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 Junior Jonah Cordray participates in a lot, such as being; the student body president, a tennis player, and a member of Spotlighters and Madrigals.   He became student body president for the year of 2019-2020. He wanted to be president so he could bring new ideas to the student body.   “As president I’m hoping to get more students involved with extracurricular and school spirit  Cordray said.   Corday has been apart of many unique opportunities, one being a member of the “School improvement team for 2019,” which allows Cordray to give students a voice in any changes in the coming year.   Cordray also enjoys Key Club, Chess Club, BPA, Euchre Club, and Unified Track. He considers these to be some of his hobbies. “i like how he is involved in a diverse group amount of activities involved in many things all into high school experience,” Student Council sponsor Aaron Milauskas said.        

  Senior and thrower Alex Sanders recently broke the school shot put record with a throw of 39’ 6”.   “I ran to my mom and gave her the biggest hug. Then, my step dad, then just random people. It was the happiest moment ever.”     Sanders has been a part of track for four years, and her favorite thing about being in track is her team because they are her family.   Sanders was able to break the school record because of her coaches, and because they pushed her to do her bet and nothing less.   Congrats on breaking the school record Alex! photo by Jimmy Turley photo by Kimmy Turley

Pets have been around for a long time. They have been human’s companion for several hundred years. According to www.britannica.com , “ The history of pets is intertwined with the process of animal domestication , and it is likely that the dog , as the first domesticated species, was also the first pet.” Animal domestication has been going on for so many years, and it's still going on to this day. Animal domestication started over 15,000 years ago according to www.amnh.org , starting with canines. The main reason why animal domestication started was for warriors to get help in hunting with wolves. These warriors would lose some of their people while hunting because of larger prey items. Having wolves made them lose less people but if anyone was lost it was most likely the wolves, which could be bred to make more. In the modern world pets are kept for emotional purposes, medical services, or just to have them. Studies show that having a dog around can release oxytocin in our

  On May 3, 2019 at 5-7 p.m., an event is being held at Mooresville High School. This art and music festival dedicated to Kiersten Woodward is in honor and in memory of her.   “The whole evening is supposed to be spent celebrating the artist Kiersten is and the inner artist that she inspired in other people.” junior Elizabeth Kasper said.   MHS and Herron High School are asked to perform a song or an art piece that can either be viewed for the evening or auctioned off. All proceeds go to Peyton Manning’s Children’s Hospital.   Auditions were held April 10 for the music portion of the arts festival. Students can sing, dance, and play their favorite instrument.   “Art donation forms can be picked up from Mrs. Summerlot and once those are filled out you can drop off the artworks in Eickhoff’s Room A125,” Sydney Wells said.   NHS has planned this Art Festival and have spent the past couple weeks spreading the word around.

Memes. A rising cultural phenomenon that helps define the current generation. Each  year brings a plethora of odd but comical internet inside jokes. This past school year is no exception to this. August- Johnny Johnny Stemming from the popular children’s channel on YouTube, Million Dollar Surprise , Johnny Johnny took the internet by storm with its off-putting animation and poorly translated dialogue. Photo by Million Dollar Surprise September- Roblox Kanye and Lil Pump Everything about about this video is meme worthy. The absurd clothing concept, the off color lyrics, and even the catchy chorus. This meme lingered months after its peak due to its starpower. photo by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC October- (Returning Favorite) Spooky Scary Skeleton Every year this meme seems to fight its way to the top of the October memes. This meme features a low quality clip of a man dressed as a pumpkin dancing to the song “Spooky Scary Skeleton”. photo by Channel 4 (THE CW)

 It’s warming up outside. This spring, students and teachers at school want to quench their thirst with tasty refreshments.   Many delicious liquids and tasty treats come to mind, such as fruit smoothies, juices such as orange and apple, with cranberry as an honorable mention; also, beverages and treats combined, the infamous root beer float.   Junior Ariana Halstead enjoys strawberry or mango-peach smoothies most of all.   “These smoothies are very sweet, and texture of the ice is very cooling” Halstead said.    Sophomore Mackenzie Morgan’s favorite drink to sip in the summer is grapefruit juice.   “I like how strong the flavor is” Morgan said. Math teacher Ms. Vaughn has a particularly special beverage of choice: the dairy queen lemon lime freeze, a combination of ice cream and a slushy. “They are my favorite!“ Ms. Vaughn said.