The Sage Informer

Category: Student Life

  • Connor Kuntz’s quest to make the Sages Baseball team

    Senior Connor Kuntz is a dedicated athlete gearing up for his first-ever tryout with the high school baseball team this spring. With hard work and determination, he’s been training hard in the off season with a goal in mind, and he’s ready to step up to the plate. Kuntz said, “I am trying to go…

  • How Thespians face burnout and stress

    It is not uncommon for MHS students to have multiple extracurriculars under their belt, but how do they do it all without burning out totally?  When referring to the difficulties of balancing multiple overlapping activities junior Landon Culpepper—an active madrigal, choir member, AP student, and year-round thespian—stated, “There is not enough time to do everything…

  • Wrapping up the first show of the year

    The MHS thespians successfully wrapped up their fall production of Bugs, this past weekend. Many people were not sure what to expect of it. Junior Amara Fulton described the play, saying, “Bugs working together with elements of Greek comedy and the gods.” Senior Calvin Knittle added to the plot, “Bugs of all different kinds coming…

  • Red Ribbon Week at MHS

    Every year in the month of October, MHS celebrates Red Ribbon Week, encouraging students to live drug-free lives. During this week, MHS students engage in a variety of activities designed to spread the message of staying drug-free and making healthy choices. Lifesavers worked hard to spread awareness throughout not only the high school, but the…

  • How Monticello High School students are handling college applications

    A new school year is underway, with a brand new senior class, and this means that there is a looming wave of college applications that need to be filled out. Conner Kuntz and Aliyah Ellison, two seniors in the class of 2025, have begun the long application process, hoping to determine where they will spend…

  • How queer students feel at MHS

    It’s the hope of every queer student that their school will be a safe space for students of all sexualities and gender identities. Does MHS fit the bill?  Two openly queer students were interviewed and asked about their experiences at MHS. Concerning the issue of if she, as a queer student, felt safe at MHS,…

  • FCAs’ impact on its student athletes

    Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a nationwide organization revolving around educating student athletes on how Christian values play a role in athletes’ day to day life. Taylor Mabry and Gehrig Quick, two sophomores here at Monticello High School, participated in FCA last year as freshman and they spoke very highly of this organization. Concerning how…

  • Dual sport athletes balancing their everyday lives

    Doing one sport at MHS can be difficult, but doing multiple at a time is even more challenging. These students work hard and overcome challenges that come with being a dual athlete. Usually these athletes have a strict schedule they adhere to each week. Junior Mylin Bruhn plays three sports, Cheer, Cross Country, and Swim…

  • How freshmen feel coming into high school

    Every student going into freshman year of high school had the same nervous feeling on the first day, especially when it came to not having classes or lunches with friends.  School activities, such as sports and clubs, are crucial to students’ social and personal development. They provide a platform for students to meet new people,…

  • Football changes the atmosphere of the school

    The Sages started their 2024 football season against St. Joe Saturday, August 31th. The boys lost 40-28. Since football is starting back up, the atmosphere of the school is changing and school spirit is starting to kick into action. Senior Russ Brown commented, “I believe students are more interested in school during football season because…