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Marquette Messenger
The news site of Marquette High School

Marquette Messenger
The news site of Marquette High School

Marquette Messenger
NEWS
Nathan Roetheli, painter, touches up paint on the door frames at the end of the bridge to the Gym Building on Monday, Feb. 2. Cyndee Byous, Rockwood’s Chief Financial Officer, said some funds from Prop 3 are used on building improvements.
Building Ammenities, Facilities Show Age
Siddharth Sawant, News Editor • 5 days ago
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Student Resource Officer Frank Wood helps staff clean off and disinfect tables in between lunch periods on Monday, Feb 9. Officer Wood hopes to promote connection with his new title.
School Resource Officer Starts First Day at MHS
Kate Lorenz and Grayson Bowen • 6 days ago
Students in show choir practice their performance led by Jason Winter, choir director, during 4th hour Monday, Jan. 12. Winter announced his retirement Sunday, Jan. 11 after teaching at MHS for 29 years.
Choir Director to Retire After 29 Years at MHS
Marshay Gibbs and Oliver Strasser • January 12, 2026
Toward the end of Zero Hour on Friday, Dec. 5, AP Chemistry students Anjali Gottumukkala, senior, and Daya Rao, junior, talk to Ed Bolton, science teacher, as he asks for feedback about zero hour for the next year. Zero hour is currently set to be cut by the district, impacting many AP science classes at MHS.
District Cuts Zero Hour for 2026-2027
Annanya Sethi, Fable Mauss, and Samantha Perz • December 12, 2025
Students wait outside the school in the snow on Monday, Dec. 1, after a day of snowfall. On the following day, school was called off due to inclement weather. That snow day was one of the four traditional inclement weather days the district provides before they transition to the Alternate Method of Instruction days.
District Updates Inclement Weather Policy
Annanya Sethi and Siddharth Sawant • December 11, 2025
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Late Night Dessert Spot Opens In Ballwin

Late Night Dessert Spot Opens In Ballwin

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The Kansas City Chiefs announced in December 2025 that they are relocating to Wyandotte County, Kansas, by 2031, ending their tenure as a Missouri team.

Chiefs' Movement to Kansas Causes Upset

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Students in show choir practice their performance led by Jason Winter, choir director, during 4th hour Monday, Jan. 12. Winter announced his retirement Sunday, Jan. 11 after teaching at MHS for 29 years.

Choir Director to Retire After 29 Years at MHS

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Corbin Garrett, junior, hypes the crowd up after saying his pun. Scott Szevery, history teacher; Mr. Ebert, language arts teacher; and Junior Principal Dr. Richard Regina held the 16th Annual Marquette Pun Contest during Mod 1 of Ac Lab today to about 150 audience members. Garrett was 1 of 8 contestants, and the winner of the contest was Qirin Mach, freshman.

Students Compete In 16th Annual Marquette Pun Contest

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Joseph Schoedel, swim coach, and Paige Blom, junior, reflect on her performance in the 50-yard freestyle. Blom placed 2nd in the 50-yard freestyle, with a time of 23.90.

Girls Swim Competes In COMO Invitational

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Preston Loehr, senior, receives a successful pass from his teammate, Ayden Lemons, junior.
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OPINIONS
The Pledge of Allegiance is recited every day at MHS as a part of the morning announcements. Students have the choice to sit or stand during this pledge.
Opinion: Daily Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is Outdated
Siya Taneja, A&E Editor • December 10, 2025
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Democrats and Republicans can be represented with the colors blue and red. In the 21st century, the parties struggle to find a middle ground, making the two-party system more obvious. As American citizens, we can still work to foster thoughtful conversations with those who differ from us.
Editorial: Parties Need to Debate Respectfully
November 25, 2025
The MHS Library offers a variety of print and digital resources to students and staff. Now, there are more ways to access literature using the internet, yet physical libraries are still imperative.
Opinion: Libraries will not lose relevance in a digital age
Grayson Bowen, Opinions Editor • November 21, 2025
Local businesses such as Straub's specialty grocery store in Town & Country are essential to the culture of the community. These businesses not only provide comfort, but they are also important to local economy by selling local products.
Opinion: Become a Tourist in your Local Community
Grayson Bowen, Opinions Editor • October 17, 2025
Freshmen Marcella Lievanos and Anna Martin integrate brain rot into their lunch conversations. Brain rot can be destructive in many ways.
Opinion: Brain Rot is Destructive
Lucy Gillian, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2025
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