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The Mountain Lion Messenger

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From the sidelines to the center court, Sierra Vistas cheer team joins our 4A Basketball champions.

Vista Cheerleaders

Kaylah Latu, staff reporter March 20, 2025

Sierra Vista’s 2024-2025 Cheer team closed out an incredible season clinching first place in both regionals and state competitions in the Crown Leader division — then earning an impressive fourth place...

The potential ban of TikTok raises concerns not just between the U.S. and Chinese government but also among millions of users who have made the platform a part of their daily life.

TikTok Ban 

Kaylah Latu, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

In the beginning of 2025, TikTok, a social media platform that allowed others to create and watch videos, faced many challenges due to assumptions over data privacy risks, national security threats, content...

Dr Marino shares, "The warning signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be changes in emotion (or affect) such as feeling down, or sad most every day, low energy, craving carbohydrates and overeating,sleeping too much, difficulty concentrating, feeling hopeless or worthless, and even suicide ideation.  
SAD is also an issue with spring and summer seasons, and is often called summer-onset seasonal affective disorder.  Warning mood changes in the coming Spring Forward in time change to look for may include trouble sleeping, changes in appetite, weight changes, anxiety, feeling more irritable than usual"

Chasing the Sun: Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Farrah Ford, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

As winter months begin to tick down the last few days and holiday lights fade, many students and staff find themselves battling much more than a cold—Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) can make these winter...

Coming together for the NHS blood drive—one donation at a time.

National Honor Society 

Kaylah Latu, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

At Sierra Vista High School, the National Honor Society (NHS) is a worldwide  organization that recognizes high school students who excel in service, leadership, scholarship,  and character development....

Vista Royale: The Ultimate Fortnite Duos Tournament

Vista Royale: The Ultimate Fortnite Duos Tournament

Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor December 18, 2024

On November 18, 2024, Sierra Vista High School’s Multimedia Communications CTE program hosted the Vista Royale, a video game (Esports) competition, taking place in Vista’s library, starring the popular...

Enjoying some time away from her second year in the classroom, Ms Balon poses with another lover of literature, Belle from "Beauty and the Beast"

Vista Alumni Returning to the Den

Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor November 22, 2024

From roaming the halls of Sierra Vista with a backpack and a hall pass to entering as a staff member with lesson plans and a chiming lanyard, former Vista students help shape the next generation of...

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

Lyric LaFasto, Features Editor November 20, 2024

Every October, communities across the country recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month as a time dedicated to raising awareness, encouraging early detection, and supporting those affected by the disease....

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.

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 leadership values and inspiring a deeper understanding...

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 experience and inspiration, “ I was lucky enough to travel...

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 August 31, 2024, senior Ariella Maika, in her fourth and final year on the women's varsity volleyball team, made a historic contribution to the Sierra Vista Women's Volleyball Program. During a high...

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

On Friday, September 27, 2024, Sierra Vista High School joined over 116,000 educators worldwide in the annual 'Rock Your School' day hosted by Get Your Teach On as part of its Homecoming festivities. Get...

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

As the 2024-2025 school year begins, new opportunities for students' involvement appear. One of these opportunities, FCCLA (Future Career and Community Leaders of America). FCCLA, also known as “the...

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