Community – The Shield

Lonestar High School Scare

Lauren Adkins

November 13, 2019

On November 13th, 2019, Lonestar High School was under close watch in the hours of 9am-10am. Students reported a student had been showing off what appeared to be his gun on the bus on the way to school. About 2,000 students were put into a mandatory lockdown and lockout drill until further notice, and around 15 police cars could be seen surveying the perimeter of the school. The surrounding schools- Stafford Middle School, and Phillips Elementary School- also followed the lockdown protocol as an extra precaution. At 10:20 a.m., Frisco PD released a statement saying the issue had been “resolved”, but without any other explanation. The student in question has been located, and no one was harmed. This...

Veterans Day Tribute

November 11, 2019

Teacher of the Year 2019-2020

November 7, 2019

Annual Friscovania Event!

Gracie Fillet

October 24, 2019

This Saturday will be the fourth annual Friscovania Event at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, join others in a new family tradition to dress up in your costume for a Hallowen party! Last year over 5,000 attendees participated in the event and is expected to grow to an even larger footprint this time around! For more information visit www.friscovania.com. *Costume Contests for Adults and Kids *Haunted Carnival and Games *Ghost Town *Food Trucks...

Warriors Hope to Swim out with a Win during FOCO week

October 18, 2019

On Friday, October 18, 2019 at 7pm the Memorial Warriors will take on Lake Dallas at Memorial Stadium. Memorial hopes to come home with the win as it is their Forthcoming game. Memorial(1-6) hope to overcome their losing streak with a win over Lake Dallas(1-5) tonight. Tickets are 8$ for students and adults if you are wanting to go. Come out and support your Memorial Warriors for their Forthcoming game.

Chomping Down the Falcons!

October 18, 2019

It’s Forthcoming week and here’s everything you need to know about the varsity football game! Memorial Warriors will be challenging the Lake Dallas Falcons at 7:00 pm at the FISD Memorial Stadium on October 18, the day before the annual Forthcoming dance. Our very own Memorial Choir, Marching Band, and Drill Team will be performing on the field. Don’t forget to congratulate your 2019 Forthcoming Court! Have a 'sea-sational' Forthcoming, Go Warriors!...

Say Bon Voyage to your Forthcoming troubles!

October 17, 2019

By Kristen Miller With Memorial FOCO fast approaching, last minute panic is the furthest thing from helpful. So, to make things easy, here's everything you need to know for your magical night of deep sea dreams. Date: October 19th, 2019 When: 8-11 pm Where: MHS cafeteria Mums and garters can be worn Friday, Oct. 18th to school. Dress code: Check posters in the hallways By Pravalika Jetty Come party in the magical world under the sea, Saturday at 8:00 pm. Memorial...

The Texas State Fair

Gracie Fillet

September 26, 2019

Games, rides, and (most importantly) food - the State Fair is back! Starting September 26th, the fair will be open to the public. This year, new attractions are coming such as the “¡Fiestas de Marionetas!” that celebrates culture through marionettes and the Texas Cinema that showcases the history and impact of film performers and creators from the Lone Star state. Not only are their new attractions, the Big Tex award semi-finalists are finally making their debut with delicious treats such as “Deep Fried Nutella Custard Stuffed French Toast”. Don’t forget to hit the Chevrolet Main Stage to see artists perform, this year Billy Ray Cyrus will be performing on October 13th. Prices for individual passes are ...

Warrior JV Tennis defeats the Redhawks

September 13, 2019

The pictured Warriors won the first ever JV team match in school history last night defeating the Liberty Redhawks 12-6. #Won the Battle

Era of Podcasts

Kirsten Shin, Staff Writer

April 18, 2019

Podcast refers to a series of digital audio or video files which a user can download and listen to. With celebrities such as Amy Schumer, Ashley Graham, and Jonathan Van Ness hosting their own, podcast has become one of the biggest trends in recent years. There are few factors behind this phenomenon. First, podcasts attract a wide range of audiences as it comes in a variety of genres: educational, gaming, sports, religious and spiritual, music, news, politics, and more. Furthermore, there are so many different ways and places to listen to podcasts, and they don't distract from other important tasks that needs to be completed. “As a content-obsessed millennial, I have made podcasts part of my daily ro...

Take me to the Fair!!

April 4, 2019

Have you seen the huge ferris wheel recently in the Frisco Square area? If so, you’re in luck because the Frisco Fresh Market has just opened the inaugural Frisco Fair, an eleven day carnival event that’s perfect for the whole family! Located off of Main and Frisco Street, the fair has something to offer for everyone, including SUPER FUN rides, food, games, and lots of family entertainment. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Admission to the fair is free, but parking is $10, and...

Early Easter Fun – A fun twist on your ordinary easter egg scavenger hunt

Bri Martinez, Staff Writer

April 4, 2019

The Frisco Athletic Center is hosting a aqua egg hunt for children ages 2 1⁄2 through 10 years of age. Admission for residents is $14 and for non-residents it’s $17 Children will get the chance to participate in the egg hunt, do crafts, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. The kids will need to bring swim suits for the toy-filled egg hunt in the pool. If children are under the age of 8, a life jacket is required and provided in the front at check in. Don’t forget to bring a basket for your children to take their eggs home in, a mesh will be provided to collect the eggs in the pool. There are two sessions, if you're interested in the first session, it begins at 11:15 am - 12:45 pm. The secon...