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Marin Ellington, Co-Sports Editor

Marin Ellington, junior, is the Co-Sports Editor for the Marquette Messenger. This will be her first full school year on staff. Marin also plays varsity volleyball. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and listening to music.

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Senior Marco Fernandez, varsity libero, prepares to pass the ball in the game against Parkway West on Monday, May 10. MHS ended up losing to the Longhorns 3 games to 1.

Photo Gallery: Varsity Boys Volleyball Faces Parkway West

May 19, 2021
Begin the judging process. Whichever cake is closest to the respective design inspiration is the winner.

Tik Tok Inspired Cake Competition Review

May 18, 2021
Abigail Messina, senior, participated in early release at MHS where she attended classes through St. Louis Community College. Messina was able to make this decision and miss her senior soccer season after having committed to play soccer at St. Ambrose University in the fall.

Seniors are Graduating Early

May 18, 2021
Busch Stadium reopened for the start of the baseball season with only a small percentage of their total capacity.

Masks Up; Batter Up

May 8, 2021
Astral Orbit, MHS's rocketry team, has launched many rockets this year after school in preparation for this year's The American Rocketry Challenge (TARC) after having taken second place in last year's competition.

Astral Orbit Prepares for Second National Competition

May 6, 2021
Linked Crew has already been implemented in other schools around the district including Lafayette high school, and has done well in getting students involved and acclimated to high school.

M-Crew Aims to Help Incoming Freshmen

April 15, 2021
During a virtual volleyball college showcase, college coaches view the athletes through live streams that do not allow for them to properly judge the players.

Virtual College Showcases

April 9, 2021
Due to COVID-19 modifying the schedule for the school year, changes have been made to the content being taught in AP government classes.

AP Government Classes Not Focusing on Comparative Government due to COVID-19

March 24, 2021
While the dismissal protocol calls for staggered dismissal of each floor, passing periods do not have that same regimen.

Dismissal Protocol Needs to Change

March 23, 2021
With same day deadlines, assignments turned in even a minute past midnight are considered late regardless of the fact that class won't be in session for another two days.

Same Day Deadlines Need to Go

March 19, 2021
Resources are being provided to teachers as professional development to help them create a safe environment for students regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community

March 14, 2021
Luke Arens, senior, looks to see if he has a shot on goal during a water polo game against Parkway North last school year. MHS won with a final score of 15-8.

Spring Sports Return After Cancelled 2020 Season

March 2, 2021
Junior Jess Willsey works to fill an order for a customer of her baking business J Dubs Sweets.

Students Discover Creative Ways to Make Money

January 24, 2021
Mental Health is something that many people struggle with, and Fr. Christopher Martin, Pastor of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, sees faith to be a outlet for advocacy.

Different Religions’ Views on Mental Health and Suicide

January 24, 2021
Mal Tockman, junior (left) and Liv Kalemis, junior (right) hold their posters at the Woman's March last January in downtown St. Louis to support the LGBTQ+ community.

RSD’s Initiative for LGTBQ+ Inclusion and Equity

December 25, 2020
Carsyn Cosman, junior, takes advantage of the pool access to improve during practice Friday, Dec. 11. Cosman said limited access to pools last spring and summer challenged her.

Swim and dive begin season after win

December 25, 2020
Traveling over winter break has been the source of much controversy, but the affects of this sort of getaway can be beneficial for both the mental and physical health of students and faculty.

Winter Break is a Mental and Physical Vacation

December 23, 2020
Linda Richardson, substitute teacher, teaches all her students, both in-person and virtual, over zoom from her house.

Staff Shortage as Students Return to School

November 22, 2020
Girls Tennis finishes their season with a win against the previously undefeated Timberland. “This season was by far the most enjoyable of my time in high school despite the uncertainty and restrictions due to coronavirus,” Phoebe Calabrese, senior and varsity player, said. “All of our players wanted the best for one another, and we were each other’s biggest supporters.”

Girls Tennis Season Ends

November 11, 2020
Ella Notestine, freshmen, completes her school day at her desk.

Virtual Learning Takes a Toll on Freshmen

October 28, 2020
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