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Memorial salutatorian Jinoo Park and valedictorian Kathy Ngo.
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Ngo, Park finish 1-2 in Class of 2026
May 20, 2026

Kathy Ngo and Jimin Park have been named Memorial's second valedictorian and salutatorian, ending their high school career with a 5.0 GPA after their hard work. Ngo has committed to the University of Texas at Austin and is interested in the pharmaceutical...

Memorial celebrated five teachers retiring last week.
Five teachers, staff retiring from Memorial
Bella Hernandez, Staff writer • May 20, 2026

Memorial High School recently celebrated retirement of five dedicated educators and coaches who have made a lasting impact, including Oyvind...

Mariah Jackson, the Beard twins and Addison Williams have balanced playing varsity basketball and soccer this season.
Double duty
February 21, 2026
Uriah Tucker and Braylon Kinzie (left) will be running in Austin Friday after winning region in the 300 hurdles and 800, respectively.
Kinzie, Tucker ready for state track meet
Bella Hernandez, Staff writer • May 13, 2026

Memorial track athletes Braylon Kinzie and Uriah Tucker both punched their tickets to the state track meet. At the regional meet in late...

Ross Dillard has been named the second head football coach in Memorial's history.
Dillard excited for new role as head football coach
Bella Hernandez, Staff writer • April 21, 2026

Wichita Falls ISD announced Ross Dillard as the new head football coach at Memorial High School last week.  Dillard replaced Marc Bindel,...

Senior Hayley Nguyen will be making her final trip to state for powerlifting on Saturday.
Nguyen ready for last trip to state powerlifting
Bella Hernandez, Staff writer • March 18, 2026

Saturday will feel like any other meet for senior Hayley Nguyen.  But this powerlifting meet is a lot more important and it’s also her...

Memorial salutatorian Jinoo Park and valedictorian Kathy Ngo.
Ngo, Park finish 1-2 in Class of 2026
May 20, 2026

Kathy Ngo and Jimin Park have been named Memorial's second valedictorian and salutatorian, ending their high school career with a 5.0 GPA after...

Senior girls poise for a picture during the Senior Sunrise event in August. Senior Sunset will be May 17.
Last month filled with senior events
Madison Gray, Staff writer • April 29, 2026

There are a lot of senior events planned for the last four weeks of school. That may seem like a long while, but in reality it's right around...

Q/A
Israel Cerna is one of the key players returning for the Memorial soccer team this season.
Q/A with boys soccer coach Adam Jackson
Alyssa Phillips, Staff writer • January 10, 2026

The Memorial boys soccer team is off to a solid start as they've compiled a 2-2-1 record through the first week of the season. The Mavericks...

Nashida Bertrand is one of several first-year teachers at Memorial.
Q/A with first-year teacher Nashida Bertrand
Jada Stallworth, Staff writer • October 20, 2025

Memorial High School has hired a few new teachers in its second year of existence. One of those is Nashida Bertrand, who teaches financial mathematics.  The...

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