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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

Vista faculty and staff prepare for a night of tricks and treats
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Vista Celebrates Halloween
Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor • November 20, 2024
Political Opponents. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. (Uploaded for Creative Commons License by FMT)
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Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: Global Policies
Amanial M Ftwi, Editor in Cheif • November 2, 2024
America's voters work to fill out their ballots.
To find more voting information visit https://www.vote.org/
Photo credits: flickr
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Every Vista Vote Matters
Gabriella Frey, News Editor • November 2, 2024
Homecoming Week : Lovers and Friends 
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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.
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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.
Rock Your School
Lyric LaFasto, Features Editor • October 15, 2024
Senior Sunrise 2024
Senior Sunrise 2024
Averi Costa, Sports Editor • September 19, 2024
Every Vista Vote Matters
Gabriella Frey, News Editor • November 2, 2024
Somali Civil Strife
Amanial Ftwi, Editor in Chief • October 15, 2024
Venezuela: Corruption Crisis
Amanial Ftwi, Editor in Chief • September 19, 2024
Ariella Maika: Setting New Records
Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor • October 15, 2024
Homecoming Football Game
Averi Costa, Sports Editor • October 15, 2024
Clawing the Way to Victory
Lyric LaFasto, Student Life Co Editor • April 22, 2024
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...

Building leaders, fostering teamwork, and embracing discipline-- Sierra Vista High School's JROTC shapes the future one cadet at a time. Cadets Kaia Santos (12), Jacqueline Grote (12), Carson Rose (12), Niko Monto (12), Issac Henry (12), And Aryn Crooks (12) proudly demonstrates JROTC excellence.
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JROTC Shaping Cadets Today For America’s Tomorrow
Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor • November 20, 2024

Motivating young people to be better citizens, Sierra Vista’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) unifies high school students through...

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
Seniors Chloe Gomez, Lexi Veleztan, Elijah Jurolan, Christian Rebolledo, Irina Jecova, Makenzie Best, and Mia Arielle pose in their pajamas, ready to spend the night in the school gym during lock-in.
Students Councils’ Annual Lock-In
Penelope Marquez, Entertainment Editor • November 20, 2024

From October 18th to October 19th, student council lock-in occurred when students transformed the school into their own sleepover. Each year,...

Vista faculty and staff prepare for a night of tricks and treats
Vista Celebrates Halloween
Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor • November 20, 2024

On October 31, 2024 Sierra Vista High School celebrated the true spirit of Halloween complete with tricks and treats for staff and students alike....

Vista's Multimedia club's face painting booth in action.
Fright Night
Alaina Smalling, Student Life Editor • November 20, 2024

On October 30th, Vista’s Performing Arts Department hosted the annual “Fright Night” from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Students dressed in their spookiest...

Meet the Staff
Danica Macaalay
Danica Macaalay
Social Media Director

Danica Macaalay is a sophomore at Sierra Vista High School, and a second year journalist. This is Danica's first year writing for the Mountain Lion Messenger and is currently the Social Media Manager. Born in San Diego and raised in Las Vegas, Danica...

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.

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.