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Editors-In-Chief: Chaney Lehr, Calvin Stiteley, Tommy Virgl
Adviser: Matt Thomas
Staff: Andreanna Haritopoulos, Tyler Huston, Ryan Swanson, Owen Sterba, Cassady Cundari, Gracie Condon-Brady, Alex Salomoun, Nick Ledesma, Gregory Staggs, Bella Alessio, Gabby Hajduk, Colin Cast, Seth Gutknecht, Solomon Moffett, Brandon Thompson
Journalism I: Lexi Baranoski, Avery Denoyer, Jayla Duff, Claire Edwards, Alanna Floyd, Seth Joder, Savannah Kallan, Lidia Leonas, Kassidy Martinez, James McGrew, Spenser Mendoza, Jordan Moats, Areli Monarrez, Dana Morgan, Crystal Morgan-Amesquita, Adriana Schlernitzauer, Alexandra Wende, Elam Yost
Europe trip, senior mural, Mr. Trevor Shields, Mr. Chris Williamson, Tracy Kwasny, Erika Downey, Nadia Vargas, Ryan Nagel, Maddy Lant, Kayla McLaughlin, Ben Lundberg, Ms. Dana Becker, Kiri Baxter-Hawkins, Mahalia Masood, Emma Minett, Sara Muszanski, Brianna Sherwin, Caitlin Simons, Julian Fernandez, Mr. John Troy, overnight field trips, Ms. Michelle Erickson, Mr. Kevin Dorenkamper, Mr. Alvin Lewis, facilities updated, Mr. Matt Wikoff, marching band, drum majors, Sal Cesario, Faith Herrera, Gio Sanchez, North Korea, 1st amendment, Coach Terry McCombs, Dr. Kenny Lee, school fight song, Mike Kmetz, Mr. Rick Anderson, Olivia Kics, Ms. Christine Kump, Ms. Melissa Hoffert, Mr. Sean Kenny, Mr. Nordine Boulhais, Atlas Rising, Pyre, DC Comics, Tim Doody, soccer, Coach Nate Spriggs, Grace Thelo, tennis, Gabby Hajduk, Zach Gessner, Max Buduris, football, volleyball, Taylor Baranski, Alli Papesh, Nicole Kijowski
Fall play, McKenzie Frost, Aiden Cordon, "Towards Zero", Ms. Christina Duris, Minooka Black Student Association, MBSA, Brittani Collins, Mr. Dennis Grosskopf, Mr. Ryan Maloney, Ross Sparrow, Interact Club, Mariah Jerzyk, Ms. Nicole Bolek, colorguard, Ms. Sarah Danielson, Genevieve Beatz, Maia Tijerina, marching band, Strategic Planning Team, hurricane, Ms. Kimberly Puckett, oil spill, Athens, Greece, DREAMers, DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Donald Trump, disc golf, Manny Trujillo, Joshua Krenkel, Mr. Jason Allen, Mr. Joshua Plese, Mr. Tommy Tucker, Cole Uphoff, Indian Nation, Marvin Lopez, Kenny Guldenbecker, Garrett Pagel, Ms. Hillary Holden, Michael King, Jenna Roberts, Mr. Ray Liberatore, IT, Stephen King, iPhone 9, iPhone X, Kingsmen, Ringo Starr, League of Legends, Tony Cosmeros, Vivian Van Eck, Mr. Kevin Gummerson, Kate Gall, Mark Dames, Seth Joder, cross country, golf, Megan Chipetta, Anna Tomala, Kayla Faron, Kirkolis, Kaden Ferguson, Dan Anfield, Luke Petrovic, Tyler Vessel, Dylan Pfieffer, Nolan King, Jake Bugajski, Matt Sitar, NFL, football, soccer, Mr. Chris Brolley, Carson Heglund, Mr. Nate Spriggs, Eric Lakota, Sidney Crosby, NHL
Judo club, Ms. Tracy Kwasny, David Brinzo, Mr. Rick Undesser, Leo Fulkerson, Muhammad Saleh, Edward Jayko, Rick Undesser Jr., speech team, Taylor Brown, Ms. Amy Tate, Ms. Olivia Gerk, Emily Blenck, Mr. John Troy, Mr. Mike Brozovich, cafetorium, roof, leak, police explorers, Minooka police department, Owen Sterba, Alyssa Sadowski, Devin Fraker, Ashlyn Nugget, Liam Gaynor, Calvin Alvarado, Noah Marvo, Abby Phillips, Sam Vasquez, freshman showcase, Ms. Julie Creagh, emily Maruszak, Mrs. Glenda Smith, Sam Bergmann, Giovanny Sanchez, President Trump, immigration, wall, Mexico, Las Vegas shooting, Stephen Paddock, Matt Bevin, Paul Ryan, President Barack Obama, Yemen, muffins, Ms. Mary Lou Engel, Mason Witcofski, Mr. Rick Anderson, marching band, Ms. Gina Wych, Gina Russell, poms, Arrowettes, Ms. Melissa Warning, Kiernan Papp, Jayden Fernandez, Brianna Quintero, Hailey Kasky, Stranger Things, Riverdale, Rick and Marty, Cuphead, Tom Petty, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, football, Colin Schuster, Mr. Terry McCombs, Adrian Paige, Olivia Klank, volleyball, Ms. Carrie Prosek, Taylor Baranski, soccer, Tristan Everrett, Tim Doody, Jared Avalos, Brandon Pech, NBA preview, cross country, Mr. Kevin Gummerson, Emily Shelton, Vivian Van Eck, Julia Dames, Kate Gall, Angelica Leal, Emily Ellis, Jason Hoffman, Mark Dames, Vincent Van Eck, Hunter Phillips, Seth Joder, Jordan Freese, Cole Senders, national anthem, kneel, Colin Kaepernick, Joliet West, Joliet Central, Gage Connor, Samantha Alessio, Nathan Przbylski
New classes, Mr. Matt Thomas, Mr. Matt Marino, NHS, Interact Club, Spanish NHS, SNHS, Operation Gratitude, Mr. Sam Pavelka, Mr. Rick Undesser, Ms. Nicole Bolek, Ms. Karen Styrna, Ms. Cerevic, Veterans Day, Jamie Klinder, speech team, Taylor Brown, Rachel Troksa, Mr. Ron Kiesweeter, Catalonia independence, Spain, JFK assassination, John F. Kennedy, Donald Trump, George Papadopoulos, women's rights, football, volleyball, gender equality, Tyler Haase, sophomore football, Mr. Paige Schoolman, Shane Ooms, Mr. Terry McCombs, Seth Lehr, Mr. Stan Tischer, Noah Ellens, Ms. Erica Downey, Ms. Alison Ogden, Mr. Christopher Brolley, Kimi Gebhardt, Adrian Paige, Jared Avalos, Keegan Graebner, Colin Schuster, Thank You For Your Service, Twilight, Thor: Ragnarok, Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All, Wolfenstien: The New Colossus, Murder on the Orient Express, Taylor Baranski, Bella Dailey, Rocky Perinar, Alli Papesh, Emily Shelton, cross country, Mr. Kevin Gummerson, Emily Ellis, Angelica Leal, Holly Bonde, Cherokee LeBeau, Olivia Klank, Hayden Laczynski, Luke Faifer, Raquel Perinar, Shamantha Hermann, Dominic Ruettiger, Allison Papesh, boys basketball, Keegan Graebner, Mr. Soctt Tanaka, girls basketball, Jenna Roberts, Sophie Darden, Brooklyn Bachmann, Sydney Andreano, Macie Alexa, Zoey Caves, wrestling, Mr. Bernie Ruettiger, Jake Ryan, Danny DeBow, Derek Wentworth, Adam McDowell, Zach McDowell, Eli Mondrella, Jake Residori, Kalvin HIll, Russell Weil
Dodgeball, Jared Avalos, Brooke Brodzinski, Sam Alessio, Antonio Hayden, Mr. Dave DiLorenzo, Dr. Kenny Lee, Christmas shopping, Mr. Matt Marino, Ms. Nicole Bolek, Mr. Andres Torres, Mr. Jeff Easthon, Skylar Jermolowiscz, Christian Jasso, Emily Maruszak, Aiden Cordon, madrigal dinner, Joseph Rhoades, Sal Cesario, Mr. Randy Benware, Ms. Janis Tischer, Ms. Holly Hunt, Mr. Anthony Babich, Mr. Tyler White, Taylor Brown, Beth Lancelot, Donald Trump, Asia, President George H. W. Bush, Kim Jon Un, North Korea, kevin Neil, Paris Agreement, Net Neutrality, Christmas Music, Puerto Rico, welding, trades, Mr. Jim Cebulski, Brandon Elliot, Tyler Petty, Jonathan Hernandez, GAVC, Sofia Rosales, Sabina Cerda, Daybreak Center, MorningStar Mission, Presence St. Joseph, Star Wars, The Last Jedi, Battlefront II, Lil Peep, Wonder, Punisher, girls bowling, Gina Russel, boys bowling, Ryler Koenig, Mr. Derrick Rapsky, Mr. Frank Yudzentis, Jeremy Serchuk, gymnastics, water polo, badminton, Heisman Trophy, Baker Mayfield, Bryce Love, Lamar Jackson, NBA, Lamelo Ball, Bol Bol, Cassius Stanley, Kyree Walker, RJ Barrett, Blake Griffin, Zion Wiliamson
Wrestling, Big Bad Wolf, Children's Theatre, Abby Uphoff, Emily Blenck, Emily Maruszak, McKenna Ferry, Giovanny Sanchez, Hadia Masood, Nia Yost, Ms. Jackie Weiss, Mr. Mark Smith, Jake Pursell, college, scholarships, Mr. Ray Liberatore, winterguard, Payton Casey, Ms. Sarah Danielson, Allison Danielson, Emily Corcoran, McKenna Anderson, Indoor Percussion, Lily Malic, Ms. Nicole Bolek, Interact Club, Rotary, math team, Golden Globes, El Salvador, #MeToo, Alyssa Milano, Jake Huddlestun, Haiti, Godzilla, Insidious, The Last Key, Matt Gibson, Calvin Nailer, Den of Thieves, 12 Strong, Sydney Andreano, Jenna Roberts, Mr. Ray Liberatore, Brandon Hill, basketball, Mr. Scott Tanaka, Jake Mensik, wrestling, Derek Wentworth, Mr. Matt Harding, Bears, Matt Nagy, Bulls,
Fine Arts Week, Mr. Rick Anderson, Mr. Randall Benware, facilities usage, Mr. Dave DiLorenzo, Indians Elite, Chicago Rush Soccer, Chanooka Braves Cheer, Minooka Mustangs Track, Channahon Storm, Channahon Baseball, Shorewood Storm Baseball, Minooka Baseball, Pioneer Path, Channahon Park District, Channahon/Minooka Girls' Basketbal, Chanooka Braves, Minooka Women's Club, Ignite Cheer, Police Testing, Encore Dance, Frazer Galt, Orchesis, Pep Band, Philosophy Club, Mr. Scott Tanaka, Kaleidoscope, Mr. Andres Torres, chess team, Jacob Westerhoff, Tim Doody, Parkland Florida shooting, Elon Musk, Afghanistan, army, Ed Sheeran, musical set construction, Mr. Dave Amacher, Mr. Steve Ashby, speech team, Emily Blenck, Ameilia Brewers, Angela Svehla, Mackenzie Munson, Sam Bergman, Arianna Karnezis, Jaqi Gesbocker, Brianna Harris, Alyssa Zematis, Kyle Coffman, Migo's Anthongy Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, Spencer Stone, 15:17 to Paris, Black Panter, Lil Skies, Max Christiano, Ross Sparrow, Peter Rabbit, Maze Runner: Death Cure, Michael Fruscione, Adam McDowell, basketball, Mr. Kevin Murphy, Mr. Jon Monti, Keegan Graebner, Mr. Matt Harding, NFL combine, Cierra Bachmann, Savannah Johnson, Mr. Ray Liberatore, Sydney Andreanno, wrestling, NCAA Basketball tournament, Mr. Bernie Ruettiger, Austin Markee, Zach McDowell, Jack McClimon, Alec Dufour, Connor Colbert, Connor Briley, Derek Wentworth
Musical, The Addams Family, Ms. Glenda Smith, Taylor Borwn, Grace Preboy, Noah Marvo, Aiden Cordon, Dominic Alberico, Hannah Babyak, strategic plan, Joliet Junior College, JJC, culinary classes, FNHS, French National Honor Society, SNHS, Spanish National Honor Society, Ms. Carrie Worrall, Donald Trump, gun laws, Russia, Syria, NAFTA, mass shootings, ID scanning policy, esports, League of Legends, Mick Ward, Tony Cisneros, Connor Gedwil, Cody Hoshell, Tony Cisneros, Collin Lyon, Walker Anfield, Patrick Ward, Coach Nick Lundin, track and field, tennis, athletic facilities, coach Julia Easter, baseball, coach Jeff Petrovic, locker room, weight room, Taryn Sandei, softball, coach Mark Brown, athletic director Robert Tyrell, Rainbow Six, Death Wish, Netflix, Post Malone, Jennifer Lawrence, Red Sparrow, Jack Malloy, Matt Dorenkamper, Aaliyah Young, coach Matt Thomas, Emma Wiegmann, Winter Olympics, Shaun White, Jessie Diggins, Kikkan Randall, Mikaela Shiffrin, Chris Mazdzer, Lindsey Vonn, hockey, coach Matt Marino, coach Trevor Shields, coach Jinger Shorette, Reed Christensen, Theo Benig, NBA, Klay Thompson
April 25, 2018 Theme Issue
Diversity and Race, To Kill a Mockingbird, demographics, Chaney Lehr, Tommy Virgl, Cassady Cundari, Is having people in your life from diverse backgrounds important to you?, Is social media helpful in discussing issue about diversity and race?, Do you think MCHS curriculum is good at incorporating diversity and race?, PPC coverage of students, In recent years do you feel at discrimination is increasing or decreasing in the United States?, Have you faced discrimination in your life?, Cultural appropriation is defined as the act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially, without showing that you understand or respect this culture. What are your views on cultural appropriation in our society?, Do you think people use word 'racist' correctly?, Are there things going on in the United States government, judicial system, or other people in authority today that make you fearful because of your race?, What if it is 'just a joke?'MCHS students
May 9, 2018 Senior Issue
Faith Chada, softball, Susana Zamora, Lexi Przyblyski, Gisselle Espara, David Scott, positive messages, activites office, Ms. Anne Seidel, Abbey Pursell, Stoneman Douglas High School, Ms. Erica Downey, Ms. Amy Hocking, senior honors night, Tim Doody, Cherokee LeBeau, Owen Kapple, Tommy Virgl, Pokemon Club, Ryan Swanson, Gabby Hajduk, Chaney Lehr, Calvin Stiteley, Ferris Bueller, Alec Solomoun, Gregory Staggs, Alex Jones, Syria, Bashar al Assad, North Korea, South Korea, peace, Kim Jong Un, Moon Jae-In, college expenses, Orchesis, Jasmine Serecki-Hutton, Ms. Amy Lyons, Kassidy Martinez, Jaydn Fernandez, Katie Cochran, Matt Schofield, MIT, Mr. Anthony Babich, Mr. Andres Torres, Antonio Cisneros, Avengers: Infinity War, Super Smash Bros., Truth or Dare, Macie Alexa, soccer, Jasmine, Sierecki, Dance, Ryan Whitney, lacrosse, Grace Richardson, Lauren Widlowski, track and field, Seth Gutknecht, baseball, Jacob Brozovich, NIcholas Burkett, Daneil Crowder, Zachary Gessner, Keegan Grabner, Keegan Grabner, Kyle Grabner, Makena Jacoby, Emani Johnson, Jack Kropke, Jake Loebbaka, Tomas Savickas, Colin Schuster, Samantha Alessio, Lucy Londergon, Eli Mondrella, Jared Avalos, Adam McDowell, Zach McDowell, wrestling, football, soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, Emily Ellis, Kevin Marcano, Zoey Caves, Madison Morin, Jack Maloy, Alex Loizon, Zachary Lauras, Eryn Renison, Simon Herold, Adriana Murphy, Harley Graham, Angelica Leal, Sydney MacDonald, Kennedy Messina, Dominic Ruettiger, Emily Shelton
May 14, 2018 Journalism I Issue
Mr. Sam Pavelka, cancer, freshman year, Nia Yost, Lorelai Brooks, Dominic Alberico, Ben Joder, later start for school, Graciela Leanos, Jennifer Garcia, Melissa Chavez, Anahi Marquez, Stacy Tinoco, Andrew Jones, Armando Plascencia, school shootings, Donald Trump, Stoenman Douglas High School, Parkland, Ms. Johnna Franklin, Tyler Elbrink, Emily Galvan, Ms. Sharon Richardson, Ashley Olsen, Andrea Rodriguez Mr. Bert Kooi, Andrea Rodriguez, Garrett Kirkland, Jackie Vasquez, Kyle Tucker, Tarana Burke, Ella Preboy, Elizabeth Cullen, Lorelai Brooks, Jack Lustro, The Addams Family, musical, Hannah Babyak, Aiden Corden, Taylor Borwn, Dominic Alberico, Grace Preboy, Thomas Virgl, Sal Cicero, Joel Reedy, Claire Casagrande, Orchesis, Jasmine Sierecki-Hutton, Lauryn Pulido, Chloe Michuda, Nina Romac, Riley Clarke, Mackenzie Singer, Katie Cochran, Kaylen Stelmaszek, Jenna Olson, Maia Tijerina, Hannah Tribuzzi, Gianna Kirsch, Ms. Amy Lyons, Ms. Melissa Wallace, Tim Conterio, Zebra Boxing, Matt Gibson, Eddy Cantu, Sam Burns, Pink Foot, Nick Botz, Nate Hoffman, HOlden Getz, boys track and field, Coach Alvin Lewis, James Sanchez, Ryan Doody, Skylar Johnson, Ms. Christine Kump, Rick Undesser, Vince Van Eck, Coach Nick Lundin, lacrosse, Faith Herara, Sam Dufour, Alex Wende, Hailey Cochran, Sydney MadConald, Mr. Ryan Maloney, Coach Timothy McDavid, Carla Jacobs, Riley Hebert, Abby Phillips, Madison Guillete, Lexi Baranoski, Spenser Mendoza, Alanna Floyd, Kassidy Martinez, Dana Morgan, Areli Monarrez, Claire Edwards, Crystal Morgan, Elam Yost, Savannah Kallan
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