The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Student News Site of Sierra Vista High School
City Rubble. A Somali boy standing atop rubble in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. (Taken on November 18, 2012 by Tobin Jones for Flickr Creative Commons License)
Somali Civil Strife
October 15, 2024
Civil Strife. Protesters holding a banner of the "Walk for Peace" march against Maduro's regime on October 14, 2014. (Credit: Carlos Díaz; Creative Commons License.)
Venezuela: Corruption Crisis
September 19, 2024
Donald Trump's mug shot, taken on August 24, 2023, during his arraignment in Fulton County, Georgia.
Donald Trump’s Four Separate Criminal Trials and 88 Felony Charges 
May 14, 2024
On April 23, 2024, the Senate signed a bill that forces ByteDance a Chinese company to sell TikTok to an American company within nine months or TikTok will be banned in the United States
TikTok
May 14, 2024
Ethnic Rohingya's protesting Myanmar's military junta at the 2014 G20 in Brisbane, Australia
The World’s Longest Running Armed Conflict
April 22, 2024
 The 2022 World Cup  
February 7, 2023
Turns to the West  
February 7, 2023
Seoul’s Halloween Tragedy
February 7, 2023
Venezuelan Anti-Immigration Protests 
February 7, 2023
Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York
February 7, 2023
Nothing but smiles for Ariella Maika (12) as she holds up her “1K” balloons celebrating her 1,000th high school career kill.
Ariella Maika: Setting New Records
October 15, 2024
Homecoming Football Game
Homecoming Football Game
October 15, 2024
Sierra Vista High School's 2024 swim and dive team and their coaches join together before beginning their practice.
Sierra Vista High School “Dives” Into a New Season
May 14, 2024
Reagan Foglia (11) throws a thundering pitch against Desert Oasis Diamondbacks on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Clawing the Way to Victory
April 22, 2024
In the middle of an intense match, the Mountain Lions huddle up to coordinate their next move.
SVHS Mountain Lion and DOHS Diamond Backs Battle for the Bell
April 22, 2024
A pro-Palestinian demonstration on November 4, 2023, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C.
Israel-Palestine Student Protests
May 14, 2024
"Teenagers need a lot of sleep, and I feel like the average student does some sort of extracurricular, 6-7 hours of school, another few hours of homework ... school should ideally start at 9." - Javen (Junior)
School start time legislation at stalemate 
April 22, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis receives a ceremonial "Liberty Sword" at the 2022 "Moms for Liberty National Summit" in Tampa, Florida. (via Florida Governor's Office)
The Extremist Wave in Florida Education
December 28, 2023
The Rise and Fall of the Superhero Genre
The Rise and Fall of the Superhero Genre
October 29, 2023
Glacier Bay is a homeland, a living laboratory, a national park, a designated wilderness, a biosphere reserve, and a world heritage site. It's a marine park, where great adventure awaits by boating into inlets, coves and hideaway harbors is located 861 miles away from the Willow Project.
Killing Earth: The Willow Project
April 25, 2023
Sierra Vista High School's dance and step team, Synergy, celebrates their last football half time performance of 2024 at the Sierra Vista homecoming football game.
Synergy Steps Into the New School Year 
October 15, 2024
Nothing but smiles for Ariella Maika (12) as she holds up her “1K” balloons celebrating her 1,000th high school career kill.
Ariella Maika: Setting New Records
October 15, 2024
On Friday, September 27, Assistant Principals Mr. Padilla and Ms. Galloway go all out for 'Rock Your School' day. Mr. Padilla dressed as Elvis Presley, and Ms. Galloway dressed as Madonna.
Rock Your School
October 15, 2024
Sierra Vista High Schools newest club, FCCLA, celebrates their last night in Reno for the 2023-2024 FCCLA state conference
FCCLA
September 20, 2024
Sierra Vista Welcomes New Faculty
September 20, 2024
Homecoming Week : Lovers and Friends 
Homecoming Week : Lovers and Friends 
October 15, 2024
Sierra Vista High School's dance and step team, Synergy, celebrates their last football half time performance of 2024 at the Sierra Vista homecoming football game.
Synergy Steps Into the New School Year 
October 15, 2024
Christian Rebolledo, a representative of HLSU participated during Miércoles de Deporte (Sports Wednesday), showing off his jersey.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
October 15, 2024
Dancing into the spotlight, Synergy members, Christian Rebolledo (12) and Francine Andrion (12), are crowned Homecoming Kind and Queen, making Homecoming a truly unforgettable night for the both of them.
Lovers and Friends at Homecoming
October 15, 2024
Sierra Vista High Schools newest club, FCCLA, celebrates their last night in Reno for the 2023-2024 FCCLA state conference
FCCLA
September 20, 2024
Fallout
Fallout
May 14, 2024
Dune promotional photo featuring stars Zendaya and Timothy Chalamet
Dune Part Two the Sci-Fi of the Future
April 22, 2024
Cast X and O (joined by Technical Theatre students) celebrate a successful production.
Legally Blonde
March 28, 2024
And the winner is . . .Cillian Murphy, for Best Actor for his role in Christopher Nolan's groundbreaking film Oppenheimer.
2024 Oscars 
March 28, 2024
The Rise and Fall of the Superhero Genre
The Rise and Fall of the Superhero Genre
October 29, 2023

The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Mountain Lion Messenger
Homecoming Week : Lovers and Friends 
Showcase
Homecoming Week : Lovers and Friends 
Alaina Smalling, Student Life Editor • October 15, 2024
Dancing into the spotlight, Synergy members, Christian Rebolledo (12) and Francine Andrion (12), are crowned Homecoming Kind and Queen, making Homecoming a truly unforgettable night for the both of them.
Showcase
Lovers and Friends at Homecoming
Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor • October 15, 2024
On Friday, September 27, Assistant Principals Mr. Padilla and Ms. Galloway go all out for 'Rock Your School' day. Mr. Padilla dressed as Elvis Presley, and Ms. Galloway dressed as Madonna.
Showcase
Rock Your School
Lyric LaFasto, Features Editor • October 15, 2024
Senior Sunrise 2024
Showcase
Senior Sunrise 2024
Averi Costa, Sports Editor • September 19, 2024
A pro-Palestinian demonstration on November 4, 2023, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C.
Showcase
Israel-Palestine Student Protests
Amanial Ftwi, Global News Editor • May 14, 2024
Juniors Robert Lopez and Athena Plural make the perfect couple.
The Great Gatsby Prom 
Averi Costa, Editor in Chief • May 14, 2024
Margarette Antioquia (12), Ashlyn Negrillo (12), Natalya Cintrón (12), Mackyla Arce (12), and Ms. Fick pose for Sierra Vista's senior walk.
Senior Send-Off
Mackyla Arce, Assistant Editor • May 14, 2024
News
Somali Civil Strife
Amanial Ftwi, Editor in Chief • October 15, 2024
Venezuela: Corruption Crisis
Amanial Ftwi, Editor in Chief • September 19, 2024
Donald Trump’s Four Separate Criminal Trials and 88 Felony Charges 
Nash Anderson, Opinion Editor • May 14, 2024
TikTok
Vincent Stiles, Staff Reporter • May 14, 2024
The World’s Longest Running Armed Conflict
Amanial Ftwi, Global News Editor • April 22, 2024
Sports
Ariella Maika: Setting New Records
Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor • October 15, 2024
Homecoming Football Game
Averi Costa, Sports Editor • October 15, 2024
Sierra Vista High School “Dives” Into a New Season
Gabriella Frey, Sports Editor • May 14, 2024
Clawing the Way to Victory
Lyric LaFasto, Student Life Co Editor • April 22, 2024
SVHS Mountain Lion and DOHS Diamond Backs Battle for the Bell
Arissa Garcia, Features Co-Editor • April 22, 2024
Opinion
A pro-Palestinian demonstration on November 4, 2023, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C.
Israel-Palestine Student Protests
Amanial Ftwi, Global News Editor • May 14, 2024

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an offensive into Israel, instigating another bloody conflict over the disputed Gaza Strip and West Bank....

"Teenagers need a lot of sleep, and I feel like the average student does some sort of extracurricular, 6-7 hours of school, another few hours of homework ... school should ideally start at 9." - Javen (Junior)
School start time legislation at stalemate 
Nash Anderson, Opinion Editor • April 22, 2024

On September 28, 2023, the Nevada State Board of Education announced potential regulations to push back high school start times to 8 A.M. On...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis receives a ceremonial "Liberty Sword" at the 2022 "Moms for Liberty National Summit" in Tampa, Florida. (via Florida Governor's Office)
The Extremist Wave in Florida Education
Nash Anderson, Opinion Editor • December 28, 2023

In the election year 2020, former district employee Jennifer Jenkins replaced Tina Descovich, a completely unqualified Brevard County School...

Sierra Vista High School's dance and step team, Synergy, celebrates their last football half time performance of 2024 at the Sierra Vista homecoming football game.
Features
Synergy Steps Into the New School Year 
Gabriella Frey, News Editor • October 15, 2024

Synergy’s new coach, Jennifer Holmsen, introduces new ideas and fresh perspectives. Holmsen, a professional dancer of forty years, shares her...

Nothing but smiles for Ariella Maika (12) as she holds up her “1K” balloons celebrating her 1,000th high school career kill.
Ariella Maika: Setting New Records
Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor • October 15, 2024
On Friday, September 27, Assistant Principals Mr. Padilla and Ms. Galloway go all out for 'Rock Your School' day. Mr. Padilla dressed as Elvis Presley, and Ms. Galloway dressed as Madonna.
Rock Your School
Lyric LaFasto, Features Editor • October 15, 2024
Sierra Vista High Schools newest club, FCCLA, celebrates their last night in Reno for the 2023-2024 FCCLA state conference
FCCLA
Gabriella Frey, News Editor • September 20, 2024
Sierra Vista Welcomes New Faculty
September 20, 2024
Student Life
Homecoming Week : Lovers and Friends 
Homecoming Week : Lovers and Friends 
Alaina Smalling, Student Life Editor • October 15, 2024

On Monday September 23rd to Friday September 27th, Sierra Vista High School celebrated its "Friends and Lovers" themed Homecoming Week. ...

Sierra Vista High School's dance and step team, Synergy, celebrates their last football half time performance of 2024 at the Sierra Vista homecoming football game.
Synergy Steps Into the New School Year 
Gabriella Frey, News Editor • October 15, 2024

Synergy’s new coach, Jennifer Holmsen, introduces new ideas and fresh perspectives. Holmsen, a professional dancer of forty years, shares her...

Christian Rebolledo, a representative of HLSU participated during Miércoles de Deporte (Sports Wednesday), showing off his jersey.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Penelope Marquez, Entertainment Editor • October 15, 2024

Sierra Vista High School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month during the week of September 30th through October 4th, with a vibrant and exciting...

Meet the Staff
Lyric LaFasto
Lyric LaFasto
Features Editor

Lyric LaFasto is a graduating junior at Sierra Vista High School, and a third year Journalist. Lyric was born and raised in Las Vegas and enjoys traveling, wildlife, and art. Lyric loves to write, but she specializes in writing features.

Victoria Petroni
Victoria Petroni
Staff Reporter

Victoria Petroni was born and raised in Las Vegas and attends Sierra Vista High School. This is her first time taking journalism and enjoys holidays and hanging out with her friends.

Penelope Marquez
Penelope Marquez
Entertainment Editor

Penelope Marquez is a junior at Sierra Vista High School. This is her third year of journalism. Penelope enjoys writing stories about student life and opinionated articles. Penelope was born and raised in Las Vegas and loves Hello Kitty.