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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...

The Memorial baseball team is opening the season Saturday in Denton.

Q/A with baseball coach Rob Johnson

Chris Rivas, Staff writer February 21, 2025

The Memorial baseball team will start its season Saturday, a couple days later than expected after the cold canceled the first two days of the Denton Tournament.  The Messenger sat down with coach...

Lorelei Mitchell poses on top of the platform at Northwest Texas Field and Stream that she created for her Eagle Scout project.

Wichita Falls’ first female Cub Scout earns Eagle Scout honor

Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer February 19, 2025

Since she was a child, Lorelei Mitchell has looked up to her father and grandfather, sharing their interest in scouting.  Her dad worked with scouts for about 13 years and she grew up in the local...

Opinion: Would it really be so bad if TikTok was banned?

Opinion: Would it really be so bad if TikTok was banned?

Chris Rivas, Staff writer February 12, 2025

TikTok, the social media app that has millions of creators and countless videos for viewers entertainment. Many people love it, and for good reason too.  There’s funny videos, helpful recipes that...

Madison Dishman and Kadyn Timmons work on a ceramics project during their art class.

Clay creations

Beckham Nobles, Copy Editor February 3, 2025

Art students have recently gotten to test out the kilns at Memorial, working with clay to make ceramics with the new equipment.  While art teacher Christopher Mayfield has done some work on the individual...

Senior running back Kenji Johnson will be deciding where he will play college football soon.

Johnson’s football recruitment different from others

Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer January 30, 2025

Like most seniors at this time of the year, Kenji Johnson has been busy trying to choose which college they want to attend.  However, Johnson is trying to figure which college football offer he wants...

Students, staff react to TikTok ban and repeal

Students, staff react to TikTok ban and repeal

Grayson Thomas, Staff writer January 30, 2025

Senior Jo’el Earl may seem like your typical high school student, but on TikTok, he’s a viral content creator who has hundreds of thousands 0f likes and views on multiple of his videos.  “I have...

Students sound off on their favorite music artists

Students sound off on their favorite music artists

Grayson Thomas, Staff writer January 22, 2025

It has been proven that listening to music can help to reduce anxiety, blood pressure and pain as well as improve sleep quality. People listen to many different types of music: pop, classic rock and rap...

Senior Allie Calvert is the first Memorial choir student to be named a member of a Texas all-state choir.

All the right notes

Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer January 21, 2025

After years of dedication and perseverance, Allie Calvert has made history as the second chair in the all-state choir, an honorable accomplishment that makes her the first student from Memorial High School...

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