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Mead High School’s Student News

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Students in AP Bio discuss a lab.

AP Biology is now worth full college credits at MHS

Enola Potter, Writer October 31, 2024

Mead High School is now offering AP Biology to be worth college credits as of the start of the 2024 school year.  AP Biology is now worth eight total college credits, four per semester through CU Succeed....

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 October 2, 2024

Did you know that AP Chemistry is a science class offered at Mead? With a modest 12 students in attendance this year, the answer is probably no. Contrary to some AP classes that are just alternate, more...

There are many opportunities for seniors and their post secondary plans.

Junior college provides the same opportunities as a four-year institution at a lesser cost, making it a good choice for many (Opinion)

Ana Stewart, Writer April 14, 2024

A junior college is a good option that, it seems, young people don't know about or perhaps appreciate. There are many advantages to junior college and community college for students who want to stay...

The housing situation is growing more and more serious, particularly for soon-to-be graduates.

Cost of student housing proves hazardous for soon-to-be graduates and college freshmen

Raef VonBrutt, Writer April 10, 2024

College is widely understood to be the next step for those furthering their education: a chance at freedom and maturity in an environment that nurtures the talents of each student. However, instead...

The new FAFSA causes financial uncertainty.

FAFSA failed us (Opinion)

Skylar Whalen, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2024

To anyone applying to college, it's known that we've depended on a delayed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out how much we can actually afford for post-secondary education. In...

Curtesy of the MHS Alumni and current CSU student Joya Haskin

Colorado State University waives application fees for Colorado high schoolers

Savanah Bayer, Content Editor August 22, 2023

On Aug. 1, 2023, Colorado State University removed the application fee for undergraduate Colorado residents. New Students for the 2024-2025 school year have the opportunity of applying to CSU without the...

Traditional college remains part of the plan for many graduating seniors, but more are questioning if that is the right path for them.

National trends show traditional college entrance declining

Abby Kearns and Melia Sloss May 3, 2023

As the 2022-2023 school year wraps up, seniors are submerged in their post-secondary plans. With factors like college debt, the economy, and means of labor, there’s been a decrease in the amount of high...

Teenagers typically make between $13 and $17 an hour at their jobs.

Jobs teach high school students independence for college (Opinion)

Chiara Puccia, Writer February 7, 2023

Being a student is a full-time job and can be expensive which means having a steady income is a great way to financially support oneself. Students pay for many things when attending college: school supplies,...

Where are they going 2023

Where are they going?: Kyra Haan

Jorja Haskin, Editor January 10, 2023

After attending Mead High School for four years, senior Kyra Haan (‘23) plans to attend Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. There she is looking forward to studying aerospace...

Syvannah Miller (‘22) looks forward to studying criminal justice, and she hopes one day to be in the FBI.

Where are they going?: Syvannah Miller

Ana Carrillo, Editor May 27, 2022

Syvannah Miller (‘22) is looking forward to attending Northern Arizona University in the fall to study criminal justice. She wants to earn a Doctorate in Psychology one day. When Miller was younger,...

Hlavacek looks forward to attending CSU in Fort Collins.

Where are they going?: Scarlett Hlavacek

Ana Carrillo, Editor May 27, 2022

As her high school career comes to an end, Scarlett Hlavacek (‘22) plans on attending CSU in Fort Collins where she will be studying business. Some of Hlavacek’s favorite memories during High School...

Melanie Vazquez looks forward to being an ASL interpreter.

Where are they going?: Melanie Vazquez

Ana Carrillo, Editor May 27, 2022

Melanie Vazquez (‘22) looks forward to finishing high school and attending Front Range Community College where she will major to be an American Sign Language interpreter. When asked what made her choose...

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