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The student news site of Melissa High School

Cardinal Connection
Miranda Sirota

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief

Miranda Sirota is a senior this year at Melissa High School. This is her third year writing for the Cardinal Connection. Miranda is also involved in other extracurriculars including Band, HOSA, NHS, academic UIL, and Book Club. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, cooking, and binge-watching her favorite TV shows. After graduating, Miranda plans to study Dental Hygiene to become a registered hygienist.

All content by Miranda Sirota
The Lady Cards pose with their regional championship banner after their victory over Forney on May 23 at Lovejoy High School. They will play in the 5A state semifinals on May 31.

Cardinal Brief: May 27-31

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024
Junior Paisley Needham sends one to the outfield in a home game on April 5. The Lady Cards defeated Wakeland on May 16 in the regional semi-finals to advance to the next round of state playoffs.

Cardinal Brief: May 20-24

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024
Five seniors who plan to enter the education field receive a scholarship from the Melissa Education Foundation on May 9 at the annual awards ceremony held in the Melissa Arts Center.

Cardinal Brief: May 13-17

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2024
Assistant Principal David Moliere drapes a gold cord over one of the graduating seniors in the Top 10% at the first-ever Academic Banquet on April 29.

Cardinal Brief: May 6-10

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2024
Taylor Swift collaborates with photographer Beth Garrabrant to shoot new promotional photos for her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department."

Taylor Swift breaks records with new album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2024
McKinney North's Cade Antosca (7) is forced out at second by Melissa's Cam DeFury (1) on April 22 at McKinney North High School. The Cardinals defeated the Bulldogs 7-5.

Cardinal Brief: April 29 – May 3

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2024
Junior Mack Harris competes in the shot put at the Melissa Special Olympics Track Meet held April 12 at Cardinal Stadium.

Cardinal Brief: April 22-26

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2024
Senior Logan Tauch competes in the 3200m race at the District 13-5A Track Meet held on April 3-4 in Lovejoy.

Cardinal Brief: April 8-12

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2024
Melissa Theatre performs "This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girls Does Nothing" by Finegan Kruckemeyer. They were previously named District and Bi-District Champs and will now advance to the Area Contest on April 10 at Tyler Junior College.

Cardinal Brief: April 1-5

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2024
Sophomore Cooper Holbrook pitches from the mound during the game against Lovejoy on March 12.

Cardinal Brief: March 25-29

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2024
The Lady Cards rally onto the field. The varsity softball team defeated Lovejoy 8-1 in a home game on March 5.

Cardinal Brief: March 11-22

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2024
Sophomore Kamya McGregor prepares to kick the ball during the home match against Greenville on Feb. 27.

Cardinal Brief: March 4-8

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
Junior Owen Hollenbeck squats 700 lbs at the Community High School powerlifting meet on Feb. 16. Hollenbeck won first place in his weight class lifting a total of 1,685 lbs.

Cardinal Brief: Feb. 26-March 1

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2024
Students in Mrs. Slentz's physics classes build "newspaper chairs" on Jan. 26. Each group had to test their chair to see if it could hold a person sitting on it for five minutes.

Cardinal Brief: Feb. 19-23

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2024
Singer Taylor Swift accepts the album of the year Grammy for "Midnights."

66th Grammy Awards: Taylor Swift sets new record for ‘Album of the Year’

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
Senior Jordy Vasquez dribbles the ball down the field in the home match against Greenville on Feb. 2.

Cardinal Brief: Feb. 12-16

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2024
The Lady Cardinal Powerlifting Team competes at the Prosper meet on Feb. 1.

Cardinal Brief: Feb. 5 – 9

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
The cast of "Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical" closes their performance. Melissa Theatre is hosting four shows total, Jan. 25, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. with a matinee also at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Cardinal Jazz Band is providing live music via a remote orchestra pit. Visit www.melissaisd.org/melissatheatre for tickets.

Cardinal Brief: Jan. 29 – Feb. 2

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2024
Directors Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan accept the Best Picture Oscar for their movie, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" at the 2023 Academy Awards Ceremony.

2024 Oscar nominations cause controversy

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2024
Teacher Spotlight: Melanie Fox

Teacher Spotlight: Melanie Fox

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2024
Senior Mercer Ashley dominates his Lovejoy opponent on the mat, 17-3, in a dual on Jan. 18. Overall, the Cardinals defeated the Leopards 55-18.

Cardinal Brief: Jan. 22-26

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2024
The cheerleaders perform their competition material at the pep rally on Nov. 2, 2023. The MHS Competitive Cheer Team finished in 6th place (out of 64 teams) in class 5A at the UIL Spirit State Championships held in Fort Worth on Jan. 5-6.

Cardinal Brief: Jan. 15-19

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2024
Students get back to learning after the winter break in new classrooms. The second floor of the four-story expansion opened on Jan. 3 for classes previously housed in portable buildings.

Cardinal Brief: Jan. 8-12

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2024
Cardinal Brief: Dec. 18 - Jan. 5

Cardinal Brief: Dec. 18 – Jan. 5

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2023
Melissa Theatre performs "Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr." for the elementary campuses on Dec. 8. They will have two public performances, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 5 p.m.

Cardinal Brief: Dec. 11-15

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2023
[Opinion] Holiday Gift Ideas

[Opinion] Holiday Gift Ideas

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2023
Junior Kennedy Stout (23) takes it to the hoop in a home match against Celina on Nov. 21. The Lady Cardinals won the game 55-48.

Cardinal Brief: Dec. 4-8

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2023
Mackenzie Dessens, a dancer for the Colorado Ballet, plays the role of Clara in their 2019 production of “The Nutcracker.”

Collin County Ballet Theatre brings ‘The Nutracker’ to Melissa

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2023
Sophomore Anthony Thornton (4) drives the ball down the court in a home game against Paris on Nov. 10. The Cardinals lost the game 34-32.

Cardinal Brief: Nov. 27 – Dec. 1

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2023
Long John Silver (junior Logan Venner) and Jim Hawkins (junior Cici Allo) gaze at the stars during Melissa Theatre's performance of "Treasure Island." The show debuted Nov. 9. Two more performances are scheduled for Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. and Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.melissaisd.org/melissatheatre.

Cardinal Brief: Nov. 13 – 17

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2023
Melissa ISD hosts district-wide food drive

Melissa ISD hosts district-wide food drive

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2023
Junior Nena Kpea spikes the ball over the net in the final home game against McKinney North on Oct. 24. The Lady Cards finished in 2nd place in district, won bi-district Oct. 30 and play for area on Nov. 3.

Cardinal Brief: Nov. 6 – 10

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023
Marines carry a box of toys during a Toys for Tots event featuring First Lady Michelle Obama at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, Dec. 9, 2015. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)

HOSA sponsors ‘Toys for Tots’ drive

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2023
Seniors JoJo Miller and DK Abrams are crowned the 2023 Homecoming Queen & King during halftime of the varsity game against Greenville on Oct. 20.

Cardinal Brief: Oct. 30 – Nov. 3

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023
ASL 3 and 4 students attend Deaf Deaf World in Fort Worth on Oct. 12 to practice their skills and immerse themselves into the world of a deaf person. Juniors Josh Fine and Alexander Patricoff order lunch from the Early Beardy Cafe, which is named after deaf actor Sean Beardy.

ASL students attend Deaf Deaf World event

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2023
Seniors Kolby Schulz and JoJo Miller, two of the homecoming court nominees, wave to the crowd during the annual parade on Oct. 18.

Cardinal Brief: Oct. 23-27

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2023
ASL 3 and 4 students attend Deaf Deaf World in Fort Worth on Oct. 12 to practice their skills and immerse themselves into the world of a deaf person. Juniors Josh Fine and Alexander Patricoff order lunch from the Early Beardy Cafe, which is named after deaf actor Sean Beardy.

Cardinal Brief: Oct. 16-20

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2023
Students donate blood at the fall drive sponsored by HOSA on Oct. 4.

Cardinal Brief: Oct. 9-13

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2023
Students and faculty members gather at the flagpoles before school on Sept. 27 for the annual See You at the Pole event.

Cardinal Brief: Oct. 2-6

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
Students pose with their National Recognition awards from College Board.

Cardinal Brief: Sept. 25-29

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
Juniors and seniors visit different booths for colleges and the military at the College Fair held on campus Sept. 14.

Cardinal Brief: Sept. 18-22

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2023
Texas High School Aerospace Scholars partners with NASA to create STEM program

Texas High School Aerospace Scholars partners with NASA to create STEM program

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2023
Students in the "Bird Cage," the student section at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium, cheer on varsity football as they play against Argyle on Aug. 25.

Cardinal Brief: Sept. 11-15

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023
Senior DK Abrams breaks away for one of his touchdowns of the night. The Cardinals defeated Argyle 50-14 in their inaugural game in Coach Kenny Deel Stadium on Aug. 25.

Cardinal Brief: Sept. 4-8

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2023
Junior Lelia Wormington enjoyes the Taylor Swift concert.

Taylor Swift begins ‘Eras’ tour

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2023
The big Oscard winners of the night pose with their trophies. Pictured left to right: Ke Huy Quan (Best Supporting Actor), Michelle Yeoh (Best Actress in a leading role), Brendan Fraser (Best Actor in a leading role), and Jamie Lee Curtis (Best Supporting Actress

2023 Oscars: 95th Academy Awards provides fans with highs, lows

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2023
2023 Grammy Awards results spark controversy

2023 Grammy Awards results spark controversy

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2023
Rihanna performs at the 57th annual Super Bowl.

Rihanna announces 2nd pregnancy through Super Bowl performance

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Book display featuring "Spare"

Prince Harry causes commotion with new book ‘Spare’

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2023
Sza releases a new album titled "SOS."

SZA’s new album ‘SOS’ tops charts, breaks records

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2023
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[Opinion] 12 ‘tree-mendous’ holiday gift/wish list ideas

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
The album cover for 'Midnights' by Taylor Swift

[Review] ‘Midnights’: Taylor Swift releases 10th studio album

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2022
The band performs their show "Bon Appetit" at the UIL Region 25 Marching Contest on Oct. 15 at Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy.

Band cooks up new show titled ‘Bon Appetit’

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2022
Teacher Spotlight: Assistant Director Dalia Lee joins Mighty Cardinal Band

Teacher Spotlight: Assistant Director Dalia Lee joins Mighty Cardinal Band

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
[Opinion] May celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage

[Opinion] May celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2022
The One-Act Play cast, crew and directors pose for a picture while accepting their award at Regionals.

Academic UIL Team qualifies 6 for state; OAP advances once again

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2022
Oscar's 2022 best picture nominees announced

Oscar’s 2022 best picture nominees announced

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2022
[Editorial] US should mandate vaccines for domestic flights

[Editorial] US should mandate vaccines for domestic flights

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo set to go on tour in 2022

Olivia Rodrigo set to go on tour in 2022

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2021
5 ways to give back to your community this holiday season

5 ways to give back to your community this holiday season

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2021
'30' album cover

Adele’s new album ’30’ to drop Nov. 19

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2021
Melissa continues to grow rapidly

Melissa continues to grow rapidly

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2021
Blood drive saves 171 lives this fall

Blood drive saves 171 lives this fall

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2021
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Color guard members dress as airline flight attendants for this year's band show titled 'Flight 2021.'

Band prepares for ‘Flight’

Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2021
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