Here are the top 5 most popular fashion clothing trends at MT according to MT students.
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By: Mia Hutchens
All the students love the socials! Right? Anyways, they are a super fun event our school holds twice a year There is food, open gym, a DJ, and even a raffle. Make sure to put it in a planner for next year, for you are guaranteed to go! In the photo on the left, Bradley Eustler and Harrison øliver enjoy life on the dance floor at the winter social
This year, we had a fun dodgeball tournament after school It was a break from the usual learning, and we got to team up with friends for some friendly competition. The whole atmosphere was laid-back and full of energy, with lots of laughs and exciting moments Our team really clicked as we played, and there were some unforgettable moves like lastminute catches and perfect dodges It was the perfect way to bond with friends and have fun outside of regular schoolwork, and it s definitely a memory they will remember
Every now and then during W.I.N. time, we’d get the chance to go outside It was a privilege for those who had no missing assignments and no homework to catch up on. It felt refreshing to step out of the classroom, enjoy the fresh air, and have a moment to relax Whether you were chatting with friends, playing a quick game, or just enjoying the outside, it was a nice break from the classroom
It was a time to enjoy the freedom, all while feeling accomplished for staying on top of your work.
by: Anna Keeler and Lillian Sickel
Science Olympiad kicked off their season at Pioneer Ridge on November 2nd, 2024. With five weeks to prepare before the first meet, the team had a phenomenal showing. Bringing home six top 6 placings, and having 5 others within the top 10 Finishing 8th in a field of 20 schools Less than a month later, the team competed at Pembroke Hill on December 7th, coming out in 7th overall out of 24 schools. The top placers were Keaton Wilste, Carter Kocsis, Peyton Cavanaugh, and Noah Albert. In January, the team headed to Mill Creek on the 17th, giving a chance to returning members to finally compete there after the meet was canceled last year due to a blizzard Here they placed 7th out of 20 teams Their highest placing was first in Crimebusters, won by Annalise Keeler and Lillian Sickel, followed by a second-place finish in Helicopter, won by Carter Kocsis and Keaton Wilste. Their other four top 6 placings were 4th and 5th place finishes.
After the Mill Creek meet, the team was cut down to 15 people and 3 alternates The majority of the regional team consisted of eight graders: Tyler Hanna, Henry Mast, Jack Kelly, Annalise Keeler, Lucas Lowery, Lillian Sickel, and William Turvey. Seventh grade made up 6 of the 15 spots: Taylor Curboy, Harper Howard, Camryn Kerr, Lola Kocsis, Carter Kocsis, Keaton Wilste Finally, two lucky sixth graders also made the cut: Noah Allbert and Peyton Cavanuagh Along with alternateseighth grader Kayeb Byerley, and sixth graders Nolan Bittner and Jaylynn Hulse. Regionals were held at JCCC (Johnson County Community College) on February 23rd. There, the team made school history, taking home their first trophy (6th place) Taking home medals in 8 events: Scrambler, Write It; Do It, Metric Mastery, Helicopter, Experimental Design, Reach for the Stars, Fossils, and Towers. Just outside of medaling, they had 7 other members within the top ten, securing their spot at state in Wichita, KS.
On April 4th, the students missed a day of school to celebrate their achievement of getting to state level They all met up in Wichita at Pizza Ranch to eat lunch From there, they went to AllStar Sports. With bocce ball rained out, they bonded in the hotel by playing games with former coach Mrs Lindsey Wuthnow before dinner Everyone went to Carlos O’Kelly’s to eat together After dinner, each grade split up, doing their own thing. Sixth and seventh graders went back to the hotel to hang out with their respective grades, and eighth graders went to see “A Minecraft Movie” at the theater nearby.
The next morning, they competed at Wichita State University. Here they secured 7 medals with Henry Mast and Tyler Hanna becoming the large school Kansas state champions in Fossils. Right outside of medal contention, MT had 5 top ten placings. Ending their season with a historic finish, they were able to take home their second trophy of the year, coming home with a 3rd place finish.
At the end-of-year celebration, coaches Mrs Burke and Mr Watts celebrated the success of the team with cookies, drinks, and awards. Here they recapped the season and the achievements of the most improved and the most medals They also recognized their eighth graders commenting on how many years they've been on the team, how many state appearances they’ve had, and how many medals and top ten placings they've taken.
Summer 2025 Article by: Izabel Stanfield
Here are some activities you should do in your summer!
Get together with friends, have a good time at a cafe, park, restaurant, pool, or something like an escape room or amusement park! Spending time with friends is an ideal way to spend your time during the summer, especially if you have no plans.
Go on a hike outside, or just go on daily walks/runs. Exercising could be very healthy especially if you don’t attend any sports during the summer. The best time to go is during sunrise or sunset, it makes it extra enjoyable.
Attend sports events, go to a game with family or friends! Some hit games of the summer would be the Royals, or KC Current. KC Current’s games are very lively, and very nice to watch, highly recommended experience.
Try something new! Go somewhere new with friends or family, or try a new hobby! Since school is out you have free time to do whatever you want, leaving you with endless possibilities like trying art, music, instruments, exercise, trying new foods too, trying other cultural foods is surely an experience!
Or just do what feels right, stay home and game, play games outside, hang out with friends, family, it'sYOUR summer, so you get to choose howYOU want to spend it!
Go out and have a good summer!
Is 2025 the year of pop? it sure seems like it! With artist like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Charlie XCX, it’s clear to see the inspiration that drove these artist to create such music... the synthesizer. The synthesizer, also known as the “synth,” was popular in the late 70's witht he rise of the pop ballad and is considered one of the most influential sound of the 80's. Also witht he revival of the glamour and cheerlike beats. For example, you could say that Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go!” was directly influenced by Tori Basil’s “Hey Mickey!”. With this new expression of femininity, in an empowering way, songs written about women take more of a “Man! I feel like a women!” than the “Shawty Got Low” of the 2000's.
When you listen to “Espresso”, “LUNCH” or “Deju Vu”, you can clearly hear the aforementioned synthesizer and the balled-like sound; you can hear the similarities to the popular songs of the 80's. This is something seem in music over and over again: the repeat and recycling of the beat and sound that music takes. the music that your parents listen to informs your knowledge of music. the brain remembers the most memorable music, and at your young age, you are most vulnerable to emotions and memories.
Now that members of Gen Z are becoming pop stars, they remember the music thei mothers ans fathers taught them. Cyndi Lauper, Bonnie Tyler, and George Micheal turn into Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, and Billie Eilish. In the same way that the Beatles inspired Nirvana. Tale as old as time. So next time you hear a song on the radio, think about all that inspired it!
