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Behind the scenes with the Homecoming Court

Behind the scenes with the Homecoming Court

September 18, 2025

Five MHS seniors have been nominated for this year's Homecoming Court. Get to know each candidate. Voting will take place next Wednesday.   Why did you choose to run? Noelle Elenz: I actually...

Senior Brandon Edmondson, also a member of the school's mock trial team, explored a different world at Tuskegee University during the past two summers.

Senior experiences new world with Tuskegee University summer program

Kayla Newbern, Staff Writer September 11, 2025

Many high school students use summer time for rest. But other students use the summer to explore. Senior Brandon Edmondson spent part of his exploring a swamp. The work was part of a summer program...

Seniors Donald Hoffman and Kayla Newburn show off their backpacks.

Backpack trend brings childhood glee to halls

Alex Farina, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Walking through the halls, students can spot a variety of colorful bookbags. Bluey, Spongebob, and Paw Patrol adorn the backs of students. This isn’t a peculiar sight in kindergarten, but this is the...

In his Interactive Media class, Senior Darmai Samuels creates motion graphics in Aftereffects.

Creativity blossoms in graphic arts classes

Isaiah Harvey, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

When students step into Mr. Joshua Metz’s Graphic Arts classroom, they aren’t just completing assignments, they’re learning to combine creativity with technology in ways that prepare them for the...

Junior Aydan Gabriel takes the wheel next to his flight instructor during a recent lesson.

Junior’s ambitions send him soaring

Brandon Edmondson, Managing Editor September 10, 2025

After an array of nervous thoughts and doubts about being hurtled into the sky on a miniature aircraft, guidance counselor Courtney Gabriel harbored nothing but joy and astonishment after witnessing...

Class President Rosa Blevins enjoyed her visit to Iddings Elementary.

Blevins leaves with fond memories of Class of 2025

Tyler Washington, Staff Writer May 30, 2025

As graduation approaches, the president of the Class of 2025 is closing a chapter and preparing for the next while building a legacy.  While Rosa Blevins has accomplished many things over the year,...

Sara Marquez, right, was a member of the band throughout her four years at MHS

Salutatorian recommends enjoying the journey

Kai Washington, Staff Writer May 29, 2025

Salutatorian Sara Marquez never paid much attention to class rankings, which allowed her to remain relatively stress-free during her senior year.  “I was unaware of my rank being high until my counselor...

Abigail Elenz and Sara Marquez revisit Iddings for the Senior Walk-Around.

Valedictorian reflects on MHS journey

Journey Thomas, Staff Writer May 29, 2025

Balancing all the elements of high school including classes, clubs and sports led Abigail Elenz to the No. 1 spot in her class.  “I didn’t do any sports until my junior year to kind of get a good...

Students make a splash with summer jobs

Students make a splash with summer jobs

Kymberli Cleveland, Staff Writer May 23, 2025

Many MHS  work at Deep River Waterpark, having fun and making new experiences.  “I picked this job because I felt like working at a waterpark would be a really fun experience especially for my first...

Senior walk-around brings nostalgia to upcoming graduates

Senior walk-around brings nostalgia to upcoming graduates

Eleanor Lotkowski, Staff Writer May 23, 2025

Schools were full of cheers, applause, hugs, and high-fives when the class of 2025 walked down the halls as they reminisced their childhood during the senior walk-around. Many seniors felt an overwhelming...

Aiden Jackson, Peace Finley, Avion Matthews, Tyler Hasley, his parents, and Amy Shollenberger at the airport to leave for the Galapagos Islands.

MHS students explore life, culture, and nature in the Galapagos Islands

Divine Atkins, Staff May 15, 2025

Traveling thousands of miles off the coast of Ecuador, a group of Merrillville High School students traded their classrooms for coastlines this spring as part of a once in a lifetime cultural learning...

Stars shine bright with Met gala fashions

Journey Thomas, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

As Rihanna walked out on the red carpet, fans weren’t just shocked at her amazing outfit, but they were shocked to see baby #2!  The Met Gala is an event hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s...

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