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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 Shannon Steidel

New Student Council Officers Announced for 2014

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
May 27, 2014

Publications Win Big at State Contest

Shannon Steidel, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2014
Image via google images

College’s ‘Free Speech Zone’ Hinders Freedom of Expression

Shannon Steidel, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2014
Softball Wraps up Season

Softball Wraps up Season

Shannon Steidel, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2014
Varsity Player Victoria Perez (10) pitching at a game against Westlake

Maverick Softball Still Fighting to Win

Shannon Steidel, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2014
Varsity Player Shey Romento (10) batting at the Round Rock Varsity Tournament

Maverick Softball Struggles in First Games of the Season

Shannon Steidel, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2014
photo via: http://www.fashion-today.co.uk/benefits-of-school-uniform/

School Uniforms: Are They Beneficial or Restrictive?

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2014
Second Place Medal won by reporter Nikki Eduave in Headline Writing

Journalism Students Perform Well at UIL Practice Meet

Shannon Steidel, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2014
Kira Morgan officially signing her intent to swim for UMBC

Swimmer Accepts Scholarship to UMBC

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
December 22, 2013

FFA Continues Excellence in Fall Competitions

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
November 25, 2013
Abercrombie and Fitch: Too Little Too Late

Abercrombie and Fitch: Too Little Too Late

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2013
Stonebridge Coffee runs out of an airstream trailer, serving hot drinks and food daily.

Stonebridge Coffee Up and Running

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2013
photo: www.northville.patch.com

College Essays: They Don’t Have to be Painful

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2013
QR Codes are a fast, easy alternative to using website links and search engines.

QR Codes Offer Direct Access, Ease of Gathering Info

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2013
Choir Student Goes for Gold

Choir Student Goes for Gold

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2013
Ramen Tatsu-Ya's Tonkotsu Original

Rave about Ramen

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2013
Parents who went to open house had the opportunity to buy school spirit wear and sign up for the PTSA

Open House: Starting the Year Off Right

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2013

Zone Cancelled, Lengthened Class Periods Deemed More Efficient

Shannon Steidel, Editor in Chief
September 3, 2013
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‘Uglies’ Turns Out to be Pretty Good Novel

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
June 8, 2013
Senior Kailyn Elkins, Senior Mallory Stone, and Sophomore Ellie Ojeda playing defense

GLAX Team Makes School History as Season Ends

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
May 28, 2013

Balfour Named RRISD Secondary Teacher of the Year

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
May 24, 2013
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‘Gatsby’ Turns Out to be Great

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
May 13, 2013
Girls Lacrosse Preparing for State Playoffs

Lady Mavs Head for LAX State Playoffs

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
May 8, 2013
The Lady Mavericks playing against Vandegrift at their March 21st game

Girls Lacrosse Continues Stellar Season

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
April 10, 2013
The Lady Mavericks winning their fourth game of the season against Vandegrift.

Girls’ Lacrosse Starts Season with a Bang

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
March 22, 2013
Delainey Bittner volunteers with Austin Pets Alive on weekends to help animals get adopted.

Animal Adoption Volunteer Helps Community

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
March 1, 2013
Class rank puts unneeded pressure on students. http://aboutlockerbenches.blogspot.com

Class Rank Unnecessary and Outdated

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
February 28, 2013
Cookie sales fund many Girl Scout activities http://www.girlscoutsaz.org/cookies-2013

Girl Scout Cookies Help in Multiple Ways

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
February 20, 2013
nwfdailynews.com

Resolve to Stick With Resolutions

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
January 27, 2013
Giana Thompson is a member of the synchronized swimming team The Austin Angelfish

Junior Takes on Synchronized Swimming

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
January 20, 2013
A page of photos on Pinterest

Photo-Based Social Sites Offer Different Visions

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
December 26, 2012
www.austinfoodbank.org

Holiday Volunteer Opportunities for Students

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
December 21, 2012
www.hdwallpapersarena.com

Race Fans Get Their Wish With Formula 1

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
December 5, 2012
Results for #YOLO on social networking site Twitter

YOLO: Useful or Pointless?

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
December 2, 2012
Drum Major Gets Different Perspective of Marching Show

Drum Major Gets Different Perspective of Marching Show

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
November 8, 2012
Horseshoe Parking Lot

Juniors Take Senior Parking Spots

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
November 7, 2012

Spanish Classes to Observe Dia de los Muertos

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
October 31, 2012
Car in the Student Parking Lot

Dear Bad Drivers, Bad Driving Needs to Stop

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
October 29, 2012
'House at the End of the Street' Movie Review

‘House at the End of the Street’ Movie Review

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
October 21, 2012
Senior Lauren Schultz is the only girl on drumline.

Mavericks Break Gender Stereotypes

Shannon Steidel, Reporter
October 1, 2012
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