A growing number of school districts across the country are facing calls to remove books from library shelves and or to remove them from the curriculum.
This week is Banned Books Week, created to draw...
The school year is coming to an end and by this time seniors are getting prepared for graduation. Whether it’s getting dressed in new clothes, or preparing for the walk to their diploma, sometimes it...
For Athletic Director Ms. Janis Qualizza, the past 45 years have been dedicated to supporting and leading MHS athletics. While a lot of her job consists of scheduling and planning, Ms. Qualizza has gone...
A senior was stuck in the most difficult class that anybody could imagine, Calculus, where only sweats and tears can be had, and it can flip your year upside down. This girl, despite being top of her class...
Whether you’re an athlete, club member, graduate, or just a student at Merrillville High School, you’re probably familiar with the name Tom DiGrispino AKA “Tom Dig.” Throughout the years, he has...
Q. Tell me about your involvement here at MHS
Aleks Djukic: “I played soccer for all three years so far, it's the love of my life. I’ve done cheer since freshman year. I did it, I tried out one...
Q. Tell me about your involvement here at MHS.
Emilee Thomas: “I do a lot of sports, and some clubs. I do tennis, soccer, gymnastics, and Spanish Club. I mainly focus more on sports because I like...
Q. Tell me about your involvement here at MHS
James George: I really like performing arts. I do a little bit of jazz, a whole lot of marching band. A little bit of pep band. I also like theater a lot…...
Q: Tell me about your involvement here at MHS.
Merci Tan: “I am the Secretary of the Thespian Troupe, I did cross country and track my freshman and sophomore year, I’m in Advanced Orchestra, and...
Mr. Bo Patton began his Pirate legacy as captain of the MHS boys basketball team back in 2008, and has returned as a teacher and coach to a team of his own, inspiring hundreds of students and athletes.
“The...
After attending MHS as a student, Mr. Joshua Haynes has returned back as a building trades teacher and track and field coach, coming back to where it all started.
During his time in high school, Mr....
Mrs. Angela Escobedo, once a student through the Merrillville Community School Corporation, has made a full circle back, now teaching multiple Spanish classes here at MHS and even serving as the head of...
