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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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The retirement of Doug Kunde
This year will be the last year Mr. Kunde is teaching. He’s taught history classes plus sociology and economics for 26 years. He was also the head wrestling coach, bass fishing coach, and extra duty supervisor. Kunde is loved by many students, but he’s loved by his colleagues just as much. Mrs. Cekander has been…
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Sages baseball off to a hot start
The Sages baseball season has started off on an 11-0 run and they have signs of slowing down. A few weeks ago, on the 28th of March, the Sages had a back and forth battle with New Berlin, winning from a walk-off single by junior Jake Motsegood. Then, on the 30th, Lincoln came to town…
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Senior assassin kicks off
Since March 30, Monticello High School seniors have been running their very own game of senior assassin with many seniors excited to get the game underway. This senior tradition started last year, and the class of 2026 decided to keep it going. However, since it’s not affiliated with the high school, it cannot be played…
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Our wonderful Mrs. Malone
For 21 years, Mrs. Malone has been a faithful member of the MHS staff. Working primarily as a guidance counselor but also working behind the scenes in Thespians productions and sponsoring NHS, GSA, and LifeSavers. She described her emotions regarding her retirement as something of a mixed bag, saying, “I am sad to leave a…
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Flipped classrooms keep students engaged
Flipped classrooms are classes that have the notes assigned at home in the form of a reading or video lecture and worksheets and activities are done in class. They offer many benefits that aren’t very well known, including helping kids who find it hard to sit still learn in an environment catered to them. Slowly,…
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MHS was ready for spring break
MHS students and teachers were eagerly waiting in excitement to spend time with family and friends, some having the opportunity to get out of Monticello to travel. Juniors Gemma Vance and Jack Watson shared their plans for spring break, and explained their point of view on teachers giving homework over breaks. Vance exclaimed that she…
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The thrill of indoor track
With indoor track season being in full swing for a month now, the Sages have had very busy nights and long practice days. Track helps athletes stay in shape, but it also helps them create new friends. When Emily Matthews was asked what her favorite part about indoor track was, she answered with, “Definitely the…