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Jersey and Hat Day
Office Managers Dana Moomey, Kelly Holcomb, and Coach Johnston all wear their jerseys and hats for Jersey and Hat day.
Spotlight Day
Sophomore couple Ana Crouch and Izik Fudge both wear red to represent being taken
Club and Sports Shirt Day
Montana Kennemer wears his FFA shirt for Club Shirt Day
Class Color Day
Junior Nate Hudson is all dressed up in green for the Junior Class on Class Color Day
MVHS students enjoy final months of SRTC
MVHS students enjoy final months of SRTC
Early Childhood
Early Childhood
Lacey Bailey, a junior at Mt.Vernon High School, loves bonding and teaching little kids everyday at SRTC. Early Childhood is a two-year program. Photo by Emily Mathews.
Welding
Welding
Put on your welding helmets because senior Victor Castro is about to light this place up. After stick welding he will proceed to mig welding. Photo by Emily Mathews.
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Artists, set aside your art books, there is a new way to create art! You heard me right. Just as Josie Baker. Hop onto a computer today and start creating new animations today. Photo by Emily Mathews.
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Garrett Bridges, a senior at MVHS, is preparing ingredients for his culinary arts class at SRTC. Photo by Emily Mathews
Computer Maintenance
Computer Maintenance
Senior Chaz Fursman enjoys his days fixing computers and learning many different things involving computers. Photo By Emily Mathews
JORTC
JORTC
Senior Nick Robison and Junior Ronny Ezell get prepared for their future of going into the military. The purpose of JROTC is to teach young high school students the purpose of leadership roles as well as making them highly aware of the benefits of citizens. Photo By Emily Mathews
College English students explore new books
College English students explore new books
Read Up. Seniors Reganne Langford and Raegan Prescott read quick segments of books as part of a "Book Tasting" exercise in College English. Students then selected a book to read for a writing project.Photo by Tanya Hannaford
Catching a Glance. Getting a taste of Joseph Heller's Catch-22, senior Erin Shelton decides against this novel in favor of Cormac McCarthy's The Road. At the end of February, she will begin a literary analysis of the book. Photo by Tanya Hannaford
Huddle Up. After the book tastings, seniors Chase Cassity, Kimberley Pendleton, and Issy Fox debate the book choices. Few students chose the same books as their friends. Photo by Tanya Hannaford
Book Love. Senior Kathryn Bushman joins a group to discuss a set of book options. She ultimately settled on John Grisham's first novel, A Time to Kill. Photo by Tanya Hannaford
Spring Concert
Spring Concert
Right, left, and above we see the show choirs and the concert choir performing at their spring concert, the last of their season.
Along with senior choir members collecting flowers as remembrance of the fun they had this year.
Photos by Tatum Watts
Snowball this year was held on Saturday December 15. The crowd was waiting in anticipation as the Snowball king and queen were being chosen. Photo by Tatum Watts
The candidates and the ones chosen to be king and queen were the male and female pair that raised the most money for charity. Photo by Tatum Watts
Fall Play 2018
Fall Play 2018
"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"
"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"
Pictured left to right: Snoopy (freshman Hallee Hazleton) Linus (senior Donny Trotter) Lucy (junior Brooke Duncan) Charlie Brown (junior Noah Duwe) Sally (junior Jordan Hull) Schroeder (senior Dillon Emery)
Photo By Hannah Hutchison
Pictured left to right: Linus (Donny Trotter) and Charlie Brown (Noah Duwe)
Photo By Hannah Hutchison
Football Homecoming 2018
Football Homecoming 2018
Pictured: Freshman candidate Cameryn Cassity escorted by senior Luke Mckinzie.
Photo by: Hannah Hutchison
Pictured: Sophomore candidate Lauren Adams escorted by senior Hunter Williams.
Photo by: Hannah Hutchison
Pictured: Junior candidate Maddy Lacey escorted by senior Aaron Bishop.
Photo by: Hannah Hutchison
Pictured: Senior candidate Caitlin Hicks escorted by senior Justin Maples.
Photo by: Hannah Hutchison
Pictured: Senior candidate Cameron Call escorted by senior Patrick Lester.
Photo by: Hannah Hutchison
Pictured: Senior candidate Ashlyn Mccanless escorted by senior Eli Bolin.
Photo by: Hannah Hutchison
Ashlyn Mccanless was crowned this year's homecoming queen. Last years queen, Megan Cook presented her with the crown and Will Boswell gave her the traditional homecoming kiss.
Photos by: Hannah Hutchison
FCCLA Leadership Workshop
FCCLA Leadership Workshop
By Hannah Hutchison
A new addition to our high school includes the Big 8 displays in the gym. Mr. Shepard and Mr. Prewitt spent this summer creating these awesome displays.
A new addition to our high school includes the Big 8 displays in the gym. Mr. Shepard and Mr. Prewitt spent this summer creating these awesome displays.
Photo by: Hannah Hutchison
Photo by: Ms. Reach
Photo by: Hannah Hutchison
Back row: Hannah Hutchison, Kierra Love, Alyssa DeMasi, Garrett Bridges, Taylor Rinker.
Front row: Kimberley Pendleton and Adriana Farrell.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks held a conference for schools in our area to learn more about the importance of blood drives. The conference was held in Springfield and seven members from the FCCLA group here in Mount Vernon got the chance to go.
Hunter was all about taking the Fruit Loops home.
Photo by Haylee Yeats
Payton enjoys her Fruit Loop necklace!
Photo by Haylee Yeats
Austyn has fun guessing what's in her bottle.
Photo by Haylee Yeats
NHS Induction Night
NHS Induction Night
Photos by Sydney Thompson
2017-2018 NHS officers from left to right: Tucker Bittick, McKenzie Loftis, Peyton Szydloski, Ashlyn McCanless, Colton Hicks, Lauren Vaughn, and advisor Mr. Jay Shepherd.
McKenzie Loftis gives her speech about her most influential teacher, Mrs. Michelle Cox.
Ashlyn McCanless lights a candle that represents one of the four characteristics of the NHS qualities: scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Emily Trimble accepts her certificate of induction into the NHS society.
Cole Franklin accepts his superior service award.
Peyton Szydloski poses with her most influential teacher, Ms. Kristina Reach.
Dancing the Night Away At the Golden Ball
Dancing the Night Away At the Golden Ball
Kelton Henry, who attended prom solo, photo-bombed his brother Stephen Henry’s photo with Sara Tanner.
Cami Thompson enjoys her prom night with her date Sage Moser.
Steve and Jeanie Jones enjoy their own prom night.
Tyler Reed, Skyla Brown, and Karina Yarber hang out at their table of friends as they wait for the dance floor to heat up.
Kendra Foulk and Emaleigh Myers are styling their beautiful dresses.
Photos by Sydney Thompson
Prom king and queen candidates Alli Barker and Cole Franklin were crowned 2018 prom queen and king.
The crowded dance floor doesn't hinder the dance party.
Dakota Williams and Sydney Swillum enjoy their first proms.
McKenna Hagerman, Madison Soetaert, Abby Rinker, Cole Franklin, Katelyn Grider, and Stevie Meirick attend as a group. They later went to Andy B's and Escape Rooms after prom.
Aimee Goucher enjoys yummy prom appetizers.
Warm Ups
Coaches give players tips before the game. Getting prepared and getting into the mindset of playing can be important.
Photo by Tatum Watts
Teamwork.
Our boys gather to listen to the prayer at the end of a terrific game.
Photo by Tatum Watts
Pre-Game
Players prep for the game before the coin toss. A little pre-game practice and coaching never hurt anyone.
Photo by Tatum Watts
Lead.
Pastor Steve Hicks joined the Marines in November of 1989 and served in active duty until May of 1994. He gave a very powerful speech and shared his story with MVHS along with the intermediate school, and middle school.
Photo by Haylee Yeats
Captivating the Crowd
Vocal Motion brings on the drama to magnify the mood of the song. The show choir competition season will officially begin in January. photo by Tatum Watts
Stealing the Show
Velocity performs with contagious smiles during one of their performances. This is the first year in which a second co-ed show choir will compete for MVHS. photo by Tatum Watts
Rock the Stage
Velocity performs in front of a crowd for the first time at the Living Water Fellowship on the Mt. Vernon square. Both show choirs are directed by Mrs. April McBaine. photo by Tatum Watts
Sing!
MVHS Vocal Motion dazzles the crowd at ABMD. photos by Tatum Watts
Blocked!
During the district championship game Bethany Williams and Lacy Strokes jump up to block a push by Aurora. photo by Kathy Maberry
Game Over!
The Mountaineer varsity team poses after the game with their second place plaque. photo by Kathy Maberry
Recollecting
Coach Schmutz talks to the team during a quick time out. photo by Kathy Maberry
Let's Go!
The Mountaineers celebrate a successful play during their district game against Aurora. photo by Kathy Maberry
To The Right! To The Right!
Photos by Tatum Watts
Mt. Vernon students dance to the "Cupid Shuffle" while also enjoying each other's company at the dance.
Smile
Photo by Tatum Watts
Dances are for far more than just couples--groups of friends enjoy going just to have fun and hang out.
Hike!
Photo by Tatum Watts
Tackles made easy
Photo by Tatum Watts
In the battle against East Newton the teams fought hard against each other in order to score.
Left: Heads and Tails
Photo by Tatum Watts
East Newton and the Mountaineers wait eagerly, the fans watch on and see who will have the upper hand in this game, heads versus tails.
Take a knee
Photo by Tatum Watts
After a tackle one of the East Newton players went down; afterwards, both teams and fans alike took a knee in respect to see if the player would get back up.
Royalty.
Senior Megan Cook is crowned homecoming queen!
Photo by Haylee Yeats
Together.
The Mountaineers stand along the sideline before kick off.
Photo by Haylee Yeats
Communication.
Senior Andrew Montemayor listens to Coach Cox on the sidelines for the next play.
Photo by Haylee Yeats
Score!
Photo(s) by Tatum Watts
The Mountaineers go to- to-toe with Seneca Friday, September 8. Unfortunately, the Mountaineers suffered their first loss of the season to Seneca, with a final score of 7-19.
In pre-game discussion, the Mountaineers strategize a win in their first game of the season against Reeds Spring. Final score was 35- 20.
Below: Head coach Tom Cox paces the field as his players complete pre-game warm-ups.
Left: The Marching Mountaineers kicked off halftime with drum majors Cortney Bolin and Lucas Wallace leading them. New directors Mr. Brad Heckman and Mr. Andrew Tiefenbrunn hope to take the band to new heights in the 2017 competition season.
Members of the 2017-18 MVHS varsity show choir, Vocal Motion, learn choreography for their new show. Mrs. April McBaine, the choir's new director, will be assisted by Mrs. Laura Hazelton. Velocity, MVHS's new J.V. show choir, held their choreography sessions the following week. Photo by Tanya Hannaford
Coach Bridgett Schmutz instructs varsity volleyball players during a late-summer practice. The team will begin their season at the Volleyball Jamboree beginning 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 17. Photo by Tanya Hannaford
Football players stop scrimmage for quick instruction from their coach during a late-summer practice session. The team is set to play a home game vs. Reeds Spring on Friday, August 18. Photo by Tanya Hannaford
Under the direction of new band instructor Mr. Brad Heckman, who is assisted by Mr. Andrew Tiefenbrunn, the Marching Mountaineers practice their 2017 show in the summer heat. Mr. Tiefenbrunn has returned to MVHS after student teaching during the 2016 marching season. Photo by Tanya Hannaford
Photos from the 2016-2017 school year appear below:
Photos from the 2016-2017 school year appear below:
Senior Mary Spencer sings her solos at State in Columbia at Mizzou. She received a 1 rating at the MSSHA Music Festival for her performance. Photo by Jesse Wells
Seniors Brooklyn Warden, Josh Tebow, Jaedyn Thrasher, Leesa Barnett, and Chelsea Collins pose for a quick picture on competing day at the busy FFA State Convention. Photo by Jaedyn Thrasher
At the fourth and final session of the 89th annual FFA State Convention, students are asked to turn on the flashlights on their cell phones for various reasons. This time was to honor all of the senior FFA members. Photo by Jaedyn Thrasher
Above, left: This proposition shown by a student of Drury University explains how the project will ultimately clean up the square and bring attraction back to Mount Vernon.
Above, right: One Drury student talks about her plans to add more truck stops to town. She is hoping this will ease traffic concerns within the city. Work is said to be done to the TA Truck Stop. Photos by Jesse Wells
Junior Jordan Adams wins sixth place in the Help Desk category at Missouri FBLA state competition. Photo by Mrs. Bridgette Schmutz
Left: The FBLA Parliamentary Team places third at state competition. McKenzie Loftis, a junior, and Leesa Barnett, a senior, were named super team national qualifiers.
Right: Sophomore Peyton Szydloski receives tenth place at FBLA state competition. Szydloski competed in the Electronic Career Portfolio category. Photos by Mrs. Bridgette Schmutz
National Art Honor Society held their induction on March 20. New members inducted include the following:
Front row: Kathryn Bushman, Chase Cassity, Olivia Carnes.
Back row: Lyndsey Hood, Chloe Myers, Marissa Estes, Lorena Farrell and Kassidy Anderson. (Not shown is Camden Thompson.) Photo By Mrs. Susan Buffington
Seniors who received awards at the NAHS Induction are listed left to right: Emrie Wilke, Madison Downey, Camille Ball, Madalyn Rose and Jennifer Buffington. (Not shown is Josie Johnston, Mikayla Powell and Skylar Thompson.) Photo By Mrs. Susan Buffington
Youth Art Month was held in the State Capitol at Jefferson City, MO, on March 16. Students had work on display and were presented awards from the Missouri Art Education Association.
Left to right: Susan Buffington, Brooklyn Warden, Madison Soetaert, Abby Rinker and Sydney Thompson. Submitted photo
Bottom Left: Ms. Kristina Reach poses with senior Josie Johnston, junior Kenzie Dalmas and sophomores Peyton Szydloski and Lauren Vaughn on day of competing for FCCLA state. Photo By Kenzie Dalmas
Bottom Right: FCCLA State participants Josie Johnston, Kenzie Dalmas, Peyton Szydloski, and Lauren Vaughn, and sponsor, Ms. Kristina Reach excitedly gather for a picture after Szydloski and Dalmas receive their awards. Photo By Brandy Moore
Left, Principal Dr. Josh Ladd strikes a pose for the camera.
Right, football player prepares to be camera-ready.
Left, Seniors Anthony Robertson and Steven Mails prepare for the Lip Dub camera to come through the FCCLA portion of the video.
Left, Corby Allen pedals by on a tracker.
Right, The Mount Vernon football team holds up the trophy in victory as the camera rolls by.
Left, Senior Jaren Wright directing staff for the Lip Dub.
Right, Students coming in from finished groups sitting and relaxing as they watch the rest of the chaos unfold.
Energetic students involved with clubs stand preparing and getting ready for the Lip Dub camera to come through the hallway.
Left, Mikayla Powell, Senior, stands over the hot grill frying pancakes for the FFA breakfast.
Photo by Jaedyn Thrasher
Left, Senior, Mattie Roberts with sophomores Makenna Grider, Cydney Short, Tucker Bittick and freshman Cade Shepherd chow down at the Church of Christ.
Photo by McKenzie Loftis
Right, Freshman, Grant Wilke and senior Seth Ezell grill and serve hot dogs.
Photo by Jaedyn Thrasher
Right, Junior, Chase Brashers assists freshman candidate, Raelin Swillum.
Homecoming photos by Jaedyn Thrasher
Below, Sophomore attendant, Lauren Vaughn walks in with Junior, Kyle Bushman. "It was an honor doing it and it was a lot of fun," Vaughn commented.
Above, Jarrett Massie escorts previous homecoming queen Addie Jones. The crown bearer, Hurley Koenig escorted flower girl Riley Cornell.
Right, Junior attendant Sydney Swillum stands with Varsity Mountaineer, Chance Fenton.
Senior candidate Gabi Sappington stands with varsity player, Brett Campbell.
Right, Mountaineer Ty Boswell accompanies Madi Pope, senior candidate. Pope attended the Homecoming dance after the game finished.
The Starting Five from Lamar and Mt. Vernon join together in the center for a quick pre-game prayer.
Art Club members junior Megan Cook, senior Shelby Burlison, senior Josie Johnston, senior Mikayla Powell, senior Jennifer Buffington, senior Skylar Thompson, junior Madison Soetaert, and junior Abby Rinker show off pet care goods they collected for Emmanuel’s Tails Animal Shelter. Photo by Tieler Monroe-Lovett
Student-Athletes help with the Holiday Central Toy Drive at the MARC December 10. Photo by Rachel Pendleton
Twenty-three Spanish Club members traveled to Webb City High School to attend a Justo Lamas Group concert featuring singer Emir Sensini. The concert was titled "Brillarás" (you will shine). Photo by Mary Evermon
The agriculture department has purchased, installed, and begun using new welding equipment. Photos show the new equipment in action and a beautiful result.
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