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Mead High School’s Student News

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MHS Theater is an incredibly talented group of thespians.

MHS Theater performs special set of one-act plays

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief December 10, 2024

One night is all it takes for MHS Theater to amaze you with this year’s docket of fall play(s). I say plays (plural) as each night contained three separate one-act plays with different casts—in an...

Celebrities often endorse specific political candidates but is it worth it?

Endorsing a political candidate poses risks and rewards for celebrities

Cami McGilvray, Writer December 10, 2024

When celebrities decide to express their political stance publicly, they may encounter both support and criticism. They could sway political elections or create awareness around specific issues, yet they...

Ms. HJ and two colleagues (Ms. Hedlun to the far left and Ms. Kraft in the middle) enjoy a celebratory dinner at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

Former Social Studies teacher Ms. HJ starts new career at Mountain Range High School

Savanah Bayer, Content Editor December 5, 2024

The venerated Ms. Heidi Hendrix-Jonson, or HJ, could be found in the upstairs D wing, teaching social studies on B days. Except for this year, the once welcoming and warming corner of the D wing is no...

Patric enjoys time with friends after homecoming 2024.

Patric Wallis approaches Junior year with a “why not?” mindset (Personality Feature)

Rebekah Dennis, Writer December 4, 2024

Patric Wallis is starting his junior year strong by venturing into time-consuming classes and taking on more responsibilities, while also creating memorable experiences. Patric cherishes the time he...

Matthew Angelo ('25) announces his commitment to the University of Jamestown.

Athlete Profile: Matthew Angelo

Taylor Basson, Writer December 4, 2024

Matthew Angelo (‘25) recently signed to the University of Jamestown, where he will not only continue his basketball career, but study business.  He is proud of just being able to play for Mead basketball...

During a presidential election the party that won a state, either Democrat or Republican (independent voting is also an option), is largely represented by blue and red respectively.

How does The Electoral College even work?

Patric Wallis, Writer December 4, 2024

Every 4 years, a general election takes place to elect our nation's president and vice president. To win the presidency, a candidate must accumulate 270 of the 538 electoral college votes, but where...

Mead’s annual Film Fest is produced by Film Club, all students are invited to enjoy mini-films by fellow students.

Film Club provides students with a great community full of old and new movies

Bella DeNicholas, Writer December 4, 2024

There are many clubs at MHS that students have the opportunity to join. One club in particular is the Film Club, run by Mr. Parsons and Ms. Lammey. Film Club runs from the end of August to the end of...

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 November 22, 2024

Ms. Maura Brady-McMullen (known as Ms. McMullen to her students), has been a high school counselor for 16 years now but she is taking a higher position, working within the district. She worked at New...

Starting November 5, 2024 sites were updating vote counts and the electoral college in real time.

Trump to carry out second presidential term after results cement a win over Vice President Harris

Kaylina Madrill-Gruenberger, Writer November 22, 2024

AP has officially called the presidential race and declared Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 election. By securing 312 electoral votes out of the 270 needed to win, he will be the United States 47th...

Aguirre Has two kids one 4 year old and a 7 year old both are boys.

MHS welcomes new SRO

Abby Kearns, Managing Editor November 19, 2024

This school year, Mead High School had an open School Resource Officer (SRO) position. Aguirre had no previous experience with working in a high school. He started his career working in Aurora as a basic...

Bekah Dennis is a junior at Mead High School.

Bekah Dennis holds her head high going into her junior year (Personality Feature)

Patric Wallis, Writer November 11, 2024

Greeting every day with her positive attitude and humor, Bekah Dennis takes on her junior year of high school with her head held high. Bekah was homeschooled up until her freshman year when she chose...

These chairs can be found throughout the classrooms and common areas.

School chairs are not accessible to all students (Commentary)

Rebekah Dennis, Writer November 4, 2024

Back pain is an issue in my day-to-day life. I had back surgery to correct my severe scoliosis, so I have trouble sitting comfortably in a chair. The school chairs are no exception to this, and they often...

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