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Feelings on finals throughout MHS
As students at MHS start to prepare themselves mentally for final exams in late December, many students are feeling good with a slight side of anxiety. Sophomore Makayla Ater now knows how to prepare herself for exams after taking them for the first time last year. “I have prepared myself so much better for finals…
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Christmas traditions
As Thanksgiving has ended, we now start to see Christmas decorations, hear people talking about their family traditions, feel the Christmas spirit, listen to Christmas songs, go Christmas shopping, bake seasonal cookies, and wrap gifts for loved ones. MHS students have many family traditions. Junior Gehrig Quick said that his favorite Christmas tradition is “waking…
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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…
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How did people do with the blood drive?
Monticello High School’s Student Council hosted a blood drive on Friday, November 21, 2025 in order to help save lives. The Sudent Council played a huge role, providing snacks and getting people to participate. Both students and staff donated blood, and when asked a few questions about it, there were some fun responses. Student Council sponsor,…
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Christmas Spirit Week: festive fits and holiday cheer
Since December is finally here and finals are approaching, students and staff at MHS found a way to stay uplifted through Christmas Spirit Week. From creative outfits to fun decorations, the week brought laughter and a much needed break from stress. Throughout the week, the hallways were filled with students showing off their holiday spirit…
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MHS choir concert thoughts and recap
According to “The Evolution of American Choral Music” article in The Diapason, choirs became more popular in the 20th century due to the development of radio and television, which allowed more people to listen. On November 19, 2025, Monticello High School held its winter concert in the auditorium. The music they sang was from The…
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The annual Lifesavers retreat
Every year, Monticello High School has a Lifesavers Retreat for all of their new members. At the retreat, they learn about the risks of suicide and substance abuse. They also do different team bonding activities and talk in smaller groups about their experiences with themselves or with someone they know. Senior leader Brady Ball was…
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Face your fears: Art 11 critique
Recently, art class 11 has been busy working on their fear paintings. With the semester coming to a close in a few weeks, the students participated in a critique of their paintings to improve their skills. Junior Gemma Vance explained, “I actually enjoy when people tell me what I can do to improve my art…
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Why the stress hits harder in high school
People often describe high school as a fresh start filled with new people, new classes, and new opportunities. But with these changes comes a familiar question: Is high school more stressful than middle school? While many students might say yes, the answer is more complicated than it seems. According to freshman Reese Stiger, the biggest…
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Wrestling pre-season
With just a few days to prepare for the upcoming wrestling season, the wrestlers are working hard at practice getting ready to compete. The team has many goals for the season, both mentally and physically. Junior Luke Andruczyk is a returning member that has been competing since his young years. He expressed, “My goals for…
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