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Mead High School’s Student News

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Mead High School’s Student News

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Mead High School’s Student News

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Marina Goter

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief

Marina Goter is a Senior. She enjoys writing, watching TV, and hanging out with family. Marina is a gymnastics coach and does a lot of volunteer work. She is excited to lead the newspaper this year and help others write articles.

You can contact her at [email protected].

All content by Marina Goter
Ms. Sandoval teaches AP Psychology and is passionate about the content.

[Photo] AP Psychology is a popular class amongst students

May 23, 2022
Suburban development is not always positive; it takes away many opportunities for community members.

[Photo] Excessive development in suburban Colorado only harms the communities within it (Opinion)

February 25, 2022
Sarah Maslowski will be following her dreams and serving her country.

Where are they going?: Sarah Maslowski

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2021
Sunny's mother inspired her to start her career.

Where are they going?: Sunny Longmeyer

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2021
Rylee Martinez ('21) will be missed at Mead High

Where are they going?: Rylee Martinez

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2021
Tayler Brown has led an exciting high school career, and she has even more to look forward to.

Where are they going?: Tayler Brown

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2021
Julia Villa is reaching for the stars.

Where are they going?: Julia Villa

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2021
Trevor loves to hike and be outside.

Where are they going?: Trevor Lockhart

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2021
Instead of having two full credits put towards PE classes, I believe it would be significantly more beneficial for students to have a requirement of one full nutrition or cooking class credit and one full PE class credit.

Senior Bayleigh Melichar has enjoyed her time at Mead, but she is ready to expand her horizons.

Where are they going?: Bayleigh Melichar

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2021
Picture of Pitbull

[Photo] Our poor pitbulls and pitbull mixes are being persecuted just for existing (Opinion)

Skylar Whalen, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2020
“The pandemic will pass, the case will fade into the others, but our real problems remain.” -Chris Cuomo

[Photo] It’s time for racial equality (Opinion)

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
July 27, 2020
One good idea for socially distanced fun is picnicking in the park with friends on separate blankets.

How to stay safe while remaining connected

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2020
The parade invites all seniors to wear their caps and gowns.

In honor of the Class of 2020, Mead High parent throws a cap and gown parade for seniors

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2020
CHSAA is allowing in-person conditioning.

CHSAA is allowing in-person conditioning beginning June 1

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2020
Throughout all of Colorado, everyone is still encouraged to stay safe at home.

Under Mrs. Hedlun's guidance, The Mav has been recognized for its excellence in online news.

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Hedlun

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2020
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine requires two shots given 21 days apart, and the Moderna vaccine requires two shots given 28 days apart.

[Photo] What happens next with the COVID-19 virus?

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2020
A picture of the mountains.

Ways to maintain mental health during quarantine

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2020
MHS student starts fundraiser to support SVVSD free breakfast program

MHS student starts fundraiser to support SVVSD free breakfast program

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
A picture of a laptop and an online learning checklist.

How you can stay focused during online learning

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2020
A picture of prom dresses.

[Photo] The 2020 prom is canceled due to social distancing restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic

April 5, 2020
Some students choose to enroll in LaunchED because they want to wait to continue partially in-person learning until there is an official COVID-19 vaccine, while others simply find that they learn better online.

What Mead High School students need to know about online learning

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2020
SVVSD poster in Mead High School

SVVSD’s online learning plan as well as updates during the COVID-19 school closure

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020
A picture of an empty street.

Think about who you are affecting when you leave the house during the COVID-19 pandemic (Opinion)

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2020
Kenna Stephen breaking her TikTok addiction by handing her phone over to Raylee Phillips.

Poster for Mead High School's winter dance.

Student council holds a Winter Dance to raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Taylor Wright and Marina Goter
January 30, 2020
Hunter Staab-Holocomb on the left and Lydia John on the right

Mead High’s November Scholar-Athletes

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2020
The vending machine at Mead

The vending machines are back

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2020
Morgan Munro on the left and Prestin Tillema (33) on the right

Mead High’s October Scholar-Athletes

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
Mead High School administration is working on continuing to create a safe environment for students.

Outside of Mead High School

[Photo] Why we shouldn’t arm teachers

Lauren Larson, Writer
February 3, 2020
“I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country”

“What you do every day is what other people would call extraordinary” (Veteran profile)

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2019
Mrs. Sandoval with her brains for AP Psychology

[Photo] AP Psychology is a favorite among the many AP classes Mead offers

Wyett Derr, Writer
October 9, 2019
Mead High's September Scholar-Athletes

Mead High’s September Scholar-Athletes

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019
Mead's football team during their first home game

[Photo] The Mavericks have been on a three-game win streak beating each team by at least 30 points

September 13, 2019
Mead High School's dance team collaborating.

[Photo] Marching band and Dance ignite homecoming game in new team ensemble

September 17, 2019
Tanner Strong and Tayler Brown are the Scholar-Athletes of August.

Mead High’s August Scholar-Athletes

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2019
Chief of police Brent Newbanks at MHS.

Mead High School is promised a plan for two Student Resource Officers from local police department

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2019
Preparation for home cross country meet isn’t as easy as it may appear

Preparation for home cross country meet isn’t as easy as it may appear

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2019
Mead High School welcomes new administration and a new Student Resource Officer

Mead High School welcomes new administration and a new Student Resource Officer

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2019
Mead says goodbye to its Dean of Students, Doug Gordon

Mead says goodbye to its Dean of Students, Doug Gordon

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
July 8, 2019
School is just around the corner

School is just around the corner

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
July 8, 2019
The flags at Mead High School are at half mast in honor of the recent school shooting.

Flags at Mead High fly at half mast to honor recent school shooting victims

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2019
Chief of police Brent Newbanks walking into Mead High School

Recent school shooting reminds Colorado locals of the dark history our state has

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2019
Wondering what your finals week looks like?

Wondering what your finals week looks like?

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2019
Law enforcement presence is considered an important aspect of school safety.

Mead has been without a Student Resource Officer since mid-April

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2019
Start times are being pushed back and Admin releases new schedule for 2019-2020 school year

Start times are being pushed back and Admin releases new schedule for 2019-2020 school year

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2019
Four energy students at the Montana event

Energy students are sent to Montana to attend the Intermountain Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2019
Underclassmen cheer at high drug usage statistics in Colorado during assembly

Underclassmen cheer at high drug usage statistics in Colorado during assembly

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2019
Maverick volleyball players advances to state.

Two passionate volleyball girls make honorable mention for 4A state

Marina Goter and Wyett Derr
November 30, 2018
Fox signs her commitment letter in the Mead High auditorium.

Senior Peyton Fox commits to Colorado State University Pueblo for soccer

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2018
A student undergoes a physical evaluation.

3 Things you might not have known about concussions

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2018
Freshman Maddox Boston (#7) prepares to swing as the ball is pitched at the softball game against Windsor on September 11.

Mead Varsity Softball shuts out Windsor opponents

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2018
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