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Muenster Hornets Gear up for an Exciting Season
Muenster Hornets Gear up for an Exciting Season
Mikayla H.
As the new school year begins, anticipation builds for the 2024 Hornet football season. The Hornets' season kicked off August 30th at Lake Country.
This season promises to be an exciting one, with a mix of returning talent and new players stepping up. And with the annual Kraut Bowl coming up on October 11th, team and fan spirit is at an all time high.
The student section is lively this year with seniors leading their peers in exciting chants and cheers, incorporating creative themes to get players and fans excited. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the student section, and many have banded together in order to create themed banners and sound makers. Faith S., senior leader says, “The student section will be one of the most unforgettable parts of the game day experience! It brings happiness and school spirit into the stands.” With such optimism, no wonder students are so enthusiastic about this budding tradition!
Photo courtesy of Faith S.
Students prepare! The first game in October’s theme is "black out" for the Kraut Bowl.
As students and the community are eager to see how the Hornet’s season will play out, the coaches and players continue to work hard toward advancing to the playoffs. With high hopes and team spirit, the community is ready to rally behind their team for another exciting season! Go Hornets!
Welcome the 2024-2025 Muenster ISD Journalism Staff
Welcome the 2024-2025 Muenster ISD Journalism Staff
Mikayla H.
Journalism is one of the newest classes being offered at Muenster HS this year. As journalism students, the staff is learning various skills of the journalism trade such as reporting, editing, photography, and publishing. In order to gain the experience of real journalists, they will practice their skills in the monthly publication The Hornet Buzz. This will be MISD's first official student news publication and the journalism staff is working hard to set up for success. They want this paper to be a reliable source of information, and entertainment for adults and students alike.
In her journalism class, Mrs. Nasche’s goals are to support students as they find their voice as writers, explore their creativity, and empower them to take on challenging tasks. She said, “Publishing The Hornet Buzz is a great way for students to express their point of view, learn about print and online media, and develop skills in the major areas of journalism." Mrs. Nasche is thrilled to see such enthusiasm in her students, and is looking forward to seeing the amazing things her journalism class will publish this year.
With the support of the staff and advisor, The Hornet Buzz is hopeful in the future of publishing at MISD.
Without further ado… Please welcome Muenster ISD’s first journalism staff!!
Mikayla H., 12th Grade
Sophia M., 12th Grade
Sydney M., 11th Grade
Paityn P., 11th Grade
Emma K. , 11th Grade
Tanda Nasche, Advisor
Photos Courtesy of Yearbook Staff
Hornet Season Heating Up
Emma K
Early mornings, late nights, and lots of time and dedication represent the work the Hornets are putting in this fall season. The football, cross country, and cheer team are starting off the season strong and making the tops in Texas for 2A sports rankings.
Photo Courtesy to Emma K
Photo Courtesy to Adysen C
Photo Courtesy to Lauren G
Football
Football
Muenster Hornet Football is ranked 5 in Class 2A Division II. They’re 2-2 for the season as of right now.
Despite their two losses, the Hornets are determined to continue working hard and improve their game.
Coach Brady Carney was impressed by how well the varsity played against the Eagles, considering their size and ranking.
“I thought last week we competed really well versus Holliday. They're a much bigger team, State ranked in 3A division II,” Carney stated. “I thought we came out and did some really good things on offense.”
The workouts for football success are long and tedious practices. Both the players and coaches are putting in their time this season to make it the best one yet.
“We usually practice for two and a half hours in daily practice, then we have morning weight workouts for about 45 minutes,” Carney said. “If you include Saturday, Sunday, and then all the weekday practices, you're probably looking at anywhere from 30 to 40 hours.”
As the team shows they can handle the tough games and teams, they are still looking to make improvements in their game.
Junior outside linebacker Simon J thinks the team is doing a remarkable job, but can make improvements throughout the season to amp up their game.
“Our offense did good and we were able to run the ball very well against them,” said Simon. "I definitely think that our secondary has room to improve, but overall they did a great job out there.”
The coaches are excited for this season seeing the positivity and success these boys have. However, being a coach is more than just the wins. The coaches see the players as family and want to build them up to be their best in life.
“ When I was younger, it was all about winning and losing, and as I've gotten older, it's more about developing these boys into young men, and hopefully helping them to be better husbands, fathers, and sons,” Carney said. “As coaches, we just want to help them to contribute to the world. Hopefully, I can do that through being a football coach.”
Football games are definitely the highlight of the school year for most. So, grab some popcorn from the concessions and come support the Muenster hornets!
Photo Courtesy to Emma K
Photo Courtesy to Adysen C
Cross Country
Cross Country
Hornet cross country is starting off strong for the girls and boys. This is the first time the boys will have had a team in decades.
The girls team finished second at the Nocona Invitational with Emma W. placing 2nd and Emma K. placing 17th. Ryan K. ran in the boys varsity division and placed 27th.
The UTA Region II Preview meet also showed to be a success. The girls’ team placed 5th with Emma W. coming in at 11th place and Emma K. at 33rd. The boys’ team placed 13th with Mason S. coming in at 42nd and Ryan K. coming in at 48th.
Hornet cross country had a great meet at Valley View. Emma W. placed 6th, Emma K. placed 18th, and Lilly J. came in at 24th. Overall, the girls team placed third behind Decatur and Sanger. In the boys’ 5k, Ryan K. placed 47th, Jeremiah F. placed 54th, and Mason S. placed 59th.
For the cross country runners, it’s more than just a sport. It’s a second family to surround themselves with.
“The reason I run cross country is because I love my team and they motivate me to do better,” said Emma W. “My favorite thing about it is the friends I get to make.”
Even though being a runner is a tough job, the cross country team still finds ways to make it exciting and memorable.
“One of the funniest things that’s happened so far this year is when everyone tripped and fell in the mud pit during the 5k,” said Emma W. “And of course one of the best things about meets are the ice baths we take before race day.”
With all of the fun that comes with the running, there comes practices. Some of the runs are easy, but most of them are pretty tough.
“Practices can be pretty bad depending on the day,” stated Emma W. “Fartleks and repeat days are super dreadful , but we always try to push the pace and we always end up feeling really good after it’s all said and done.”
Time of day to run matters to these cross country runners. When it comes to cool mornings and hot afternoons, later in the day is always voted out.
“The best time of day to run is definitely in the morning,” said Emma W. “We typically do repeats in the afternoon to acclimate to the heat, which is hard, but it definitely seems to be benefiting us.”
With UIL’s most recent district realignments, the competition in the district is more intense.
“With a new school added to our district, both the girls and boys will be challenged,” said Coach Amy Binder. “Slidell has some very solid runners that have had former success. The girls team will need to run sub 14's to secure the gold at District.”
Not only is the district going to be tough, but the biggest regional competitor, Hamilton, is improving quickly.
“Hamilton poses the biggest threat at Regionals,” said Binder. “They may be running better than the last 2 years where they took the state championships. The girls team members must all reach their peak performances at Regionals to earn their trip to state this year.”
The boys’ team is battling hard for a regional championship. If they keep up their competitiveness, they’re likely to go all the way.
“On the boys side, we will be able to secure a team entry at Regionals if we continue to compete like we have. Several boys have a good shot at medaling individually,” said Binder. “At the regional level, those boys would have to peak with times in the 17's or better in order to advance to the state level.”
Being a cross country coach is tough, but it’s a rewarding experience when the athletes finally reach their full potential and peak.
“The best part of coaching cross country is to watch each individual achieve their long term goals through months of dedication and hard work. I love to see them battle through and finish on the other side of grueling challenges,” said Binder. “Cross country runners are a true representation of pure grit. These student athletes choose to sacrifice sleep & personal time, all for the love of the sport and the desire to endure & combat physical & mental challenges.”
Cross country running is a mental game and it requires making many sacrifices to ensure a positive outcome. These guys and girls work hard to honor their school!
Cheer
Cheer
Cheerleaders live and breathe for Friday night lights. From chants, to cheers, dances, and stunts, the cheer team always puts on a show for the students, teachers, and parents on Fridays.
This is Coach Kynzie Ratliff’s first year as the cheer sponsor, but she’s already bonding with the girls and getting excited for the year.
“I think the best thing about being cheer coach so far is getting to know the girls and watching them grow together as a team,” Ratliff said.
The girls are mostly ready to cheer in the Kraut Bowl game against Our biggest rival, Lindsay. It’s usually the biggest and most attended game of the year.
“I’m really excited for the Kraut Bowl this year,” said sophomore Ady C.
The team practices about two days during the week and they last for about 2 hours. During this time, they are constantly learning new cheers and routines. It’s a strenuous sport that takes an immense amount of stamina.
“The hardest part of being a cheerleader is learning ten cheers and ten dances in a single practice,” stated Ady.
Along with the many routines they learn for pep rallies and football games, they also have to prepare for state.
“Usually, at the end of practice, we’ll go over state material like cheers, chants, and stunts,” said Ratliff. “We usually take about ten to fifteen minutes to look over these.”
The competition will be tough, but there’s positivity for a successful run at state this year.
“The competition at state is looking fairly good this year,” said Ady. “But, as long as we’re practicing the material, we’re gonna look really good.”
The cheerleaders are putting together great performances for all to enjoy, so if you're down for an exciting time, pep rallies are a great option for a fun activity!
Photo Courtesy to Emma K
Photo Courtesy to Emma K
Photo Courtesy to Adysen C
Photo taken by Carol C.
Photo taken by Carol C.
Academics and UIL
Academics and UIL
Sydney M.
With the start of the new school year, the month of September holds only the beginning of the educational journey taking place here at MISD. Students are preparing for the 2024/2025 school year by learning to keep study habits and time-management.
UIL has kicked off and practices are held during homeroom for students to have the chance to show off their greatest academic skills and compete for spots on a team. However, many teams are still in need of participation. Students are on the lookout for opportunities to join a team and participate in the competitions that UIL has to offer. After all, these competitions are what makes MISD a tradition of success.
The National Honor Society had its first officer meeting. Be on the lookout for updates and information on the induction coming soon!
Organizations, such as FCCLA and FFA, have started off with recruitment meetings. These organizations are great ways for students to get involved with the school and show off talents that go beyond the typical classroom education.
Photo taken by Paityn P.
Photo taken by Paityn P.
FCCLA
FCCLA
This month’s FCCLA general meeting was held on September 18th following the membership recruitment week. There are over 40 members participating in FCCLA who showed great participation in the recruitment week outfit themes.
This organization strives to teach students to become better members of their community, and to achieve this, members have been cleaning up trash after football games.
FCCLA also holds many exciting activities for students to engage with one another. On September 24th, a clothing paint party was held at the school cafeteria from 5 to 8 pm. At this event, members painted a pair of jeans for the homecoming game.
FFA
FFA
Throughout the month of September, FFA has been educating students on what the organization plans to achieve this year by having members attend a leadership workshop and the Greenhand conference where first year students learn more about FFA.
A meeting was also held this month to discuss the upcoming fundraiser and community service event.
In Mrs. Whitely and Mr. Martindale's shop and livestock classes, students created cardboard boats and floated them. For students like Emma W. and Logan F., things did not go as planned. Emma said, "The boat project was fun to make and dress up for, but our boat didn't last as long as I thought it would." Logan gives advice based off of what he learned through this activity. "Don't run on wet concrete."
Student Council
Student Council
Another competition that took place was student council elections. Those running gave speeches over the intercom, and voting took place soon after.
Officers are Sydney M., president, Emma K., vice president, and Taylor S., treasurer. Representatives for each grade are Junior, Anna H., Sophomores, Ava H. and Jaycee B., and Freshmen Mason S. and Clara B.
These student council members have been cleaning up trash after football games, and took part in the Keep Muenster Beautiful cleanup at the park. The student council promises many exciting things to come this school year.
Lookout
Lookout
Paityn P
After this past month being so busy you would not think it could possibly get more crazy, right? Well guess what? It does! This month is full of homecoming activities, the Kraut Bowl, Red Ribbon Week, and much more!
To start the month off, grades 8th-11th will be taking the PSAT during the first week of October. Don’t worry, there are fun events, activities, and rival games planned very soon after, like the little Hornet Fun Run that the Lady Hornet athletics are hosting on October 8 followed by the powder puff game at 6pm that FCCLA will be organizing.
These friendly competitions are a great way to prepare the community for the Kraut Bowl taking place on Friday, October 11 in Lindsay. We hope to keep our winning streak of 6 years! The Kraut Bowl will also start the Hornets first district game.
That's not the only competitive event during the week of the Kraut Bowl. Our cross country team starts the week off by running in their district meet in Alvord on Monday, October 7.
FFA also has an abundance of things planned for this month, including their community service project and trunk or treat. Along with that, they will be selling pumpkins as one of their fundraisers October 12, 8am- 5pm and October 9 until all pumpkins are sold out.
Basketball season starts the week of homecoming on October 16 and kicks off the start of the Lady Hornets after school practices.
The high school Student Council is hosting a homecoming dance in the cafetorium followed immediately after the football game against Era on October 18. Representing our homecoming court is Freshman- Lynzie F, Sophomore- Ady C, Junior- Sydney M, and our Senior queen candidates are Emilie S, Maggie Y, Emma W, Marlee W, and Reagan W.
To wrap the month up cross country will be competing in their regional meet in Grand Prairie on the 21st. We are so excited to watch all the fun events go into play over the next month! Go Red!!
Editorial: Strict Phone Policy Here to Stay
Editorial: Strict Phone Policy Here to Stay
Sophia M
This year at MHS, many teachers have implemented stricter phone rules for their classrooms. Some teachers don’t care, while many want them out of sight, and others have “phone hotels” for storage during class. Students don’t particularly like it, but many teachers think that strict rules are necessary.
Most teachers think the phones are a distraction. If a phone is out or within reach, it is a distraction to the student with the phone and others around them. A “phone hotel” eliminates the distraction. Ms. Carroll, our JH and HS art teacher, said it’s a “out of sight, out of mind kind of thing.” She started her “phone hotel” this year and said that she has actually noticed a better environment in her class rather than when students had free access to their phones. Students have been less distracted and more task-focused with their phones out of their possession. Students have become more productive, finishing work quicker and doing more things correctly with the distraction gone.
With the benefits of less distraction and more focus in the classroom, it is safe to say that stricter phone rules will be here to stay.
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