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Mount Vernon Robotics will again compete at VEX Worlds! Team 85A (Porter Chatman and Dash Yamanishi) made it to the final round at state Saturday and ranked third in skills, allowing them to advance! Team 85B fell in semifinals. Congrats robotics teams and coach Tiffany Chatman!
STATE BOUND! The Stangs will play Harlan at the State Tournament on Feb. 26 in Des Moines | Photo Story by Lily Rechkemmer https://themustangmoon.com/21214/sports/basketball-sports/state-bound/ #
Purchase your tickets HERE! See you there!
ALMOST THERE NOW | Jackson Thies sums up the senior meeting details
On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the seniors were called to the high school auditorium in regards to their final steps as students before graduation. With just three months left till May 16, students must get their affairs and credit requirements in order before they will be allowed to graduate. “Most people ...
MV BOOSTER CLUB PROPOSES RESERVED SEATING, PARKING FOR HOME GAMES | Story by Dylan Robinson
At the Feb. 12 School Board meeting, Coach Preston Pedersen and the Mount Vernon Booster Club presented a fundraising proposal. The proposal is meant to enhance the home game stadium experience while supporting the school’s athletic program. This initiative is to introduce assigned seating and ...
Science Olympiad to Compete at Cornell Saturday | Story by Galice Portillo:
On Feb. 17, Mount Vernon’s Science Olympiad team is heading to a competition at Cornell College against 14 other teams. In the fall the organization announces 23 events and the rules of the events are categorized into five main themes: Earth and Space, Engineering, and Inquiry. Science teacher Ala...
AN ARTIST AMONG US | Story by Dylan Robinson
Living almost all around the United States and Japan, senior Galice Portillo has found a knack for the finer arts in life. About four years ago, Portillo took a photography class in Ohio. In this class, Portillo found a door that helps her focus on her passion in life. Portillo has lived in Utah, Ja...
MUSTANGS OVERCOME ASSUMPTION in 3A REGIONALS | Photo story by Lily Rechkemmer. Mount Vernon (15-2) will play Mediapolis (17-4) in Regional Finals 7 p.m. Saturday at home. https://themustangmoon.com/21156/sports/basketball-sports/ready-to-dominate/ #
RINIKER FINDS SUCCESS ON THE FIELD AND THE MAT | Story by Audrey Tucker:
Kael Riniker walks back towards the Mount Vernon wrestling team, hearing the roar of the crowd as he pinned his opponent from Solon last Thursday evening. Riniker, 17, enjoys football, wrestling, and weightlifting. Riniker, a junior, has enjoyed playing football since the seventh grade. Out of the t...
Vote for Libby Dix for KCRG Athlete of the Week! https://www.kcrg.com/ Photo by Jayce pendergrass
Mount Vernon Places Fourth in 2A at the State Duals | Photo story by Jayce Pendergrass
MUSTANGS TRAMPLE WEST DELAWARE | Photos/ Renae Woods:
Mount Vernon junior Libby Dix is State Champion and sophomore Kiersten Swart finishes third at Girls State Wrestling | Photo story by Jayce Pendergrass:
Check out Lily Rechkemmer's post from senior night! The Mustangs will play their last regular season game tomorrow at home vs. West Delaware! https://themustangmoon.com/20964/sports/basketball-sports/almost-there/ #
Check out some of Jayce's Girls State Wrestling images from Friday: https://themustangmoon.com/20943/sports/wrestling/two-mustangs-to-place-at-state-wrestling/ #
Mount Vernon Boys Wrestling won the conference tournament Saturday! Check out photos from Jayce Pendergrass:
Mount Vernon won the City High Bean-Smith Duals over Dubuque Hempstead. Photos/ Jayce Pendergrass
Jayce Pendergrass captured some must-see photos from the 46-25 win against City High Saturday: https://themustangmoon.com/20888/sports/wrestling/mustangs-soar-past-the-little-hawks/ #
Jayce Pendergrass shares senior night photos from the win against Solon 36-18: https://themustangmoon.com/20867/sports/wrestling/mustangs-stomp-the-spartans-on-senior-night/ #
THE FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE J-TERM | Video created by Henry Rian, Emily Giel, Mae Krapfl, Willa Turner, and Elena Gehrke in their Digital Media J-Term class:
Mount Vernon High School has a two-week J-Term course. Although upperclassmen are able to choose their courses, all freshmen take The Freshman Experience. Vi...
Slideshow by Mya Stoner and Eva Bishop:
J-Term Begins at MVHS | Photo story by students in the Digital Media J-Term:
The Digital Media J-term captured photos today as they learned how to use cameras. Below is some of their work:
Wrestling Q&A by Colin Bentley and Austin Mercer:
Video created by Colin Bentley and Austin Mercer
A GIFT TO OUR COMMUNITY: Mount Vernon Enjoys Martha Parsons & Family Activities Complex | Story by Colin Bentley
FOUR GREAT BAKING RECIPES FOR THE WINTER MONTHS | Story by Simon Gillespie
This time of year is perfect for baking. And, as an added plus, it’ll heat the house! Students from MVHS have shared some of their favorite baked goods. From sweet pies to cute breads, here are four great baking recipes to make during these cold winter months. Elsie Owen’s Honey Dandelion ...
Check out Kade Kaiser's photos from the winter concert: https://themustangmoon.com/20681/activities/choir-activities/let-it-snow/ #
Every teen wants high speed internet for Christmas! Mechanicsville Telephone Company is your solution gift for family members who are hard to shop for. And they've already been a gift to our journalism department as a sponsor! https://mechanicsvilletel.net/
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IMPACTED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | By Harmony Bautista
For years students have used artificial intelligence like essay generators for school work. Some people believe that using AI intelligence for school work is cheating because it does the work for you, so students don’t understand what they’re supposed to learn. Teachers have different views on s...
BEATING SEASONAL DEPRESSION | Elsie Owen shares MVHS students' ideas for getting through the difficult winter months:
Everyone struggles with mental health some time in their lives, and students are no exception. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), more commonly known as seasonal depression or “winter blues,” affects many students here at Mount Vernon. With the colder months approaching, it’s reasonable to won...
WALKING THROUGH SENIOR LASTS | Feature story by Sophia Bunch https://themustangmoon.com/20629/feature-story/walking-through-senior-lasts/ #
As an incoming freshman, you are told to partake in any opportunities your schedule allows. These activities could help you make your friends and memories that can last a lifetime. There are also countless hours spent practicing. However, even if these long hours seem boring you can’t take them fo...
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It's opening night for Mount Vernon High School's production of "Murder on the Orient Express!" Tonight at 7, and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Go Mustangs!
Mount Vernon Quarterback Joey Rhomberg’s 3-yard run for a TD at the end of the game and the extra point by Ben Crock brought the score to 17-0 over Solon. The Mustangs will play Humboldt at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the UNI Dome in 3A State Semifinals!
2022 MVHS Coronation!
Cheer Team Homecoming Show
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