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Autumn Zayas

Autumn Zayas

Autumn Zayas is a senior here at Metea Valley. This is her second year shooting photos for the Stampede and her first year as the Photography Editor. You can always find her with her camera capturing candid moments. After school, she is a part of Theater Tech, MV Poets, and works at a funky Sushi restaurant. In her free time she loves to explore new places for photoshoots, all while blasting her favorite songs. When she is not doing photography, she loves to hangout with friends, watch Netflix, and read.

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Two students attempt to take a social media cleanse

Bela Sanchez and Autumn Zayas
April 7, 2022
Students seem to have a disconnect between their work in the classroom and their motivation to do all of said work.

Juniors discuss the semester two blues

Autumn Zayas, Sarah Holzman, and Jane Shiff
March 24, 2022
Students focus on using good form when participating in their events.

[Photo] Metea Valley hosts Region C Special Olympics

Grace Cronin, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2022
Students are seen walking to class during passing period just days after Illinois mask guidelines became optional.

[Photo] CDC announces new updates for COVID-19 mitigations strategies in Illinois

Sarah Holzman and Allison Davids
March 7, 2022
Masks have been a highly controversial topic since the first mask mandate due to the coronavirus. Some students feel that masks hold big importance in keeping us safe, while others feel that they hold little importance.

Podcast: Should masks be optional?

Autumn Zayas and Aidan Renteria
March 2, 2022
Adult expectations tend to shift away from the childhood expectations at the age of eighteen.

[Photo] The expectations that come with adulthood

John Wafula Ojwang, Perspective Reporter
February 15, 2022
Metea Valley winter pep rally set spirits high during chilly times

Metea Valley winter pep rally set spirits high during chilly times

Autumn Zayas, Ollie Shuminas, and Aidan Renteria
February 11, 2022
Chess team members play a speed round to practice for their upcoming tournament.

[Photo] Chess team advances to state with their goals in check

Katrina Viloria, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2022
Seniors walking in from fifth period lunch off campus to arrive to a walkway covered in snow.

[Photo] District 204 remains open despite snow storm

News Department
February 2, 2022
Junior Alyse Haddad and freshman Sarah Madden are acting in their dramatic play ‘Lockdown’.

[Photo] Winter Scenes arrives back in person with three different performances

Ollie Shuminas, Spotlight Reporter
January 21, 2022
Students study diligently in class in preparation for finals week.

[Photo] Teachers and students offer insight over upcoming finals week

Christina Guckel and Tanay Pant
December 14, 2021

‘Eternals’ was the perfect introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s new phase of storytelling

Autumn Zayas, Photography Editor
December 10, 2021
"Eternals," the newest Marvel movie, has gotten many mixed reviews in the media. The film is very different from the traditional Marvel action movie, but is still worth seeing.

‘Eternals’ is a comic book film that brings a different aspect to the Marvel Universe

Autumn Zayas and Aidan Renteria
December 10, 2021
‘Pending’ by Palmertrees

‘Pending’ by Palmertrees

Autumn Zayas, Photography Editor
December 7, 2021
‘Fool For You’ by Snoh Aalegra

‘Fool For You’ by Snoh Aalegra

Autumn Zayas, Photography Editor
December 7, 2021
‘gracias a la vida’ by Kacey Musgraves

‘gracias a la vida’ by Kacey Musgraves

Autumn Zayas, Photography Editor
December 7, 2021
We wish we knew how complicated planning for post high school would be

We wish we knew how complicated planning for post high school would be

Autumn Zayas, Aidan Renteria, and Brennan Lockwood
November 29, 2021
Middle hitters Jessical Williams (#4) and Nicole Amrhein (#13) go in for a block against a hit made by Waubonsie.

[Photo] Communication and trust scores girls’ volleyball a spot in the regional finals

Grace Cronin, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2021
A senior looks out at MVHS Emcees flying the Metea crest proudly. The Emcees encourages class to challenge each other on showing the most school spirit.

Metea’s first outdoor pep assembly was definitely one for the books

Autumn Zayas, Photographer
October 6, 2021
Students gather in a dance circle to celebrate the first outdoor homecoming at MVHS.

[Photo] Homecoming resumes despite various challenges

Tanay Pant
October 5, 2021
Before the game, Metea Valley varsity team was found warming up and getting into game headspace.

[Photo] Wildcats outplay Mustangs at homecoming game

Grace Davidson, Sports Editor
October 4, 2021
Mrs. Honeysett strives to reconnect with the students in her classes. Students are finding difficultly transitioning into past classroom norms.

[Photo] Students are back to building relationships with teachers after over a year online

Steven Tardif, Headlines Reporter
September 22, 2021
Freshman sit in a circle a connect with their upperclassman as they tell stories of their freshman year.

[Photo] Freshmen meet outside to create new social connections for Fresh Connect

Tanmayi Sharat and Sydney Burleyson
September 14, 2021
With a wave of uncertainty over which COVID guidelines should still be followed, comes the debate over masks and their necessity in the classroom.

[Photo] Students adhere to the newly issued school mask mandate

Sydney Burleyson and Sarah Holzman
August 24, 2021
Teachers take a moment to glance at the senior class and celebrate their accomplishments.

Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2021

Autumn Zayas, Pravalika Balajivaishnavi, and Christina Guckel
June 1, 2021
Brooks Elementary school is known in the district to have a lower number of yearly enrollments.

[Photo] 204 begins boundary reviews to balance student enrollment

Jessica Velazquez and Madison Moon
May 7, 2021
Dancing in the Moonlight by King Harvest

Dancing in the Moonlight by King Harvest

Autumn Zayas, Photographer
April 26, 2021
Ice Cream Sundae by Inhaler

Ice Cream Sundae by Inhaler

Autumn Zayas, Photographer
April 26, 2021
Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce

Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce

Autumn Zayas, Photographer
April 26, 2021
"A Week Away" is a musical that is very disorganized and does not stand out from the rest of the Netflix Originals.

Weekly Movie Review: ‘A Week Away”, Netflix’s failed attempt to appeal Christian audiences

Bela Sanchez and Autumn Zayas
April 19, 2021

Discussing Women’s experience in a High School setting

Autumn Zayas, Caleb Birch, Christina Guckel, and Aiden Spenner
March 26, 2021
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ poses an accurate representation of its historical background.

Weekly Movie Review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ poses an accurate representation of its historical background

Katrina Viloria and Autumn Zayas
March 19, 2021

Discussing the joy that Valentines Day bring

Olivia Gaziano, Caleb Birch, Aiden Spenner, and Autumn Zayas
February 12, 2021

Students discuss returning to school

Olivia Gaziano, Caleb Birch, Aiden Spenner, Megan Drake, Autumn Zayas, and Pravalika Balajivaishnavi
January 15, 2021
Photography and media team visits winter lights around town

Photography and media team visits winter lights around town

Olivia Gaziano, Pravalika Balajivaishnavi, Aiden Spenner, Autumn Zayas, Christina Guckel, and Megan Drake
December 18, 2020
Metea student are rolled out of bed and joined his first class, only to fall back to sleep on zoom.

[Photo] The new schedule appears to be a purposeless change

Ursula Sturgeon, Perspectives Reporter
December 16, 2020
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[Photo] Students sign a petition against the new schedule to potentially create change within the district

Megan Drake and Iman Hamid
December 3, 2020

Taking the time to reflect on what to be grateful for

Olivia Gaziano, Aiden Spenner, Autumn Zayas, Megan Drake, Christina Guckle, Pravalika Balajivaishnavi, and Caleb Birch
November 20, 2020

Clubs continue to adjust during remote learning

Olivia Gaziano, Autumn Zayas, Caleb Birch, Pravalika Balajivaishnavi, and Aiden Spenner
November 11, 2020
Say it Over by Ruel ft. Cautious Clay

Say it Over by Ruel ft. Cautious Clay

Autumn Zayas, Photographer
November 4, 2020
Fade by The Driver Era

Fade by The Driver Era

Autumn Zayas, Photographer
November 4, 2020
Going Out by Role Model

Going Out by Role Model

Autumn Zayas, Photographer
November 4, 2020
Mustang comedy keeps spirits up with a virtual improve show. Speaker Jake Zeitner shares how happy he is to be able to preform despite not being in person.

[Photo] Mustang Comedy hosts their first show of the year

Madison Moon
October 27, 2020
District board members discus what going back to school during the presents of Covid-19 would look, an issue that they have been working on since early August.

[Photo] 204 Schools initiate hybrid instruction plan for students

Iman Hamid
October 8, 2020
Marching band joyful performs for the cars going by.

[Photo] Class of 2021 has a senior parade to kick off their senior year

Megan Drake
October 2, 2020
As the SAT approaches, students are cramming in last minute study sessions and practice tests.

[Photo] Communication surrounding the SAT and college applications leaves seniors feeling unprepared

Emily Veenstra
September 18, 2020
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