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The news site of Marquette High School

Marquette Messenger
The news site of Marquette High School

Marquette Messenger
Willem Hummel

Willem Hummel, Co-News Editor

Willem Hummel, Senior is a News Editor for the Marquette Messenger. This is his third year on staff, he has been involved in the Track Team, and Cross Country team for four seasons and Wrestling team for one season. He also has been playing Trombone for Marquette in Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble.

All content by Willem Hummel

Hard Habit to Break

Willem Hummel and Gwyn Mathus
May 17, 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
The Board of Education discusses district issues at the Thursday, Feb. 22, meeting at MHS. There are three candidates running for two school board seats for the Tuesday, April 2, election.

Three Candidates Run for Two Board Positions on April 2 Ballot

Willem Hummel, News Editor
March 27, 2024
According to the Missouri Department of Health, drug overdose was the leading cause of death in 2020 for adults 18-44. A little over 70 percent of these deaths involved opioids. Opioids are readily available as prescription painkillers and concerns are rising about users abusing these highly addictive drugs.

In-Depth: Outsmarting Opioids

Annabelle Miller, Willem Hummel, and Hailey Neuner
March 15, 2024
Teachers associated with RNEA attend the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22, to emphasize need for more support staff in the district.

Staff Concerned About Support-Staff Shortages

Willem Hummel, Co-News Editor
March 13, 2024
Laura Navarro, junior, paints in watercolors in 11 Language Arts for a project representing Emily Dickenson's poetry in art.

Language Arts Students Represent Emily Dickenson’s Poetry in Watercolors

Willem Hummel, News Editor
March 8, 2024
The administration team surprised math teacher Matt Nienhaus during Ac Lab on Tuesday, Feb. 20, with the honor of being this year's Teacher of the Year.

[Photo] Matt Nienhaus Named Teacher of the Year

Elliott Jorgensen, Associate Producer
February 21, 2024
In the summer of 2023 new room number markers were added to the building, color coded by wing. This summer painted stripes will be added, corresponding to the color of the room number signs.

District Moves to Increase Safety Measures on Campus

Willem Hummel and Luke Graves
February 20, 2024
In-Depth: Piling Up

In-Depth: Piling Up

Willem Hummel and David Moss
February 20, 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.

Gardening Club Aims to Beautify Campus

Willem Hummel, News Editor
February 14, 2024
The Supreme Court adopted a code of ethics in November because "The absence of a Code, however, has led in recent years to the misunderstanding that the Justices of this Court, unlike all other jurists in this country, regard themselves as unrestricted by any ethics rules."

Supreme Court Creates Code of Ethics

Willem Hummel, News Editor
December 19, 2023
Chesterfield Mall opened in 1976 as the largest shopping mall in the St. Louis County area. By the mid-2010s, several of the mall’s largest tenants, such as Dillard’s and American Girl Doll, closed. The only national names still operating in the mall are V-Stock and The Cheesecake Factory. Any redevelopment may affect the district as the district boundary falls just outside the mall’s land.

That’s A Wrap

Willem Hummel, News Editor
December 18, 2023
Senior Ava Nordman's art piece "The Microphones" earned them a spot in the AP Art and Design Exhibition that features only 50 artists of the more than 74,000 students who took the AP Art exam last year. Their painting features Nordman's friend Jonathan Pirrello in his music studio.

AP Art Student Earns Prestigious National Recognition

Willem Hummel and Myles Edgington
November 27, 2023
Susan Hartley, science teacher, wears a Snow Day sweatshirt that she purchased last year. The added fundraiser this year is even more reason to purchase one, Hartley said.

‘Snow Day Enthusiast’

David Moss and Willem Hummel
November 20, 2023
Member of the water polo team, Cai Walz, senior, eats an apple at lunch. The average apple is 95 calories with 1 gram of protein.

[Photo] FUELING UP

Aubrey Lacavich and David Moss
November 3, 2023
In the past years, Earth is experiencing for intense weather patterns that experts agree are connected to Climate Change. Locally, Missouri has seen increased temperatures.

Climate Change Leads to Increasingly More Intense Weather Patterns

Willem Hummel, News Editor
October 18, 2023
Crom Saunders is coming to the library on Thursday, Oct. 19, during first and third periods to perform comedy and storytelling. Teachers signed up their classes or individual students could sign up in advance to attend.

St. Louis Storytelling Festival Comes to MHS Library

Willem Hummel, News Editor
October 17, 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
Freddie Garris, freshman, uses the same Chromebook he had in middle school to complete an assignment in Laurie Schultz's Ninth Grade Language Arts class. This year, incoming freshmen haven't received new Chromebooks, but if Prop 3 passes, money will go toward supporting technology such as Chromebook distribution.

[Photo] Prop 3 added to Nov. ballot

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor
September 20, 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
Meghan Harman (Bottom Left), Mary Fumasi (teal shirt) and Manogna Yalamuri (white shirt) read in the library.

Missouri House Proposes Legislation that May Defund Public Libraries

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2023
Seniors ride down Clarkson Road on the annual Tour de Clarkson, celebrating senior year. With a police escort, about 50 students rode bikes, golf carts and mowers to school.

Tour de Clarkson Rides Again

Willem Hummel and Aubrey Lacavich
May 17, 2023
Markeese Hunt accepts his medal at the Celebration of Excellence that honors seniors. That night Hunt learned he is the recipient of the Carl Hudson Memorial Scholarship.

Scholarship Continues to Honor Former Principal

Aiden Burkhardt and Willem Hummel
May 10, 2023
A recent report by the CDC details that nearly 42% of high school students have experienced persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, indicating a 14% increase in the past decade. 

Youth experience increased mental health struggles, CDC reports

Willem Hummel and Akhila Swarna
May 1, 2023
A display in the library features student projects and different books about themes included in Brain Awareness Week, like neuroscience and mental health.

Brain Awareness Week Features Student Projects

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2023
The crowd roared and chanted as the drum core sounded with the first St. Louis City SC’s goal scored during the very first home game on Saturday.

Saint Louis City SC Home Game Success

Willem Hummel and Jack Cason
March 7, 2023
Since the spy balloon was spotted in February, UFO sightings have dramatically increased by both the navy, and the public.

‘To Not Believe in Aliens is Ignorant’

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2023
Students in the Black Literature class complete an assignment about a book written by a Black author. This class is similar to the AP African American Studies class now offered by College Board.

RSD waits on AP African American Studies

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2023
Coach Meyer helps Matthew Andrews work on his throw. John Meyer, baseball coach, was inducted into the MSHSBCA Hall of Fame last Saturday in Jefferson City at the State Coaches convention.

Coach Earns Hall of Fame Status

Willem Hummel and Jack Cason
February 1, 2023
Missouri districts, students and staff have had to adapt to finals being pushed after winter break because of legislation that dictates when schools start for the year.

School Districts Struggle to Adapt to Post-Break Finals

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2023

New Art Class Intrigues Students

Willem Hummel and Aubrey Lacavich
December 9, 2022
Donovan Fitzmaurice, sophomore, attempts a spin move to pressure CBC’s quarterback during a game on Nov. 12. Fitzmaurice was a defensive tackle for the varsity football team and during the game on Friday, Oct. 21, Fitzmaurice sustained a concussion.

In-Depth: Benched By The Brain

Jacob Robinson and Willem Hummel
December 7, 2022
Amy Sturges, freshman principal, speaks to the Freshmen Class during an MCrew meeting on September 28th.

Home Court Advantage: MHS Teachers Fill Principal Positions

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2022
Families enjoy the beaches in Fort Myers prior to Hurricane Ian. The hurricane caused damage throughout Southwest Florida, including areas like Fort Myers.

Hurricane Ian Affects the Marquette Community

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2022
Symphonic Band practices during sixth hour. Some students in the class are involved in Marching Band and will be assisting during the craft fair on Saturday.

Craft Fair Raises Funds For Marching Band

Aiden Burkhardt and Willem Hummel
September 29, 2022
The Student Loan Plan announced by the Biden Administration gives $20K in Pell Grants and $10K in debt cancellation to individual income under $125K and household income less than $250K.

Student Debt Relief Plan Affects Marquette Grads, Staff

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2022
The schedule for the day of the pep rally is as pictured above.

Students Bring Back Annual Pep Rally

Willem Hummel and Aiden Burkhardt
September 15, 2022
Karina and Marina Solomakhina and family members attend a kids camp in Ukraine.

The Cruelties of War Affect People at Home

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2022
Students are intrigued by Elon Musk's activity on twitter and his plan to buy the platform.

Students React to Elon Musk Twitter Takeover

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2022
Students stand in line as they get their free lunch counted.

Kevin Koch, AP Environmental Science teacher's solar array on his house.

Solar Energy Becomes Exceedingly Popular in Local Buildings and Schools

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2022
Meg Davis checks out Reese Foremen and Nia Ovcharova's lunches to them.

MHS to Return to Paid Lunches Next School Year

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2022
Bill Branson, RSD maintenance and grounds coordinator, said air filtration and ventilation could always be better, but it just would not be realistic financially for much more improvement to what RSD already has in place because as a higher percentage of fresh air is introduced into the school, the more energy it takes to heat or cool the air.

Clean Air Challenge Comes at a Price

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2022
A sunflower is the National flower of Ukraine and a symbol of resistance against Russian forces.

Families Feel Effects of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Willem Hummel and Arpitha Sistla
April 10, 2022
The Easter M&M bag is good for arts and crafts, but not much else.

Review: Easter Honey Graham M&M

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2022
Jim Kremer substitutes a class for Dan Whiting in room 345.

Substitute Pay Begins Increasing Due to a Statewide Substitute Shortage

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2022
Haley Myers, (middle right) Class of 2019, attended South Tech and now studies in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, a medical field that deals with ultrasounds.

Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase Begins

Willem Hummel, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2022
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