The Common Application Walkthrough
Joan Lee, MVC Features and Reviews Editor
November 7, 2018
Filed under Features
The Common Application is a free application method for applying to colleges with only one application. In the past, each individual college had their own college application. Now, more than 800 colleges and universities in 20 countries use the Common App, which means that many students may only nee...
Class sizes @ MV
Emme Longman, MVC Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
According to the Mt. Vernon Corporation, the average number of students in classes has been determined to be 25. I know that the number raises more than a few eyebrows for students and teachers alike. While some classes seem to have far too many students in them, some classes can still function wi...
E-Learning day 2018
Emma Moore, MVC Staff Reporter
October 23, 2018
Filed under Features
Mt. Vernon had its first E-Learning day on Wednesday, September 19th, and many said that it was successful. “I liked staying home and doing my work on my own time,” said Zoe Wacker, 11. Students stayed home and signed into their classes as if it were a day when school was canceled. Everyo...
E-learning brings service learning
September 28, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
On Wednesday, September 19, students participated in an E-Learning day. For many students, this was a time to do their classwork in their pajamas from the comfort of their own living room. However, some students at MVHS and MVMS participated in a day of community service instead. Students in grades...
Tips for midterms
Abby Cook, MVC Sports Editor
September 26, 2018
Filed under Features
As the first quarter winds down, many students struggle with studying for midterms and getting their grades up, specifically lower classmen who have not experienced midterm week and do not have many methods to prepare themselves. Studying for midterms is very important, as they count for 20% of the grade for...
Serving the Mt. Vernon community
Emma Moore, MVC Staff Reporter
September 21, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
For students looking to join any clubs at Mt.Vernon, the Service Learning Club is a relatively new club that is accepting members. This club provides a way to give back to the community. The Service Learning Club president, Joe Shepard, 12, said, “I love it because it gives people an opportunity...
Mental health convocation
Allison Yoder, MVC Social Media Manager
September 20, 2018
Filed under Features
Homework, activities, clubs, and more are pieces of a puzzle that connect to make high school a memorable experience for everyone. However, there is a difference between balancing activities to make a mandatory part of life more enjoyable versus becoming overwhelmed with too many responsibilities. This...
All-State Honor Choir 2019
Joan Lee, MVC Features and Reviews Editor
September 18, 2018
Filed under Features
Indiana All-State Honor Choir is an opportunity for high school students who wish to further improve their musicianship and performance skills. It also allows for students to sing with students from other schools. In September, five Mt. Vernon students auditioned to become members of All-State. Th...
