Interview with Mike Kirschner
Emerson Bridgewater, MVC staff writer
May 13, 2019
With a new football season coming up, it is important to reflect on the previous season to look at the teams strengths and weaknesses. Last season was more than another season of football. It was head coach Kirschner’s first season with the Marauders. “I am most looking forward to see the prog...
Softball scores a win
Clare Bielefeld, MVC Opinions and Copy Editor
May 9, 2019
Filed under Sports
The Mt. Vernon girls’ softball team started their season in late March with a 10-2 win against Scecina Memorial High School. The team has gone 12-2 for the season, only taking losses to Noblesville and New Palestine. The team is currently ranked 14th in the state and has high hopes for the seaso...
Men’s Varsity Baseball
Emerson Bridgewater, MVC staff writer
May 6, 2019
Filed under Sports
Boys’ Varsity baseball season has begun for MV. Although the season did not start with a win, the Marauders have made up for it, as they are on a 3 game winning streak. “Opening game was really bad. We lost 20-10 to Southport High School, but we have definitely made up for it,” said Coach Carr...
Girl’s tennis is a hit
Emma Moore, MVC Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
Filed under Sports
The girls’ tennis team has started their 2019 season. This new season began immediately after spring break. The 26 tennis players have been practicing since March 11th to prepare for this season. “I enjoy tennis because it takes my mind off of things and allows me to have fun and be able t...
Dance team wins
Clare Bielefeld, MVC copy-editor
April 22, 2019
On March 12, 2019, the Mt. Vernon Gold Intensity dance team won first place in the AA Pom division of the Indiana High School Dance Team Association state finals. The whole team has worked very hard to get to this place, and it definitely paid off. “Our team went undefeated all season,” said Vivian Hoepner, ...
Interview with Brandon Bell
Emerson Bridgewater, MVC staff writer
April 15, 2019
Filed under Sports
Sports impact many lives. For Brandon Bell, basketball is what keeps him grounded. “Basketball keeps me on track in school,” said Brandon Bell, 11. “If you do not get good grades you cannot play.” Originally from Canada, Brandon started playing basketball at a young age. Brandon played in a Steve Na...
Wrestling finals
Emerson Bridgewater, MVC Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
Filed under Sports
With the IHSAA Wrestling State Finals set and over, there was lots to take home for MVHS. Chase and Chris Wilkerson finished their seasons by both placing 7th in the state for Mt. Vernon. “[The arena] was crazy, and very stressful. I was super excited to be there representing MV,” said Chase Wilkerso...
Basketball cheer comes to an end
Emme Longman, MVC Editor in Chief
April 2, 2019
Filed under Sports
The basketball cheer season ended at the end of February, and many of the cheerleaders, especially the senior cheerleaders, felt they had a successful last season. “The season went really well for my last year,” said Phoebe Spector, 12. “This past season was probably my best season. My favor...
Indoor percussion gets the gold
Piper Todd, MVC Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
The Mt. Vernon Indoor Percussion competed Saturday, February 23 at Greenfield-Central High School. The group performed two-thirds of their show “Prelude to Paradise.” The show consists of violent and difficult musical components, including a fast beginning and a slow march. After their performa...
Senior basketball players
Emerson Bridgewater, MVC News Editor
March 1, 2019
With the end of the 2018-2019 school year coming up, there is a lot to be figured out before actually beginning college. For some people it's choosing a college and a major, for some it's choosing a career and for some, it's choosing whether they will continue their sports career or if high school is wh...