The Sage Informer

Category: Student Life

  • All snowed in

    In the last week, MHS students experienced extremely cold weather and snow-storm conditions. With an E-Learning day on both Friday (the 23rd) and Monday (the 26th), students enjoyed a shortened school week with a long four-day weekend. Ice covered the roads during the bulk of the weekend, making it hard and possibly dangerous to get…

  • A change in the air (and hair): what new styles say about us

    In every hallway and on every social feed, it’s easy to notice that hairstyles are changing just as quickly as the world around us, showing how personal style has become a mirror of modern identity. Many people see hair as more than a look–it’s a major part of how they express personality, confidence, and change.…

  • The last dance

    As the last semester of the school year begins, there’s only one thing on all the seniors’ minds: graduating. Many react to the news differently; some look forward to college, while others are reminiscent of their four years here at Monticello High School. Many of the seniors are excited to graduate and keep their eyes…

  • How did Winter Break affect our school?

    School has been back in session for about two weeks now. To some, the break benefitted them and made them feel recharged from school. But to others, it drained them even more. It was a very common feeling amongst most that they wanted an even longer break.  Many students would agree that the break let…

  • Preparing for finals and Christmas Break

    As finals creep up and Christmas break gets closer, most of us are just trying to survive the chaos long enough to make it to winter break. Between studying, sports, and holiday events, it can feel like there’s barely time to breathe.  When asked “what’s your go-to way to de-stress before finals?” the answers were…

  • Seasonal symptoms

    With winter coming, finals approaching, and the temperature dropping, it can be very easy for a lot of people to start to lose motivation for everyday things. As we head into a long winter, its impact on MHS students is becoming more noticeable. In regards to the winter season, sophomore Sloane Blickenstaff shared, “I feel…

  • School before Christmas Break

    Coming back from Thanksgiving Break can be hard after having a full week off, especially knowing that Christmas Break is right around the corner. This time can be stressful for students with all the last few tests of quarter two being crammed in, and then, of course, final exams. However, Thanksgiving Break helped students recharge…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…