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Marquette Messenger
The news site of Marquette High School

Marquette Messenger
David Moss

David Moss, Editor-in-Chief

David Moss, senior, is one of the editors-in-chief for the Marquette Messenger. This is his second full year on staff. David participates in cross country and track in the fall and spring. He also plays piano at his church and in the JazzU program.

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Aaliyah Jackson, junior, fills up her water bottle at a drinking fountain. Water from this fountain and others was tested for lead and found safe for consumption.

[Photo] Water Outlets Tested for Lead

Samantha Perz, Copy Editor
1 day ago
Navin Ramamoorthy prepares for an after-school HOSA meeting.

STEM Night Promotes Interest in Science Fields

David Moss and Justin Small
November 11, 2024
St. Louis County residents line up outside the Daniel Boone St. Louis County Library Branch to cast their vote early on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 25. In-person voting started early this year on Tuesday, Oct. 22, and will go until election day.

Fake News Surges Amid Election

David Moss, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2024
Students share horror book recommendations at the horror book club event in the library during mod 2 of Ac Lab on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The event featured spooky themed crafts, snacks and a book recommendation discussion.

Students, Staff Celebrate Spooky Season

David Moss, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2024
Students watch a video about phone scams on a SMART Board while working on a project about online scams and identity theft during the fourth hour cybersecurity class on Friday, Sept. 13. Chief Information Officer Bob Deneau said suspicious links are often the root cause of large cyberthreats.

Digital Deception

David Moss, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2024
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Steve Hankins presents information to the Missouri commissioner of education and three state board members in the Library today. The officials later toured the school, led by Principal Dr. Tracey Waeckerle.

Missouri Officials Visit MHS

David Moss and Siddharth Sawant
October 8, 2024
Jamie Park, junior, bakes desserts for her business. Park said she prefers baking the day of or night before in order to keep the treats as fresh as possible.

Mental Bakedown

David Moss, Editor in Cheif
September 30, 2024
Ashley Hobbs, AP Psychology teacher, engages with students during a class lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Hobbs said students and staff are having to retrain their circadian rhythms as they continue adjusting to the early mornings and general busy-ness of school, so she tries to be loud, engaging and get people moving during class, as well as utilizing repetition, to improve focus and memory.

Students, Staff React to Summer-to-School Transition

Caleb Monzyk and David Moss
September 7, 2024
Students eat lunch during the first lunch period. The cafeteria added five new tables on the commons stage to accommodate the larger number of students in each lunch.

MHS Moves to Three Lunch Shifts Amid Increased Kitchen Staff

Caleb Monzyk and David Moss
August 28, 2024
Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain updates Rockwood high school student journalists on the "Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity" program on Monday, April 22. This training program is part of RSD’s long-term student success plan, The Way Forward, and is one of many new equity initiatives in the district.

“DEI” Disappearance: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs Rebrand and Innovate

David Moss, News Editor
May 31, 2024

Carnatic Singer Connects to His Culture

David Moss and Jack Favazza
May 16, 2024
Labadie Energy Center is the largest coal-powered power plant in the St. Louis region. It began operating in 1973.

In-Depth: Path to Power

Aubrey Lacavich and David Moss
May 8, 2024
Cicada nymphs are uncovered in a Ballwin back yard. The nymph phase is the longest stage in a cicada’s life. As a nymph, they remain underground only emerging to lay eggs and mate. While underground, they subsist off of tree sap. Some cicadas emerge annually, while others emerge once every 13-17 years. Photograph by Jim Gerken

Massive Cicada Emergence Coming this Year

David Moss, News Editor
May 3, 2024
Sophomore Principal Kyle Devine spoke to the Girls United club about sexual harassment policies during Ac Lab this afternoon. The new policy that restricts club guest speakers to before or after school does not affect clubs who invite guest speakers that work within the building.

District Admin Restrict Club Speakers During Ac Lab

David Moss and Zoey Srote
April 24, 2024
Calvin Thompson, sophomore, enters his student ID to access his lunch account to pay for his meal. Last Thursday, March 7, MySchoolBucks increased the program fee for meal account payments from $2.75 to $3.25. This fee applies when money is deposited on a MySchoolBucks meal account online.

Lunch Account Payment Fees Increase

David Moss, News Editor
March 14, 2024
In-Depth: Piling Up

In-Depth: Piling Up

Willem Hummel and David Moss
February 20, 2024
In a primary, voters simply select the candidate they prefer on a ballot. In a caucus, after hearing candidate representatives speak, voters move to areas of the room for the candidate they prefer. In the end, a final percentage of votes for each candidate is determined.

MO Legislature Eliminates Presidential Primary

David Moss, News Editor
February 16, 2024
Kevin Schultz, language arts teacher, talks with several students during the first-ever academic fair. The fair took place during Mod 2 of Ac Lab on Thursday, Jan. 18, and allowed students to travel throughout the building to ask teachers about classes.

Students, Staff, Participate in First-Ever Academic Fair

David Moss, News Editor
February 1, 2024
Jimmy Gwinner, junior, and Nour Elbeshbeshy, senior, present the topic "abortion" for Politics Club's meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14. Members from the Students For Life (SFL) Club, including Natalia Montilla, senior, attended the meeting with a pro-life perspective.

Students For Life Club Gains Admin Approval, Continues Search for Sponsor

David Moss, News Editor
January 30, 2024
Jason Winter, choir teacher, talks with his 4th hour class during their break-time, which occurs every 30 minutes. Monet Ballard, junior, said Winter’s class has been much more productive since the restorative periods were implemented.

Opinion: Students Need Breaks During Classes

David Moss, News Editor
January 4, 2024
When Emily Thompson, detention supervisor, talks with students in detention, she often asks why they received it and what they could’ve done differently or can do going forward. “Making contact with another teacher who isn’t in charge of a grade allows students to find an adult they can connect with,” Thompson said.

Detentions Rise as Admin Prioritize Tardies

David Moss, News Editor
December 18, 2023
The library staff is currently giving away copies of “Fadeaway,” by E. B. Vickers. She will visit Thursday, Dec. 14, during Ac Lab in the library to discuss the content and inspiration behind the novel, along with discussing her work as an author.

Author E. B. Vickers visits MHS to discuss “Fadeaway”

David Moss, News Editor
December 13, 2023
Susan Hartley, science teacher, wears a Snow Day sweatshirt that she purchased last year. The added fundraiser this year is even more reason to purchase one, Hartley said.

‘Snow Day Enthusiast’

David Moss and Willem Hummel
November 20, 2023
Member of the water polo team, Cai Walz, senior, eats an apple at lunch. The average apple is 95 calories with 1 gram of protein.

FUELING UP

Aubrey Lacavich and David Moss
November 3, 2023
ACT By the Numbers

[Photo] MHS ACT Scores Rise Above National Average

Annabelle Miller, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2023
Randall Ray, custodial head, cleans tables along with other members of the custodial and lunch staffs between lunches. A shortage of custodial workers has prompted the district to pursue hiring students before and after school to help clean the building.

RSD to Hire Students, Teachers for Custodial Positions

David Moss, Anvi Talyan, and Claire Lowder
October 12, 2023
Students from the Eureka High School Geometry in Construction (GIC) class built and auctioned off this tiny home in 2022-2023. The MHS GIC students will build a tiny home with a similar design this year.

Geometry in Construction Class to Build Tiny Homes

David Moss and Anvi Talyan
October 10, 2023
The Siddens Bening Hands Free Law will go into full effect in 2025. Under this law, drivers cannot type, write, send or read any text-based communications or watch, record, post, send or broadcast videos while driving.

New MO Law Prohibits Distracted Driving

David Moss, Co-News Editor
September 22, 2023
prop 3 infograph

[Photo] Prop 3 added to Nov. ballot

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor
September 20, 2023
Karina Solomakhina, senior, and her family members attend a kids camp in Ukraine. Karina has had family move from Ukraine to Canada due to the Russo-Ukrainian War and has some family still living in Ukraine. "It's really scary. We want to help our family in Ukraine as much as possible," Solomakhina said.

1 Year Update: Russo-Ukrainian War

David Moss, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2023
Omoye Ehimare, Anna Hill-Jones, and Isabella Olivia received National Recognition Programs.

Scholars Earn National Recognition

Justin Small and David Moss
June 1, 2023
Michael Stewart, advanced strength training instructor, spots Mia Altamiranm, senior, as she begins a lifting session. Mia said she enjoys working to improve her strength and setting new goals and records.

Strength Training Success

David Moss and Kate Jesperson
June 1, 2023
Carl Taraporevala, sophomore, and Drew Mathers, sophomore, pratice lines together in preparation of their audition for the "Glass Menagerie" play on May 15. Taraporevala and Mathers have been participating in theater since last year, both on cast for "Legally Blond", and participating in other MTC productions in either crew or cast.

MTC Adds New Production

David Moss and Anvi Talyan
May 5, 2023
Hyundai and Kia brand cars have been stolen at drastically increasing rates around the St. Louis area due to a weakness in their software and security systems. As a result, the unit growth rate for Hyundais and Kias decreased by nearly 16% from 2022 to 2023.

St. Louis Sues Kia, Hyundai Amid Rise in Car Thefts

David Moss, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2023
Steve Aspinall, school resource officer, talks with Kasey Mills, hall monitor, while he ensures safety in the halls. Four resource officers were hired to increase officer coverage at the elementary schools.

District Hires Four Safety Officers

David Moss, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2023

District, Community Encourages Educated Recycling

Aubrey Lacavich and David Moss
March 28, 2023
Senior Bryan Craft works on his crochet bag in AP Art Studio. Craft participated in the Eco Art Show and earned second place at MHS and third overall. He hopes to pursue art in the future as well by possibly selling his crochet pieces.

Students Succeed in Eco Art Show

Akhila Swarna and David Moss
March 15, 2023
Zach Avila, architectural engineering teacher, removes eggs from his chicken coop. He said they often have an abundance of eggs, and they usually give some away to friends and family.

Chicken Before the Egg…

David Moss, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2023
Silvia Portolan’s array of 15 solar panels enables her to produce the electricity she needs. Any extra is purchased by Ameren and used in the surrounding area. “It's like an act for the community too,” Portolan said.

In-Depth: Renewable Revolution

David Moss, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2023
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