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The Blue & Gold

Donning proper safety goggles, AP Science students give lab a big thumbs up. (Photographer: Cosette Lane)

Combustion, Respiration, Titration: Science Lab!

By Cosette Lane, Editor
Feb 14, 2025

Whenever the weather turns cold and Term 2 rolls around, AP Biology and AP Chemistry students prepare for an infamous class to be added to their schedule: lab. Led by chemistry teacher Jeanette Stewart...

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Serve It Up With the Cooking Club

By John Elrod, Editor
Feb 12, 2025

Throughout the school year, students passing through the cafeteria during activity period might have noticed over a dozen of their peers working with the cafeteria staff and making a variety of foods and...

Dr. Priestley helps a student during one of the several classes she teaches in the Business, Computer Science, and Engineering Department.

A Career of Innovation and Education

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

Dr. Jennifer Priestley has been a part of the Marist community since 1980. After graduating with the class of 1984, she followed her passion for data science all around the world. This past year, however,...

Students gather around Mr. Kennedy to listen to his important messages and learn basic self-defense skills. (Photo Contributed)

Self-Defense Class Back in Action

By Kate Owens, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2025

Awareness and preparation are the keys to empowerment and safety. What better way to equip female students with these essential skills than by hosting a self-defense class here on campus? The class...

Marist Speech and Debate: Another Victory Towards State

Marist Speech and Debate: Another Victory Towards State

By Rylie Albert, Staff Writer
Jan 28, 2025

Coming from a national championship, the Marist speech and debate team began their 2024-2025 season with a brilliant start. Taking on many tournaments nationwide to prepare for the upcoming state tournaments,...

With every dance show, our school confirms its enthusiastic commitment to artistic expression.

Dancing Through the Elements

By Anna Herrero, Staff Writer
Dec 19, 2024

About a month ago, Marist Dance Company presented one of its seasonal shows, only this time Program Director Jillian Bauersfeld was inspired by the elements: fire, earth, air, and water. Blending both...

Liam Wolfe and Luke Childs stand ready during the activity fair to welcome new members into the Film Club.

Two New Clubs Debut on Campus

By John Elrod, Editor
Dec 19, 2024

This year, our school welcomed two new clubs to our list of activities, adding to a large number of student organizations that provide spaces for students to explore their passions. The Film Club and...

At our school’s first Christmas tree lighting, alumni and current families gather around the tree to admire the bright lights.

Campus Glows Bright

By Kate Owens, Staff Writer
Dec 19, 2024

On the evening of December 1, alumni, families, students, and faculty gathered together in Alumni Plaza to kick off the holiday season with a new tradition, an annual Christmas tree lighting. Emphasizing...

Students and teachers grapple with the changes as more schools set stringent cell phone policies.

Off and Away: Yay or Nay?

By Ryan Hewitt, Staff Writer
Dec 9, 2024

The start of the new school year brought about many changes. Among them are new students, teachers, and rules. One rule in particular was a large change from last year, and it stood out to students and...

Seeking Sustainability

Seeking Sustainability

By Juliet Powell, Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2024

Marist achieved 1st rank in the United States in the National Green School Ranking 2024. Presented by Green Mentors, this recognition highlights our school's efforts in areas of sustainability such as...

The activity fair is an event where students of all grade levels can discover their interests.

Class of 2030 Find Their Way at the Activity Fair

By Cecilia Stemper, Staff Writer
Nov 2, 2024

At the beginning of the term, 132 seventh graders joined clubs to become involved with our community. Each club hosted a table at the activity fair set up for students to learn, ask questions, and sign...

Summer internships expose rising seniors to various work environments to better facilitate their college and career choices.

Class of 2025 Takes on Summer Internships

By Emma Schramm, Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2024

Over the summer of 2024, members of the class of 2025 participated in a variety of internships in order to experience fields of study that interested them and to help begin making decisions about their...

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