Teachers nominated five outstanding seniors to be on the Homecoming Court and vie for the Queen's crown. Students will vote for the winner this Friday, and the winner will be announced during halftime...

With a team always needing leaders to step up, show leadership, and be resilient  for the team. MHS football has embraced four new captains to lead the Pirates to success. The selection of becoming captain...

Since they met in 3rd grade Monica Valladares and Aly Nunez have been inseparable. Now, they will take the stage together as co-valedictorians.  Valladares and Nunez have been a dynamic duo ever since...

Senior Hunter Frangis has been working on achieving more than just his high school diploma.  After several years of hard work, he has also earned a black belt in karate. “It’s definitely a physical...

Science teacher Mr. Robert Heckler also has a rocking life as he performs as part of a successful local rock band. “I've been in bands since I was in my 20s here and there,” he said. Although...

Senior Omarion Thomas is known for his sports commentary for PNN (Pirate News Network) and recently received an all-access pass to the last Chicago Bulls’s home game in the regular season. “I...

If you have had Mr. Israel’s class before, you know he is very interesting. It's like his knowledge seems unending. Some people might wonder where he got all his knowledge from because he certainly does...

After graduating nine seniors last year, the baseball team is looking for newcomers to help power the team this season. Only four players with varsity experience are returning this year. Senior Colin...

A new class at MHS is helping students step into the shoes of other students by exploring different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds.  Human and Social Science 2A, taught by Mrs. Sonja Pierson,...

What if I told you the past, present, and future of Gymnastics at Merrillville High School are all related?  The assistant coaches for this year’s team both have siblings competing for the Pirates. Merrillville...

When she was young, Diane Roberts was trained by a retired Broadway dancer in a small dance studio in Hessville and learned to tumble with the help of a retired circus performer. At a young age, she was...

For the first time in over a decade, the Thespian Troupe has advanced to the State Finals with their piece from the play “1984.” “My wife cried tears of joy. She knows the work that's been put...