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Elliott Jorgensen

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer/Production Editor

Elliott Jorgensen, class of 2024, is the Associate Producer for MHSNews and Production Editor for The Messenger. He enjoys going to theme parks, going on bike rides, and creating video content. He is the publicity lead for the Marquette Theatre Company and participates in Politics Club and Girls United. Elliott plans to attend the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri Columbia.

All content by Elliott Jorgensen
The Blue Bell ice cream truck makes a delivery to the Schnucks on the corner of Clarkson and Kehrs Mill Roads on Monday, April 29.

[Photo] Get It While It’s Cold

Kate Jesperson, Opinions Editor
May 6, 2024

MHSNews Senior Highlights

Elliott Jorgensen, Jack Favazza, and Rhianna Li
May 5, 2024
Wrapping young trees in netting or similar materials can protect them from the risks associated with cicadas.

[Photo] Massive Cicada Emergence Coming this Year

David Moss, News Editor
May 3, 2024

MHSNews May Highlights

Stephan Bosnjak, Angel DiSalvo, and Elliott Jorgensen
May 2, 2024
(Left) Octopus that used stippling. This style involves dotting in layers to show depth and shading. This piece was chosen by Kyle Devine. (Right) This is a portrait of Audrey Hepburn, a well-known British actress using various shading techniques. Rick Regina chose this piece for his award.

Student Wins Two Principals Choice Awards For Art

Willem Hummel and Elliott Jorgensen
May 1, 2024
After Spring Break, mirrors in MHS bathrooms were moved or removed. This is a way to protect students’ privacy since bathroom doors are now being propped open, Freshman Principal Kyle Devine said.

[Photo] Bathroom Mirror Removal Frustrates Students

Morgan Siegel and Samantha Perz
April 11, 2024

MHSNews | Brand New Fire in the Hole Opens at Silver Dollar City

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
April 29, 2024

MHSNews | Silver Dollar City Walking Tour

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
April 28, 2024
Finding the Flame: Final Fantasy XVI Review

Finding the Flame: Final Fantasy XVI Review

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
April 22, 2024

MHSNews | MHSNews Gaming Ep. 10: Androids and Angels

Myles Edgington and Elliott Jorgensen
April 20, 2024
MHSNews | Taste Test Tuesday Compilation 23-24

MHSNews | Taste Test Tuesday Compilation 23-24

MHSNews Staff
April 19, 2024
Jason Winter, choir director, gives the Center Stage show choir students notes over their performance in preparation for tonights final show.

[Photo] Show Choir to Perform Final Performance of the Year Tonight

Kaylie Horstmann, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2024

[Video] MHSNews | MHS Experiences Partial Solar Eclipse

Stephan Bosnjak, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2024

Celebration of Life Held for Student Soren Roeseler

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
April 18, 2024

MTC Presents: She Kills Monsters

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
April 11, 2024

MHSNews | Duo Dogs Visit Special Olympics

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
April 10, 2024
At 2:03 p.m., the moon had partially eclipsed the sun.

[Photo] MHS Experiences Partial Solar Eclipse

Aubrey Lacavich and Kate Jesperson
April 8, 2024

[Video] Mustangs Mourn the Loss of Student Soren Roeseler

April 8, 2024

MHSNews April Highlights

Jack Favazza, Elliott Jorgensen, and Rhianna Li
April 4, 2024
Before voters left the voting area they could pause to take a selfie to post on social media.

Rhomberg, Milligan Win Rockwood School Board Election

Elliott Jorgensen and Claire Lowder
April 3, 2024

DUNK Assembly Brings Awareness to Distracted Driving

Tessa Autery and Elliott Jorgensen
April 1, 2024

MHSNews | Lego Dune Ornithopter Review

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
March 31, 2024

[Video] MHSNews | The Magic of Music

Rhianna Li, Co-Online Publisher
March 29, 2024
Nathan Frankenberger, computer science teacher, educates students during a Cybersecurity class, a new course offered this year.

[Photo] Student Starts Cybersecurity Club

Justin Small, In-Depth Editor
March 15, 2024

MHSNews | March Highlights

Jack Favazza, Elliott Jorgensen, and Rhianna Li
March 14, 2024
This comparison photo shows the hallway seating (left) verses the standard lockers (right). The expanded seating has outlets and USB plugs for charging.

Opinion: Remove the Lockers

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
March 14, 2024
Matt Del Pizzo, social studies teacher, explains an assignment to his AP World History class. Del Pizzo and his wife, Lisa Del Pizzo, science teacher, are retiring after this school year.

[Photo] Faculty, Staff Announce End-of-Year Retirements

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor
March 14, 2024
MHSNews | Tony Messenger: Book talk and Q&A

MHSNews | Tony Messenger: Book talk and Q&A

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
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

MHSNews | Cadet Teaching Program Supports Peer to Peer Learning

Stephan Bosnjak and Elliott Jorgensen
March 4, 2024

MHSNews | Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Retrospective

Elliott Jorgensen and Harsh Bains
February 28, 2024
The administration team surprised math teacher Matt Nienhaus during Ac Lab on Tuesday, Feb. 20, with the honor of being this years Teacher of the Year.

Matt Nienhaus Named Teacher of the Year

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
February 21, 2024

MHSNews | Inside the Seams Ep. 1: John Meyer

Lani Hines and Elliott Jorgensen
February 15, 2024

MHSNews | Geometry In Construction Builds Tiny Home

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
February 15, 2024

[Video] Winter Temps Lead to ‘Winter Blues’

Elizabeth Bahr, Tessa Autery, Stephan Bosnjak, Angel DiSalvo, and Elliott Jorgensen
February 14, 2024
Juniors Kevyn Wang, Lillian Jean-Baptiste, Sierra Bunch, and Emiline Little work together on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to clear landscaping beds in preparation for spring.

[Photo] Gardening Club Aims to Beautify Campus

Willem Hummel, News Editor
February 14, 2024

MHSNews February Highlights

Elliott Jorgensen, Jack Favazza, and Rhianna Li
February 8, 2024
Black students face a major achievement gap in regard to advanced placement courses, as a result of racial biases and curriculum-based limitations that negatively impact their academic performance.

[Photo] Opinion: Racial Bias Affects Academic Performance

Justin Small, Page Designer
January 25, 2024

MHSNews | Pathways Wellness Center supports mindful learning

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
January 9, 2024
Canvas is one of the most used college interfaces and is seen in many Missouri universities, such as MIZZOU and St. Louis University. Blackboard is another popular site, while Google Classroom is rare to see in postsecondary institutions.

[Photo] Opinion: RSD Canvas Investment is Valid

Editorial Board
January 4, 2024

MHSNews December Highlights

Jack Favazza, Elliott Jorgensen, and Rhianna Li
December 14, 2023

MTC Presents: Footloose

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
December 6, 2023

MHSNews Gaming Ep. 8: Marvel Spider-Man 2 Review

Elliott Jorgensen and Alex McAteer
November 27, 2023

[Video] MTC Adds New Show: ‘Footloose’

Justin Small and Aiden Burkhardt
November 21, 2023

MHSNews | South Tech high school offers hands-on learning

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
November 16, 2023
The recycling cans at lunch will feature an infographic of what can be recycled.

S.A.F.E. Club Re-introduces Recycling At Lunch

Elliott Jorgensen and Justin Small
November 15, 2023

MHSNews | Fenway Studios Preserves culture and history of Boston

Elliott Jorgensen and Myles Edgington
November 6, 2023
Harsh Bains, senior, showcases his favorite pair of sneakers: Asics Gel in dual tone yellow and orange.

[Photo] Students Participate in Shoe Culture

Justin Small, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2023
After 30 years, the original locker rooms are showing their age with rust and broken locks, shelves and benches.

[Photo] No Plan in Place for Aging Locker Rooms

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor
October 30, 2023

MHSNews | Star Wars: Ahsoka Review

Elliott Jorgensen and Alex McAteer
October 31, 2023

MHSNews | MHSNews October Highlights

Jack Favazza and Elliott Jorgensen
October 26, 2023
Three Messenger staffers collected their college mail for less than one week and it filled a recycling bin.

[Photo] Colleges Disregard Environment

Aubrey Lacavich, Sports Editor
October 25, 2023

MHSNews | MTC Presents: The Glass Menagerie

Elliott Jorgensen, Myles Edgington, and Tessa Autery
October 6, 2023
Sarah Rhodes, Admissions Representative, gives her monthly South Tech talk. These monthly talks will continue till April when the admissions close.

South Tech Holds One-On-One Meetings With Students

Willem Hummel and Elliott Jorgensen
October 4, 2023
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[Photo] Debt-free college should be universal

Eli Ferguson, Features Editor
October 4, 2023
Sophomore Principal Kyle Devine said there has been some talk about renovating the front entrance to the school. The renovation would connect and enclose the white overhangs to create one central entrance.

Workers Install Lighting on the New Bridge

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
October 3, 2023

MHSNews | MHS Esports Club Welcomes New Coach

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
October 1, 2023

MHSNews Gaming Ep. 7: Spirits, Swords, and Crazy Contraptions

Myles Edgington and Elliott Jorgensen
September 29, 2023

MHSNews | MHS September Highlights

Sophia Dominicis, Jack Favazza, and Elliott Jorgensen
September 29, 2023

MHSNews | A Day of Mystical, Medieval Magic

Myles Edgington and Elliott Jorgensen
September 26, 2023
Seniors Kayla Gifford and Makayla Cook stand on the sidelines at MHS first home football game ready to assist the players with water. We basically just help the players and team out so the coaches can worry about the game, Gifford said.

[Photo] Managers Fill Supporting Positions

Aubrey Lacavich, Co-Sports Editor
September 22, 2023
During the early years of MHS, the Commons had steps, smaller tables and doubled as the theater. Since then the theater has been built, the steps leveled and longer tables added.

The year was 1993

Anvi Talyan and Elliott Jorgensen
September 22, 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.

[Photo] New MO Law Prohibits Distracted Driving

David Moss, Co-News Editor
September 22, 2023
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[Photo] Editorial Board: End the Attacks on Transgender Youth

Editorial Board
September 21, 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.

[Photo] Baton Twirler Performs Solo at Football Games

Eli Ferguson, Features Editor
September 21, 2023
Charlotte Qin, senior, met with Paula Ake, college and career counselor, during seventh hour on Tuesday, Sept. 19, to ask questions about sending transcripts to colleges. Students can also meet with college counselors during Ac Lab.

[Photo] College Center hosts Ac Lab workshops

Claire Lowder, Opinions Editor
September 20, 2023

MHSNews | Chihuly Glass Returns to Botanical Gardens

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
September 19, 2023
Rebecca Blindauer, theater teacher, coaches Allie Lappin, junior, in learning her role of Amanda Wingfield in the fall play The Glass Menagerie. Kara Miller, senior, will play Laura Wingfield. The cast of the play hope to perform it at the International Thespian Society Conference this year.

[Photo] MTC is Adding New Fall Show: “The Glass Menagerie”

Prashu Sidella and Layla Shockley
September 13, 2023
Kasey Mills, hall monitor, scans the halls after passing period to encourage students to get to class. This year’s administration is holding students more accountable for their absences and tardies.

Admin Tighten Tardy, Attendance Expectations

Willem Hummel and Elliott Jorgensen
September 5, 2023

MHSNews | MHS Goodbyes Highlights

Elliott Jorgensen and Jack Favazza
June 1, 2023

[Video] MHSNews | Theater Students Dress Up for Special Olympics

Elliott Jorgensen, Social Media Editor
April 28, 2023

Students Organize Annual Special Olympics

Rue Siddiqui, Elliott Jorgensen, Owen DeArmond, and Parker Brandt
April 28, 2023

[Video] MTC Presents ‘Clue’

Aiden Burkhardt, Jack Cason, and Elliott Jorgensen
April 21, 2023

MHSNews | Super Mario Bros. Movie Succeeds Expectations

Elliott Jorgensen and Myles Edgington
April 14, 2023

MHSNews | LEGO Adapts Famous Woodblock Painting into Stunning Set

Elliott Jorgensen, Social Media Editor
April 11, 2023

[Video] District, Community Encourages Educated Recycling

Aubrey Lacavich and David Moss
March 28, 2023

MHSNews | Corner Pub & Grill Turns Disaster into Delight

Elliott Jorgensen, Social Media Editor
February 28, 2023
Geoscience students observe a creek on their field trip to the St. Francois Mountains in Southeast Missouri. Kevin Koch, science teacher, said this is the first trip his classes have been able to take since the pandemic. “We were able to work with the administration to get coverage and get the trip approved,” Koch said.

[Photo] The return of field trips: French, geoscience classes take first trips since COVID

Annabelle Miller, News Editor
February 15, 2023

MHSNews | Vintage Vinyl: Four Decades of Music

Elliott Jorgensen and Owen DeArmond
February 3, 2023

MHSNews | Local YoYo Club Educates and Performs Around the St. Louis Area

Elliott Jorgensen, Social Media Editor
January 24, 2023
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