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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: Poker Prominence
There is a new interest that has been taking the school by storm. The storm…poker. The game where participants are forced to be focused and careful with their money and the chance that they could make a lot, or lose a lot. Over the past few months, students of all…
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Continue reading →: Raising 5P- awareness within the community
The Monticello Sages baseball team has a very special opportunity every spring to raise awareness for not only someone in our community, but also someone in our schools, and a big part of the baseball team. Wade Jones, the son of baseball head coach Chris Jones, was diagnosed with Cri-Du-Chat…
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Continue reading →: AP testing in full swing
AP testing season has arrived, and there are many mixed emotions. After the ACT, many juniors immediately pivoted into studying for the AP tests. The testing season kicked off with AP Chemistry on May 6, and will wrap up with AP English Language and Composition on May 14. This year,…
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Continue reading →: MHS presents Stage Show 2025
Stage Show 2025 is coming in hot this year. With only two short weeks of rehearsal time, it’s time for the MHS thespians to shine. For the first time, Mrs.Allender opened up stage show auditions to being school wide instead of only within the Band, Choir, and Thespians like it…
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Continue reading →: Girls soccer showcase at the U of I
The MHS soccer girls had a big win two weekends ago at the U of I soccer showcase, winning 2 to 0 against Danville. This is not the first time the girls have won the showcase; they have won for the past two years. Junior Addison Finet has played soccer…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: Marching on to the Future
The Marching Sages need no reminder that the 24-25 marching band season was not as award-winning as past seasons. Coming off the high that was the 23-24 season with the show Frost, the losses faced left a bitter taste in the mouths of many band members. However, with the show…
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Continue reading →: NHS Students Lead with Service and Spirit at MHS
At Monticello High School, the National Honor Society isn’t just an academic honor—it’s a platform for student leaders to bring ideas to life and make meaningful contributions to their community. For senior Aliyah Ellison, one of the most memorable moments in NHS came while preparing for the school’s Santa Samba…
