Category: Academics
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National Honors Society ceremony
Every year during the month of April, juniors and seniors are recognized for their academics, activities, and character during the National Honors Society ceremony. Mrs. Malone, National Honors Society chair, selects these students into the group based on certain criteria. The first thing considered in order to be accepted is grades. You must have a…
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Senioritis setting in
As the year comes to an end, senioritis is hitting in strong waves. Not only that, but also nostalgia as the seniors are beginning to realize their days together are dwindling down. Between the many lasts that are being faced and the realization that the future is just on the other side of the door,…
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Why do students enlist in the military?
Many students across the country make the choice to enlist in the military after graduating. The main question other people have for these students is, “Why?” Monticello seniors, Audrey Shore and Bryan Koon, are willing to share their reasons. Senior Audrey Shore said, “I have wanted to join the military ever since I started thinking…
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CEO students develop new holiday tradition
The Grinch Chase 5k developed by the local Sangamon Valley CEO Program will take place at Robert Allerton Park (515 Old Timber Road in Monticello) on December 21, 2024 at 9 am. The CEO Program has members from local schools, such as Cerro Gordo, Bement, and Monticello. Senior member Gabby Block from Bement High School,…
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What Is The AAPPL Test And How Are Seniors Preparing For It?
The AAPPL test is taken by high school students to show their learning in a foreign language. Several students are taking the test in the next few weeks to earn their Spanish Seal of Biliteracy . Senior Audrey Shore states, “The AAPPL test is an online assessment of language learning. It assesses a student’s writing,…
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How Monticello High School students are handling college applications
A new school year is underway, with a brand new senior class, and this means that there is a looming wave of college applications that need to be filled out. Conner Kuntz and Aliyah Ellison, two seniors in the class of 2025, have begun the long application process, hoping to determine where they will spend…
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Accounting field trip
On Friday, April 19th, Mr. Webb took a group of accounting students, current and former, to Illinois State University for an accounting competition. The accounting competition consisted of an hour-long test, a campus tour, team games, and an award ceremony. Senior Tynley Jackson said, “It made me realize that there is still a lot to…
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How are MHS students doing now that the school year is almost over?
It is common knowledge that the end of the school year takes a toll on everyone. Most people are ready for the school year to be over and for summer to be here. Seniors may be experiencing something students like to call senioritis. It’s when a senior student starts not doing their work, skipping school…
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Building trades have new projects coming soon
After the Monticello Area Education Foundation fundraiser that was held at the old restaurant and brewery called Monarch, Mr. Woodham, the metals teacher at Monticello High School, was told that he can apply for a big grant for this class. “I was approached at a fundraiser and was told I should ask for more money…
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Creative concepts
Mr. Strippens’ creative concept class has been working hard in creating pieces that aren’t ordinary at all. Some of the pieces contain glass, paint, building, and more. Lots of these projects come from the pure creativity of the students’ minds, and it shows through their artwork work. “My favorite project has been the glass one,…