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The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Student News Site of Sierra Vista High School

The Mountain Lion Messenger

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Wednesday, December 4, Alex Vegas (9) and Ashton Vega (9) dress as Santa Clause for twin day.

 Vista’s Festive Holiday Spirit Week

Farrah Ford, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

During December 2nd-6th, 2024 Sierra Vista High School celebrated the Holiday season with their annual holiday Spirit Week filled with dress up days, pep rallies, and a “wonderful” holiday assembly. The...

Fashion Club President Maliq Wyatt (12) talks about his journey and shares his vision with the club.

Sierra Vista’s Fashion Club

Victoria Petroni, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

Dreams of creating a fashion club at Sierra Vista High School became a reality. At the start of the 2024-2025 school year, fashionistas at Sierra Vista found a place to meet. With creativity flowing as...

“A Group Photo”- After the show, the Theater Department actors and stage crew finalized Sierra Vista’s Comedy Night on December 5th, 2024.

Comedy Night at Vista

Maegan Lumsdaine, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

On December 5th, starting at 5:30 PM, Sierra Vista High School’s theatre department hosted Comedy Night, an event of humorous one-act plays, “improv” games, and laughter[1] . The event featured students...

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....

Dueling Club Historian Alex Vega (9), and Zavyn Biniek prepare to duel with each other.

Vista Dueling Club

Matteo Boado, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

En garde! Sierra Vista High School introduced a new club that allows students to create a new community that focuses on the art of dueling. The Dueling Club offers a safe environment for students to connect...

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...

Crafting memories together, Sierra Vista High School's Old Souls Club gathers to recreate the classic trend of scrap booking.

Old Souls Never Go Out of Style

Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor December 18, 2024

In a world that constantly scrolls forward, there remains a small group of high school students that prefer to hit the rewind button. Devoting every Thursday to remembering the past, Sierra Vista High...

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, Sierra Vista High School’s Student Council organizes...

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. Assistant Principals Galloway and Padilla captured the...

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 costumes to experience exciting carnival booth games...

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's Student Council planned five fun-filled days...

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...

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