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Caroline Yong, Opinions Editor

My name is Caroline Yong and I'm a senior. This is my second year on staff. I am a reporter, a copy editor and the opinions editor. I love reading, writing, crafting, playing the violin and being a nerd. I'm grateful to be working on the Trailblazer and for the chance to work on my news writing. - - ♥

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Famous Webcomic Hits Shelves as Graphic Novel

Famous Webcomic Hits Shelves as Graphic Novel

June 12, 2015

Maverick Choirs End Year on High Note at Spring Trip

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

Maverick Strings Successful at Contests

April 30, 2015
Ballet Folklorico pose at the Bailes de Mi Tierra Folklorico Competition.

Ballet Folklorico Dances To the Top

March 12, 2015

Your Opinion Matters, Same For Everyone Else

March 4, 2015
Lauren Denton (12) takes a shot for a goal.

RRISD Tournament Ends with More Mixed Results for Girls’ Soccer

February 13, 2015
Lauren Denton (12) takes a shot for a goal.

Girls’ Soccer Begins with Mixed Results at The Woodlands Tournament

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

Just Hold It

December 30, 2014

Project Grad Brings Back Paint the Pavement

December 1, 2014

Orchestra Students Rock at Region

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

McNeil Leads District in TEA Distinctions

October 6, 2014

The Gift

October 3, 2014

Challenge Accepted

September 16, 2014

Mav Choirs Sing All the Winning Notes

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

Mav Soccer Suffers Defeat at Playoffs, Ending Great Season

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

A Worldly Experience

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

Boys’ Varsity Soccer Snags District Title

April 8, 2014

Undefeated Boys’ Varsity Soccer Aiming for District Title

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

February 8, 2014

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

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

Youth and Their Coffee

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

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

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

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

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

November 7, 2013

National French Week Begins

November 5, 2013

The Norm of Performing Under the Spotlight

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

Portable Books Without the Aroma

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

Goals for the School Year: Teacher Edition

October 2, 2013

Banned Books Week Begins

September 23, 2013
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