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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
All content by Caroline Yong
Famous Webcomic Hits Shelves as Graphic Novel

Famous Webcomic Hits Shelves as Graphic Novel

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
June 12, 2015

Maverick Choirs End Year on High Note at Spring Trip

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
June 7, 2015
The 'Best Class' trophy given to Symphony orchestra at the South Coast Music Festival.

Maverick Strings Successful at Contests

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
April 30, 2015
Ballet Folklorico pose at the Bailes de Mi Tierra Folklorico Competition.

Ballet Folklorico Dances To the Top

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
March 12, 2015

Your Opinion Matters, Same For Everyone Else

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
March 4, 2015
Lauren Denton (12) takes a shot for a goal.

RRISD Tournament Ends with More Mixed Results for Girls’ Soccer

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
February 13, 2015
Lauren Denton (12) takes a shot for a goal.

Girls’ Soccer Begins with Mixed Results at The Woodlands Tournament

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
January 29, 2015
These rules of audience etiquette posted on a middle school orchestra program is applicable to all school performances.

Just Hold It

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
December 30, 2014

Project Grad Brings Back Paint the Pavement

Caroline Yong, Copy Editor
December 1, 2014

Orchestra Students Rock at Region

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
October 27, 2014
The T-shirt designed in celebration of McNeil's TEA distinctions.

McNeil Leads District in TEA Distinctions

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
October 6, 2014

The Gift

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
October 3, 2014

Challenge Accepted

Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor
September 16, 2014

Mav Choirs Sing All the Winning Notes

Caroline Yong, Reporter
May 9, 2014
Players in line to high-five Mr. Vaden before boarding the bus.

Mav Soccer Suffers Defeat at Playoffs, Ending Great Season

Caroline Yong, Reporter
May 3, 2014
Velji having breakfast on the roof of the hotel in Istanbul.

A Worldly Experience

Caroline Yong, Reporter
May 2, 2014
The team huddles up to raise their spirits for the rest of the game.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer Snags District Title

Caroline Yong, Reporter
April 8, 2014

Undefeated Boys’ Varsity Soccer Aiming for District Title

Caroline Yong, Reporter
March 10, 2014
This is a quote by the great Walt Disney that has motivated me in the past.

Motivational Wake-Up Call as Progress Reports, Rankings Distributed

Caroline Yong, Reporter
February 8, 2014

A Reader’s’ Haven: Book Club Starts Back Up

Caroline Yong, Reporter
January 29, 2014
Coffee has various flavorings that allow it to be more appealing to students' taste buds.

Youth and Their Coffee

Caroline Yong, Reporter
January 2, 2014
The deaths of Paul Walker, Cory Monteith, Nelson Mandela and others have shocked the world. Photo Credit: http://images.smh.com.au/2013/12/13/5006643/art-twitter-620x349.jpg

What It Really Means to Make a Difference

Caroline Yong, Reporter
December 29, 2013
Secret Santa gift-giving is an even tougher challenge, especially if you don't know your chosen person well.

The Joy and Complications of Gift-Giving

Caroline Yong, Reporter
December 17, 2013
Example of cheating that should not be followed. Photo Credit: http://testsuccesscoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Cheating.jpg

Don’t Cheat Yourself

Caroline Yong, Reporter
December 10, 2013
Students of Mrs. Hengst's 3rd Period, Pre-AP English II class discussing A Doll's House to each other in mini-socratic seminar circles.

The Dreaded Circle: Socrates’ Legacy in Schools

Caroline Yong, Reporter
November 23, 2013
The new members of National Honor Society hold candles and recite the NHS pledge at the Induction Ceremony

NHS Newbies Take Their Oath

Caroline Yong, Reporter
November 7, 2013

National French Week Begins

Caroline Yong, Reporter
November 5, 2013

The Norm of Performing Under the Spotlight

Caroline Yong, Reporter
November 3, 2013
A Nook Simple Touch opened to Chapter 2 of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

Portable Books Without the Aroma

Caroline Yong, Reporter
October 15, 2013
Mrs. Hengst teaching her 3rd Period, Pre-AP English II class.

Goals for the School Year: Teacher Edition

Caroline Yong, Reporter
October 2, 2013

Banned Books Week Begins

Caroline Yong, Reporter
September 23, 2013
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