The Sage Informer

Category: Student Life

  • Senior stress: tackling the college application process

    With Early Action/Decision deadlines coming up November 1st, many seniors are taking their time to work on the application process. Whether that be through the Common App, where students have the opportunity to apply to multiple different schools through one application, or directly through the college’s admissions, seniors are feeling the stress to apply.  Senior…

  • How cross country athletes are balancing fall life

    For most MHS students, fall is a very busy time of year. From football games, to Homecoming Week, to many extracurricular activities, here’s how some of the busiest manage it. For junior cross country athlete, Taylor Mabry, it’s all about “finding a balance between locking in and hard work and relaxing and having fun.” She…

  • Student athletes finding balance in schoolwork and sports

    The freshman volleyball players are spending this fall season focusing on finding a balance between schoolwork and sports with a loaded schedule as they adjust to their first semester of high school. According to freshman Lauren Grabarczyk, who plays volleyball and maintains straight As, “On days before games when we just have practice I try…

  • Last day of high school for the seniors

    The senior class is preparing for their final day of high school. The final day for the senior class is always one of the best days of the school year because it’s carnival day.  The seniors like to enjoy their final day by going all out on carnival day. “I’m looking forward to spending one…

  • Seniors end their year with a sunset

    MHS seniors are in their last week of school, and they’re saying goodbye with a sunset. Seniors  met at the football field on Thursday, May 15th for pizza and sunset, a fitting end to what was started with senior sunrise in the first quarter.  Many seniors plan on meeting friends to remember their times together.…

  • Colton Vance shares his commitment to Augustana

    Colton Vance has been a staple in the Sages’ lineup since his sophomore year. The Sages’ first baseman has always been a reliable wrinkle in the order to come up with a big hit. His unique power tool has made him a feared hitter in the area and in the Illini Prairie Conference. Recently, Colton…

  • One month countdown: making the most of our last days of school

    As the countdown to summer begins, students at Monticello High School are feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety with just one month left in the school year. With the ACT behind them, many juniors are moving their focus to finals and AP tests. Junior Emma Juvinall shared, “After the ACT I’m preparing for finals!…

  • Senioritis setting in

    As the year comes to an end, senioritis is hitting in strong waves. Not only that, but also nostalgia as the seniors are beginning to realize their days together are dwindling down. Between the many lasts that are being faced and the realization that the future is just on the other side of the door,…

  • New Post Prom location creates mixed emotions

    As excitement builds for this year’s Post Prom, the decision to hold it at PreGame Sports Complex has stirred up a range of reactions among students. “I’m going to be on that dance floor, and I already know my calves are going to be hurting,” said Danielle Dasher with a laugh. “How can I jump…

  • Student-led One Acts

    The One Acts are in full swing at MHS. As seniors are busy with wrapping up their high school experience, some people have decided to direct small plays.  If you are curious about what the one acts are, senior Leah Killion described them as “…a show in the spring directed by the seniors … for…