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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
Bentley Krizin

Bentley Krizin, Reporter

Hey Mavs! I’m a sophomore, and it’s my first year on staff for the Trailblazer.  I prefer to read books to watching shows. Outside of school I care for my three dogs, hike when possible, and listen to VGM music.

All content by Bentley Krizin
Top Ten Seniors Reflect on their Time in High School

Top Ten Seniors Reflect on their Time in High School

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
May 9, 2025
Tamara Mace Awarded Paraprofessional of the Year

Tamara Mace Awarded Paraprofessional of the Year

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
March 14, 2025
Alternatives to Social Media for Politics

Alternatives to Social Media for Politics

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
March 7, 2025
ESL Teacher Kerre Cole poses for a picture in her classroom.

ESL Teacher Wins Teacher of the Year

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
March 7, 2025
(Photo: NAEP)

Seniors Take National Assessment of Educational Progress Exam

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
March 7, 2025
IB logo by The International Baccalaureate Organization, illustration by The Trailblazer.

Upcoming IB Events in January

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
January 24, 2025
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
Photo Courtesy of McNeil Band

Band Makes Finals in Two Bands of America Super Regionals

Bentley Krizin and Annabelle Benson
November 15, 2024
AP Human Geography teacher, Todd Carpenter, lectures his students on the cultural landscape of McNeil and its effects on F Wing.

AP Human Geography Holds Annual School Walk

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
October 24, 2024
Upcoming Student Holiday Oct. 14

Upcoming Student Holiday Oct. 14

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
October 13, 2024
Photo via MavTheatre Co. website.

MavTheatre’s Upcoming Musical: Little Shop of Horrors

Bentley Krizin
October 11, 2024
Students eat lunch while paying attention to the library's presentation.

Library Lunch & Learns Give Students Something to Look Forward to

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
September 24, 2024
Teacher Todd Carpenter directs his class into groups for the Food for Thought project.

Some Food for Thought

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
September 17, 2024
Sign referencing one of Incubus’ most popular releases Wish You Were Here at the Moody Center.

Incubus ‘Morning View Tour’ Graces Austin

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
September 11, 2024
Graphic by Cooper Seaver

Late Buses and Their Effects on Students

Amanda Beeler and Bentley Krizin
September 7, 2024
The group was just starting their hike down the mountain, lighting torches to stave off the creeping dark. The group had just traveled up the mountain during the last days of their trip to Europe. “It was the last day we were in Switzerland, we went up to a family-owned restaurant there and dined," Hannigan said. "When we finished up all the food and drink, we lit torches and walked down the mountain as it was getting dark.”

German Students Travel to Europe for Educational Trip

Amanda Beeler, Bentley Krizin, and Hannah Bland
September 5, 2024
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