movie God's Not Dead came out on March 21, and challenges each person's faith.

‘God’s Not Dead’: Faith-Inspiring Story Hits Theaters

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
April 21, 2014
The 22nd Olympics Opening Ceremony was highlighted through stunning sets. The sets were often in the air or projected on the floor, like the clouds in the sky and the clouds on the floor.

Technology Lights Up the XXII Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
February 19, 2014
Across Texas, the weather has been colder than normal and schools have been closed twice. The situations with the cold weather and ice lead to make up days on holidays.

Icy Weather Blasts Students Home

Becky MItchell, Copy Editor
February 15, 2014
The new Hawaiian Falls water park will be opening spring 2014 in Pflugerville.

New Water Park Slides into Pflugerville Spring 2014

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
February 9, 2014
Fast Food: In-N-Out Style

Fast Food: In-N-Out Style

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
February 2, 2014
Christmas lights are up and ready for us Austinites to see.

5 Best Places to See Christmas Lights

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
December 19, 2013
Disney's newest animated movie 'Frozen' is out, and is a must see.

‘Frozen’ Melts People’s Hearts

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
December 18, 2013

HOSA Walks Move to Stop Diseases

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
December 9, 2013
Choir members performed many songs from various movies to go along with this year's theme, "Reel Music: Lights, Camera, Follies."

[Photo] Choir Puts on a Great Show

Aleah Goldberg, Copy Editor
November 19, 2013
During the last game of the season against Westwood player Kelly McConnell goes to hit the ball. Sami Frazier encourages her teammate as she aims for the ball.

Disappointing End to the Volleyball Season

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
November 6, 2013
Player Megan Unrath hits the ball over the net while Mallory Davidson, Rebecca Latham, and Ryan Reitmeyer wait in anticipation. The girls won against Pflugerville.

Lady Mavs Win First Two Games Against Pflugerville

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
October 24, 2013
In honor of Dig for a Cure Round Rock and McNeil donated the proceeds to the Susan C. Brown fund. Making the best out of the game, Rebecca Latham gets ready for a kill.

Round Rock Out Digs Lady Mavs

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
October 23, 2013
The Lady Mavs cheer one another one, preparing to fight the Westwood Warriors.

Lady Mavericks Fight to Win

Becky Mitchell, Copy Editor
October 8, 2013
Receiving encouragement through high fives from the team junior Katie Silguero runs by.

[Photo] Lady Mavs Aim for Consistency as They Enter District Play

Rebecca Mitchell, Copy Editor
September 18, 2013
The varsity team rejoices after scoring a point against Anderson. The team won 1 out of 3 games.

Serving Up A Great Start to the Volleyball Season

Becky Mitchell, Features Editor
September 5, 2013
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