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Parker Brandt

Parker Brandt, Features Editor

Parker Brandt, senior, is the Features editor for her second year on staff. She wants to major in journalism in college and is excited for another school year. Outside of newspaper, she plays golf and is passionate about music and writing.

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Boys volleyball wins Districts, advances to quarter finals

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
May 24, 2023
Sam Stremlau, senior, parked his bike in his usual parking spot at the start of the school day.

[Photo] Tour de Clarkson Rides Again

Willem Hummel and Aubrey Lacavich
May 17, 2023

Students Organize Annual Special Olympics

Rue Siddiqui, Elliott Jorgensen, Owen DeArmond, and Parker Brandt
April 28, 2023
There are many different ways seniors and incoming college freshman can find roommates. Usually through the housing application process, students can request specific roommates, or opt to be randomly paired with another student, based on requested room type.

Incoming College Freshmen Take Alternative Routes of Finding Roommates

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
April 10, 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.

[Photo] Board of Education Results Announced

Annie Alcorn and Shyam Punnachalil
April 5, 2023
Gabe Turner, senior, and Jonathan Neal, sophomore, removed debris from J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island. The group removed 600 pounds of trash and debris from two miles o the Bailey Tract.

Students, Staff Aid Sanibel Island on Annual Service Trip

Parker Brandt and Rue Siddiqui
March 28, 2023
Erin Huff, senior, struggled over the ball with a Ladue defender. She will participate in her fourth year of water polo this year, after a staffing mishap caused difficulties during tryouts. “I’m still looking forward to the season,” Huff said. “Just because it didn't start off well doesn’t mean it cant still end great.”

Difficult Start After Water Polo Staffing Mishap

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
March 7, 2023
MHS serves as a polling location during elections. Eligible voters are encouraged to vote in the April election.

[Photo] MHS Teachers Push Accessible Voter Registration for Students

Annie Alcorn and Claire Lowder
March 3, 2023
After the COVID-19 pandemic, academic dishonesty reached new heights, with teachers and staff reporting different methods and new technologies for cheating. With the return of in-person school, making changes to the district policy regarding academic dishonesty was reignited in Rockwood Learning Council (RLC).

RLC Re-Evaluates Academic Dishonesty Policy

Parker Brandt and Claire Lowder
February 27, 2023
Gemma Speichinger, senior, attends sports games to photograph students and capture candid moments. She posts many of her pictures on her Instagram account, @gemmaspeich.photos, and published the rest on her website, which she has linked in her Instagram bio.

Students Share Photography Online

Parker Brandt and Brooke Eck
February 13, 2023
Now more than ever, the emergence of AI in the media threatens the foundation of ethical, trustworthy journalism. This spike in computer-generated news leads to misinformation. Automated journalism, or algorithmic journalism, describes the infiltration of news media by AI computer programs, such as ChatGPT.

Opinion: AI Can’t Replace Humans

Parker Brandt and Rue Siddiqui
February 12, 2023
The newly constructed Scooter's location, at 16006 Manchester Rd, opened late last year. Since then, it's "coffee kiosk" design has attracted many customers for a speedy trip through the drive-thru.

Review: New Coffee Shop Serves Up Smiles

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
February 2, 2023
Varsity Mystique performs their halftime routine at the MHS vs. Seckman districts game to support their team. “We love cheering and dancing for our Mustangs,” Allison Markus, head coach, said. “Ask any of the girls, their favorite thing is football games.”

Mystique Prepares for Nationals with Send-Off

Jacob Robinson and Parker Brandt
January 23, 2023
In 1993, the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation took place, as an estimated 1 million protestors took to the streets of Washington D.C. This was one of the largest protests in American history. The Respect for Marriage Act legally recognizes same-sex and interracial marriages. 71% of Americans support same sex-marriages, according to a 2022 Gallup poll.

Opinion: Respect For Marriage Act is a Win for America

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
January 23, 2023
Students work towards rebuilding the shoreline during the annual Spring Break Service Trip. MHS students traveled to help communities affected by hurricane Michael in Mexico City and Port St. Joe, Fla.

Annual Spring Break Service Trip Approaches

Parker Brandt and Annabelle Miller
January 19, 2023
Kahan says his biggest inspirations include Hozier, Mumford & Sons, and The Lumineers.

[Photo] Album Review: Stick Season by Noah Kahan

Claire Lowder, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2023
Varsity Mystique performs their halftime routine at the MHS vs. Seckman districts game to support their team. "We love cheering and dancing for our Mustangs," Allison Markus, head coach, said. "Ask any of the girls, their favorite thing is football games."

Mystique Enters Competition Season

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
December 4, 2022
Marquette hosted a polling station for the Midterm Elections November 8. Carter Gleason, senior, volunteers as a poll worker to check voters in. He was able to cast his vote in this election for the first time.

2022 Midterm Elections

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
December 1, 2022
The senseless and vicious hate toward the Jewish community, or any community, exhibited by famous pop culture icons, athletes and politicians has never been and will never be okay.

Opinion: Anti Semitism must not be Tolerated

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
November 17, 2022
For the month of October, the Library is featuring an LGBT History Month display meant to raise awareness of the different stories the LGBT community has brought to MHS and the rest of the world. "We set up a display every October for LGBT history month," Ray Holmes, librarian, said. "It's just part of what we do to honor or highlight people's stories that are representative of our students."

LGBT History Month

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
November 2, 2022
MHS' defense forces a fumble against Eureka's kick returner. While the fumble was recovered by Eureka, MHS was able to gain some momentum.

Mustangs to take on Kirkwood Pioneers

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
October 12, 2022
Veterans will be honored at Friday's football game with a color guard and dinner beforehand. The event was organized by Liza Cooper, senior, in collaboration with Sophomore Principal Dr. Dan Ramsey and Colonel Gary Wamble.

First Veterans Memorial Football game

Jacob Robinson and Parker Brandt
October 5, 2022

Watch With MHSNews: D23 Expo 2022

Elliott Jorgensen, Parker Brandt, and Tiona Merritte
September 23, 2022
Flags at MHS are flown at half mast to honor and commemorate Queen Elizabeth's passing.

Students, Staff React To Queen Elizabeth’s Passing

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
September 20, 2022
Students and staff participated in MHS' annual blood drive this past Monday. Located in our gym, donors were able to request a specific appointment time that coincided with their schedules.

Students, Staff Reflect On Annual Blood Drive

Parker Brandt and Claire Lowder
September 15, 2022
BeReal claims to be a non-toxic and authentic form of social media, but does it really just put pressure on teens to have a specific image online?

Opinion: BeReal or BeFake?

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
September 14, 2022
The final episode of The Book of Boba Fett was released February 9, predating the release of newest installment to the series on May 25.

Review: Boba Fett

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
March 31, 2022
The CCE program is directed by Scott Sissom, who has this board posted outside his office. The program's student participation has remained low, despite the various opportunities and options it has for students looking to kickstart their career or learn about work-life balance.

CCE Program Participation Remains Low, Despite Many Opportunities

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
March 8, 2022
Crutches and equipment in personal trainer Matt Petersen's office, used for rehabbing injured athletes.

Injuries Continue Despite Fewer Winter Sports

Parker Brandt, Features Editor
March 7, 2022
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