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Mead High School’s Student News

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Mead High School’s Student News

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This lunchtime restriction was set in place shortly before thanksgiving break.
New rule prevents students from eating lunch upstairs
Khelon Brown, Writer

As many students have probably heard from the daily announcements, there is...

Elena Gomez (‘26) scores a two-pointer in the third quarter.
Varsity girls basketball starts the season off by dominating against Lutheran
Bella DeNicholas and Cami McGilvray

Mead’s varsity girls basketball team showed up on December 5, the home opener...

Mr. Brian Young has greatly appreciated his time at Mead, but is ready to take on a new role.
Dr. Brian Young to leave role as MHS principal at end of 2024-2025 school year
Savanah Bayer, Content Editor

Dr. Brian Young has accepted an offer as Executive Director in St. Vrain Valley...

"Deep in state game thought" via Margos Lens Photography.
MHS football suffers heartbreaking loss in 3A State Championship
Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief • January 9, 2025

Fort Collins, CO—FOOTBAWL!! That was the word of the day on Saturday, Dec. 6 when Mead played Thompson Valley in the 3A State Championship...

Ryan St. Aubin running the ball up field.
Image courtesy of "Margos Lens."
Mead defeats Pomona 21-19 to advance to the 3A state championship
Blade Rogowski, Writer • January 9, 2025

Following their win over Pueblo Central, Mead was set to go up against Pomona. In being the second seed in the playoffs, they weren’t ready...

The boys and girls cross country teams pose for a photo at the state course.
Cross country finished their season off strong, competing at state
Blade Rogowski, Writer • January 7, 2025

Both boys and girls cross country qualified for state this season. It was the fifth time the girls qualified, and the fourth time the boys qualified...

Meet the Staff

Isabella Pacotti is a junior. She enjoys skateboarding, drawing, painting, and reading. She is involved with orchestra and theatre. She is looking forward to writing articles for The Mav and expanding...

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Payton Grasser
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Payton Grasser is a junior. She enjoys drawing, spending quality time with friends and family, and socializing. Payton is looking forward to growing independently, as well as with the class in preparation...

MavTV Season 7
Ms. McMullen has worked at Mead High School for 9 years
Ms. Brady-McMullen accepts new position in district and will be greatly missed
Isabella Leverone, Writer

Ms. Maura Brady-McMullen (known as Ms. McMullen to her students), has been a...

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‘Water Lilies’ is an award winning French movie released in 2007.
‘Water Lilies’ illustrates falling in love vs. being in love
Shiloh Smith, Writer

Water Lilies follows Marie (15), Anne (15), and Floriane (15), three adolescent...

The popular indie band TV Girl joined forces with George Clanton this year to produce a 27-minute album with seven songs, providing a quick and easy experience.
TV Girl and George Clanton’s album ‘Fauxllennium’ is good but underwhelming
Patric Wallis, Writer

Going into the album I was unfamiliar with George Clanton’s work, but now...

'Unt' left me speechless.
Pinhead Gunpowder’s ‘Unt’ is lifechanging
Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief

God’s second favorite band freaking did it. Pinhead Gunpowder released...

"The Night We Met" is the best track on Lord Huron's album Strange Trails.
‘The Night We Met’ will forever hold a special place in my heart
Nicolas Carrillo, MavTV

The final track on the “Strange Trails” album “The Night We Met” is...

Mead High unified students have the opportunity to perform the drums at certain band concerts.
Unified students have the chance to perform with the band during concerts
Bella DeNicholas and Cami McGilvray

Mason Longobricco (‘25) says the band allows him to “make new friends,”...

MHS Theater is an incredibly talented group of thespians.
MHS Theater performs special set of one-act plays
Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief

One night is all it takes for MHS Theater to amaze you with this year’s docket...

Celebrities often endorse specific political candidates but is it worth it?
Endorsing a political candidate poses risks and rewards for celebrities
Cami McGilvray, Writer

When celebrities decide to express their political stance publicly, they may...

The tone of Christmas covers the month of December through songs, food, and countdowns.
Christmas is a season and Thanksgiving is a day (Opinion)
Bella DeNicholas, Writer

The noise of glasses clinking in cheers for Thanksgiving echoes around the room,...

According to the NFL, concussion rates are down from 2022, however it still remains a problem.
Concussions need to be better addressed in the NFL (Opinion)
Taylor Basson, Writer

Unlike knees and ankles, your brain is not replaceable. Concussions are one...

Cafeterias kitchen showing the preparation for the lunches.
How lunches affect students at MHS (Opinion)
Cody Clawson, Writer

School lunches are a necessity for students, they help students to get through...

In high school it's important to be yourself and have fun.
Everything I wish I was told before my freshman year
Isabella Pacotti, Writer

Going from middle school to high school can be a difficult change. It might...

Countdown to Spring Break!
Only 2 more months 'til summer!
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