Category: Student Life
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Hard working students of MHS
Many students at MHS have summer jobs, some even working during the school year. These students have a lot of responsibilities, but are still dedicated to what they do. Although Monticello is a small town with few establishments, students still find various places to work. Around 30 students from MHS will be working at the…
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“Sages Supporting Sages” at the annual 5P- baseball and softball games
Every year in the last stretch of regular season games, both the Monticello baseball and softball teams host a 5P-, or Cri Du Chat, game in honor of the baseball head coach, Chris Jones’ son, Wade Jones. “It’s a great time where we can draw awareness for 5P- (Cri Du Chat). I think ultimately, it…
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The final stretch of school
As MHS students approach the final month of the school year, many challenges and excitements arise. Whether they are facing pressure from approaching deadlines, spring sports, or other dreadful tasks, students from all four grades of high school say that this time of year is one of the most stressful. However, along with all of…
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Solar eclipse photo carousel
Leah Renne, Staff Writer renle24@sages.us
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…