
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is a prestigious category of certain individuals. They are recognized by the school and are selected “...through chapters established at schools that have active affiliation with the NJHS national office,” the official NJHS website states. Most would say getting...






The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is a prestigious category of certain individuals. They are recognized by the school and are selected “...through chapters established at schools that have active affiliation with the NJHS national office,”...




Have you ever wondered what the true difference is between McAnally Middle School and Aledo Middle School? Well, to tell you the truth there is a very big difference. If you don’t believe me then maybe you will believe your peers. The first big difference...

From volunteer hours to being leaders in the school, the student council is working together to make McAnally Middle School a better place for...
The lights are dim in the large room, and the stage is empty. A dark figure in costume walks toward the center of the stage, and then the spotlight...

Her shoes pounded against the track. The finish line was a hundred meters away. She heard footsteps behind her and picked up her pace, racing...


Angelica was angry. Her first friend of two years has been leaving her out constantly. On a Sunday, Angelica woke up and saw her friend was leaving...


Recite it! Reciting the pledge, students apart of the National Junior Honor Society recite the pledge for the program. They are reciting the pledge after the advisor repeats line after line. “NJHS made me realize there are more than just important grades,” 8th grader Jordan Wright said.
Watching Out. Layton Olsen and Kaylie Shaffer are watching the Football Game for any injuries. The game was the 2023 Aledo vs McAnally 8th grade Football game.
Do It! The feeling of doing things for the school Mallory Morgan 8th grade president of the student council. Photo by Emma Mangels
Spooky Season. Tuesday night Millie Coppinger cheers for the boys last football game. To make this night special the cheer girls did scary make-up looks to go with their cheer dance. “It was fun, but it took away my time to trick or treat,” Coppinger said.
Catch! 8th Grader Rayne Wiley passes the ball to his teammate for a open layup. Rayne is a 5’2 Point Guard for the Mcanally Bearcats 8th Grade B team Basketball. “Basketball is one of my favorite sports because of the atmosphere it gives.”
Just starting out the race the runners are pacing themselves for the long 2 mile run.
Notable nourishment! Jakes Burger has a wide variety of food to offer, and they are all quality. The menu is mostly based on burgers, but they have quite a few more options in store.