Category: Student Life

  • Mysterious meme posters take over MHS’ hallways in an unprecedented advertisement campaign

    Over the past few weeks, a storm of new posters have taken over the hallways. These posters promote drinking water in a fun and memorable way through popular memes. High school principal Mr. Travis Courson said, “Personally I love it. I for one don’t drink enough water, so it’s been healthy for me seeing the…

  • Stress before spring break

    With one week until spring break, kids are feeling stressed with all the homework and tests due before the quarter ends. Teachers are trying to wrap up their final units before the week ends. “I am very stressed over tests getting squeezed in and the amount of homework that is being assigned,” said sophomore Mylin…

  • Students’ plans for spring break

    As students enter the final few weeks before the end of third quarter and the start of spring break, the anticipation rises for many students. Not everyone has plans to travel this year or partake in something extravagant, but simply a break from the tasks of everyday school life is desired by nearly all MHS…

  • MHS students on Valentine’s Day

    The typical, picture-perfect Valentine’s Day is filled with chocolates, flowers and conversation hearts. While those things do play a big role in some students’ days, others view the date as just that: a date on the calendar. “I think that Valentine’s Day is something that everyone can enjoy in their own way,” commented sophomore Pyper…

  • 3rd quarter slump

    The 3rd quarter always seems to be the most exhausting time of the year. Students walk down the hallway and see their peers tired and struggling to make it through the day. This year the 3rd quarter has 35 days. This quarter’s only holiday with a day off is Presidents’ Day, which is always greatly…

  • Red Out

    From February 5th to February 9th, students and faculty at MHS hosted their annual Red Out Awareness Week. The Student Council at MHS raised funds in a variety of ways, from a bake sale to the yearly Red Out basketball game. Red Out Week is hosted each year for the American Heart Association and raises…

  • Sister Act Preparation

    When it comes to highschool musical productions, there is lots of work to be put in. Even with the final production, there is so much behind the scenes!  Junior Cal Knittle discussed what his favorite part of preparation is and said, “probably just having a place to go every day where your friends will be.…

  • Remembering Natalie McDowell at MHS through Orange Out

    On Friday night, January 26th, the boys MHS basketball team faced SJO for the Orange Out game to raise money and awareness for St. Jude in honor of late nurse of Monticello schools, Natalie McDowell. Despite the loss to the Spartans, the game was very close with a final score of 42-39. Sophomore Brady Ball…

  • Last semester for seniors

    As the second semester starts to ramp up after coming back from winter break, many seniors are catching a case of senioritis. Lots of seniors are looking towards the future and deciding what they are going to do post college, whether it be college, the trades, military, and some are even planning to travel. These…

  • Teacher throwback photos

    They didn’t miss a chance to buy a yearbook, so you shouldn’t either! Order your yearbook now before the price goes up. Sadie Walsh walsa26@sages.us