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A Collection: 2025 Graduation caps

A Collection: 2025 Graduation caps

Kelsy Esmoil, Arts and Entertainment Editor and Social Media Manager May 23, 2025

Senior graduation was just yesterday, May 18th, 2025, the day that 2007 kids have been waiting for for 13 years. Most graduates have decorated their caps with a cute reference, an interest of theirs, or...

A Senior Reflection: Core Memories

A Senior Reflection: Core Memories

Addie Weggen, Feature editor, Social media manager May 16, 2025

My name is Addie Weggen, and as May 14th, 2025, my last day of high school approaches, I look back on my core memories throughout my education.    Kindergarten - Kindergarten was the year I...

Mr Fleming: Our Favorite Student Teacher

Mr Fleming: Our Favorite Student Teacher

Vanessa Garcia, Website Designer May 9, 2025

Around the corner in the social studies hallway, you probably noticed Mr. Fleming. Fleming had been a teaching assistant in Mr. Smith’s social studies classroom since January, and spent every hour practicing...

Communication is key: Matt Coss's Role at MHS

Communication is key: Matt Coss’s Role at MHS

Addie Weggen, Feature editor, Social media manager May 7, 2025

“I feel like if we can do a good job as a district, highlighting all the things we have going on, hopefully that'll encourage people to get involved,” said Matt Coss. Communication and coverage...

Stage Fright: A phenomenon or human nature?

Stage Fright: A phenomenon or human nature?

Addie Weggen, Feature editor, Social media manager April 29, 2025

Think back to getting ready for your elementary school music recital, and remember the dread as you walked out on stage to have over one hundred eyes locked on you the whole time. Not a fine arts kid?...

Lucy Murphy: Performing Beyond Limits

Lucy Murphy: Performing Beyond Limits

Gracyn McClanahan, Student Guest Writer April 22, 2025

Show choir, the mixture of singing and choreographed dancing often in groups of people, plays an important role in the MHS music department and is a big part of certain students'...

A Safe Space and a Smile: How Mr. Pace Impacts MHS Every Day

A Safe Space and a Smile: How Mr. Pace Impacts MHS Every Day

Emma Steele, Sports Editor April 16, 2025

While strolling through the Student Center, you are bound to be met with a friendly smile, whether the smile is from a classmate or the king of the Student Center, Mr. Al Pace. Mr. Pace is known school-wide...

Emmanuel Glahn: Fast Lane Freshman

Emmanuel Glahn: Fast Lane Freshman

Arabella Fourneau, Copy Editor April 16, 2025

He took a deep breath, got a pat on the back, and a few words of encouragement from his teammates as he walked out on the track. This is exactly what he needed, though, as just a few minutes later, freshman...

Camila Pereznegron: The Princess of Perfect Pictures

Camila Pereznegron: The Princess of Perfect Pictures

Sascha Cacho, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Camila is an MHS junior and yearbook student, specializing in taking photos for the class. What drew her into photography was the ability to freeze something in time. Capturing thoughts, feelings, and...

Kensley Paul: The Sweetheart of MHS

Kensley Paul: The Sweetheart of MHS

Maya Simpson, Opinion Editor March 31, 2025

Kensley may not be a high school sweetheart in the traditional romantic sense, but she truly is the sweetheart of MHS. She demonstrates a level of kindness most aspire to reach with little effort and is...

Luna Haskins: The Star of the Show

Luna Haskins: The Star of the Show

Maya Simpson, Opinion Editor March 31, 2025

“Wow, that girl’s voice was amazing,” say audience members following the MHS musical. That girl is Luna Haskins, a senior at MHS. Luna participates in Muscatine High School’s Marching Band, River...

Mia Collazo: From small to town dreams to future politician

Mia Collazo: From small to town dreams to future politician

Kelsy Esmoil, Arts and Entertainment Editor and Social Media Manager March 28, 2025

Mia Collazo is a Sophomore at Muscatine High School. Before the start of her high school career, Mia envisioned her life ahead. Her dreams are bigger than the city of Muscatine—maybe the size of the...

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