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The news site of Marquette High School

Marquette Messenger
Kailin Zhang

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief

Kailin Zhang, senior, is the Online Editor for the Messenger, and has been part of the Messenger since 2017. Kailin is also involved with the National Honor Society and Girl Up. Outside of school, she has taught classes for the Girls Tech Challenge, serves with the YesSheCanCampaign national team, and was a scholar at The Asian American Journalists Association’s JCamp.

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Juniors Prateek Gautam and Rincon Jagarlamudi won first and second place, respectively, at the Honors Division St. Louis Science Fair held at Webster University by the Academy of Science.

Young Researchers Win at St. Louis Science Fair

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020
Principal Steve Hankins, Tim Walters, former Lafayette Coach and Jim Leeker, St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame President, congratulated Chris Kenny, varsity boys and girls soccer coach, on his induction into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame.

Kenny Recognized by the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2020
Friday Fives: Valentine's Day

Friday Fives: Valentine’s Day

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020
Center Stage won second runner-up and Best Closer at the Smith-Cotton Show Me Classic competition Feb. 1.

Center Stage Competes at Smith-Cotton Show Me Classic

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2020
Claire Schmitz, senior, earned a superior rating for her performance of “Dead Mom” from the musical “Beetlejuice” at the Missouri Thespian State Conference.

Thespians Receive Superior Rating at Missouri State Conference

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2020
“This year, I’m going to look over stuff and see what I can remember. Other years, I didn’t really study at all. I’ll probably study an hour each night, especially for my hardest class, which will probably be world history. All I remember about finals last year was that it was long and painful. I’m going to go to New Orleans so that should be fun after finals,” Ramond Tate, junior, said.

[Photo] Speak Out: Studying for Finals

December 14, 2019
Movie Review: Frozen 2

Movie Review: Frozen 2

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2019
Prateek Gautam, junior, placed sixth in radio speaking and Arya Patri, freshman, placed second in novice original oratory. Arpitha Sistla, sophomore, placed second in poetry oratory interpretation and Aarushi Boinepally, junior, placed third in dramatic interpretation. Sarah George, junior, placed first in the original oratory event.

MHS Speech and Debate Compete in Francis Howell North Tournament

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019
Q&A: Business Management Class

Q&A: Business Management Class

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2019
Miranda Knittel, freshman, eats lunch with her friends during Flex Time. Students with allergies and their friends tend to stay wary of allergy concerns due to students being able to eat around the school during Flex Time.

Flex Time Raises Concerns for Students with Allergies

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
Students raise their hands to vote for the music they will listen to during the next session.

Deep Listen Flex Time Session Educates Students on Music

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2019
“I’m looking forward to the spirit days because they seem like they're going to be really fun to participate in, especially pajama day. Spirit days helps students to express our school spirit and it’s just a fun thing for us to do,” Kayley Lory, freshman, said.

Speak Out: Homecoming Week Festivities

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2019
Seniors Olivia Coleman and Julie Leung attend the informational meeting for East Asian Student Association. The club was founded by seniors Ella Lee and Sarena Yeung. 

Club Connects Students with East Asian Culture

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2019
Assistant Principal Keena Moore picks up a phone call in her office. At the June 6 Rockwood School Board meeting, members approved Moore as Assistant Principal.

MHS Welcomes New Assistant Principal

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2019
“The Archers could be a good name for the soccer team because of the Arch in downtown St. Louis. The Arch is considered the ‘Gateway to the West’ so it symbolizes St. Louis and the city’s history,” Hailey Benting, junior, said.

Speak Out: Major League Soccer Team Name

Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2019
Rachel Yue, junior, works together with students at Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA) during the evening programs. Yue is an alumni of MSA and participated over the summer of 2018.

Sophomores to Attend Missouri Scholars Academy

Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
April 16, 2019
Students work towards rebuilding the shoreline during the annual Spring Break Service Trip. MHS students traveled to help communities affected by hurricane Michael in Mexico City and Port St. Joe, Fla.

Students Serve in Aftermath of Hurricane Michael

Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
April 3, 2019
Zara Abbassi and Madelyn Berzon, seniors, competed at Mock Trials at the St. Louis County Circuit Courts Building. The team made it to Regionals and will not be advancing to State.

Mock Trial Competes at Regional Competition

Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
March 18, 2019
Tap Dancer Named Finalist in National YoungArts Competition

Tap Dancer Named Finalist in National YoungArts Competition

Kailin Zhang and Jadynne Watts
March 7, 2019
Holly Lehmann, math teacher, receives flowers and balloons on Feb. 20. Lehmann was nominated for and won Teacher of the Year.

Lehmann Wins Teacher of the Year

Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
February 22, 2019
New Year's Resolution Speak Out

New Year’s Resolution Speak Out

Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
January 18, 2019
Kayla Berry, Kelley Sinning and Neha Bollam placed third at the HOSA National Leadership Conference last year. They are part of the group helping to reschedule and organize the HOSA Med Talks after cancellation on Jan. 12.

Inclement Weather Impacts HOSA Med Talks

Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
January 11, 2019
Katie Curran, junior, sifts flour in order to prepare her ingredients. Curran began procrastibaking freshman year in order to deal with the stress of school.

Bakers Deal with the Bittersweet Side of Procrastination

Kailin Zhang and Mansi Mamidi
December 3, 2018
Abby Bomball, junior, swims laps in a meet for the MHS varsity swim team. Bomball is trained year-round with Parkway Swim Club, but also swims during the high school season. Photo used with permission from Jeff Nebot

Swimmers Train with Parkway Swim Club

Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
October 12, 2018
Thomas DeGroot, junior, styles his sister’s hair. DeGroot works as a hairstylist at his mother’s hair salon, The Stylist Salon.

Young Entrepreneurs Engage in Personal Businesses

Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
September 16, 2018
Choir members sing in the 2017 Talent Show.

[Photo] Looking Ahead to the Talent Show

Alyssa Shellabarger, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2018
Dr. Robin Lady, gifted resource teacher, helps Mia Kreissler with using her Chromebook. Dr. Lady and Judi Willenbrink are the new gifted resource teachers.

MHS Welcomes New Gifted Teachers

Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
August 31, 2018
For the duration of first hour, 102 students gathered to protest gun violence. Students joined together in nine minutes of silence for the 30 killed in Columbine and Parkland combined.

Students choose not to participate in Walkout

Sarah Harris, Ethan Hill, Jessica Li, and Kailin Zhang
April 20, 2018
In-Depth: History of MHS

In-Depth: History of MHS

Kailin Zhang and Marta Mieze
April 18, 2018
Varsity Mystique competes in the National Dance Alliance National Championship in Orlando, Fla. The team placed sixth in Large Varsity Team Performance and thirteenth overall for Large Division Jazz.

Mystique places at Nationals

Kailin Zhang, News Editor
March 17, 2018
Jerry Zhang, senior, receives the 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar Award on March 6. He conducted research to create a computer simulation aimed at removing errors within the physical experiment.

Senior wins Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar Award

Kailin Zhang, News Editor
March 13, 2018
Members of MHS’s poetry slam team, Beauty & the Beats, participate in preliminaries at the VerbQuake Festival on Feb 2. They placed first as a team and will be advancing to finals on Feb. 18.

Poetry slam team prepares for district competition

Kailin Zhang, News Editor
February 16, 2018
Will Phillips, junior, tosses the rifle in the air while performing at the Scholastic AA at Edwardsville High School Winter Guard competition on Feb 2. Winter guard took first in their division at the competition.

Winter Guard takes first place at competition

Kailin Zhang, News Editor
February 16, 2018
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MHS responds to influx of influenza illnesses

Marta Mieze and Kailin Zhang
January 30, 2018
Sriya Kosaraju, sophomore, talks with Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost as he congratulates her on her perfect ACT score. Kosaraju was one of nine students who received a perfect score of 36 on her ACT.

Sophomore scores perfect 36 on ACT exam

Kailin Zhang and Marta Mieze
January 27, 2018
Photo Illustration

Discussions surface as inclement weather increases

Kailin Zhang and Marta Mieze
January 12, 2018
Julian Elliott, senior, produces rap songs in his free time. Over the past month, his rap song “Coolest of Da Coolest” gained a lot of attention on SoundCloud.

Student sees rise in popularity as SoundCloud rapper

Kailin Zhang, News Editor
November 19, 2017
Students perform the boxer dance at the 2015 Mr. Mustang event. This policy has now changed.

Mr. Mustang policy changes

Kailin Zhang, News Editor
November 1, 2017
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RSD to fund ACT for juniors

Kailin Zhang, News Editor
September 25, 2017

Freshman Impressions: First Year at MHS

Jen Bosche, Marta Mieze, and Kailin Zhang
August 28, 2017
Athlete Profile: Allison Licavoli

Athlete Profile: Allison Licavoli

Camryn Kesselring and Kailin Zhang
March 6, 2017
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