WILLIAM MASON HIGH SCHOOL
Coaches take on Grinch persona during holiday break In SPORTS, page 17 > > PLUS: A conversation with a world champion gift giver and avid sports fan. Find out what his NFL Fantasy line up looks like.
Volume 4 Issue 3
DECEMBER 21, 2006 WHAT’S
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NHS Blood Drive collects more than 80 pounds of blood Story on page 3 > >
STYLE
What’s up with Pink sweats? Story on page 23 > > S W E E T T OOTH
Candy store looks to satisfy our sweet tooth Story on page 20 > >
Corporate Santas confess what Santa’s favorites are and who the real Santa is, See Page 9 > >
Tis the season Politically Correct
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TH E CH A N G IN G N AT U R E OF S E A S ON’S GR E E T INGS
ings t e e ’s Gr n o s Sea Holiday travel proves difficult and dangerous Story on page 3 > >
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Wishing you a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa
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T’was the day before break
Aww heck, just have a good one!
A portrayal of the average student’s anticipation for end of the day prior to break story on page 12 > >
The Chronicle The official student newspaper of William Mason High School 6100 S. Mason-Montgomery Road Mason, Ohio 45040
From our family to yours,
In recent years it has become a trend for people to replace the word Christmas with Happy Holidays to appease people of different religions during the holiday season. Schools are required by law not to promote one religion above another, which means students and staff must perform a tricky balancing act in their celebrations. But with over 159 million Americans identifying themselves as Christians, some people find that the majority rules. Story on page 2> >
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The average age MHS students stopped believing in Santa Claus. Story on page 9 > >
In SPORTS: Holiday Basketball Tournament Preview