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’ve...
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...
Every year, around 130 students and 50 families have a better Christmas thanks to the Student Government and the multiple clubs, staff members and people in the community who adopt kids in need for Christmas...
The country is facing a new epidemic as the use of vaping is rapidly increasing.
A recent study by hospitals in Massachusetts and San Francisco found that adolescents are starting to vape at a younger...
The fall play is traditionally more light-hearted featuring fairy-tales and comedies, but this year, the students tackled more heavy-hitting material with their adaptation of the novel 1984.
“This...
