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2023 Homecoming King Van Skinner and Queen Cameran Cahall while candidates Drew Forner and Callie Anderson look on

Winter Homecoming Results are in as Cahall becomes Third Sister to Win the Crown

Mia Mires, Staff Reporter March 8, 2023

Madison Consolidated High School celebrated its 2023 basketball homecoming game on February 17, 2023. MCHS Student Council sponsored Madison's homecoming spirit week and the game. Students showcased their...

A screenshot from the Open AI Chat GPT website
via https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/

Revolutionary AI, ChatGPT, Worries Educators

Jayla Perry, Staff Reporter February 10, 2023

The GPT in Chat GPT stands for "Generative Pre-trained Transformer." It is a type of language model developed by OpenAI that is able to generate human-like text. One of the key features of GPT is its ability...

Madisonian reporter Zoe Bullock (center, gold dress) performs with the cast of Big Fish

What College Applications Are Like for Performing Artists

Zoe Bullock, Staff Reporter February 7, 2023

*Zoe Bullock is a current MCHS senior and aspiring performer. She was recently accepted by The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City. College applications can be stressful but...

MCHS Interim Principal Ronnie Lawhead

Lawhead to Serve as Interim Principal

Mitchell Adams, Staff Reporter February 7, 2023

In December, Madison Consolidated Schools announced that Madison Consolidated High School principal Don Cowper was placed on administrative leave, which led to an air of uncertainty on campus following...

New MCHS Dean of Students Brandon Frye

MCHS Introduces New Dean of Students

Brooke Everage, Staff Reporter January 24, 2023

The MCHS administrative team is pleased to announce hiring of Mr. Brandon Frye, the new Dean of Students. Frye is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. He moved to a small town on the opposite side of...

The 2023 MCHS Theatre Spring Preview

The 2023 MCHS Theatre Spring Preview

Haleigh Pyles, Staff Reporter January 17, 2023

With about two month break for Madison Theatre, the Spring 2023 season is highly anticipated and extremely busy. Let's take a look.  Upon returning from winter break, MCHS students can audition for...

Fantastic Frosh, Ayler, Begins Soccer Career with Season Goal Record

Fantastic Frosh, Ayler, Begins Soccer Career with Season Goal Record

Iyana Phelps, Staff Reporter January 17, 2023

Freshman Lady Cub soccer player, Kyra Ayler, may have only been in high school at MCHS for three months, but her impact on sports is something that takes many athletes all four years of their high school...

The MCHS training room which was previously the weight room

Repurposed Weight Room Makes Life Easier for MCHS Trainer and Athletes

Brooke Everage, Staff Reporter January 13, 2023

Madison's high school athletic trainer, Dave Pappenheim, has toiled in physical therapy for 30-plus years and has been with the high school for over 20 seasons. You can always find him in his training...

Madisonian reporter Zoe Bullock (center, gold dress) performs with the cast of Big Fish

‘Big Fish’ Brings Family and Emotion to The Opal

Zoe Bullock, Staff Reporter December 13, 2022

Madison Theatre wrapped up its Big Fish The Musical production on November 11-13, 2022. Madison Theatre has been hard at work rehearsing for the show since September 2022.  Big Fish tells the story...

Former Cub basketball player, Jackson Falconberry, challenges for the tip at last years Turkey Shootout

2022 Turkey Shootout Preview

Mitchell Adams, Staff Reporter November 22, 2022

It is Thanksgiving time once again. The turkeys are thawing, the pumpkin pie is baking, and for sports enthusiasts, the Turkey Shootout is back for another installment. Madison and Southwestern basketball...

National Teacher Shortage Reaches MCHS

National Teacher Shortage Reaches MCHS

Mitchell Adams, Staff Reporter November 15, 2022

In a post-Covid-19 pandemic world, society faces various challenges as life returns to normal. Staffing shortages in restaurants and stores have become a fact of life. However, these are not the only institutions...

MCHS Wide Receive Colin Yancey (5) stands with his parents Kevin (left) and Jodi (right).

Colin Yancey’s Career Was about More Than Receptions

Brodee Schmidt, Staff Reporter November 14, 2022

 As each football season ends, it's hard to picture the next season without our seniors. For the last four seasons, Madison Consolidated High School gridiron standout Colin Yancey has been a leader on...

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