The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Student News Site of Sierra Vista High School

The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Mountain Lion Messenger

Ms. Beckham a US history teacher using the phone pouches during class with her student (11) Aaniyah Houston.

Phone Pouches

Vincent Stiles, Staff Reporter April 22, 2024

To prevent students from using cellular devices during instructional time, Clark County School District issued phone pouches to all middle and high schools in the district. Phone pouches are electromagnetic...

Students at first lunch on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 grab food from the lunch line as well as the drop carts, also known as Sharing stations.

From Lunch Lines to Lifelines

Christina Fakoya, Staff Reporter April 22, 2024

As the bell rings, hungry students flood the halls, stairs, and quad. Even with the option of purchasing meals from Raising Canes or Buffalo Wild Wings, the school lunch line remains a constant, leading...

Haben Woldabyezgi shows off his acceptance letter to Livingstone College.

Breaking the Norm: Seniors of Sierra Vista High School

Taylor Fesser, Student Life Co Editor April 22, 2024

Traditionally, when it comes to pursuing higher education, students in Nevada look towards local institutions such as the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Nevada...

February 5th, 2024 Sierra Vista DECA members after the first day of competitions at the Plant Hollywood Hotel.

Distributive Education Clubs of America Competitions 

Penelope Marquez, Student Life Co Editor March 28, 2024

The Distributive Education Clubs of America at Sierra Vista High School attend this year's State  Career Development Conference competition that allowed students to demonstrate their ability in marketing...

Makenzie Best, 11, Makayla Best, 9, and Leila Kawamura, 10, snap a photo before exchanging their Galentine gifts.

Valentine’s to Galentine’s

Averi Costa, Editor in Chief March 28, 2024

On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, the annual day of love, people show their love and appreciation for each other through flowers, candy, and fancy dinners. People tend to celebrate Valentine’s Day...

Sierra Vista student Mia Nava (10) working hard at her new year’s resolution, 3 months later on March 5th, 2024.

Revolutionizing Resolutions: Navigating the Path to Success

Alaina Smalling, Staff Reporter March 28, 2024

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, millions around the globe embark on the ritualistic journey of New Year's resolutions. Despite the collective optimism and determination, the harsh reality...

The Price of Love

Alex Rodriguez, Staff Reporter March 28, 2024

In the United States, millions of Americans celebrate Valentine's Day, considerably the “most romantic” holiday of the year, with love shown through flowers, candy, and jewelry. Every year, holidays...

From left to right: Cadet Jean Kim (12), Cadet Logan Winkler (9), Cadet Jaydin Morell (10), and Kaylyn Vigurs (11) maintain their professional bearing during the Valley High School Color Guard Competition to lead Sierra Vista High School to another win.

Sierra Vista’s Color Guard

Amaya Acosta, Staff Reporter March 28, 2024

Sierra Vista's Color Guard proudly marches and waves the national flag at every game and assembly of the year, however they also participate in a variety of events outside of schools. Color Guard, a...

Safe in Sound

Safe in Sound

Ava Anderson, Staff Reporter March 28, 2024

The Sierra Vista orchestra program offers a wonderful and inspiring musical experience for high school students. Under the direction of orchestra teacher, Ms. Johnson, the orchestra delivers amazing sounds...

Seniors Melanie Radan and Ray Solis, crowned Homecoming Queen and King on October 14, 2023, pose to capture an unforgettable night woven with the enchantment of A Tale as Old as Time.

A Tale as Old as Time

Lyric LaFasto, Feature Co-Editor December 29, 2023

"A Tale as Old as Time" themed homecoming dance, held on October 14, 2023, transported students into a world of magic, nostalgia, and youthful exhilaration in a way that no mountain lions could forget. Student...

Evolution of African American Studies

Mackyla Arce, Assistant Editor December 28, 2023

In August 2023, Sierra Vista High School began to offer AP African American Studies class created by College Board. This will serve as a secondary course to the African American Experience class created...

Where learning meets friendship, and studying turns into bonding, Sierra Vista High Schools library opens its doors for all students, like Kristine Nguyen (09), Sandrae Gacayan (09), Jezmarai Ovalles (09), Steven Vergara (10), Brian Espinueva (09), and Hayden Clark (09), to hangout or study.

Book A Visit To The School Library

Arissa Garcia, Features Co Editor December 28, 2023

Sierra Vista High School’s library is not just a silent sanctuary for bookworms; tucked away in the halls of the campus holds an endless amount of books and resources open to all students. Advised by...

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