October Featured Seniors recognized
By Clarissa Hamilton
Murphy Jo Eberhart is the daughter of Robyn and Ryan Eberhart. Eberhart is a four-year varsity letterman for both soccer and basketball. She is also a two-year member of the National Business Honor Society. Eberhart enjoys hanging out with her friends and family in her free time. Eberhart’s favorite memory at MHS was being part of the first girls’ basketball team in MHS history to ever win a District Title during her junior year, and having many fans there to cheer them on. Eberhart will miss all of the close friendships she made throughout her high school career and the sports she participated in. Eberhart plans to attend a four-year university majoring in exercise science.
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By Clarissa Hamilton
Mallorie McCracken is the daughter of Jennifer and Bryon McCracken. Mallorie is involved in various activities, including Marysville Show Choir, NHS, music lessons at the Red School of Music, and Acapella, as well as a leader in the Symphonic Sop. 1 Section Leader, FCA Student Leader, and a Common Ground Student Leader. Mallorie currently volunteers at the Pregnancy Resource Center, babysits, participates in the Youth Group at Marysville Grace, and is a worship singer at Dublin Baptist. In the past, Mallorie has participated in track and field and the MHS spring musical in 2023. Mallorie has also received ACDA National SATB Honor Choir Sop. 2. Mallorie’s favorite memory of MHS was flying for the Mary Poppins Play. She will miss talking with Mr. Stoddard the most at MHS. After high school, Mallorie plans to attend Cedarville University to major in Music Education. Mallorie would like to thank the adults who supported and poured into her over the years.
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By Linnea Olofsson
Blake Matthew Murgatroyd is a senior at Marysville High School. Blake is a 4-year letterman in cross country, a 3-year letterman in track, and a member of the National Business Honor Society. Blake’s hobbies include fishing, traveling, hiking, running, and golfing. Blake’s favorite memory was during his junior season when the team made regionals for the first time since 2006. He will miss the teachers at the high school who have gotten him to where he is today and the countless friendships he has made along the way. After high school, Blake plans to attend Bowling Green State University to study Sports Management. Blake is grateful to his parents, Justin and Mindy Murgatroyd, and his friends and coaches. Blake will always be proud to be a Monarch!
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By Linnea Olofsson
Camden Boyd Russell is a senior at Marysville High School. He is a varsity letterman in golf, cross country, and baseball. Camden is a dedicated member of DECA, the National Honor Society, and the National Technical Honor Society. Camden also created Marysville High School’s School Store, which sells school-themed and seasonal merchandise. Camden is the 2023-2024 PIT Leader for the high school student section. He also participated in travel baseball. Camden’s favorite high school memories were his school dances and sports games. He says he’ll miss the sense of community that surrounds the school. After high school, Camden Russell plans to attend college to study business finance. Camden thanks his parents, Amy Russell and Casey Russell, as well as his friends and teachers, for being an enormous support to Camden throughout his high school career.
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High 5 REACT sets goals for the year
By Jonathan M. Thomas
High 5 REACT has begun housekeeping and goal-setting this month for this school year. In May, the club started to reflect upon the strengths and weaknesses of its program. This year, the group plans to use these findings to strengthen their work to make the community a better place.
First, the group revisited the committee system. They decided to shift their social media committee to a PR committee, broadening the horizons of what the committee can do. The tech, mentoring, and game production committees remain the same.
Currently, the mentoring committee is revising the curriculum, combining some overlapping lessons to make time to play the board game that is in production. The committee would like to begin mentoring within the elementary schools by the end of October so that they can ensure adequate time to complete their curriculum.
Diversity and representation are essential aspects of High 5 REACT, so mentor recruitment will begin next month in hopes that students from various backgrounds are interested. It is vital to the club that students feel represented by seeing themselves in their mentors.
The game production committee has shifted to a singular, long-term goal: getting the game produced. The committee plans to have around 50 games made with cards containing several languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, and Braille. These cards will have different languages on the same set of cards, promoting inclusivity amongst the other groups of students.
The tech committee maintains the goal of getting the website and mobile app completed so that the community can get a better understanding of the work that is being done and the purpose behind it.
There is talk of a community showcase day so parents within the community can experience the project firsthand. The group would like to broaden their horizons to other elementary schools in Marysville.
High 5 REACT has some big plans for the year. The group looks forward to completing the goals they have set for themselves and developing and achieving new goals as the year progresses.
National Day of Prayer event successful
By Clarissa Hamilton
On Wednesday, September 27th, an astounding attendance of students, teachers/staff, and community members met at the school flagpole outside the main doors of MHS at 7 a.m. for the “See You at the Pole” Global Day of Prayer event. “See You at the Pole” is a student-initiated prayer rally that has been around for over 20 years. The Purpose is to lift and pray for their friends, families, school, and nation. “See You at the Pole” at MHS was organized by FCA student leaders and Pastor James Horton, the worship leader of FCA. This event began with student musicians performing a few songs. They were then led in prayer by Pastor Horton, Pastor Gene Miller, Worship and Student Director Ryan Arrington, church student leader Marcus Elliott, and high school students Mallorie, Jonathon, Boston, and Nicolette. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a student-led Christian organization for all staff members and students.
What is the Marysville Marching Band OMEA Show?
By Aubree Scior
The Marysville Marching Band has attended the OMEA State competitions for 95 years. All of the shows have been better than the last. What is this year’s show all about? We turned to Band Director Stephen Fannin to find out.
“I would call this show a sea show where we are going on a journey, thinking back to Christopher Columbus and the year 1400; you’re on a big ship that sets sail, and you don’t know where you’re headed necessarily, but your just out there trying to discover what you can” states Fannin in an interview. The show is called Uncharted, where “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” as stated by Gary P. Gilroy on GPG Music. Set Sail, Celestial Navigation, and Tempest New World are the three movements.
The Marching Band has been working hard to make this show look and sound as good as possible. This show has everything From extravagant visuals and engaging and fun props to flowing formations and exciting Music. The Marching Band is happy to report that they have been nominated for the OMEA State Finals due to their hard work. Although they have won this victory, much must be done. Fannin states, “Right now, I would think musically, we’ve made many improvements. The next thing we are trying to work on is cleaning up the marching.”
Many say that Uncharted is the best show they have ever participated in. This is the best show I’ve ever had. I’ve only had three; the first one I felt wasn’t hard enough, and the second one didn’t connect, but this is the best one I could have. Senior Rachel Baker states. Baker is not the only student thinking this way; Senior Clariana Thomas also says, “This show beats out every show I have done so far in my whole high school career.” This show is well-liked because the Music has a good flow, engaging and tapping into all your emotions to make you feel like you are on that voyage across unknown waters.