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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

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...

Christian Rebolledo, a representative of HLSU participated during Miércoles de Deporte (Sports Wednesday), showing off his jersey.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Penelope Marquez, Entertainment Editor October 15, 2024

Sierra Vista High School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month during the week of September 30th through October 4th, with a vibrant and exciting Spirit Week, organized by the Hispanic Latino Student Union...

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.

Lovers and Friends at Homecoming

Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor October 15, 2024

As the crisp autumn air settles in, high schools across the country gear up for one of the most anticipated events of each school year: Homecoming. On September 28, 2024, Sierra Vista High School held...

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...

Senior Sunrise 2024

Senior Sunrise 2024

Averi Costa, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Sierra Vista Seniors began their journey toward graduation. Senior year entails many events and memories students look forward to as freshmen. For this year’s Seniors, they...

Gabriel Sison (11) proudly displays his ID badge around his neck in the proper way to wear it.

CCSD Identification Badge Policy: Understanding the Controversy

Alaina Smalling, Student Life Editor September 19, 2024

The Clark County school district implemented a new identification badge policy mandating students to wear student identification badges visible on lanyards during school hours.  To gain entry to school...

Jumping Back Into Spirit

Jumping Back Into Spirit

Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor September 19, 2024

In recognition of a new school year, Sierra Vista High School’s student council hosts a Welcome Back Spirit Week on August 26th through the 30th, 2024. As both new and familiar faces filled the school,...

Rollin’ Back To School! : Leo’s Roller Rink Assembly

Rollin’ Back To School! : Leo’s Roller Rink Assembly

Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor September 19, 2024

As summer comes to an end, Sierra Vista High School’s lions return to the den. On August 30, 2024, the school helped students get back in the learning groove with a welcome-back assembly themed Leo’s...

Aston Sipple Banks enjoys the "free food" he eats while working at Burger King.

Cashing Out of the School Year: Minimum Wage Increase

Lyric LaFasto, Features Co-Editor May 14, 2024

On July 1, 2024, Nevada is set to raise its minimum wage from $11.25 to $12.00 per hour, directly impacting several Sierra Vista high schoolers who work minimum wage jobs.. This year's upcoming increase...

Mr Griffin enjoys teaching Mythology and Folklore I and looks forward to expanding to sections II and III next year

Exploring Mythology and Folklore

Taylor Fesser, Student Life Co Editor May 14, 2024

Myth and Folklore, an elective course stands out from the variety of choices that entice students to explore a realm of wonder and imagination. This class teaches more than ancient stories and legends...

Alaina Smalling (10), Penelope Marquez (10) and Christina Fakoya (10) in book club discussing their summer reads.

Summer Reads 

Penelope Marquez, Student Life Co Editor May 14, 2024

As summer quickly approaches, students are encouraged to start reading during their summer break. Reading introduces a perfect opportunity to prevent the yearly "brain drain" that often happens due to...

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