Category: Clubs
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MHS Ag plant sale
Monticello FFA acquired a greenhouse in 1999. Once the greenhouse was built, the teacher and students knew they would have big plans for it. Students who choose to take an ag horticulture class have the opportunity to experience this. Throughout the year, high school students have worked very hard and diligently to create a successful…
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From actors to directors: inside this year’s student-led One-Acts
This year’s one-act play was more than just a performance; it was a production built by students, for students. With a large ensemble, student directors, and a strong emphasis on creative freedom, the show gave the cast a unique chance to push themselves beyond their comfort zone and take full control of the stage. Unlike…
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A wild twist on basketball: donkey basketball
A unique twist on a well known sport brought the community of Monticello together through laughter and excitement in the crowd. Players saddled up and got ready to help raise money for the Piatt County Animal Shelter and the Hope Lives Youth Ranch through a fun game of donkey basketball. For many of the MHS…
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The zombie apocalypse comes to MHS
Throughout our arrival back from our spring break hiatus, the zombie apocalypse has come to MHS. Dr. Andrews, along with her Library Advisory Board, has created a tournament with teachers’ credentials on who is the best candidate to accompany you if a zombie outbreak were to occur. This was inspired by a question that accidentally…
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Creepy, kooky, and coming to our stage
What happens when love, chaos, and one very eccentric family collides on stage? Monticello High School’s production of The Adams Family answers that question with explosive energy, hilarious moments, and characters that you won’t forget. While this show may be eccentric and a little crazy, it is also heartfelt at times. Each character has their…
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A successful FFA week
The Monticello FFA has always done a great job at making FFA a fun experience. Staff members work hard and diligently all year planning events for everyone to enjoy. FFA week is something all FFA chapters enjoy to celebrate the Future Farmers Of America. Usually it always takes place in February and the week is…
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Lifesavers: locked-in
Every year, the Monticello LifeSavers host an annual lock-in along with the Bement LifeSavers. Students are given the chance to make new friends from all grade levels and have fun. “I really enjoyed seeing my friends from Bement and making new friends in general. I feel like I was able to spend a lot of…
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A new addition
One of the amazing things at MHS is the library. Students go there to work, read, talk and interact with each other. Dr. Andrews just recently took over and created a new and improved library environment that students seem to love. One of the things that Dr. Andrews has done for the library since her…
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A new chapter for the MHS library
This year, the MHS media center is changing thanks to help from Dr. Andrews, the new library and media-center specialist. She is bringing new ideas, activities, and more ways for students to get involved. One of the first things Dr. Andrews created was the Library Advisory Board. She started it at the beginning of the…
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Keeping people involved
Students are always extremely thrilled for winter events to start back up, including events like girls and boys basketball games, swim and wrestling meets, Madrigal caroling and dinners, and prep for the musical. Pep Club prepares for winter events by getting people excited. In order to do so, they plan things such as poster painting…