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Marta Mieze

Marta Mieze, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Marta Mieze, senior, is the Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Messenger and the Script Editor for MHSNews. She has been on the Messenger staff since 2017 and the MHSNews staff since 2018.  She was born in Latvia and moved to the U.S. six years ago. She is involved in multiple youth leadership groups outside of school such as Diocese of Missouri Youth Advisory Council. At MHS, Marta is involved in the National Honor Society, Girl Up and other clubs. Marta is very driven to succeed and excited to continue to contribute to the Messenger this year and hopes to continue her passion for journalism in the future.

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More than 10,000 people from Union Station on Market Street at the Women’s March on St. Louis march displaying signs with a variety of women empowerment sayings Jan. 21, 2017. The movement has taken place every year since placing emphasis on voter registration.

[Photo] Women’s March & Feminism: “Separate But Equal”

Lauren Pickett, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020

The Editors’ Room Podcast- On Enneagrams

Jackson Estwanick, Kavya Jain, Marta Mieze, and Shon Sayfuddinov
November 10, 2019
In the audience Rachel Narsh, who has three kids currently in the district, takes notes during the presentation. She was not only there as a parent but also as a writer for the West Newsmagazine. “I wish more parents had come,” Narch said. “It’s a big scary thing but I’m glad they are educating the staff and teachers on what to do and talking it through with the kids.”

Photo Gallery: Safety Forum

Marta Mieze, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
Mayce McEvoy, junior, eats lunch with her friends in the hall during Flex Time Friday. She was 1 of more than 1,500 students who signed a student-created petition following rumors of possibly taking away A Day Flex Time next semester. Following multiple discussions, the administration decided to keep Flex Time the same this semester and only adjusting C Days next semester.

Administration Finalizes Decision on Current Flex Time

Marta Mieze, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2019
Petition Circulates Amidst Flex Time Changes

Petition Circulates Amidst Flex Time Changes

Marta Mieze, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
Katherine Andrews, senior, talks to Matthew Del Pizzo, social studies teacher, during Flex Time about her girls tennis match. Following recent state legislature, Flex Time has set schools behind on the required 1,044 credit minutes. To solve the problem, high school principals are meeting to discuss possibly scheduling a few Friday A Days without Flex Time.

State Legislation Leads to Flex Time Re-Evaluation

Marta Mieze, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
Students gather to eat lunch. Flex Time gives students many opportunities to join clubs, work on homework and eat lunch.

[Photo] Editorial Board: Protect Flex Time

October 15, 2019
Jake Embleton, junior, drives the ball down field in a match against De Smet Jesuit.

Calendar Changes Interfere with Sports

Marta Mieze, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2019
The district cancelled classes due to localized flash flooding.

“The Show Will Go On”: Inclement Weather Delays Auditions for Musical

Marta Mieze, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2019
Photo Gallery: Blues Watch Party

Photo Gallery: Blues Watch Party

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
June 8, 2019
Administration Makes Decisions About Flex Time Lunch

Administration Makes Decisions About Flex Time Lunch

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
May 3, 2019
Associate Principal Dr. Steve Hankins stands as Superintendent Dr. Knost recognizes him as the new MHS head principal at the April 11 Board of Education meeting. Dr. Hankins will assume his new position on July 31.

[Photo] Dr. Steve Hankins becomes new head principal of MHS

Mansi Mamidi, Features Editor
April 16, 2019
Incoming Superintendent Dr. Mark Miles laughs at a joke told by Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost during a welcome reception held at the RSD Administrative Annex on March 25.

District Holds Welcome Reception for Next Year’s Superintendent

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
March 26, 2019
Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost holds a forum on March 13 for MHS faculty to express their expectations for the next year’s principal after Principal Dr. Greg Mathison announced that he will be taking a job at Parkway as the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. A similar forum was held later that day for parents to express their voice.

RSD Administrators Hold Forums to Hear Feedback on New Principal Position

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
March 14, 2019
Emma Leary, senior, turns money for the senior field trip forms to Barbara Grimes, senior secretary. Leary was amongst the students on senior advisory committee who decided on the change to the City Museum from Six Flags. “I think it was kind of a split decision between the two because everyone loves Six Flags and everyone loves the City Museum,” Leary said.

Senior Field Trip Returns to Past Tradition

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
March 14, 2019
Students Nominate Teachers for Teacher of The Year

Students Nominate Teachers for Teacher of The Year

Marta Mieze and Lexie Diekroeger
February 8, 2019
MHSNews 18-19 | Episode 4- Play and Performance

MHSNews 18-19 | Episode 4- Play and Performance

Jackson Estwanick, Jordyn Reid, Marta Mieze, Jadynne Watts, Shon Sayfuddinov, and Jen Bosche
January 28, 2019

MHSNews | Who You Got?

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
January 28, 2019
Amy Doyle high fives Tayler Emerson, senior, following a triple in the quarter finals game.

[Photo] Softball Coach Steps Down After 16 Seasons of Coaching

Jackson Estwanick, Production Editor/ Executive Producer
December 18, 2018
Goals Provide An Alternative, More Efficient Path to Achievements

Goals Provide An Alternative, More Efficient Path to Achievements

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
January 16, 2019
Bags and boxes of donated items, like blankets and games, were brought in by students, their families and teachers to be sent to the Jefferson County Foster Care as gifts for their holiday party. Key Club is accepting donations until Friday, Nov. 30 in Rooms 328, 217, 212 and in front of the Library.

Key Club Holds Drive for Teens in Foster Care

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
November 29, 2018
Hugo Talbott, senior, works on his Chromebook in the Library.

RSD Administrators Continue Flex Time Discussion

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
November 6, 2018
The softball team meets before the start of the Quarterfinals game on Oct. 20 at MHS. The team faced Oakville tigers.

Softball Wins Quarterfinals, Heads to State

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
October 21, 2018
Addi Loving, junior, performs at the Emmy Creative Arts Governors Ball on Sept. 7 with Reverb Tap Company. Loving said she is planning to graduate early to be able to move to New York and advance her dance career. Printed with permission from AP Images.

Junior Grows Her Dance Career After Performing At The Emmys

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
October 9, 2018
Teachers who volunteered to be a part of the new Safety and Security Committee meet on Sept. 14, after school in the Theatre. Students from each grade level were selected to be a part of the Committee by the corresponding grade level principals.

New Safety and Security Committee Established, Ensures MHS Safety

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
September 16, 2018
District Adds Early Dismissal Days to High School Calendar

District Adds Early Dismissal Days to High School Calendar

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
September 11, 2018
Movie Review: Sierra Burgess is a Loser

Movie Review: Sierra Burgess is a Loser

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
September 10, 2018
MHS Welcomes New Social Emotional Behavior Specialist

MHS Welcomes New Social Emotional Behavior Specialist

Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
September 3, 2018
Lana Megdad, sophomore, reads the Quran at the Dar Ul-Islam mosque.

Students Take Finals During Ramadan

Marta Mieze, News Editor
May 16, 2018
Sophomores Claire Vilbig and her sister Annie Vilbig hold a sign to call for stricter gun legislation.

Photo Gallery: Students walk out to protest gun violence

Marta Mieze and Abhijit Srirangam
April 20, 2018
In-Depth: History of MHS

In-Depth: History of MHS

Kailin Zhang and Marta Mieze
April 18, 2018
J. Rapp #16 skates down the Scottrade Center ice. Marquette Hockey lost the game 2-4 against Westminster.

Marquette Hockey loses Wickenheiser Cup

Marta Mieze, News Editor
March 20, 2018
DeBorah Ahmed, performer, dances an African dance known as Fanga. During Black History month, MHS hosted two presentations.

MHS celebrates Black History month

Marta Mieze, News Editor
February 28, 2018
Katie Kenney, sophomore, applies Miranda Thein’s, junior, makeup. After doing hair and makeup, Center Stage performed in Danville High School, Ill., where they won Grand Champions.

Center Stage wins Grand Champions for the first time

Marta Mieze, News Editor
February 27, 2018
Adisen Brueck, sophomore, scores first goal in semi-finals mini game against Fort Zumwalt West, which Marquette won 2-0. The team will be competing for the Wickenheiser cup on March 13 against Westminster.

Hockey team prepares for Wickenheiser cup finals

Marta Mieze, News Editor
February 20, 2018
Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost snaps a selfie with the nine students who scored a 36 on the ACT: Jacob Besch, William An, Michelle Li, Rachel Pang, Sriya Kosaraju, Michael Wu, Brooke Davis and Sydney Ring.

[Photo] Nine students score 36 on ACT

Neelansh Bute and Greg Svirnovskiy
February 7, 2018
Labeled for noncommercial reuse by Pixabay.

MHS responds to influx of influenza illnesses

Marta Mieze and Kailin Zhang
January 30, 2018
Sriya Kosaraju, sophomore, talks with Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost as he congratulates her on her perfect ACT score. Kosaraju was one of nine students who received a perfect score of 36 on her ACT.

Sophomore scores perfect 36 on ACT exam

Kailin Zhang and Marta Mieze
January 27, 2018
Casey the Entertainer makes balloon animals for those waiting in line.

Photo Gallery: 13th Annual Delmar Loop Ice Carnival

Kavya Jain and Marta Mieze
January 23, 2018
Photo Illustration

Discussions surface as inclement weather increases

Kailin Zhang and Marta Mieze
January 12, 2018
Milo Laux, senior, pets Buddy, a therapy dog. Therapy dogs visited MHS to help students relieve stress before finals week.

Therapy dogs come to MHS to relieve student stress

Marta Mieze, News Editor
December 18, 2017
Ryan Bixby, chemistry teacher, sits at his desk in the freshman office. Bixby subbed-in for Tracey Waeckerle, freshman principal.

Ryan Bixby becomes temporary grade-level principal

Marta Mieze and Jen Bosche
November 9, 2017
Book Review: Turtles All the Way Down

Book Review: “Turtles All the Way Down”

Marta Mieze, News Editor
October 17, 2017

Freshman Impressions: First Year at MHS

Jen Bosche, Marta Mieze, and Kailin Zhang
August 28, 2017
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