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Annie Alcorn

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter

Annie Alcorn, senior, is a Staff Reporter for the Marquette Messenger. This will be her second year on staff. Annie is on varsity mystique and she loves to read, go to the beach, and spend time with friends and family.

All content by Annie Alcorn

Senior Breaks Javelin Record

Annie Alcorn and Sam Stremlau
May 25, 2023
Connor Hopwood, Dominic Mazzola, Ryan Hopwood and Thomas Shuert brought home the fifth place trophy at the golf State Championship.

Golf Earns Fifth at State

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023

Stitch Club Promotes Wellness

Annie Alcorn and Shyam Punnachalil
May 1, 2023
After voting, voters were given stickers, indicating that they voted. On Tuesday, April 4, members of the community voted on members for the Rockwood School District Board of Education.

Board of Education Results Announced

Annie Alcorn and Shyam Punnachalil
April 5, 2023
Using a bracket, fans who watch the March Madness Tournament can try to accurately guess which college basketball team will win each game. Some people compete against their friends or family for accuracy, and others fill the bracket out for fun to follow along with the games.

MHS Partakes in March Madness

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2023
John Meyer, head coach, calls a meeting on the mound during last season's home opener on Wednesday, April 6 against Kirkwood. MHS lost the game 12-6. "We should go deep into the postseason this year," Meyer said.

Baseball Anticipates Another Successful Season

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2023
MHS serves as a polling location during elections. Eligible voters are encouraged to vote in the April election.

MHS Teachers Push Accessible Voter Registration for Students

Annie Alcorn and Claire Lowder
March 3, 2023
Kimberly Moon, language arts teacher, celebrates her fourth birthday, which was also the first time she celebrated on her actual birth date. Moon said her parents celebrated with a frog theme since it was on leap day. "I always had to explain to my friends what a leap year birthday meant when I was younger," Moon said. "Kids don't really understand that."

Leap Year Babies Celebrate Nontraditional Birthdays

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023
Joyce Liu, senior, prepares to take a goal shot at a game last season against Pattonville on Friday, May 13. Liu said she is enjoying the open fields and is excited for her upcoming senior season. Lacrosse tryouts will begin on Monday, Feb. 27.

Athletes Utilize Open Field Sessions

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023
Madison Carney, senior, signs her official commitment letter at her signing day. Carney will play softball at Southeast Missouri State University.

Signing Day Recognizes Athletes Continuing Sports in College

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2022
Staff members predictions on when we will have snow days is displayed on a calendar on the third floor.

Students and Staff Hoping for a White Christmas

Prashu Sidella and Annie Alcorn
December 14, 2022
After entering the stadium and running through the tunnel of band, cheer and mystique, the football team steps onto the field ahead of the Senior Night game against Pattonville. The Mustangs defeated the Pattonville Pirates 38-14.

Playoffs Begin for Varsity Football

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2022
Sophomore Audrey Binsbacher, senior Parker Brandt, senior Peyton Cusick, junior Noelle Breitenwischer and senior Miranda Linenbroker hold their award after placing 2nd at Districts at Crescent Farms Golf Club in Crescent, Mo. The golf team will play in the State tournament next week on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18.

Girls Golf Advances to State

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2022
Inconsistent Retake Policies Puzzle MHS Students, Staff

Inconsistent Retake Policies Puzzle MHS Students, Staff

Liza Cooper and Annie Alcorn
September 21, 2022
Students in science teacher Dawna Barnhart's Forensics class investigate a crime scene in their class.

Fake Crime Scene Excites MHS

Liza Cooper and Annie Alcorn
September 14, 2022
Dominic Mazzola, Jay Schaaf, Harrison Cross, Connor Hopwood and Ryan Hopwood pose outside Lake Valley Golf Club after receiving their 6th place team trophy at a tournament in the Ozarks.

Boys Golf Bonds at Ozarks Tournament

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2022
The NHS running groups have created Instagram accounts to promote their agendas and gain support in hopes of being elected for the 2022-2023 school year.

NHS Officer Candidates Prepare for Elections

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2022
Many dancers are harsh critics of themselves, and they tend to disapprove of what they see when they look in the mirror.

Opinion: Dance Can Promote Unhealthy Eating Habits

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
The ACT and SAT are both difficult and time-consuming standardized tests. With the SAT going virtual, I think this should decrease a lot of stress for students preparing to take the test.

Opinion: Virtualize, Shorten Standardized Testing

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2022
Artist Spotlight: Driptaa Chakraborty

Artist Spotlight: Driptaa Chakraborty

Annie Alcorn and Liza Cooper
February 6, 2022
Chakraborty won first place in the 2021 2nd District Congressional Art competition for her painting titled “Innovation.” ” In the picture, there is a researcher holding a pipette and she has a bold expression on her face and I wanted to highlight that how research is bold and you are always trying to do something new and innovative,” Chakraborty said.

Student Spotlight: Driptaa Chakraborty

Rue Siddiqui, Annie Alcorn, Liza Cooper, and Mason Kellerman
January 18, 2022
Facility therapy dog, Remi, smiles after getting a new scarf. She has helped friends, family and neighbors cope with depression, anxiety and the loss of loved ones. "We're getting her as much interaction as possible," Dr. Lady said.

Facility Therapy Dog will Soon Join MHS Staff

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
December 25, 2021
With the end of first semester pushed back until after Winter Break, students and staff are not able to relax and recharge over the break. I think students should get to enter 2022 without the unnecessary stress of final exams and final projects.

Opinion: The Semester Should End Now

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2021
Junior Carter Bier, center midfielder, successfully wins a challenge in the middle of the field leading the boys to counter on the other team's defense for a chance at a goal in the State Quarterfinal game against Jackson High School (JHS) Saturday, Nov. 13. JHS won 1-0 in overtime.

Boys Soccer Reflects on Accomplished Season

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2021
Joseph Calvin, senior, created a genre sign for the paranormal book section. "I enjoy reading these types of books," Calvin said. "So, I like that I was able to create a sign for it."

Students Create Library Genre Signs

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2021
Ms. Kimberly Moon said she loves to wear her no bones sweatshirt to school and talk to her students and fellow teachers about Noodle. "I love when people come up to me and comment on my sweatshirt," Moon said. "I think it's a super fun way for us to connect."

Noodle the Pug Determines Bones vs. No Bones Days

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2021
ACT prep books consist of five full-length tests and an answer bank with detailed explanations to help students study for the ACT.

No Pre-ACT Opportunity for Juniors

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2021
Senior Sean Van Rens buys a ticket for Homecoming. Tickets are on sale for $20 in the theater lobby.

MHS Plans for a New Type of Homecoming

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2021
While the canvas home page has multiple classes, announcements, and due dates on the home page, Google Classroom has your class laid out simply on the home page which makes it is easy to read and understand.

Google Classroom: The More Dependable Platform

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2021
The results of the study showed that only 2 students out of 102 students who participated in the study tested positive for COVID-19 after being contact traced. All of the positive cases come from elementary schools or middle schools. There have been zero positive cases, due to a classmate having COVID-19, in all of the high schools that participated in the study.

Wash U Study Finds No High School COVID-19 Transmissions

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
June 9, 2021
Claire Montgomery, sophomore, plays midfielder against Lafayette High School Monday, April 5. The game ended 7-4 with LHS taking the win.

Sophomore Switches Sports from Soccer to Lacrosse

Annie Alcorn, Student Reporter
May 21, 2021
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