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Snowcoming Dance Set for Saturday

Snowcoming Dance Set for Saturday

Kyra Nason, Writer February 7, 2025

MCHS will host its second annual Snowcoming semi-formal dance for students in the FEMA Room on Saturday night. “This is a new tradition we plan to have for many years to come,” said Claire Sampson,...

Sophomore Aniyah Smith qualified for the 2A Girls State Wrestling Tournament after placing first at the 2A Regional Tournament on Friday.

Nine Girls Qualify for State Wrestling

Isaiah Torres, Writer February 4, 2025

Nine Riverhawk girl wrestlers qualified for state in Friday’s 2A Regional Tournament in Mason City. Piper Phillips placed 1st at 100 lbs. Lila Sheehan placed first at 105 lbs. Carleigh Arjes placed first...

Colin Peterson works out some tweaks in the robot. "How did this happen?" He said. "This is supposed to be wrapped around this way." Peterson uses a computer programming to give the robotics directions.

Robotics Team to Make Historic Debut at State Championships

Kyra Nason, Writer February 4, 2025

The MCHS Robotics team is headed into the state competition this spring. The team placed 3rd at Regionals in Clear Lake, on Saturday, January 25. Members are thrilled. This is their first time after competing...

Girls Wrestling Look to Qualify for State at 2A Regionals

Isaiah Torres, Writer January 31, 2025

Tonight, The Mason City Girls Wrestling Team will host the 2A Regionals in the Mason City Gymnasium. There will be around 8 teams competing to go to state including Cedar Rapids Washington, Clear Lake,...

Sophomore Maddie Cornish is lifted up to receive the ball after a line-out. During a line-out two players from opposing teams are lifted into the air while the hooker throws the ball back into play after the ball goes out of bounds.

Second Year a Success for MCHS Girls Rugby

Jasmine Ditsworth, Writer November 15, 2024

The Mason City Girls Rugby team wrapped up another successful season, placing 6th in the state. That’s out of 8 teams and an improvement from 8th place last year. “It was fun and exciting,”...

Students searching for opportunities at the NIACC college fair.

Taking a Step Towards the Future

Jasmine Ditsworth, Writer November 11, 2024

With graduation creeping closer and closer for both juniors and seniors, exploring future college options is becoming a popular activity. On September 26th, students took a trip to NIACC, the local North...

High School Students Cast Their First Votes, Shaping the Future

High School Students Cast Their First Votes, Shaping the Future

Autumn Overland, Writer November 4, 2024

Millions of people are rushing to cast their ballots for President of the United States. A handful of those are Mason City High School students voting for the first time. “I personally think it’s...

Juniors with open campus privileges can come and go during study hall periods.

Juniors Embrace Newfound Freedom with Open Campus Privileges

Tristan Wible, Writer November 1, 2024

Junior Parker Kraft is taking strong advantage of a new open campus privilege. “Open campus is amazing,” said Kraft, “I spend my time going home or in my car on Wednesdays for some peace of mind.” Noah...

Teacher Slips into 'Lincoln Luck' Shoes to Inspire

Teacher Slips into ‘Lincoln Luck’ Shoes to Inspire

Ja'Mariah Williams, Writer October 15, 2024

History students hope to get the right grade with the right pair of shoes. On Thursday, October 3, Katie Trask's 11th-grade U.S. History class had to take a quiz on the Civil War. Trask wore shoes...

Arms full and flashing big smiles, freshmen Addie Burnett, Carleigh Arjes, and Kinnick Onder are earning Silver Cord Hours by helping pick up at the Riverhawk Invitational (Sept 24).

Celebrating 20 Years of Silver Cord

Tristan Wible, Writer October 6, 2024

Freshman Ava Dengler isn’t wasting any time getting started earning Silver Cord hours. Dengler participated in street cleaning on August 15th near Rib Crib at Tiffany Drive. “From participating...

Only in its second year, D&D Club flyers are enlisting members interested in role playing adventures to slay monsters.

Dungeons & Dragons Captivating New Players

Autumn Overland, Writer October 3, 2024

Dungeons & Dragons is starting off strong with nine members attending the first meeting of the year, and is always open to more joining. D&D is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game originally...

2024 MCHS Homecoming King Javel Lee and Queen Janae Hansen.

Homecoming Review

Ja'Mariah Williams, Writer September 28, 2024

Mason High School wrapped up its 2024 homecoming last week. After a week of dress-up days, hallway decorating, and daily homecoming trivia, students finally got to the day everyone was waiting for- Friday’s...

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