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Mead High School’s Student News

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Lars Messmer

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief

Lars Messmer is a Senior at Mead High School. He enjoys playing music, writing, and every sport one could think of. He is involved in Football at Mead High School, and plays in the band No Reason To Care in his free time. He is looking forward to writing more this year, and being productive in Journalism class.

All content by Lars Messmer
Mr. Green has worked in education for more than thirty years -- some of those as an administrator and some of those as a teacher.

[Photo] Teacher feature: Mr. Green

Blade Rogowski, Writer
October 19, 2024
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
Otto Black truly took the words on the “#BeAChampion” door in the F-wing to heart.

Former MHS wrestler, Otto Black, earns silver in Men’s U20 Greco-Roman World Championship

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2024

MavTV S6E11: Track and Field, Mr Judy’s Injury, and Journalism

Lars Messmer, Gunner Treblik, Josh Halsey, Bryson Gajewski, Logan Bryant, Paul Smith, and Nicolas Carrillo
May 14, 2024

MavTV S6E10: Cinderella, Film Fest, and SAT Stress Management

Lars Messmer, Gunner Treblik, Josh Halsey, Bryson Gajewski, Paul Smith, Logan Bryant, and Nicolas Carrillo
May 14, 2024
The NCAA Transfer Portal logo featuring the Huskies logo in the word “Portal.”

[Photo] UConn looks to reload their roster following departures from senior players this off season

Braeden Corliss, Writer
April 25, 2024
A drawing of a basketball embroidered with the words Final Four

The New England Patriots logo.

[Photo] New England Patriots fill their largest coaching staff since the Belichick era

Braeden Corliss, Writer
April 1, 2024

MavTV S6E8: Boys Wrestling, Orchestra, and Girls Basketball

Lars Messmer, Gunner Treblik, Josh Halsey, Bryson Gajewski, Paul Smith, Logan Bryant, and Nicolas Carrillo
February 26, 2024
The Saviors Album Cover depicts a 1970 street riot with an Ivan Fraser shrugging with a rock in his hand (according to Wikipedia).

“Calling All Saviors:” A Music Review of Green Day’s New Album, ‘Saviors’

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2024
Previous Super Bowl stadium shines bright.

Students predict outcomes for the NFC and AFC championship games

Braeden Corliss and Lars Messmer
January 30, 2024
Students Predict Outcomes for the 2023-24 NFL Season Divisional Round

Students Predict Outcomes for the 2023-24 NFL Season Divisional Round

Lars Messmer and Braeden Corliss
January 24, 2024

MavTV S6E7: Make-A-Wish Week

Lars Messmer, Bennett Hergert, Gunner Treblik, Josh Halsey, Bryson Gajewski, Paul Smith, Logan Bryant, and Nicolas Carrillo
January 24, 2024

MavTV S6E6: Hockey, Cheer, and General Music Classes

Lars Messmer, Josh Halsey, Bryson Gajewski, Logan Bryant, Nicolas Carrillo, Paul Smith, Gunner Treblik, and Bennett Hergert
January 24, 2024
With the Wild Card round living up to its name, it’s time to take a look at the NFC divisional round matchups and make some predictions.

Students Make Predictions for the 2023-24 NFL Playoffs: NFC Divisional Round

Braeden Corliss and Lars Messmer
January 23, 2024
NFC Division logo inside the NFL playoffs logo.

Students cast NFC Division predictions for NFL playoffs

Braeden Corliss and Lars Messmer
January 17, 2024
Students make AFC Division predictions for this season’s NFL playoffs

Students make AFC Division predictions for this season’s NFL playoffs

Braeden Corliss and Lars Messmer
January 14, 2024

MavTV S6E5: Unified Bowling

Lars Messmer, Ben Hergert, Bryson Carter, Paul Smith, Gunner Treblik, Josh Halsey, Logan Bryant, and Nicolas Carrillo
November 30, 2023

MavTV S6E4: Veteran’s Day

Lars Messmer, Ben Hergert, Paul Smith, Logan Bryant, Josh Halsey, Gunner Treblik, and Nicolas Carrillo
November 30, 2023
The Germ Theory logo on Jacob Morales’s (‘26) drum head.

Germ Theory completes phenomenal show despite set problems

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
November 14, 2023
2024 seniors (in order from left to right) Logan Knight, Brady Smallwood, Matthew Starks, Jordan Rohr, Connor Good, Dalton Berg, and Jake Gonzalez line up for a picture during senior night celebrations.

MHS Boys Soccer celebrates Senior Night before 1-1 Tie with Holy Family

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2023

MavTV S6E3: Advice from Seniors

Lars Messmer, Bryson Carter, Logan Bryant, Paul Smith, Gunner Treblik, Nicolas Carrillo, Ben Hergert, and Josh Halsey
October 19, 2023
The boys’ soccer team sits in a team huddle.

MHS soccer ties with Centaurus in exciting turnout

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2023
Coach Mike Sanford sports sun glasses and a football in Mead High School’s Football.

Mavericks football welcomes Mike Sanford as new assistant coach

Lars Messmer and Skylar Whalen
October 3, 2023

MavTV S6E2: Foreign Exchange Students

Lars Messmer, Ben Hergert, Bryson Carter, Nicolas Carrillo, Logan Bryant, Paul Smith, Gunner Treblik, and Josh Halsey
September 27, 2023

MavTV S6E1: Welcoming New Teachers

Lars Messmer, Ben Hergert, Bryson Carter, Logan Bryant, Paul Smith, Nicolas Carrillo, Gunner Treblik, and Josh Halsey
September 27, 2023
Coach Prime paves success during new season.

The CU Buffs have lots to look forward to with Coach Prime in charge

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2023
Coach Klatt is ready to set up success on the field and beyond high school.

MHS boys football prepared to tackle 2023-24 season

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2023
Cross country gears up for the upcoming season.

MHS cross country team plans on continuing last year’s momentum

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2023
Picture by: Faith Hale

MHS volleyball team strives for unity

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
August 22, 2023
Boys Golf is ready for a new season.

MHS Boys Golf begins 2023-24 season preparation

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
August 6, 2023
Tavon Underwood ('23) acquires another accomplishment for track and field.

MHS graduate named Gatorade Colorado track & field athlete of the year

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
July 17, 2023
The Denver Nuggets have the potential to come out on top.

Denver Nuggets progress in first championship appearance

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
June 2, 2023

MavTV: Ep. 10

Jon Steidl, Zoe Sigg, Paul Smith, Lars Messmer, Nicolas Carrillo, Logan Bryant, Drake Byars, and Adrianna Corp
March 16, 2023
After almost two years with the Nuggets, Nah’son (Bones) Hyland has been traded and is now playing for the Clippers.

Bones Hyland trade could benefit the Nuggets

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
February 28, 2023

MavTV Ep. 9

Jon Steidl, Drake Byars, Adrianna Corp, Logan Bryant, Nicolas Carrillo, Evan Diaz, and Lars Messmer
February 22, 2023
Nikola Jokić is #15 on the Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić isn’t joking around this season

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2023
Mead Boys Varsity Soccer team huddles for a quick talk.

After an unfortunate loss, off season work will help Boys Varsity Soccer come back stronger

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief
December 23, 2022

MavTV Ep. 5: Gratitude

Jon Steidl, Drake Byars, Evan Diaz, Adrianna Corp, Nicolas Carrillo, Nico Sigala, Lars Messmer, Logan Bryant, and Ben Hergert
November 16, 2022

MavTV Ep. 3: Homecoming

Jon Steidl, Nico Sigala, Nicolas Carrillo, Kevin Allen, Adrianna Corp, Drake Byars, Ben Hergert, Lars Messmer, Evan Diaz, and Logan Bryant
October 5, 2022

MavTV Ep. 2: Teamwork makes the dream work

Jon Steidl, Adrianna Corp, Lars Messmer, Evan Diaz, Nico Sigala, Kevin Allen, Nico Carrillo, Logan Bryant, and Ben Hergert
September 21, 2022
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