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Isabelle Leofanti

Isabelle Leofanti

Isabelle Leofanti is a senior and this is her third year on staff as the Lead Investigative Reporter. She is on the varsity soccer team and varsity swim team here at Metea Valley High School. She enjoys hanging out with her friends and family in her free time, traveling, shopping, and reading. She is also actively involved in the Captains Council.

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Pickle Paddle Co. participates in the in-person trade show.

[Photo] VEI open house offers insight into the world of business

Nama Koganti and Elliott Thacker
May 12, 2025
Isabelle Leofanti's cleat in Metea's turf field showcasing the condition of the turf.

Safety concerns rise as turf field deteriorates

Isabelle Leofanti, Lead Investigative Reporter
April 28, 2025
The Department of Education's new portal for reporting DEI in public schools raises concerns for the future of education.

District 204 stands ground as new DEI reporting portal unfolds

Emily Peña and Isabelle Leofanti
April 10, 2025
Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics

Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics

Ryder Preston Brown and Isabelle Leofanti
March 10, 2025
Mayoral candidates in attendance participate in a Q&A session.

Citizens of Metea hosts Spring Candidate Fair ahead of local elections

Isabelle Leofanti and Emily Peña
February 20, 2025
Students collaborate on a brainstormed list of activities for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Wellness Forum preps for Mental Health Awareness Week

Isabelle Leofanti and Bella Sieben
January 31, 2025
High student absentee rates linked to extreme weather conditions

High student absentee rates linked to extreme weather conditions

Isabelle Leofanti, Lead Investigative Reporter
January 21, 2025
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, set to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025.

TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain

Isabelle Leofanti, Pahi Tiwari, and Bella Sieben
January 20, 2025
Attendees at DNC had a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The DNC provided opportunities for many attendees

Isabelle Leofanti and Dhiya Ashlyn D.S.
September 12, 2024
The 2024 Democratic National Convention was held at United Center in Chicago.

Democrats rally at DNC

Dhiya Ashlyn D.S., Emily Peña, and Isabelle Leofanti
August 26, 2024
Illinois has switched from the SAT to the ACT as a graduation requirement. (Images from College Board and ACT)

Illinois students required to take the ACT starting next year

Isabelle Leofanti, Headlines Editor
May 22, 2024
A pipe burst at Neuqua Valley high school last winter, causing damage in the school. Indian Prairie is asking the community to approve a limiting tax rate increase to hire additional mental health professionals and address building needs.

District asks community to approve new funding proposal

Isabelle Leofanti, Headlines Editor
May 17, 2024
A trio views the solar eclipse as it approaches near-totality.

After a seven year wait, Metea Valley students experience a solar eclipse

Isabelle Leofanti, Bella Sieben, and Lily Senese
April 9, 2024
Mental Health Symposium gives an opportunity for building emotional well-being and health among students, teachers, parents, and more.

Mental Health Symposium offers the community information and resources for overall wellness

Isabelle Leofanti, News Editor
March 8, 2024
Students freely interact with the candidates attending the fair, asking questions and receiving information.

Citizens of Metea hosts Primary Candidate Fair for the upcoming March elections

Isabelle Leofanti, Bella Sieben, and Lily Senese
February 28, 2024
Oppression, no matter how far away, is doomed to affect all those who have a relationship to the place and people involved in the conflict.

Conflict between Israel and Hamas increases attention with students

Isabelle Leofanti, News Editor
February 14, 2024
The NEHS book drive offers an opportunity for students to donate any unused books, giving them a new home.

National English Honor Society begins its book drive

Isabelle Leofanti and Bella Sieben
February 7, 2024
Mustang Career Partnership Program hosts STEM Field Career Panel

Mustang Career Partnership Program hosts STEM Field Career Panel

Isabelle Leofanti, Headlines Editor
January 25, 2024
Electives fair allows students to explore more than 130 courses

Electives fair allows students to explore more than 130 courses

Isabelle Leofanti, Lily Senese, and Bella Sieben
January 19, 2024
Breaking news: Martin Luther King Day of Service has been postponed

Breaking news: Martin Luther King Day of Service has been postponed

Isabelle Leofanti, Headlines Editor
January 12, 2024
Breaking news: e-Learning Day issued for extreme winter weather

Breaking news: e-Learning Day issued for extreme winter weather

Isabelle Leofanti, Headlines Editor
January 11, 2024
New tardy policy leads to 59% increase in first period tardies

New tardy policy leads to 59% increase in first period tardies

Isabelle Leofanti and Bella Sieben
December 19, 2023
After hosting Metea's first ever Writer's Week, organizers and participants alike believe the event to be a success

Writer’s week gives opportunities to prospective writers

Isabelle Leofanti, News Editor
October 6, 2023
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month aims to bring attention to an epidemic that affects millions

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month brings much needed attention to an overlooked problem

Isabelle Leofanti, News Editor
October 2, 2023
Metea Valley has placed 25th for best high schools in Illinois according to US News & World.

US News & World reports Metea Valley’s ranking compared to other high schools in Illinois

Isabelle Leofanti, News Editor
September 17, 2023
Metea Valley administrators say that in-school suspension is beneficial for correcting student behavior. Students, however, believe the program is harmful for their education.

In School Suspension: Discipline in the absence of intervention

Isabelle Leofanti and Madison Moon
May 26, 2023

[Video] Mini Mustangs graduate from preschool

Isabelle Leofanti, News Reporter
May 25, 2023
Metea's world language week started March 20th with the purpose of recognizing language diversity.

World Language Week: honoring language diversity

Lindsey Hall, Madison Moon, and Isabelle Leofanti
April 5, 2023
A local candidate fair hosted by CItizens of Metea was hosted in the LMC on Wensday, March 25th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

Citizens of Metea host their second local candidate fair

Isabelle Leofanti and Chloe Stables
March 21, 2023
Granger put on lock down in response to suspicious trespasser

Granger put on lock down in response to suspicious trespasser

Isabelle Leofanti and Madison Moon
February 23, 2023
AP African American studies in a new course by the College Board.

College Board offers AP African American studies course

Madison Moon, Lindsey Hall, and Isabelle Leofanti
February 17, 2023
Young Hearts For Life provided free heart screenings for students.

Young Hearts 4 Life offers free heart screenings for students

Lindsey Hall, Isabelle Leofanti, and Madison Moon
February 10, 2023
Leadership positions presented cause competition between males and females

Society needs to consider demanding women leaders

Isabelle Leofanti
January 26, 2023
USA heads home after one win, two ties, and one loss.

USA performs surprisingly well at World Cup

Nama Koganti, Isaac Ruiz, and Isabelle Leofanti
December 8, 2022
As a result of increased student absences, emptier classrooms have become more common.

Student absence rates are on the rise

Isabelle Leofanti and Lindsey Hall
December 7, 2022
The number of fights have decreased this school year.

Fights this school year have significantly decreased

Isabelle Leofanti, Madison Moon, and Lindsey Hall
December 6, 2022
Girls swim and dive compete for a chance at State this past weekend at sectionals.

The girls’ swim and dive compete at sectionals for the road to state

Isabelle Leofanti, Headlines reporter
November 10, 2022
A character haunts Six Flags during Fright Fest.

[Photo] Halloween recap: the likes and dislikes of haunted houses

November 2, 2022
A character haunts Six Flags during Fright Fest.

Halloween recap: the likes and dislikes of haunted houses

Isabelle Leofanti and Sarah Holzman
November 2, 2022
The Citizens of Metea held a candidate forum in the LMC on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Citizens of Metea club hosts candidate forum

Chloe Stables and Isabelle Leofanti
October 13, 2022
Developments Have Been Made in the Fight Against COVID-19

Developments Have Been Made in the Fight Against COVID-19

Lindsey Hall and Isabelle Leofanti
October 7, 2022
The cast of Criminal Minds will return for the new season.

Criminal Minds Announces Their New Season

Isabelle Leofanti
October 2, 2022
District 204 Covid Cases are on the Rise

District 204 Covid Cases are on the Rise

Lindsey Hall, Isabelle Leofanti, and Madison Moon
September 8, 2022
ALICE training has a course for parents to understand it's principles.

ALICE Training Is Now Available to Parents

Madison Moon, Lindsey Hall, and Isabelle Leofanti
September 2, 2022
Monkeypox on the rise in Illinois

Monkeypox on the rise in Illinois

Christina Guckel, Spark Prunty, Isabelle Leofanti, and Walter Dozier
August 23, 2022
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