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METEA MEDIA

Many popular English books have been translated for foreign students to enjoy

School library purchases foreign language books to encourage students from all backgrounds to read

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
December 15, 2022

For some, moving across the world and joining a new school can be challenging, especially with a language barrier. The library is actively working to diversify its book selection and encourage students...

Sophomore Liam Pummer enjoys drumming and video games.

Humans of Metea: Liam Pummer

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
December 8, 2022

Sophomore Liam Pummer, also known as ‘Kirby,’ is involved with Marching Band, Tri-M Music Honors Society and other personal hobbies. He has also recently been diagnosed to be on the autism spectrum....

Artemis I is part of the larger Artemis Program, a NASA endeavor with the main goal of returning to the surface of the moon, possibly to stay, in the coming decade.

The launch of Artemis I revitalizes discussion on the future of space exploration

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
December 5, 2022

Artemis I, an uncrewed lunar exploration rocket, launched from the Kennedy Space Center at 1:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 16, 2022. Artemis I is a part of the larger Artemis program, whose long-term mission is...

Gully, one of the therapy dogs that came to Metea, lies comfortably as the students exit the room.

Therapy dogs serve as stress relievers for students

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
December 2, 2022

Volunteers in the Metea community bring in therapy dogs on the first Thursday of every month. This past Thursday, students were able to spend time with the therapy dogs during their lunch period. As the...

The search for a replacement principal has taken place as Dr. Echols plans to retire.

The search for a new principal begins amid Echols’ last year

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
November 13, 2022

Darrell Echols has been the principal of Metea Valley high school for the past eight years and plans to retire at the end of this school year. Although Echols’s legacy is irreplaceable, the search to...

Students and adults from all across the community come together to monitor and judge elections.

Student election judge recounts experience at the polls

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
November 10, 2022

While all my friends were sleeping during their mid-week vacation, I was shoveling cold eggs into my mouth at 4 a.m. Even so, I was late. As I entered the Nancy Young gymnasium, I saw my fellow election...

Junior Srivatsa Vokkarane enjoys chess and cricket.

Humans of Metea: Srivatsa Vokkarane

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
November 6, 2022

Junior Srivatsa Vokkarane is a part of chess club, cricket club, and plays the violin. Keep reading to learn more about his experiences here at Metea.   What is chess club all about? Chess...

Cast members rehearse a scene from the play.

‘Radium Girls’ a historic play

Madison Moon
November 4, 2022

The 2022 Fall Production of Metea High School’s Theater Department is Radium Girls. The play is based on the true story of female factory workers who contracted radium poisoning starting in 1917 until...

Vishruth is involved with chess club, PLTW, and other Metea extra-curriculars.

Humans of Metea: Vishruth Gonur

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
November 3, 2022

Junior Vishruth Gonur is involved with SkillsUSA, the Math Honor Society, and Chess Club. He is also involved in many sports including basketball, football, and volleyball. Keep reading to learn more about...

A student gets their blood drawn at a drive hosted by the Aspiring Health Professionals.

The Aspiring Health Professionals Club exceeds expectations for blood drive

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
November 3, 2022

The Aspiring Health Professionals Club is a hands-on club that inspires students to take initiative in exploring the medical field. The club works to prepare students who are interested in pursuing health...

The Grow Your Own Teacher program encourages students to pursue a career in teaching in District 204.

The grow your own teacher program inspires students to become educators

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
October 19, 2022

The grow-your-own-teacher program is a district-wide initiative aimed to encourage students to become educators. The program has only been around for two years and is district-led. Currently, the program...

Jack and the Magic Beans was the first children's play Metea Valley has performed.

Performers and directors feel positive about Jack and the Magic Beans

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
October 18, 2022

Metea Valley hosted Jack and the Magic Beans play from Oct. 7-9. Emotions and expectations were running rampant for everyone involved, as it was the first children’s play to be performed by Metea theater....

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