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2021 had many events that impacted some of our student body.

The impact of 2021’s politics, music, and COVID-19 waves on students and teachers

Christina Guckel, Ollie Shuminas, and Tanay Pant
January 13, 2022

Betty White's death along with a new COVID-19 variant has been some of the many events throughout this past year. Students and teachers are impacted tremendously by this year and what it has brought us....

Students study diligently in class in preparation for finals week.

Teachers and students offer insight over upcoming finals week

Christina Guckel and Tanay Pant
December 14, 2021

Finals are coming up in less than a week, and teachers and students alike are preparing intensely for the following week. Finals can carry a great deal of stress on students, as they often make up a major...

Collage performs a series of winter songs to welcome the seasonal holiday season.

Metea’s emphasis on holiday decorations

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
December 8, 2021

The staff of Metea Valley has put up several large Christmas trees in the halls and rooms of the school to celebrate the approaching winter season. Christmas trees are an icon and an integral part of the...

Anonymous account users continue to stay active and hidden behind the screen.

Administrators concerned about Metea Confessions accounts

Christina Guckel
November 30, 2021

There have been many accounts utilizing Metea Valley’s name and logo that are active daily on Instagram. These accounts post a combination of anonymous messages from Metea students and other neighboring...

Mustang Wild staff collaborating and discussing what should be included in the next magazine.

‘Mustang Wild’ literary magazine persists despite obstacles

Tanay Pant
November 17, 2021

Metea Valley’s literary magazine ‘Mustang Wild’ has been active for five years, and its editors have produced several different editions of their magazine within that time. Mustang Wild gave opportunities...

Students and parents have been required to perform a self-certification at the beginning of each month before going to school. Self-certification checkups take place in StudentVUE and ParentVUE.

Self-certification measures attract debate about its effectiveness

Tanay Pant and Brennan Lockwood
November 10, 2021

Since schools in District 204 started preparing for students to return to school, many procedures have been put in place to make this transition as smooth as possible. Self-certification, a checklist that...

Students practice their speeches during club meetings.

Speech Team positions are filled, and students are ready to start the new season

Brennan Lockwood, Spotlight Reporter
November 5, 2021

The Speech Team has arrived for another school year and student-led rehearsals have already begun. It is a team that offers competitive events divided into many different categories such as Informative...

Students adjust from wearing pajamas daily to creating a presentable outfit for the school day.

Students adjust to finding appropriate clothing after virtual learning

Ollie Shuminas
October 12, 2021

There is no doubt that everyone is different in their own ways. One way that people differ from one another is through fashion. Choosing what to wear even from a young age helps a person gain confidence...

These boxes contain information about voting and how to register.

The League of Women Voters encourage voting through Birthday Boxes

Isabela Sanchez
October 8, 2021

Students in government classes at Metea Valley registered to vote on Sept. 28. The League of Women Voters (LWV) is an organization run by women who want to spread awareness about the importance of voting, ...

Dr. Echols poses with a group of students on the football field during Homecoming.

Homecoming resumes despite various challenges

Tanay Pant
October 5, 2021

Metea Valley hosted the first post-pandemic Homecoming for its students on Oct. 2. The Weather Channel predicted rain three days beforehand, causing concerns about Homecoming activities and food...

Seniors create chants to cheer on Metea Valley's varsity football.

Seniors consider the future careers and how to get there

Alisha Chhatwal and John Wafula Ojwang
October 5, 2021

There are a lot of steps in between knowing what to do for a career and actually getting there. While looking forward at those steps that need to be taken, looking backward seems more enticing as its permanence...

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