Category: Community
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Wrapping up the first show of the year
The MHS thespians successfully wrapped up their fall production of Bugs, this past weekend. Many people were not sure what to expect of it. Junior Amara Fulton described the play, saying, “Bugs working together with elements of Greek comedy and the gods.” Senior Calvin Knittle added to the plot, “Bugs of all different kinds coming…
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Red Ribbon Week at MHS
Every year in the month of October, MHS celebrates Red Ribbon Week, encouraging students to live drug-free lives. During this week, MHS students engage in a variety of activities designed to spread the message of staying drug-free and making healthy choices. Lifesavers worked hard to spread awareness throughout not only the high school, but the…
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No one fights alone: MHS spreads awareness and raises support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Photo Credits: Mrs. Stetson and Aili Strand During the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MHS makes a great effort to give back to both Paint Piatt Pink (PPP) and Kirby Medical Center, while unifying the community. Many clubs and athletic teams participate in fun and supportive activities during the week of…
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How is the staff doing after the first full week back to school?
The first full week back to school can be a tough one, but the teachers at MHS make the best of it by taking the time to get to know their students as well as getting into the flow of a routine again. Industrial tech. teacher, Mr. Standerfer, stated, “…I can honestly tell you with…
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“Sages Supporting Sages” at the annual 5P- baseball and softball games
Every year in the last stretch of regular season games, both the Monticello baseball and softball teams host a 5P-, or Cri Du Chat, game in honor of the baseball head coach, Chris Jones’ son, Wade Jones. “It’s a great time where we can draw awareness for 5P- (Cri Du Chat). I think ultimately, it…
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Solar eclipse photo carousel
Leah Renne, Staff Writer renle24@sages.us
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Remembering Natalie McDowell at MHS through Orange Out
On Friday night, January 26th, the boys MHS basketball team faced SJO for the Orange Out game to raise money and awareness for St. Jude in honor of late nurse of Monticello schools, Natalie McDowell. Despite the loss to the Spartans, the game was very close with a final score of 42-39. Sophomore Brady Ball…
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MHS students celebrating the holidays
With the stress of upcoming finals, students at Monticello High School can feel a little more relaxed as they remember that the holidays are coming right up. Everyone has a favorite part of the holidays, and some of those favorite things come from family traditions that have been celebrated over the years. “My favorite part…
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Students and faculty of MHS celebrate Thanksgiving
The week of November 20th the students and staff at MHS had a week off to celebrate Thanksgiving. The fall break came as a much needed rest period for students with finals approaching in a few weeks. On Thanksgiving, November 23rd, many members of the Sages community spent the day with family and loved ones.…
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Veterans Day in Monticello
On November 10th, the day before Veterans Day, all Monticello students gathered together in the Sievers Center to honor veterans. The high school choir as well as the younger students participated in singing patriotic songs during the assembly. Members of the community also attended to recognize veterans in the audience that day. “The part I…