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Theatre's lip sync show has Halloween flavor

Theatre’s lip sync show has Halloween flavor

Aubree Ward, Staff writer October 8, 2025

Directed and performed by students, but made for the entertainment of all, the Memorial theatre is putting on a Halloween-themed lip sync this week.  “The Curses of Whisper Hallows: A Lip Sync Musical”...

Madison Dishman (middle) has been in color guard the past four years.

Q/A with color guard captain Madison Dishman

Jasmine Ortiz, Staff writer September 12, 2025

Senior Madison Dishman has been in color guard ever since her freshman year. She completed two years at Rider and is now a senior at Memorial. Dishman is looking forward to continuing her guard journey...

London Boyd is one of two drum majors for the Maverick marching band.

Q/A with drum major London Boyd

Brooklyn Baldwin, Staff writer September 12, 2025

London Boyd has been in band for all four years, starting off with being a clarinet player for the first two years at Rider. Boyd became a section leader her third before ending her senior year with leading...

Angelina Gutierrez and Joe Castles were voted Memorial's homecoming queen and king last week.

Castles, Gutierrez named homecoming king, queen

Kinzey Ricks, Staff writer September 11, 2025

Joe Castles was named Memorial’s homecoming king Friday before the football game against Frenship.  But Castles had a much more action-packed night as just hours later, he dove into the end zone,...

Before school starts, Memorial students begin their day in the cafeteria. The only difference this year is they can't be on their phones now.

Staff, students react to cell phone law

Aubree Ward, Staff writer September 3, 2025

Memorial High School students aren’t allowed to have personal communication devices inside the school for any means because a Texas state law was passed this summer.  Administrators have been very...

The Tailgate starts busy Homecoming week

The Tailgate starts busy Homecoming week

Jasmin Ortiz, Staff writer August 29, 2025

Memorial High School will be kicking off Homecoming week with a new tradition set in place.  Instead of the parade that was held last year, administrators and staff have decided to have a highly anticipated...

Messenger's first editor signing off

Messenger’s first editor signing off

Allie Calvert, Editor-In-Chief May 23, 2025

I can’t believe I finally have to write this story. I’ve been struggling because it’s hard to put into words how meaningful my year with the Memorial Messenger has been. It was tough having to...

Enjoying my first and last year as a staff writer

Enjoying my first and last year as a staff writer

Grayson Thomas, Staff writer May 21, 2025

My name is Grayson Thomas and I have had the pleasure of being one of the first staff writers for the Memorial Messenger. Additionally, I am a senior and this has been my first and only year to do high...

The retiring Memorial staff members, pictured left to right: Terrence Inniss, Brenda Snodgrass, and Kimberly Walding

Mavericks making an exit

Grayson Thomas, Staff writer May 16, 2025

Memorial teachers Terrence Inniss, Kimberly Walding and Brenda Snodgrass have spent their adult lives working in education, helping students to grow and expand their knowledge in multiple different fields. After...

Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Ronja Schaefer and her host family the Peppers at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth.

One year in Texas

Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer May 13, 2025

It’s been almost 10 months since I last saw my family and friends. It’s been 271 days since I left my home country and I landed in the U.S. ready to start a new life. As exchange students we leave...

Memorial, Legacy percussion bands join forces

Memorial, Legacy percussion bands join forces

Grayson Thomas, Staff writer May 2, 2025

Memorial and Legacy’s bands are coming together to put on one big show, aptly titled "Fusion." The idea of a collaborative, end-of-year show came after the end of Electronica, Rider High School’s...

First faculty tennis tournament should be a smash

First faculty tennis tournament should be a smash

Beckham Nobles, Copy editor April 29, 2025

Have you ever wanted to defeat your history teacher on the tennis court? The Memorial tennis team will have a chance to do just that at the Memorial Smash faculty-student tournament Tuesday. The event...

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