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Cardinal Connection

The student news site of Melissa High School

Cardinal Connection

The student news site of Melissa High School

Cardinal Connection

Junior Alexis Kiefer passes the ball at the soccer game against Lovejoy on Feb. 17.

Cardinal Brief: Feb. 27 – March 3

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Students create artwork in Mrs. Fortune's class.

Cardinal Brief: Feb. 20 – 24

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023
Freshman Austin Goosby shoots the ball in the district game at McKinney North High School on Feb. 7.

Cardinal Brief: Feb.13 -17

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2023
Freshman Kay Ndanzia pins her McKinney opponent at the home duels on Jan. 26.

Cardinal Brief: Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
Sophomore Avery Greene performs as Mayzie LaBird in "Suessical: The Musical." Melissa Theatre will host two shows: Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.

Cardinal Brief: Jan. 23-27

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2023
Sophomore Allistair Mohmed wrestles his opponent from Whitesboro at the home duels on Jan. 12. He won the match 11-2.

Cardinal Brief: Jan. 16-20

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2023
Varsity cheer leads the crowd on the sidelines at a home football game. The UIL Competition Team will host a community performance and state send off on Jan. 10. They will compete at the Spirit State Championship on Jan. 13-14.

Cardinal Brief: Jan. 9-13

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2023
Cardinal Brief: Dec. 19 - Jan. 6

Cardinal Brief: Dec. 19 – Jan. 6

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
Students and teachers get into the holiday spirit by wearing ugly sweaters on Fridays in December.

Cardinal Brief: Dec. 12-16

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
Senior Christopher Johnson-Love shoots for 2 on Nov. 15 against Van Alstyne. The Cardinals easily won the non-conference game 72-47.

Cardinal Brief: Dec. 5 – 9

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
The Cardinals run out prior to their bi-district game against Hallsville on Nov. 11. This was their final home game in Cardinal Stadium. Melissa won 57-20 to advance to the area round of playoffs against Ennis on Nov. 18 at Wildcat-Ram Stadium in Dallas.

Cardinal Brief: Nov. 21 – Dec. 2

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2022
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