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The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Student News Site of Sierra Vista High School

The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Mountain Lion Messenger

EDC at the Meet
Student Life
EDC at the Meet
Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor • May 22, 2025
Seniors Shine at Sunset: A Festival Farewell to Remember
Features
Seniors Shine at Sunset: A Festival Farewell to Remember
Alaina Smalling, Student Life Editor • May 20, 2025
Caps, Cords, Congratulations! Students from class of 2025 following grad walk, the finale of senior week.
Showcase
Up, Up, & Away
Amanial Ftwi, Editor in Chief • May 20, 2025
Sierra Vista High School's FCCLA chapter celebrates after receiving awards for each student's competition. Photo Credit: Ms. Galloway
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Sierra Vista’s FCCLA Chapter Dares to Dream at the State Conference
May 6, 2025
In his rookie year at Sierra Vista, Dood suits up for his first football season
Showcase
Making a Paw-sitive Difference
Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor • May 6, 2025
Superintendent Jhone Ebert kicked off her first day by connecting with students and staff during a welcoming visit to Howard Wasden Elementary School.
CCSD Welcomes New Superintendent
Kaylah Latu, Staff Reporter • May 6, 2025
Assistant Principal, Jaimee Galloway dressed in her colorful attire for the tie-dye spirit day.
SpringChella 
Alaina Smalling, Student Life Editor • March 20, 2025
The Passing of Pope Francis
Matteo Boado, Staff Reporter • May 22, 2025
Syrian Refugees: Reintegration
Amanial Ftwi, Editor in Chief • May 6, 2025
CCSD Welcomes New Superintendent
Kaylah Latu, Staff Reporter • May 6, 2025
Sierra Vista’s Unforgettable Weekend
Lyric LaFasto, Features Editor • May 6, 2025
Wrestling: One Legacy
Lyric LaFasto, Features editor • March 20, 2025
A New Challenge 
Averi Costa, Sports Editor • March 4, 2025
"I do not agree with any of the policies that he has placed for our nation. I believe that there is so much inequality and corruption. Yes, many people migrated here from different countries. Those people mean no harm. They came to the United States to look for better opportunities. They came here to do better not only for themselves but for their families. It is saddening that a man is ruling our nation for the next 4 years. It's only been three months and he is breaking up families, and discriminating against people of color, religion, sexuality, etc. I am personally afraid of what other things he is yet to consider taking action on. They most certainly affect my family. I have so many family members who have migrated here. But, not for the reasons Trump has said they have. They came here to find better job opportunities. Some to get a decent education. And now he wants us to drop everything and leave. My family is very peaceful, they don't have any sort of record, they don't have debt, and they have never committed any crimes. Why do we have to leave while his people are murderers, kidnappers, addicts, living out on streets. Most of the population that is now currently homeless are Americans who were born here, raised here and they don't even try to get better. People are not harmless, the circumstances are. Immigrants including my family should not be put through such harsh punishments like these just because the president is a racist. It is disgustingly obvious he has never shown any compassion to migrants and how things are appearing he indeed won't ever change his mind."- Wendy Bonilla (12)
Immigration Policies
Penelope Marquez, Entertainment Editor • March 3, 2025

Since January 20th, 2025, President Donald Trump passed a set of immigration policies that will affect millions of immigrants across the country....

47th President. President Trump's official 2025 portrait. (Taken by Daniel Torok for Creative Commons License on January 17, 2025)
Trump v. Constitution (Birthright Citizenship Op-Ed)
Amanial Ftwi, Editor in Chief • March 3, 2025

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, he authorized 68 executive orders as of February 19, generating widespread controversy,...

 Puissant President. Incoming President Donald Trump set to be inaugurated on January 20, 2025. (Uploaded by Regfollower for Creative Commons License on November 6, 2024).
Donald Trump’s Re-Election: The Positives
Amanial Ftwi, Editor in Chief • December 18, 2024

Although a highly controversial and often outright problematic figure, President Trump won the 2024 election and will serve as the 47th president...

After reminiscing on the times past, Tori Pineda (12) sits down in The Post, looking forward to new experiences.
Features
To Freshman, From Seniors: Advice for a Strong Start
Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor • May 22, 2025

High school may be overwhelming at first, a rollercoaster some might say as it comes to an end, and no one knows the ride better than seniors....

The sun sets over the beach in Honolulu, Hawaii a favorite destination for Vegas residents.
Summer Plans
Penelope Marquez, Entertainment Editor • May 22, 2025
Jason Ford and Farrah Ford (11) soaking in the electric atmosphere of their very first WrestleMania at Allegiant Stadium, April 19th, 2025.
WrestleMania 41 Weekend
Farrah Ford, Staff Reporter • May 22, 2025
After reminiscing on the times past, Tori Pineda (12) sits down in The Post, looking forward to new experiences.
To Freshman, From Seniors: Advice for a Strong Start
Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor • May 22, 2025

High school may be overwhelming at first, a rollercoaster some might say as it comes to an end, and no one knows the ride better than seniors....

The sun sets over the beach in Honolulu, Hawaii a favorite destination for Vegas residents.
Summer Plans
Penelope Marquez, Entertainment Editor • May 22, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, many students at Sierra Vista High School begin making plans for their summer vacation. Whether...

Makayla Best (10), Julianna Reed(11), Christina Fakoya(11), Anna Yu(10), Hannah Reed(11), Alijah Santiago(11), McKenzie Gidge(11), Mya Quezada(9), and Nora Baltera(10), Sierra Vista's future executive board, enjoy their first official bonding event.
Leading a New School Year: Sierra Vista High School’s New Executive Board 
Gabriella Frey, News Editor • May 22, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close and new students plan to enter Sierra Vista High School, a new executive board emerges, hoping...

Meet the Staff
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.

Maegan Lumsdaine
Maegan Lumsdaine
Staff Reporter

Maegan Lumsdaine is a freshman at Sierra Vista High School. She is currently in her first year of journalism. Maegan enjoys writing stories with dialogue and description. Maegan was born in California but moved here a few years back. She enjoys drawing...

Farrah Ford
Farrah Ford
Staff Reporter

Farrah Ford is a Junior at Sierra Vista High School and her first year in Journalism. Farrah has always enjoyed reading and writing and has preferred to write about catastrophes and impacts on lives. Farrah was born in Alaska, but raised in Las Vegas...