The Sage Informer

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  • FFA Creates Valentine’s Day Bouquets

    FFA is back at it again! For the past few weeks, FFA has been taking orders from students to create a beautiful bouquets for their special someones in honor of Valentine’s Day. Ag teacher Mrs. Rost said, “Two years ago the Boka Shoppe was closed on Valentine’s Day so we had a big community sale,…

  • Wrapping up the Boys Basketball Season

    The Sages basketball season is starting to wrap up as their last regular season game is approaching as the Sages take on the Bismarck Blue Devils on Friday, February 21st. The Sages are currently above .500, being 16-12 on the season and 5-4 in the Illini Prairie Conference, but no end to a season is…

  • Eagles soar, Chiefs fall: Students share their thoughts on Super Bowl LIX

    On Sunday, February 9th, the Eagles stunned the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, the Chiefs. With a final score of 40-22 in favor of the Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts and his defense proved to the world how good they really are. Students at MHS have been sure to share their joy of the Chiefs’ loss…

  • The controversy between Stanleys and Owalas

    Everyone knows the top water bottles right now are Stanleys and Owalas. These water bottles are very different from each other in their own way, but how do people really feel about them? Do people actually like them? Are they just doing it for the trend? More importantly, which one is the best? Junior Julia…

  • Billy and Katy Willis coming to speak at MHS

    Youth Alive is a student-led Christian club that was started here at MHS this year by Taylor Mabry. The original founders of this club and creators are Billy and Katy Willis. They will be coming to speak at MHS on February 24th.  This married couple started Youth Alive together with a goal of giving students…

  • 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…

  • Wii Fun in Mrs. Rost’s Homeroom

    In Mrs. Rost’s homeroom, the introduction of a Wii has transformed the atmosphere, making it a fun and engaging space for students. This new addition has not only provided entertainment but also created a sense of community among the students in homeroom, creating a lively environment that everyone looks forward to at the end of…

  • Where is the Class of 2025 Going?

    The future is approaching the class of 2025 as they finish up their last semester of high school. Deciding where to go and what to do is an intimidating step for our seniors, but is also equally exciting.  As graduation gets closer by the day, the question of what everybody’s post-high school plans are has…

  • Gearing up for track season

    As the days get longer, and the air gets warmer, the Sages start to turn their attention to the track.   The girls and boys track teams have begun preparing for the indoor track season. Coach Kyle Ness details how he is preparing his athletes for this season, saying, “We like to start out with practice…

  • MHS softball team prepares for an exciting season 

    Photo Credit: Carmen Ureno The girls softball team at Monticello High School is gearing up for the upcoming season with intense training sessions in the gym or on a turf field. With open gyms taking place after school throughout February, the team is focusing on building strength, improving skills, and strengthening teamwork to prepare for…