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The future is calling
As the school year winds down, seniors at Monticello High School are reflecting on the mix of nerves and excitement that comes with closing one chapter and beginning another. With graduation on the horizon, many students say the final months of high school feel both rewarding and overwhelming. For some, the biggest source of stress…
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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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Senior decisions
With the end of February coming up, many Seniors are already making their college decisions. The Class of 2026 is finally starting to feel the end of the year coming up, and they’re on the edge of a major life transition. One of them being which college they decide to go to for the next…
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March Madness thoughts and feelings
Monticello students share some early predictions for March Madness and their thoughts about the current state of CBB. On February 23rd and 24th, MHS students were asked what their thoughts about March Madness were. Here’s what they said: When Sophomore Will Stanko was asked what his final four prediction was, he said, “llinois, Michigan, Purdue,…
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Prom decisions and dilemmas
Let’s take a deeper look into the preparations that students are taking as the prom season slowly approaches. Commonly, many junior and senior girls begin to do a lot of planning around the January and February months to ensure that their special prom day turns out exactly how they desire. Senior Emma Juvinall shared, “I’ve…
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Teachers who go above and beyond
Behind each successful student at Monticello High School, there often is a teacher who did more than just teach a lesson. Whether it’s creating learning environments that enhance students’ experience, helping kids who are struggling, or just being a friend, they help to change MHS for the better. Ms. Hettinger, a MHS English teacher, has…
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Streaming burnout: too many shows, not enough time
Watching TV used to be easy. You used to watch the Disney Channel or what else was on cable. Now, students have access to many streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and many others. Instead of being fun, this has caused burnout. People feel overwhelmed by too many shows. Many high school students spend more…
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NeeDohs: the new obession
NeeDohs are soft, stretchy, and seemingly perfect to have in the classroom, but are they really so great or just another micro trend teens are hopping on? Junior Brenna Cuningham said, “NeeDohs are fun but you don’t need more than one.” Lots of teens have been hoping on the trend and purchasing way more than…
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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…