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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...

Several Mavericks competed recently in the Dallas Cup, one of the biggest youth tournaments in the world.

Maverick soccer players enjoy Dallas Cup experience

April 29, 2025

The Dallas Cup is one of the most famous youth soccer tournaments in the world. Every year, it brings together teams from many countries to compete in Dallas. Ten Memorial soccer players – William...

Tips to help with the STAAR test

Tips to help with the STAAR test

Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer April 11, 2025

English STAAR tests were held at Memorial this past week, and there's still biology, U.S. history and math will be coming in the next two weeks.  Mental and physical preparation can help you to have...

Thomas performs as Colonel Mustard during Memorial Theatre's production of "Clue".

New school, same passion: Thomas shares his experiences with theatre

Grayson Thomas, Staff writer April 1, 2025

F0r as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved being onstage. I loved the process of becoming someone else and learning how to embody a character that was nothing like me in reality. I attended...

Masquerade prom coming next weekend

Masquerade prom coming next weekend

Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer March 26, 2025

Memorial High School’s first prom will take place on Saturday, April 6, with the theme of a masquerade ball. The theme was chosen in the fall with the help of junior class officers, who wanted something...

Theatre's cast and crew prepare for one act's "Antic Spring"

Theatre’s cast and crew prepare for one act’s “Antic Spring”

Allie Calvert, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2025

Memorial theatre department will perform their one-act play “Antic Spring” in front of an audience for the first time tonight at Legacy High School as a part of WFISD’s annual one-act play festival. Memorial...

All-state choir experience worth the years of hard work

All-state choir experience worth the years of hard work

Allie Calvert, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2025

As we lined up in our concert black outside of the Stars at Night Ballroom, I couldn’t believe how fast the past three days had gone by. The choir I had dreamt of for the last four years was already...

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