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Owen Dennis (10) as Uncle Fester performs in the “Let’s Not Talk About Anything Else But Love (Reprise.)” Uncle Fester was on a mission to help Wednesday and Lucas in their journey to finding love and merging their families.

Full Disclosure on “The Addams Family”

Colette DePasquale, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

The Addams Family, originally created as a television series in 1964, was based on cartoon characters made by Charles Addams, an American cartoonist. The show only aired for two years, but has left a lasting...

Marietta High School’s Game Day cheer team (Emma Johnson, Makayla Farris, and Ava Jane Denny not pictured) celebrates their state win while displaying Blue Devil spirit.

Game day cheer team sticks the landing, third in state

Zaria Byers, Print Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2023

The month of December marks the be- ginning of Game Day Cheer competition season. Game day cheer differs from other forms of cheer in the sense that it is focused on crowd engagement. Game...

El Niño snowy winter weather predictions

El Niño snowy winter weather predictions

Kaia Kirkpatrick, Social Media Manager December 19, 2023

As winter quickly approaches, many are excited about anticipated holiday activities. However, some plans might be put to a halt with the recent weather predictions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

Flag football, Area Champs to Elite Eight

Flag football, Area Champs to Elite Eight

Reagan Kelley, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

Flag Football is an increasingly popular sport in the United States. In 2020, all Georgia high schools had the option to add girls flag football as a sport. Marietta took on this offer and created...

FAFSA breakdown

Zaria Byers, Print Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2023

What is FAFSA? The primary step in applying to colleges is completing the FAFSA form. Though it has previously opened on Oct. 1 in previous years, it will become available on Dec. 31 for the 2024-25...

Mary Nesmith and Maddie Jones lead the front pack of girls on the state course with Nora Hart just steps behind. Sophomore, Nesmith, claimed the individual victory of 7A state champ with the team’s 4-peat.

XC GIRLS DOMINATE, FOUR TIME STATE CHAMPS

Sydney Hernandez, Section Editor December 1, 2023

Marking their fourth consecutive year of victory, the girls cross-country team won the 7A GHSA State Championship on Nov. 4, 2023. The girls ran the 5000- meter course at Carrollton High...

Chantelle Muriki serves the chosen dish of the Blue Devil Bistro, pancakes and bacon.

On the menu: Culinary food truck wars

Colette DePasquale, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

The newest addition to the lunch menu: monthly food trucks from Marietta High School’s culinary pathway. In October, students in the culinary pathway came together in groups to create restaurants with...

AFJROTC students present an American flag o the audience. The flag was passed to Mr. David Tigs, an MHS alumni and veteran.

Marietta honors its veterans

Amelia Jenkins, Business Manager November 28, 2023

Veterans Day, a day that honors the countless men and women who have fought for our country, was celebrated on Nov. 11. Marietta High School, which employs several veterans, celebrated it with an assembly...

Editorial: You won’t break my soul

November 27, 2023

Hard times are an inescapable part of the human ex- perience. On a daily basis, I deal with chaos just about everywhere; on the news, in school, and at work. Devas- tating tragedies in other countries....

The Blues Jerk food truck staff serves their fresh-made jerk chicken tacos. The motto of the truck is, Come for the jerk, leave with a smile.

Marietta Moment: Food Truck Wars

Wesley Harrison, Digital Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2023

Jose Ramírez (10) escorting Astrid Rodas (10), and Larissa Mendoza (10) escorted by Cesar García (10), showcase the cultural aspects of a quinceañera.

Celebrating Hispanic heritage: “Never say no to yourself”

Zaria Byers and Sydney Martinez October 20, 2023

Throughout the month of October, Marietta HoPe organizes activities to recognize Hispanic-Brazilian Heritage Month. HoPe, which stands for ‘Hispanic Organization Promoting Education,’ is a non-profit...

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