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Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief

Senior Kamryn Torr has been a part of the Trail staff for 4 years. After being a staff writer her freshman year and sports editor her sophomore year, this will be Kamryn’s second year as Editor in Chief for the Trail. Aside from her interest in journalism, Kamryn loves sports. Her passion for sports includes soccer and football. She began playing soccer when she was three years old, but the week before her junior year started, she suffered her third concussion in less than two years and will no longer be playing soccer. Kamryn loves college football, especially Penn State. She is a diehard Penn State fan because both of her parents attended college there. She combines her journalism capabilities and her love for sports into sports writing; Kamryn is often live Tweeting MHS sporting events. 

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Athlete of the Week: Jackson Crow

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Apr 8, 2019

Senior Jackson Crow was awarded with Athlete of the Week. Crow began playing tennis when he was seven years old. Throughout the past four years of high school, Crow has been a part of the Chiefs varsity...

Senior Ryan Sanders throwing from shortstop.

Ryan Sanders Commits to Becoming A Pioneer

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Mar 13, 2019

After a two year separation, senior Ryan Sanders will be reunited with his brother, Zach at Tusculum University in Tenn. The Sanders’ brothers will be a dynamic duo on the baseball field. “It’s going...

“Instant Family” Movie Review

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Mar 12, 2019

One of the newest movies this winter season is the movie, Instant Family. The movie includes cast member's Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Moner, Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro, and many more. The movie...

Senior Jack Bukowski up to bat.

Jack Bukowski “Comets” To UT-Dallas

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Mar 7, 2019

The commitment process for any athlete is always stressful, no matter the sport. Senior baseball player, Jack Bukowski, has played baseball since he was two years old and has wanted to play baseball in...

Senior goalie for the Chiefs, Huck McCollum, saving a shot during practice.

Athlete of the Week: Huck McCollum

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Feb 27, 2019

Four-year player for the Chiefs lacrosse team, senior goalie Huck McCollum, was awarded with Athlete of the Week. McCollum has played lacrosse since he was in third grade. His freshman and sophomore...

Kennedi Miller dribbling up the court directing her teammates where to go for the play.

Athlete of the Week: Kennedi Miller

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Feb 13, 2019

Four-year varsity letterman for the Lady Chiefs basketball team, Kennedi Miller, was awarded with Athlete of the Week. Basketball has been a huge part of Miller’s life for about 12 years now. She...

Towards the end of tryouts on Thursday, all the girls' coaches circled up. They discussed how tryouts went and where they would be meeting following tryouts to discuss what team each player would be on for the upcoming season.

Soccer Teams Kick Off The Season With Tryouts

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Feb 13, 2019

Soccer tryouts began this week for all teams; freshmen, junior varsity, and varsity, which means that soccer season is officially here. “This week has definitely been so much fun, but has also been stressful,”...

Torr Time: Senioritis Isn’t Easy To Avoid

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Feb 2, 2019

August came around last fall and seniors, you may have told yourself that you are going to avoid "senioritis," a disease characterized by a decline in motivation during your final year of high school or...

Athlete of the Week: Zakai Anderson

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Nov 13, 2018

Senior Zakai Anderson was awarded with Athlete of the Week for the week of October 15. ¨I was excited to find out I was Athlete of the Week,¨ Anderson said. Anderson has swum for about nine years....

Carpenter up at the free throw line against Landmark Christian School on November, 8.

Athlete of the Week: Bruce Carpenter

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Nov 13, 2018

Bruce Carpenter, senior on the Chiefs varsity basketball team, was recognized with Athlete of the Week for the week of November 5. This season is Carpenter's third year playing varsity basketball for the...

Basketball players come together at Twisted Taco for annual media day.

Basketball Media Day 2018

Samantha Cornett, Sports Editor and Kamryn Torr, Editor-in-Chief Oct 21, 2018

Basketball players come together at Twisted Taco for annual media day.

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Torr Time: The SEC and ACC Are Overhyped

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Oct 8, 2018

College football has returned for yet another amazing season of upsets, blowouts, and of course, people hyping up the SEC and ACC. I understand that some SEC and ACC teams have very good records which...

¨When I got to running, it felt great being able to have tangible results that I could challenge myself upon and set myself apart from other runners." -- Zach Jaeger

Athlete of the Week: Zach Jaeger

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Oct 8, 2018

Zach Jaeger, senior runner on the Chiefs cross country team, was recognized with Athlete of the Week for the week of September 24. This season is Jaeger´s fourth year running cross country for the Chiefs....

Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Patterson

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Sep 18, 2018

Senior Kaitlyn Patterson was awarded Athlete of the Week for the week of September 17. “When I found out I was Athlete of the Week,” Patterson said, “I was surprised and excited!¨ Patterson...

College Football Season Returns

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Aug 31, 2018

College football is finally back this weekend and any fan of college football has been counting down to this weekend since the season ended following The University of Alabama championship win against...

Athlete of the Week Dane Kinamon at Media Day in August 2018.

Athlete of the Week: Dane Kinamon

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Aug 30, 2018

Dane Kinamon, senior captain quarterback for the Chiefs varsity football team, was recognized with this year’s first Athlete of the Week by football coach Lee Belknap. Kinamon has played football for...

Senior Stefan Blain teeing off.

Athlete of the Week: Stefan Blain

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief May 10, 2018

Senior Stefan Blain was awarded with Athlete of the Week for the week of April 16 by the guys’ golf coach, Joe Gaspierik. Blain said, “I was in disbelief when I found out I was Athlete of the Week.” Blain...

Senior Ethan Ange up to bat.

Athlete of the Week: Ethan Ange

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Apr 24, 2018

Senior Ethan Ange was awarded with Athlete of the Week for the week of April 23 by baseball coach David Munoz. When Ange found out that he was Athlete of the Week, he was excited. Ange has played baseball...

Jake Donaldson taking a free kick during one of the home games last year.

Athlete of the Week: Jake Donaldson

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Mar 8, 2018

Senior captain for the Chiefs soccer team and last years Gatorade Player of the Year, Jake Donaldson, was awarded with Athlete of the Week for the week of February 28 by the Chiefs’ soccer coach, Bunky...

Some of the senior Lady Chiefs, including Athlete of the Week Emma Whitson (right), on the day of team pictures.

Athlete of the Week: Emma Whitson

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Jan 26, 2018

Senior captain for the Lady Chiefs soccer team, Emma Whitson, was awarded with Athlete of the Week for the week of January 22 by the girls’ soccer coach, Marcia Clark. Whitson said, “I was relieved...

Junior Kennedi Miller going up for a shot against the Whitewater Wildcats.

Athlete of the Week: Kennedi Miller

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Jan 10, 2018

Varsity basketball player for the Lady Chiefs, Junior Kennedi Miller, was awarded with Athlete of the Week for the week of January 1st. Kennedi said, “It was an honor that coach decided that I should...

Anna Muh goes up for a jump shot.

Athlete of the Week: Anna Muh

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Nov 27, 2017

Junior Anna Muh was awarded with Athlete of the Week for the week of November 8 by the new girls’ basketball coach, Jessica Carlyle. Muh said, “I was pretty surprised when I found out I was Athlete...

Cam Newton's Remarks Sexist and Offensive

Cam Newton’s Remarks Sexist and Offensive

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Oct 24, 2017

Carolina Panthers' quarterback, Cam Newton, recently made a controversial remark to a female reporter, Jourdan Rodrigue, during a press conference after she asked him about a wide receiver route. Newton...

Senior Bradley Ector finished the game against Starr's Mill with 173 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Athlete Of The Week : Senior Bradley Ector

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Oct 17, 2017

Senior running back Bradley Ector was awarded with Athlete of the Week for the week of October 4. Ector said, “When I found out I was athlete of the week, I was shocked because I never thought I would...

¨When I got to running, it felt great being able to have tangible results that I could challenge myself upon and set myself apart from other runners." -- Zach Jaeger

Athlete Of The Week: Junior Zach Jaeger

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Sep 28, 2017

Junior Zach Jaeger was awarded with Athlete of the Week for the week of September 18. Jaeger said, “When I found out I was athlete of the week, I was excited because it felt great to be recognized for...

Character Day

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Sep 27, 2017

On Wednesday, September 20, journalism students embraced their school spirit by dressing up on Character Day during homecoming week.

Sophomore Kaia Beatty (left) and Lynsey Hamblin (right)

Rock The Raiders

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Sep 27, 2017

On Thursday, September 21, students showed their school spirit by dressing up rock n' roll during homecoming week.

Senior Jake Donaldson (left) and Junior Erik Malasek (right)

Tacky Day

Kamryn Torr, Editor In Chief Sep 25, 2017

On Tuesday, September 19, students showed their school spirit by dressing up on Tacky Day during homecoming week.  

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