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September 2026
The Morgan Insider is a student-created publication.
The Morgan Insider is a student-created publication.
The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Middle School or the Ellensburg School District.
The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Middle School or the Ellensburg School District.
MMS Football Interviews
MMS Football Interviews
Aiyanah Escalante & Karlee McIntosh
Aiyanah Escalante & Karlee McIntosh
Our Morgan Football team is locked in and ready to go; they have put in the work throughout the school year, practicing every day after school and working hard. Wanna get to know some of our fellow Morgan Football players? Watch this video to further understand our players.
photos by Aiyanah Escalante & Karlee McIntosh, video created using Canva
Fall Outfits
Fall Outfits
Nadia Santillian, Clara Santillian, Ada Hergert, & Taleah Boitano
Nadia Santillian, Clara Santillian, Ada Hergert, & Taleah Boitano
graphic created using Canva
Artist Interviews
Artist Interviews
Cora Frank
Cora Frank
All around Morgan, people draw or paint even some do both! I'm here to ask questions about the artists I have picked! They all have beautiful art that you need to see or ask about!
Cam Clark, 7th
Cam Clark, 7th
Q: How long have you been drawing?
A: “Five years!”
Q: What got you into drawing??
A: “Some of my friends' art when I was younger.”
Q: Do you think art will become your full-time thing?
A: “No, not really.”
Zoe Blanchard, 7th
Zoe Blanchard, 7th
Q: How long have you been drawing for?
A: “Eleven years.”
Q: What got you into drawing?
A: “I just started on my own.”
Q: Do you think art will become your full-time thing?
A: “Yes! “
Max Rodriguez, 7th
Max Rodriguez, 7th
Q: How long have you been drawing for??
A: “Four years!”
Q: What got you into drawing?
A: “I saw an artist on the internet!”
Q: Do you think art will become your full-time thing?
A: “I hope so!”
photos by Cora Frank
Games
Games
Nadia Santillian, Clara Santillian, Ada Hergert, & Taleah Boitano
Nadia Santillian, Clara Santillian, Ada Hergert, & Taleah Boitano
graphic created using Canva, games from NYT
Interviews for New Students at Morgan
Interviews for New Students at Morgan
Melody Mendez
Melody Mendez
Welcome to our feature on new students at Morgan Middle School! Transferring can be both exciting and challenging. Join us as we learn about our newest Bulldogs!
Jaxson Ahola- 7th
Jaxson Ahola- 7th
Q. What was it like to transfer to a new school?
Better than my other school.
Q. Was it positive or negative to transfer, and why?
Positive, because I couldn't wear hats in school, and my school was small.
Q.What did you most like about Morgan Middle School?
Bulldog fitness and Spanish class.
Zoey Hildermin- 6th
Zoey Hildermin- 6th
Q. What was it like to transfer to a new school?
It was very fun and stressful.
Q. Was it positive or negative to transfer, and why?
Positive. Middle School is very big and has lots of opportunities
Q.What did you most like about Morgan Middle School?
All my friends are in the same place.
Akira Bailes- 6th
Akira Bailes- 6th
Q. What was it like to transfer to a new school?
It sucks.
Q. Was it positive or negative to transfer, and why?
Negative. People were rude and mean.
Q.What did you most like about Morgan Middle School?
The electives.
Aubrey Hayden- 7th
Aubrey Hayden- 7th
Q. What was it like to transfer to a new school?
Amazing, because that last school was just terrible.
Q. Was it positive or negative to transfer, and why?
Positive. My school was garbage.
Q.What did you most like about Morgan Middle School?
Probably the people and most of the teachers.
photos by Melody Mendez
Guess the Teacher
Guess the Teacher
Gabby Hartung & Dema Dondji (guest contributor)
Gabby Hartung & Dema Dondji (guest contributor)
ASB
ASB
Cece Coats & Yovana Jauregui
Cece Coats & Yovana Jauregui
photos by Morgan Insider staff, graphic created using Canva
What is ASB?
What is ASB?
ASB is a group of leaders who help our school have fun through spirit assemblies, leadership videos, making posters, and the Friday Power Wheel.
Who is in ASB?
Who is in ASB?
Name and grade? Britney Morgen, 7th grade.
What is your job in ASB? 7th grade rep.
How do you help in ASB? “I help by making decisions for the Morgan body. For example, back-to-school assemblies, socials, and making posters."
Why did you want to be in ASB? “To make the school a better place; also, I just wanted to do it.”
Name and grade? Benny Smethurst, 7th grade.
What is your job in ASB? 7th grade senator.
How do you help in ASB? “A little bit of everything; I plan spirit assemblies, spirit weeks, posters, videos, and activities.”
Why did you want to be in ASB? “To make people happy to be here.”
Name and grade? Frasier Mize, 7th grade.
What is your job in ASB? 7th grade senator.
How do you help in ASB? “I help in ASB by contributing ideas, making posters, helping at assemblies, and coordinating events like socials and teacher trivia Tuesdays. Additionally, I help with bulldog mail and the lunch wheel.”
Why did you want to be in ASB? “I joined ASB to make Morgan a better place.”
Name and grade? Karson Nelson, 8th grade.
What is your job in ASB? Vice president.
How do you help in ASB? “I make posters, participate in videos, help with wheel planning, activities, and plan assemblies.”
Why did you want to be in ASB? “Because it sounded fun.”
Name and grade? Hunter Taylor, 8th grade.
What is your job in ASB? President.
How do you help in ASB? “I make sure school is fun, and I lead the meetings, and we regularly have meetings. I also plan fun activities for the school.”
Why did you want to be in ASB? “To make school a better place and to have fun with the ASB students.”
Name and grade? Clara Hansen, 8th grade.
What is your job in ASB? Secretary.
How do you help in ASB? “I take notes and log minutes/meetings
Why did you want to be in ASB? “So it would look good on my transcript, and because it sounded really fun!”
Name and grade? Shea Rinta, 8th grade.
What is your job in ASB? Treasurer.
How do you help in ASB? “I sign checklists and keep track of money, approve funds, and plan activities.”
Why did you want to be in ASB? “For fun, I guess.”
Would You Rather
Would You Rather
Forrest Smith & Jack Pace
Forrest Smith & Jack Pace
video created using Canva
Lunch Interviews
Lunch Interviews
Izzy Fowler & Ariana Garrison
Izzy Fowler & Ariana Garrison
We interviewed 9 students at random during lunch. Read to learn more about the students at our school.
photos by Izzy Fowler & Ariana Garrison, Graphic created using Canva
photos by Izzy Fowler & Ariana Garrison, Graphic created using Canva
photos by Izzy Fowler & Ariana Garrison, Graphic created using Canva
YoungLife Information
YoungLife Information
Eden Thayer-Ortiz
Eden Thayer-Ortiz
A little bit of background:
A little bit of background:
YoungLife is a youth church group. YoungLife was founded in 1941 and has supported thousands of kids since. YoungLife is involved in students' lives in over 100 countries and all 50 states of America.
When does YoungLife happen?
When does YoungLife happen?
In Kittitas County, YoungLife hosts events called WyldLife for Morgan Middle School students. WyldLife events happen every other Friday from 6 to 7 pm. Our MMS WyldLife leaders are Levi Teasley and Sara Weidenbach.
Fall WyldLife dates:
Fall WyldLife dates:
The dates for WyldLife in October are the 2nd, 16th, and the 30th. November dates are the 13th and 20th; then the 11th of December. To get reminders on when and where WyldLife is being held, text WYLDLIFE to (509) 260- 3973.
How to get WyldLife updates:
How to get WyldLife updates:
Text WYLDLIFE to (509) 260-3973 for event and location updates. If you have any questions about YoungLife, email kcyounglife@gmail.com or call (509) 933-3973.
Sources
image from wikipedia.org
Top 5 Musical Artists of 2026
Top 5 Musical Artists of 2026
Liam Stoeckl & Kemper Mays
There are a lot of popular music artists in 2026, but five of them stand out. According to Billboard, here are the Top 5 Music Artists of 2026.
Top 5 Musical Artists of 2026video created using Canva with images from the sources listed below
Sources
Sources
Sabrina Carpenter: TV Insider
Kendrick Lamar: IMDb
Morgan Wallen: TV Insider
Taylor Swift: The Hollywood Reporter
SZA: TV Insider
Billboard
Google images
Girls Soccer Interviews
Girls Soccer Interviews
Fidi Gonzalez De Maintenon & Skylar Wilson
Fidi Gonzalez De Maintenon & Skylar Wilson
photos by Fidi Gonzalez De Maintenon & Skylar Wilson, graphic created using Canva
How to Make Friends- with Murph Smurph
How to Make Friends- with Murph Smurph
Lacey Anderson, Hyla Cunningham, Joanna Penoyar, Evelyn Berkas, & Skylar Wilson
Lacey Anderson, Hyla Cunningham, Joanna Penoyar, Evelyn Berkas, & Skylar Wilson
video footage by Evelyn Berkas, video created using Canva
Volleyball Interviews
Volleyball Interviews
Taleah Boitano & Ada Hergert
Taleah Boitano & Ada Hergert
photos by Taleah Boitano & Ada Hergert, graphic created using Canva
Mrs. Monk
Mrs. Monk
Stay in or go out?
I enjoy staying at home, but enjoy going to interesting places or a good restaurant too.
What is your pet peeve?
When a car sits in the passing lane and goes under the speed limit on the freeway.
Favorite season?
Spring is my favorite because of all the fresh flowers and colors.
Birthday?
August
Ms. Stewman
Ms. Stewman
Stay in or go out?
Stay in because it's more comfy!
What is your pet peeve?
When people are rude to each other.
Favorite season?
Summer because I love to kayak and swim.
Birthday?
September
Mr. Faucett
Mr. Faucett
Stay in or go out?
Stay in.
What is your pet peeve?
People being unkind.
Favorite season?
Fall.
Birthday?
September
Mr. Humphrey
Mr. Humphrey
Stay in or go out?
Stay in.
What is your pet peeve?
Bad drivers.
Favorite season?
Fall.
Birthday?
April
Mrs. Armstrong & Ms. Delvo
Mrs. Armstrong & Ms. Delvo
Stay in or go out?
Both: Stay in.
What is your pet peeve?
Armstrong: Lazyness. / Delvo: People talking over me.
Favorite season?
Armstrong: Summer. / Delvo: Winter
Birthday?
Armstrong: December / Delvo: March
photos by Eden Thayer-Ortiz & Khloe Squire
The End
The End
Part of an ongoing animated series
Part of an ongoing animated series
Maryn Wallace
Maryn Wallace
Watch for the next episode in the October issue of the Morgan Insider.
Cross Country Interviews
Cross Country Interviews
Melanie Gonzalez-Hernandez, Nadia Santillian, & Clara Santillian
Melanie Gonzalez-Hernandez, Nadia Santillian, & Clara Santillian
photos by Melanie Gonzalez-Hernandez, Nadia Santillian, & Clara Santillian, graphic created using Canva
Teacher Interviews
Teacher Interviews
Amberly Opheim & Melanie Gonzalez-Hernandez
Amberly Opheim & Melanie Gonzalez-Hernandez
photos by Amberly Opheim & Melanie Gonzalez-Hernandez, graphic created using Canva
Boys Football Pictures
Boys Football Pictures
Amberly Opheim & Andy Pena
Amberly Opheim & Andy Pena
photos by Amberly Opheim, Andrea Pena, graphic created using Canva
Student Content Creators
Student Content Creators
LACEY ANDERSON, EVELYN BERKAS, TALEAH BOITANO, CECE COATS, HYLA CUNNINGHAM, AIYANAH ESCALANTE, IZZY FOWLER, CORA FRANK, ARIANA GARRISON, FIDELINA GONZALEZ DE MAINTENON, MELANIE GONZALEZ HERNANDEZ, GABRIELLE HARTUNG, ADA HERGERT, YOVANA JAUREGUI, ELLA LEE, KEMPER MAYS, KARLEE MCINTOSH, MELODY MENDEZ, AMBERLY OPHEIM, JACK PACE, ANDY PENA, JOANNA PENOYAR, CLARA SANTILLAN, NADIA SANTILLAN, FORREST SMITH, KHLOE SQUIRE, LIAM STOECKL, EDEN THAYER-ORTIZ, MARYN WALLACE, & SKYLAR WILSON
LACEY ANDERSON, EVELYN BERKAS, TALEAH BOITANO, CECE COATS, HYLA CUNNINGHAM, AIYANAH ESCALANTE, IZZY FOWLER, CORA FRANK, ARIANA GARRISON, FIDELINA GONZALEZ DE MAINTENON, MELANIE GONZALEZ HERNANDEZ, GABRIELLE HARTUNG, ADA HERGERT, YOVANA JAUREGUI, ELLA LEE, KEMPER MAYS, KARLEE MCINTOSH, MELODY MENDEZ, AMBERLY OPHEIM, JACK PACE, ANDY PENA, JOANNA PENOYAR, CLARA SANTILLAN, NADIA SANTILLAN, FORREST SMITH, KHLOE SQUIRE, LIAM STOECKL, EDEN THAYER-ORTIZ, MARYN WALLACE, & SKYLAR WILSON
Advisor
Advisor
MRS. CARLY CLARK
MRS. CARLY CLARK
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