Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, MHS seniors Nathan Maurer  and Cody Feazell competed at the UIL Track and Field State Meet. Maurer competed in discus and Feazell competed in pole vaulting.  Maurer finished 7th with a throw of 162 ‘ 9 and Feazell finished 5th with a jump of 15 ‘ 6. To make it to the state competition, the seniors had to first...

“I want to show how diverse our school is and can be,” senior Ashley Okereke said. Okereke is the MHS student who thought of holding an International Festival Week which will be held every day during the week of May 16, 2011. Ms. Monicuse is the sponsor for this event. Okereke originally thought of having an African day to celebrate her Nigerian...

As the 2011 school year comes to an end, prom mania has reached it’s peek.  With prom less than a month away, many seniors and their dates make the final touches on their “dream night” plans.  But for Skyline High’s Jonathan Sierra the night turned out to be a nightmare.  17-year-old senior was found at the Aloft Hotel dead from...

The highly-anticipated AP Testing began May 2, continuing until Friday, May 13th. Many people stress about these tests, especially people who are taking them for the first time. “Don’t freak out about it,” senior Sooyeon Kim said. “They can’t hurt you; they can only help you.” Kim is one of many students at Mansfield High who...

Last week was the 2011 District Art Show. Students across Mansfield ISD were able to take part in the event through sculptures, drawings, and photographs of their own invention. The pieces were judged and then showcased for friends and family to view. Many Mansfield HS students participated and were excited to showcase the creations they have been working on...

Seniors listen up! As the prom/graduation season gets closer schedules get fuller, so here are some dates to put down before it is too late. POWDER PUFF - Seniors who want to participate in the annual Powder Puff game must purchase a t-shirt today. You cannot participate without one! ADOPT A SENIOR - Seniors who are participating in Adopt a Senior need to pay...

“I shed a few tears.  A lifetime of memories came flooding back to me, along with everything hockey has taught me,” assistant captain senior Aaron Carver said. Carver was one of many with somber feelings towards their final game. “[It was] heartbreaking.  I felt like I had done so much hard work for four years and came out with nothing.  I...

This past weekend the Texas Rangers dominated their opening games against the Red Sox. They showed their skills winning 1-5 the first game, the second 5-9, and the last 0-1 for a unanimous victory.  Last season the Rangers defeated the Yankees, putting them through to the World Series.  Anticipation is high for another grand slam season.

Tomorrow, March 1, students in grades 9-11 will take the English Language Arts TAKS Test. Test takers need to report to their advisory class rooms bright and early tomorrow morning. Ben Barber classes have been canceled for tomorrow and regular classes will commence on a modified schedule later in the day. Seniors that do not have to retake the exit level TAKS...

Over the next few months, television junkies will have more shows to look forward to. New shows on TLC will include Kitchen Boss in which Buddy, the cake boss, gets his own cooking show TLC will also premier a show soon called The Unpoppables, about a group of balloon artists who make a living creating various balloon sculptures for parties and art shows. Then,...

Attention to all students and parents interested in purchasing the yearbook! All sales will be closedFriday, January 14. The yearbook is running for $70, so if you’d like to order one, please visit www.smart-pay.com  or stop by J1 for an order form.

“It’s not every day that a country celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence,” said senior, Anjola Coker. October 1 is Nigeria’s Independence Day. This day marks when Nigeria got its independence from the United Kingdom in 1960. Today, Coker and other MHS students of Nigerian heritage are celebrating by wearing traditional nigerian...

     Students  interested in becoming a  member of the Student Council can attend the  meeting on Thursday, September 30th. Afterward, StuCo meetings will be regularly held on the last Thursday of every month. Be sure to pick up forms in Mrs. Russell’s room in B3. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Mr. Davis, Mrs. Russell, or a current...

The Mansfield girls golf team starts in two weeks and the players are more ready than ever. With 9 returning lettermen, and 9 other girls joining the golf team this year, the team feels confident for the new season. They’ve all been working very hard this summer with tournaments, lessons, and lots of practice. “I’m really ready for golf this...