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Tiona Merritte

Tiona Merritte, A&E Editor

Tiona Merritte, sophomore, is the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Marquette Messenger. This is her second year on the Messenger staff. In her free time, she enjoys going to bookstores and hanging out with her friends.

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Cast of Pippin as they practice on the current stage.

[Photo] MTC Plans for New Stage

February 27, 2023
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[Photo] Needlework helps create sense of acomplishment

January 23, 2023
Emily Stockwell, language arts teacher, looks over her bingo chart for the librarys Winter Reading Challenge. The Winter Reading Challenge encourages people to read by giving them an opportunity to enter their name into a raffle for prizes by working on the bingo card. Stockwell said she is excited to do the challenge and that she hopes it motivates her to read genres that she hadnt earlier.

Motivation Found with Winter Reading Challenge

Anika Talyan and Tiona Merritte
January 3, 2023
Marlen Reynoso, sophomore, attended Omar Apollos concert on Thursday, Nov. 10. Reynoso found his music through Tiktok and said she really enjoyed it. Im happy I found his music. Hes a great performer, Reynoso said.

Technology changes how teens find tunes

Tiona Merritte, A&E Editor
December 7, 2022
Lisa Nieder is sporting the purple bracelets given to teachers once they make their donation. The bracelet says alzheimer’s association, which is the organization RSD staff donate to. The donations go towards funding research and supporting those with alzheimer’s.

MHS staff dress casual for Alzheimer’s awareness

Tiona Merritte and Elizabeth Neier
October 30, 2022
Pumpkin Spice Triggers Nostalgia

Pumpkin Spice Triggers Nostalgia

Tiona Merritte, A&E editor
October 28, 2022
Halloween Makeup Sparks Creative Freedom

Halloween Makeup Sparks Creative Freedom

Tiona Merritte, A&E Editor
October 28, 2022

Watch With MHSNews: D23 Expo 2022

Elliott Jorgensen, Parker Brandt, and Tiona Merritte
September 23, 2022
This year for the first time in Marquette history, MHS was invited to play at the conference on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Tan-Tar-A resort in the Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

MHS Wind Ensemble Selected To Play The Missouri Music Educators Association Conference

Tiona Merritte and Elizabeth Neier
September 19, 2022
Mental health awareness for black people is necessary for issues, such as overlooking signs of mental illness, to stop.

Opinion: Black Mental Health Is Not Taken Seriously

Tiona Merritte , A&E Editor
September 15, 2022
The board talk among themselves during board and superintendent comments.

RSD School Board Speaks on Ethics Policy

Tiona Merritte and Elizabeth Neier
September 9, 2022
This image is what Lauryn Hill lover tend to get tattooed.

Opinion: Ms. Lauryn Hill Tattoo

Tiona Merritte , Staff Reporter
April 6, 2022
According to a 2017 study by the Institute of Labor Economics, Black teachers hold Black students to higher expectations than teachers of other backgrounds and are more culturally sensitive.  Black youth needs Black teachers now more than ever; they are growing up in a time where we see police brutality more frequently. Having black teachers in schools will give these students what they need most, hope and support.

Opinion: RSD Needs More Black Teachers

Tiona Merritte , Staff Reporter
March 1, 2022
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