• Monday, Oct. 27 - Freshmen Parent / Guardian Info Session (McNeil Cafeteria), 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 27 - Friday, Oct. 31 - Red Ribbon Week (Say No to Drugs)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 29 - McNeil High School Blood Drive
  • Wednesday, Oct. 29 - McNeil High School: Annual Halloween on the Farm!
  • Tuesday, Nov. 4 - Staff / Student School picture retake day, during all lunches.
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The student news site of McNeil High School

The Trailblazer
Janice Mills

Janice Mills, Life & Arts Editor

Hi my name is Janice and I am the Life & Arts editor. This is my second year on the McNeil Trailblazer and I am a senior. Outside of school I like to spend time with my friends and family. 

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Finding the Joke

Finding the Joke

Janice Mills, Life & Arts Editor
October 17, 2025
Genetic variation can be caused by differences in DNA sequences, leading to unique traits. At McNeil, students embrace these differences and what makes them unique. Photo Courtesy of Britannica

Genetic Differences Shape Identity, Confidence

Janice Mills, Life & Arts Editor
October 16, 2025
Image via Juiceland

Juiceland Smoothie Bowl 2025

Janice Mills, Life & Arts Editor
September 19, 2025
Image via Association For Psychological Science

Write to Remember: Why More Students Should Write Notes

Janice Mills, Life & Arts Editor
September 9, 2025
7 Activities for a Priceless Summer

7 Activities for a Priceless Summer

Janice Mills, Reporter
May 9, 2025
Culinary Should be Added to Endorsements, Electives

Culinary Should be Added to Endorsements, Electives

Janice Mills, Reporter
April 11, 2025
Managing it All

Managing it All

Janice Mills and Henry Bucher
April 11, 2025
(Cookie photos: Mae Honeycutt; Illustration by Cooper Seaver

Made by Mae: Junior Runs Thriving Cookie Business

Janice Mills, Reporter
March 7, 2025
(Photo: MavMail)

Prom Ticket Sales Begin

Janice Mills, Reporter
March 7, 2025
Students Expand Art Knowledge with Library Lunch and Learn

Students Expand Art Knowledge with Library Lunch and Learn

Janice Mills, Reporter
January 28, 2025
MavTheatre Hosts Chipotle Fundraiser

MavTheatre Hosts Chipotle Fundraiser

Janice Mills, Reporter
January 27, 2025
Sophomore Finds Talent in Photography

Sophomore Finds Talent in Photography

Janice Mills, Reporter
December 18, 2024
Photo via Kerbey Lane.

Kerbey Lane Fundraising with McNeil Majestics

Janice Mills, Reporter
December 18, 2024
Taken at the 11/5 game Vs. Bowie.

[Photo] Varsity Girls Basketball takes on Stony Point

Sienna Fell, Reporter
December 11, 2024
Chromebooks Not as Beneficial to Learning as Expected

Chromebooks Not as Beneficial to Learning as Expected

Janice Mills, Reporter
December 13, 2024
From their Nov. 5 game, the Lady Mavs huddle around head coach Matthew Butler.

[Photo] Lady Mavericks Face Hutto, Ending in First District Loss

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
November 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Keaton Dye

From Apple to Teaching

Janice Mills, Reporter
October 11, 2024
Library Lunch and Learn Encourages Students to Seek Their Goals

Library Lunch and Learn Encourages Students to Seek Their Goals

Janice Mills, Reporter
September 27, 2024
Overrated Fashion Trends

Overrated Fashion Trends

Janice Mills, Reporter
September 18, 2024
Book Club's First Meeting

Book Club’s First Meeting

Janice Mills, Reporter
September 18, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter Departs from her Disney Channel Image with Short n’ Sweet

Sabrina Carpenter Departs from her Disney Channel Image with Short n’ Sweet

Olivia West, Cole Garcia, and Janice Mills
September 3, 2024
Nearby Lightning Cancels Meet The Mavs

Nearby Lightning Cancels Meet The Mavs

Harper Poore, Olivia West, Janice Mills, Annabelle Benson, and Cole Garcia
August 21, 2024
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