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Mead High School’s Student News

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Mead High School’s Student News

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We believe in the power of connecting students and our community. We hope you enjoy learning more about the class of 2025.
Senior Showcase: Shayd Fuller
Shayd Fuller, Copy and Design Editor

Built in 1972, with five bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, a single-family...

While the murders were found, Bell’s body hasn’t been located.
Douglas County cold case solved after five years
Lorelei Sadler, Writer

In August of 2019, Kimberly Bell, 51, was reported missing by her sister. Bell...

The debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz exhibited a level of civility that has been lacking in modern politics.
Vice Presidential nominees J.D. Vance and Tim Walz debate for the first time
Patric Wallis, Writer

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz just debated on October...

On September 27th, Mead went up against Lewis Palmer for their homecoming game.
Mead football team effortlessly takes a 31-0 win at home against Lewis Palmer Rangers
Nicolas Carrillo, MavTV • October 17, 2024

In Mead's game against Lewis Palmer, the team showed what it means to go head-to-head against the Maverick stampede. With 135-total rushing yards...

The senior class poses for a photo together after the game.
Mead softball demolishes Longmont in an unforgettable senior night game on Tuesday, October 8
Taylor Basson and Isabella Leverone October 15, 2024

The Mavericks’ senior night softball game was a memorable one. Leaving a team they had been on for the last four years was a touching moment...

Devin Gonzalez (’25) attempts a tackle on Silver Creek forward Jack Boyt (’25).
MHS boys soccer sieze “victory tie” against Silver Creek in defensive battle
Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief • October 5, 2024

Defense. Defense. Defense. In the words of George Washington—and also Bill Belichick—"the best offense is a great defense,” and the Mavericks...

Meet the Staff

Ben Hergert is a junior at Mead High School, and graduates in 2026. He enjoys rock climbing, making videos, and reading. He is looking forward to creating better videos this year, and improving his journalistic...

Payton Grasser
Payton Grasser
Copy and Design Editor

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
Embracing failure leads to a redefined past, a reimagined future, and a fulfilling present time.
Embracing Failure: Confronting Regret and the Fear of the Future (Vignette)
Patric Wallis, Writer

Regret has become a familiar feeling for me in the past few months. It feels...

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Published in 2017, The Great Alone won Best Historical Fiction at the 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards.
Kristin Hannah's 'The Great Alone' embodies the strength of the human spirit
Lorelei Sadler, Writer

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is set in 1970s Alaska. The book tells the...

On September 6 of this year, the sequel to the beloved Beetlejuice (1988) was released.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a sequel to the 1988 original, is a disappointment (Movie Review)
Bella DeNicholas, Writer

When the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer was introduced to screens, I was looking...

Two of the main characters, Patrick and Kat, attend prom together
10 Things I Hate About You has quickly become one of my favorite movies
Raul Mares, Content Editor

10 Things I Hate About You is a romantic comedy movie made in 1999. The movie...

The unique stop-motion style stands out in this movie and accentuates it’s themes.
Fantastic Mr. Fox caught me by surprise and has become one of my favorite movies
Kaylina Madrill-Gruenberger, Writer

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a movie that’s been raved about on social media and from...

Mr. Green has worked in education for more than thirty years -- some of those as an administrator and some of those as a teacher.
Teacher feature: Mr. Green
Blade Rogowski, Writer

Mr. Green might be new to Mead, but he is not new to education. He has been...

Members of the Journalism class prepare for the opening session of the day.
The Mav’s annual field trip to 'J-Day' was a productive experience
Cami McGilvray, Writer

The day started off with everyone leaving the school and arriving at the CU...

Two sets of twins that attend Mead High School; Bryce and Olivia Parker and Rallie and Rylee Russell.
Twin telepathy can vary between fraternal and identical twins
Isabella Leverone, Writer

Twin telepathy is a unique concept that suggests twins share a mental connection,...

Members of the Journalism class prepare for the opening session of the day.
The Mav’s annual field trip to 'J-Day' was a productive experience
Cami McGilvray, Writer

The day started off with everyone leaving the school and arriving at the CU...

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Kamala Harris’ marketing team is encouraging young voters to make their voice heard (Opinion)
Rebekah Dennis, Writer

KamalaHQ, Harris’ official TikTok account, has quickly become a largely followed...

2024-2025 chemistry class looking over their notes at the beginning of class.
AP Chemistry is an under appreciated advanced course (Opinion)
Khelon Brown, Writer

Did you know that AP Chemistry is a science class offered at Mead? With a modest...

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 Thanksgiving Break!
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