Category: Student Life
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Class of 2026: future paths and past reflections
The class of 2026 is less than four months away from graduating, and seniors are abuzz with college preparations and figuring out what they want to do after high school. For many seniors, this year was an opportunity to delve into their interests and start a foundation for some of their passions to carry out…
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A winter dance debate
For the last few months, there had been a lot of discussion surrounding a winter dance being added to Monticello High School, such as vice versa. FACS Club and Pep Club were going to sponsor the dance, but they came to the conclusion not to have one. Planning a dance can be a very difficult…
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Surviving 3rd quarter: students share tactics to have academic success
Monticello high school students are currently in the dreaded third quarter, looking for ways to get through it quickly. With cold weather biting everyone and fewer entertainment options available, some are questioning what they can be doing to succeed during this time? Many claim that they will be preparing for the ending of sports and…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…