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The news site of Marquette High School

Marquette Messenger
The news site of Marquette High School

Marquette Messenger
Kate Jesperson

Kate Jesperson, Features Editor

Kate Jesperson, senior, is the features editor for the Marquette Messenger and it is her third year on staff. Besides newspaper, she participates in Tri-M, RSD Lives and Symphonic Orchestra. She also enjoys spending her time mountain biking, rock climbing and skiing.
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Ellie Pagan, junior, provides food, water and a clean living space for optimal research of mice. Pagan is researching how fluctuations in anxiety affect the gut microbiome.

[Photo] Students Lead the Lab

Samantha Perz, Copy Editor
January 3, 2025
Spreading meaningful compliments and affirmations can boost self-esteem and confidence but are also linked to further benefits. These benefits may include better career outcomes and faster salary progressions, according to Dr. Chris Thomas, professor of management Saint Louis University.

[Photo] Compliments Impact Students, Staff

Samantha Perz, Copy Editor
2 days ago
Paige Blom, sophomore, races at a girls swim meet on Thursday, Jan. 30. Blom broke the MHS girls 100-yard butterfly record on Saturday, Jan. 11 with a time of 56.79 seconds, 0.26 seconds faster than the previous record.

Sophomore Breaks Girls Swim Record

Kate Jesperson, Features Editor
February 21, 2025
On Saturday, Jan. 18, at around 9:30 p.m. this image appeared on screens everywhere, shutting down TikTok. Within 12 hours, the app was once again running.

TikTok Goes Away, But Then It Comes Back

Grayson Bowen and Kate Jesperson
January 21, 2025
Students have the option to utilize the library during AC Lab as a place to study. Thursday is the last day of the “Hot Cocoa and Cookies” study session, but the library is open most days after school until 4 p.m.

STUCO Hosts After School Study Sessions

Kate Jesperson and Zoey Srote
December 11, 2024
Carl Taraporevala, senior, rehearses lines for his lead role of Peter with Ava Smith, senior, who will act as Molly Aster, in the fall play “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The play will run from Thursday, Nov. 21, to Sunday, Nov. 24.

[Photo] Senior Performs in First Lead Role in MTC

Anvi Talyan, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2024
Carl Taraporevala, senior, rehearses lines for his lead role of Peter with Ava Smith, senior, who will act as Molly Aster, in the fall play “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The play will run from Thursday, Nov. 21, to Sunday, Nov. 24.

[Photo] MTC Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher

Angel DiSalvo, Co-Executive Producer
November 20, 2024
Juniors Wafi Faizi and Awaad Khan participate in the wrestling open-mat on Monday, Oct. 28.

Wrestling Secures Coaches, Program Continues

Kate Jesperson, Features Editor
November 13, 2024
Carl Taraporevala, senior, practices playing his character Peter alongside Ava Smith, senior, who plays Molly Aster, in this fall's production of "Peter and the Starcatcher."

[Photo] School Play Switches to Fall Semester

Kaylie Horstmann, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2024
Jennifer Leigh Gillian, MPO volunteer, helps Jackson Warden, senior, with completing his credit card transaction for purchasing food from the school store. When using a credit card for payment, students are required to spend a minimum of $5. Gillian is one of many parents who volunteers in the school store.

Parents Support Education Through Volunteering

Kate Jesperson and Morgan Siegel
September 9, 2024
The multipurpose room houses the wrestling program. This year, there may not be a wrestling program due to a coaching shortage.

Coaching Shortage Threatens Wrestling Program

Luke Graves and Kate Jesperson
August 26, 2024
Nearly every bathroom stall in the building has graffiti. This graffiti was in the girls bathroom on the third floor A-wing.

[Photo] Students, Admin Address Graffiti in Campus Bathrooms

Katelyn Skiles, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2024
On Friday night, the northern lights were visible within miles of MHS.

Look Up

Kate Jesperson, Opinions Editor
May 15, 2024
Blue Bell ice cream has arrived in St. Louis-area grocery stores. The brand originated in the South and is popular among many students and teachers. Their vanilla is their most popular flavor.

Get It While It’s Cold

Kate Jesperson, Opinions Editor
May 6, 2024
Juniors Anvita Rani and Apurva Ganti witness the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, alongside all students, faculty and staff. During today’s eclipse, only 98.3% of the sun’s visible light will be blocked, so the sky won’t darken. Wearing solar eclipse glasses was highly recommended to protect viewers’ eyes.

MHS Experiences Partial Solar Eclipse

Aubrey Lacavich and Kate Jesperson
April 8, 2024
In addition to placing first in her division at the state archery competition, senior Sydney Sonn’s score of 514 set a new state record for the highest score in her USA Archery Junior Olympic Archery Development age division, females ages 18-21, for this indoor state competition.

Senior Takes First at State Archery Championship, Breaks Record

Kate Jesperson, Page Designer
April 3, 2024
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[Photo] Anatomy of a Winner

April 3, 2024
On Nov. 16, 2021, members of the community gathered to mourn and commemorate the lives of Jake Keifer, Rhegan Sajben and Cole Anello who passed away in a car accident a couple days earlier. Now, the families of Keifer and Sajben are offering scholarships to the Class of 2024 in their children's names.

Scholarships Honors Jake Keifer and Rhegan Sajben

Kate Jesperson and Layla Shockley
March 27, 2024
The San Francisco 49ers played the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 8.

FOOTBALL FANATICS

Kate Jesperson, Page Designer
February 5, 2024

Robotics Team Brings Back ‘Tape Your Teachers’

Kate Jesperson and Shreya Das
January 23, 2024
Monet Ballard, junior, is one of many students who owns a Stanley cup. The brand has become quite popular this school year.

STANLEY SENSATION

Kate Jesperson, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2024

Steps to Engraving a Stanley

Kate Jesperson, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2024
The main access to the school building remained closed for the second morning in a row due to safety concerns despite being completely torn out and replaced this summer. The new surface is slippery when wet.

Safety Concerns Close Bridge Entrance to School

Kate Jesperson, Staff Reporter
January 9, 2024
There are many activities and fundraisers being hosted before winter break. To encourage more school and winter spirit the two school weeks leading up to winter break will be spirit days.

Activities and Fundraisers Promote Winter Spirit

Prashu Sidella and Kate Jesperson
December 11, 2023
This is a Freshman Seminar class which is a one-semester, elective course that introduces ninth-grade students to some important keys to high school success. It teaches students study skills, organization strategies, goal setting, and time management techniques.

Freshman Fail Letters Being Sent to Parents

Prashu Sidella and Kate Jesperson
October 23, 2023
Freshman Luke Hoefferle takes the inside line during cross country practice.

Rising Underclassmen Athletes: Luke Hoefferle

Kate Jesperson, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2023
The MHS chapter of Future Business Leaders of America is hosting a shoe drive for 60 days to benefit their organization and those in need in developing countries. FBLA will earn money for every pound of shoes collected.

Shoe Drive to Run for 60 Days

Kate Jesperson and Luke Graves
September 27, 2023
The French Crêperie opened on May 5 on 17409 Chesterfield Airport Rd next to the Chesterfield Commons East shopping center. The restaurant pulls you into the fascinating culture of France through its French-inspired artwork and menu full of delicious crepes.

Review: The French Creperie

Kate Jesperson, Staff Reporter
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
The Girl Scouts are collecting new or gently used children’s books to benefit the Assistance League of St. Louis From Friends program. Donation boxes will be at MHS from April 24 to May 5. “Exposure to reading and learning new things is beneficial to everyone and so seeing these book drives and free libraries around town is really amazing and beneficial to all families,” Brittany Sharitz, librarian, said.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Host Children’s Book Drive

Kate Jesperson and Pranav Sriraman
April 26, 2023
Rebecca Strong, senior, wins her wrestling match at Lafayette High School during Districts. Strong placed first at Districts, which scared her a spot at state.

Seniors Succeed in Wrestling

Emma Tyulyayev, Kate Jesperson, and Aubrey Lacavich
March 13, 2023
A new entrance to the student parking lot will be added here over the summer. Dr. Dan Ramsey said it will help eliminate traffic and allow parents easier access to the pick up areas. "I'm so excited because I've fought for this road, and we need it," Dr. Ramsey said.

Parking Lot Entrance to be Added Next Year

Annabelle Miller and Kate Jesperson
February 23, 2023
Cristiano Pinchetti skis at La Rosiere in France In December.

Skiers Crave Adrenaline Rush

Kate Jesperson, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2023
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