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The news site of Marquette High School

Marquette Messenger
Eli Ferguson

Eli Ferguson, Online Editor

Eli Ferguson, senior, is the online editor for the Marquette Messenger. This is his second year on staff. He is the president of MHS Model UN and a member of NHS and RSD Lives.

All content by Eli Ferguson
Seniors, Abhiram Permareddy (right) and Raj Gudavalli (left), analyze the votes for the Missouri Senate election and share their insights for the presidential race projections.

First-Time Voters Share Insights on the 2024 Election Results

Emily Chien and Eli Ferguson
November 6, 2024
Zoe Martin, senior, and Anishka Bhatia, senior, stretch after cross country practice. Hoka and Brooks shoes are popular among runners.

Runners Choose the Right Shoe

Eli Ferguson, Online Editor
October 14, 2024
Anagha Mandadi, senior, is the teacher aide for an ASR 2 class. Next to the sinks, she measures agar for Dr. Cathy Farrar to use for her science classes. The administration suspects that blockages in the science wing drains are causing a foul odor.

Foul Odor Disturbs Classrooms

Emily Chien and Eli Ferguson
September 25, 2024
Students who show up to school late have to sign in at the front desk. The modified policy enforces harsher restrictions on excusing absences.

Attendance Policy Modified Due to Student Absence Issues

Eli Ferguson and Anvi Talyan
August 26, 2024
Ivy Wang, sophomore, finds languages with a Latin-based alphabet easier to understand phonetically as they are similar to English.

[Photo] How Do I?

Samantha Perz and Owen Plein
May 10, 2024

Manie Musicale!

Eli Ferguson, Features Editor
May 10, 2024
Yan Zhao, assistant ESOL teacher, helps an ESOL student. The program uses various strategies, such as modifying phrases, to assist these students in understanding English assignments.

[Photo] ESOL Program Supports Non-Native English Speakers

Luke Graves and Justin Small
May 3, 2024
Students signed a poster on Wednesday, March 6, that says “I Choose to Include” for Inclusion Day. This is a day where awareness about including students with disabilities is promoted.

Inspiring Unity

Prashu Sidella and Eli Ferguson
March 13, 2024
Junior Atharva Shinde, Seniors Arnav Busani, Andrew Wu, Ankush Vasireddy, Yoon Jae Chang, and Sponsor Cathy Farrar receive their first place regional plaque. (Media by Vani Radhakrishnan)

Science Bowl Team Advances to Nationals for the First Time

Elliott Jorgensen and Eli Ferguson
March 4, 2024
Ivy Wang, sophomore, talks to Sneha Deo, sophomore, in Room 220. This is the same room where Model United Nations meets, one of Wang's fondest activities from 2023.

Community Reflects on 2023

Eli Ferguson and Emily Chien
January 4, 2024
The foyer of Marcus, Des Peres, is adorned with advertisements and announcements for events at the theaters for upcoming movies like “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” and movies for the holiday season. “I really like the movies because I can sympathize and understand the characters on a deeper level,” Isabella Tyulyayev, junior, said. “Knowing what a person has gone through and seeing how they act can also be a great lesson for real life as some people reflect this same action after going through similar events in their life.”

Recent Blockbusters Cause Interest in the Movies

Eli Ferguson, Features Editor
November 20, 2023
Adithya Chengalvala, sophomore, is in a group called RESULTS. They are advocating for ending Tuberculosis and improving global education in impoverished communities. Photograph by Eli Ferguson. Photo illustration by Layla Shockley

Sophomore Influences Policy on Global Issues

Eli Ferguson, Features Editor
October 27, 2023
Debt-free college should be universal

Debt-free college should be universal

Eli Ferguson, Features Editor
October 4, 2023
Apple flavored products are popular this time of the year. Some of the products shown above are the Waterloo Spiced Apple Sparkling Water, Califia Farms Apple Crumble Oat Milk Coffee Creamer, and the Trader Joe's Caramel Apple Mochi.

Families Bond Over Apple Traditions

Eli Ferguson, Features Editor
October 4, 2023
The guidance office offers information for students to get involved with the A+ program, which provides students who meet requirements with state-paid financial aid.

A+ Program Deadline Approaches for Seniors

Annabelle Miller and Eli Ferguson
September 25, 2023
Sydney Moroney, junior, performs on the track during halftime of the varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 8. She had performed with two other girls but they graduated, leaving her to perform solo. “Whenever I finish a routine without any mistakes, I feel a great sense of accomplishment, as well as relief,” Moroney said.

Baton Twirler Performs Solo at Football Games

Eli Ferguson, Features Editor
September 21, 2023
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