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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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Split Ends, New Beginnings

Split Ends, New Beginnings

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
"As I sat in the stands with both FAC and FLC," said Coach Molloy. "It was evident through their cheers and clapping that they had a sense of pride and belonging when the awards were announced. That trophy means a lot to them."

A Helping Hand

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2018

Humans of McNeil: Through the Looking Glass

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
May 25, 2018

Humans of McNeil: A Series

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
May 24, 2018

Follow The Music

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
May 22, 2018

Reppin’ in the 512 and the 808

Desirae Gonzalez, Features Editor
March 23, 2018

Humans of McNeil: A Series

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
March 20, 2018
Paper Soldiers: War on the Press

Paper Soldiers: War on the Press

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
February 9, 2018
Students place in Journalism UIL Central Texas practice meet and receive medals and ribbons.

News Flash: Mavs Got It Covered

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
January 11, 2018

From Teen to Parent  

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
December 26, 2017
ELL students participate in carving pumpkins for Halloween.

Thrilled to be American

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
November 20, 2017

Rampage Against The Raiders

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
October 24, 2017

The Link Between

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
October 3, 2017
Freshman Alex Barker shows off her crazy socks for Welcome Week.

Come One, Come All

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
September 18, 2017

2 Mavs awarded National Merit Scholarships

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
June 6, 2017

Thrilling in Pink

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
May 31, 2017

Picture This: McNeil Merit

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
May 16, 2017
At the 2016 Culture Fair, senior Derek Jang and junior Sharon Park play traditional Korean drums with the group called Daool, which means "united as one" in Korean. In preparation for the performance, the group practiced two hours per week. In addition to the McNeil culture fair, Daool also performed at Asian events throughout Central Texas.

Around the World in 120 Minutes

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
April 11, 2017

A Little Bit of History

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
April 4, 2017

Trippin’ Up the Tigers

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
February 13, 2017

Take the L, Take the Lesson

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
February 7, 2017

Girls and Gadgets

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
January 24, 2017
Varsity Men's basketball team won 71-58 against Westlake.

Slam Dunked

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
December 1, 2016
The all female Color Guard team makes its first appearance at the NHSMAT induction ceremony. The team places 2nd in the competition on 11/5/16. "I'm really excited to be in color guard," Alejandra Vasquez said. "It's something I've been wanting for a while, and I'm glad to be apart of it."

Drills Not Frills

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
November 29, 2016
Prurient Modern Puritans

Prurient Modern Puritans

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
November 1, 2016

Puttin’ On the Ritz

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
October 14, 2016

New Kids on the Block

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
October 3, 2016
Parents review information at open house.

Home Sweet Home

Desirae Gonzalez, Reporter
September 14, 2016
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