Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
January 18, 2023
Mustang 30 will return for the first time since the pandemic on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Although the policy started in 2019, Mustang 30 was terminated during quarantine. Now that...
Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
December 16, 2022
As finals season rapidly approaches, students feel the burden of stress continues to accumulate. These three days of testing right before winter break have the ability to...
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...
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...
The launch of Artemis I revitalizes discussion on the future of space exploration
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,...
Therapy dogs serve as stress relievers for students
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...
The search for a new principal begins amid Echols’ last year
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...
Student election judge recounts experience at the polls
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,...
Humans of Metea: Srivatsa Vokkarane
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...
Humans of Metea: Vishruth Gonur
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....
The Aspiring Health Professionals Club exceeds expectations for blood drive
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...
The grow your own teacher program inspires students to become educators
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....
Performers and directors feel positive about Jack and the Magic Beans
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...
Citizens of Metea club hosts candidate forum
October 13, 2022
This past week, students from the Citizens of Metea Valley, a non-partisan political action club encouraged Waubonsie and Metea students to attend the candidate fair on Wednesday,...
Dr. Echols reflects on his time at Metea during his last year as principal
October 6, 2022
Darrell Echols has been the principal at Metea Valley high school since 2014 and plans to retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Echols believes that the past eight...
October 6, 2022
The sticks and branches on the forest floor scratch at his legs as he claws through, but junior Ayush Jain ignores the pain. After all, if his phone’s GPS tells him to go...
Mosh pit and music are popular homecoming highlights
September 27, 2022
As the homecoming season comes to an end, Metea Valley students enjoyed their time dancing and socializing at this year’s dance. Homecoming has a well-known reputation for...
Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
January 31, 2023
Junior Vivek Panse is a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo, captain of Metea’s Scholastic Bowl team, and a violinist for chamber strings. Keep reading to learn more about...
Allison Davids, Copy Editor
December 14, 2022
Students got the opportunity to learn more about college and what their future might hold on Dec. 7. Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment, Kaci Abolt...
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...
Humans of Metea: Srivatsa Vokkarane
November 6, 2022
Humans of Metea: Vishruth Gonur
November 3, 2022
The Guide Right Program encourages students to attend college
September 23, 2022