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Mead High School’s Student News

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Raul Mares

Raul Mares, Content Editor

Raul Mares is a junior. He enjoys hanging out with friends, nature, being active, listening to music, and drawing. Raul is looking forward to being in journalism, making new friends, meeting new people and writing interesting pieces for the student body.

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Mead high school is now offering Boo Bags as a fall fundraiser

[Photo] FBLA sells “Boo Bags” as a way to fundraise their 2024-25 school year

Isabella Leverone, Writer
October 23, 2024
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
September 24, 2024
USA Olympian has bronze medal taken away for four second time clock violation at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Olympic Athlete, Jordan Chiles’, bronze medal stripped away after a four second time violation

Raul Mares, Content Editor
September 11, 2024
Melia has plans to move to Washington state and help out family.

Where are they going?: Melia Sloss

Raul Mares, Content Editor
August 26, 2024
Ben attempting to do a pull up on the door frame.

[Photo] My four years of High School have led to this one goal (Commentary)

Bennett Hergert
May 16, 2024
ADHD benefits me in many ways.

[Photo] A look Inside Izzy’s mind (Commentary)

Isabella Pacotti, Writer
May 16, 2024
Ms. Blackmer poses outside her room, drawn as Albert Einstein (photo taken by Shayd Fuller)

Thank you letter to Ms. Blackmer

Raul Mares, Content Editor
May 7, 2024
The Hunger Games movies are a dystopian series released in 2008 by Suzanne Collins.

[Photo] Each film of 'The Hunger Games' ranked

August 26, 2024
I learned how to do interviews.

We have to constantly be on alert, even in environments we normally feel safe in.

[Photo] “He does it all the time” (vignette)

Anonymous
April 18, 2024
Things I wish I knew when I was younger.

[Photo] A letter to my younger self (poem)

April 4, 2024
“A man to be understanding and put his wife before himself,” A quote that ultimately made Peter Parker rethink his current decision

‘Spider-Man 3’ is the best Spider-Man movie (Opinion)

Raul Mares, Content Editor
March 13, 2024
Skylar smiles holding her softball bat, which she calls “Millie.”

Where are they going?: Skylar Whalen

Raul Mares, Content Editor
March 9, 2024
This Gas Station Chain was founded in Texas in 1982 and has since become extremely popular among its customers.

The very first Colorado Buc-ee’s location is set to open on March 18

Raul Mares, Content Editor
March 9, 2024
Waves and grief hold similarities in their passing nature.

[Photo] drowning in grief waves (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
March 1, 2024
Long distance is hard but not impossible with love.

[Photo] Long-distance friendships are the most powerful yet most challenging (Commentary)

March 8, 2024
Duncan and Hedlun show their abundance in similarities

[Photo] Double teacher feature: Hedlun and Duncan’s striking similarities

Addy Mooradian, Writer
March 20, 2024
Ever since I was little, I've wanted to be just like my dad.

My dad is my superhero (Commentary)

Raul Mares, Content Editor
January 30, 2024
This study group is proposed to make it easier for students to meet with a group

AP Study Group is newly offered after school program at Mead

Raul Mares, Content Editor
January 30, 2024
Sleep is a vital part of health and development.

Sleep has many benefits, keeping both mind and body healthy

Raul Mares, Content Editor
January 24, 2024
Teenagers, despite pervasive stereotypes, are more mature than they seem

[Photo] United States has largely invented adolescence (commentary)

Raef VonBrutt, Writer
February 2, 2024
Ms. Freischlag smiles surrounded by her vibrant classroom.

[Photo] Teacher Feature: Ms. Freischlag

Kaitlyn Baerg, Writer
January 20, 2024
This whiteboard shows the different choices for the day along with some motivational quotes.

New lunch lines in Mead High School should be improved (Opinion)

Raul Mares, Content Editor
January 14, 2024
Mead High School’s very own theater teacher, Ms. Mackey smiles for the camera.

[Photo] Teacher feature: Ms. Mackey

January 14, 2024
Mead High School’s very own theater teacher, Ms. Mackey smiles for the camera.

[Photo] Teacher feature: Ms. Mackey

Rebekah Dennis, Writer
January 14, 2024
The moment Hiccup gave the dragon the name Toothless.

‘How To Train Your Dragon’ is a movie depicting the beauty of being yourself

Raul Mares, Content Editor
January 6, 2024
When Charlie makes his first friends, they take him through a tunnel, where he finally has a sense of belonging.

‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ film navigates a young man’s experience overcoming trauma and making new friends

Raul Mares, Content Editor
January 5, 2024
A nutritious breakfast that includes vitamin D and choline incorporates eggs.

Breakfast can be the most important meal of the day

Raul Mares, Content Editor
January 4, 2024
This journey took Juanjuan from industrial cities in Shandong to isolated villages in the deserts of Xinjiang.

[Photo] Yu Juanjuan is only person to bike China’s border

Raef VonBrutt, Writer
January 1, 2024
Trees depict the changing time of fall

A season that brings many a warm feeling

Raul Mares, Content Editor
December 13, 2023
Toler (‘26) is very passionate about playing the guitar and learning new songs.

[Photo] Student performs his guitar for fellow peers in commons

Savanah Bayer, Content Editor
January 3, 2024
Roc-A-Fella Records music management company began in 1996.

Roc-A-Fella Records accelerates music careers

Raul Mares, Content Editor
December 11, 2023
If you have a goal then don’t give up and keep moving forward.

Learning to grow above failure is important

Raul Mares, Content Editor
December 1, 2023
The album “2014 Forest Hills Drive” is named after Cole's childhood address as a way of closure.

J. Cole’s album “2014 Forest Hills Drive” explores human condition

Raul Mares, Content Editor
November 29, 2023
Senior backpacks are a cute way to honor senior year and childhood.

Rocking child-like backpacks is a senior year tradition

Raul Mares, Content Editor
November 29, 2023
The Fourth Amendment guarantees a constitutional right to privacy but when applied to school there is more to it.

[Photo] The Fourth Amendment authorities additionally apply to school

Raef VonBrutt, Writer
November 29, 2023
Learning to let go can contribute to personal growth.

[Photo] It is important to let go of things that don’t benefit you (Opinion)

Enola Potter, Writer
November 27, 2023
Students are assigned 1st or 2nd lunch based on their third block class that day.

[Photo] Combining both lunches offers many benefits (Opinion)

Rebekah Dennis, Writer
November 29, 2023
AP testing is coming up; It’s not too late to register.

[Photo] Register for AP exams before it’s too late

Enola Potter, Writer
November 6, 2023
Establishing routines and having the right materials can help you stay on track.

[Photo] Easy tips and tricks to stay organized throughout the school year

Ana Stewart, Writer
November 29, 2023
Students enjoy presenting in congressional debates.

[Photo] Students highly recommend revived Speech and Debate class

Enola Potter, Writer
November 2, 2023
People chew gum throughout the day to freshen up their breath.

[Photo] Chewing gum has many surprising benefits

Rebekah Dennis, Writer
November 6, 2023
Ms Sonnenberg spreads her kindness to each student.

[Photo] Teacher Feature: Ms Sonnenberg

Savanah Bayer, Content Editor
November 7, 2023
Ms. Blackmer smiles in the G wing hallway.

[Photo] Teacher Feature: Ms. Blackmer

Kaitlyn Baerg, Writer
November 6, 2023
Cars and Beauty and the Beast showcase impressive symbolism.

Disney has impactful meanings behind their animated films

Raul Mares, Content Editor
October 23, 2023
Energetic West Coast Hip Hop And Chicano Rap Album that was released in the 1996

Mexican Invasion album takes pride in roots

Raul Mares, Content Editor
October 19, 2023
America runs on Duncan

Coach Mike Sanford sports sun glasses and a football in Mead High School’s Football.

[Photo] Mavericks football welcomes Mike Sanford as new assistant coach

Lars Messmer and Skylar Whalen
October 3, 2023
Ms. Loy smiles from her desk.

Teacher Feature: Ms. Loy

Raul Mares, Content Editor
September 25, 2023
Making the most of the time we have before it’s gone (vignette)

Making the most of the time we have before it’s gone (vignette)

Raul Mares, Content Editor
September 21, 2023
Every year there are new seniors, and the old ones leave behind a variety of great quotes.

12 past senior quotes caught my eye

Raul Mares, Content Editor
May 25, 2023
I Can’t Manage To Remember (vignette)

I Can’t Manage To Remember (vignette)

Raul Mares, Content Editor
May 16, 2023
My family loves watching football —our favorite team is the New England Patriots. My mom bought jerseys for my siblings and I. When the Patriots would play, we would either have our family over and make wings, or we would go out with my family and see them play at a restaurant called Dark Horse.

Mother’s Day: a photo essay

Raul Mares, Content Editor
May 15, 2023
For a whole three years we suffered from a virus that shut everything down

My pandemic experience from middle school still affects me today (Commentary)

Raul Mares, Content Editor
May 15, 2023
That’s my mom on the right. Her name is Yudith. My auntie is on the left, and her name is Ana. She's like a second mom and has helped me a lot in life, so I wanted to thank her for everything that she's helped me with too.

That’s me and my little brother on the right, my two younger sisters, and of course my mother. This photo was taken when we were getting ready to go see a Patriots game. Either way, we all look great.

My mom would always take selfies with these filters. She would also use the filters to take pictures with me when I was young.

I’m so lucky to have such an amazing mother like you, and I'm so glad that I made so many amazing memories with you. I'm so very thankful for how you raised me. Thanks for everything you’ve done for me, I love you mom.

My mom had a couple of tattoos, she had one on her arm of the New England Patriots because we are big fans. She had some other ones with my name and my siblings’ names around her shoulder, along with a few others.

My amazing mom and I went to a Colorado Rockies game. In all honesty, I don't really remember it, but I remember all my family members telling me that I went when I was about six or seven.

Ms. Warren is a well liked teacher and has a lovable personality.

Teacher Feature: Ms. Warren

Raul Mares, Content Editor
May 1, 2023
The goal of chess is to take the opponent's king and checkmate them.

Students should play more chess (Opinion)

Raul Mares, Content Editor
March 16, 2023
This unique and tragic story was turned into a thriller and action film.

New movie Cocaine Bear has an interesting backstory

Raul Mares, Content Editor
March 10, 2023
This book made me see and understand difficult things that other forms of media haven't done as good of a job at.

Punching the Air is one of the few books I liked this year

Raul Mares, Content Editor
February 24, 2023
Access testing for freshmen was held in E128.

Multilingual students take access testing every school year

Raul Mares, Content Editor
February 6, 2023
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