The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Student News Site of Sierra Vista High School
Political Opponents. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. (Uploaded for Creative Commons License by FMT)
Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: Global Policies
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
Every Vista Vote Matters
November 2, 2024
City Rubble. A Somali boy standing atop rubble in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. (Taken on November 18, 2012 by Tobin Jones for Flickr Creative Commons License)
Somali Civil Strife
October 15, 2024
Civil Strife. Protesters holding a banner of the "Walk for Peace" march against Maduro's regime on October 14, 2014. (Credit: Carlos Díaz; Creative Commons License.)
Venezuela: Corruption Crisis
September 19, 2024
Donald Trump's mug shot, taken on August 24, 2023, during his arraignment in Fulton County, Georgia.
Donald Trump’s Four Separate Criminal Trials and 88 Felony Charges 
May 14, 2024
 The 2022 World Cup  
February 7, 2023
Turns to the West  
February 7, 2023
Seoul’s Halloween Tragedy
February 7, 2023
Venezuelan Anti-Immigration Protests 
February 7, 2023
Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York
February 7, 2023
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
October 15, 2024
Homecoming Football Game
Homecoming Football Game
October 15, 2024
Sierra Vista High School's 2024 swim and dive team and their coaches join together before beginning their practice.
Sierra Vista High School “Dives” Into a New Season
May 14, 2024
Reagan Foglia (11) throws a thundering pitch against Desert Oasis Diamondbacks on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Clawing the Way to Victory
April 22, 2024
In the middle of an intense match, the Mountain Lions huddle up to coordinate their next move.
SVHS Mountain Lion and DOHS Diamond Backs Battle for the Bell
April 22, 2024
Puissant President. Incoming President Donald Trump set to be inaugurated on January 20, 2025. (Uploaded by Regfollower for Creative Commons License on November 6, 2024).
Donald Trump’s Re-Election: The Positives
December 18, 2024
A pro-Palestinian demonstration on November 4, 2023, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C.
Israel-Palestine Student Protests
May 14, 2024
"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 
April 22, 2024
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
December 28, 2023
The Rise and Fall of the Superhero Genre
The Rise and Fall of the Superhero Genre
October 29, 2023
Coming together for the NHS blood drive—one donation at a time.
National Honor Society 
December 18, 2024
Vista Royale: The Ultimate Fortnite Duos Tournament
Vista Royale: The Ultimate Fortnite Duos Tournament
December 18, 2024
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
November 22, 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness
November 20, 2024
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
November 20, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, Alex Vegas (9) and Ashton Vega (9) dress as Santa Clause for twin day.
 Vista’s Festive Holiday Spirit Week
December 18, 2024
Fashion Club President Maliq Wyatt (12) talks about his journey and shares his vision with the club.
Sierra Vista’s Fashion Club
December 18, 2024
“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
December 18, 2024
Coming together for the NHS blood drive—one donation at a time.
National Honor Society 
December 18, 2024
Dueling Club Historian Alex Vega (9), and Zavyn Biniek prepare to duel with each other.
Vista Dueling Club
December 18, 2024
Review: Wicked
December 18, 2024
Fallout
Fallout
May 14, 2024
Dune promotional photo featuring stars Zendaya and Timothy Chalamet
Dune Part Two the Sci-Fi of the Future
April 22, 2024
Cast X and O (joined by Technical Theatre students) celebrate a successful production.
Legally Blonde
March 28, 2024
And the winner is . . .Cillian Murphy, for Best Actor for his role in Christopher Nolan's groundbreaking film Oppenheimer.
2024 Oscars 
March 28, 2024

The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Mountain Lion Messenger
Gabriella Frey

Gabriella Frey, News Editor

Gabriella (Gabby) Frey is a junior at Sierra Vista High School and is in her third year of journalism. Gabby is the current news editor but also enjoys writing about sports and student life. Gabby was born in Las Vegas and enjoys playing volleyball and reading.

All content by Gabriella Frey
Sophomore class vice president, Korina Noble, and president, Lauren Grobl, show off their school spirit on Wednesday, December fourth, twin day.

[Photo]  Vista’s Festive Holiday Spirit Week

Farrah Ford, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2024
America's voters work to fill out their ballots. To find more voting information visit https://www.vote.org/ Photo credits: flickr

Every Vista Vote Matters

Gabriella Frey, News Editor
November 2, 2024
Eliana Booth (11) rocks her 90's themed outfit on September 26 during Sierra Vista's Homecoming spirit day, Throwback Thursday.

Madalyn Reiter (11) and Nora Baltera (10) pose in front of Student Councils spirit day windows in their 90's gear on Throwback Thursday.

Sierra Vista High School's volleyball players Arae'yaa Love Pearson (12) and Hayhay Manibusan (9) show their school spirit on Throwback Thursday before their game where they faced off and won against Liberty High School.

Student body first vice president, Hannah Reed (11), and student body second vice president, Mckenzie Gidge (11), celebrate together after their successful Homecoming assembly themed, Lovers and Friends. Delete comment: -Eliana Booth (11) rocks her 90's themed outfit on September 26 during Sierra Vista's Homecoming spirit day, Throwback Thursday. -Madalyn Reiter (11) and Nora Baltera (10) pose in front of Student Councils spirit day windows in their 90's gear on Throwback Thursday. - Sierra Vista High School's volleyball players Arae'yaa Love Pearson (12) and Hayhay Manibusan (9) show their school spirit on Throwback Thursday before their game where they faced off and won against Liberty High School. - Student body first vice president, Hannah Reed (11), and student body second vice president, Mckenzie Gidge (11), celebrate together after their successful Homecoming assembly themed, Lovers and Friends.

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
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
Sierra Vista High School's 2024 swim and dive team and their coaches join together before beginning their practice.

Sierra Vista High School “Dives” Into a New Season

Gabriella Frey, Sports Editor
May 14, 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers warm up in Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, February 11, 2024 as people begin to arrive for the LVII Super Bowl,

2024 Super Bowl LVIII

Gabriella Frey, Sports Editor
March 28, 2024
We Are The Champions

We Are The Champions

Gabriella Frey, Sports Editor
March 28, 2024
On Dec. 12, 2023, Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, and U.S. President, Joe Biden, shake hands in the White House before discussing the terms of the Ukrainian and Russian war. Credit: rawpixel

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Visit To The White House 

Gabriella Frey, Sports Editor
February 15, 2024
Sierra Vista High School's women's soccer team celebrates their final game together after an intense first playoff game against Green Valley High School.

Sierra Vista High School’s Women’s Soccer Team 2023 Recap 

Gabriella Frey, Sports Co-Editor
December 28, 2023
Sierra Vista High School's dance and step team, Synergy, prepares for their performance at the Homecoming week assembly on October 13.

[Photo] Synergy SVHS Dance Team 

October 29, 2023
Fall Sports

Fall Sports

Gabriella Frey, Sports Co-Editor
September 20, 2023
Complete the summer with these books: The Hunger Games, It Starts With Us, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Lessons in Chemistry, Heartstopper, and Dragon Hoops.

2023 Summer Reads

Gabriella Frey, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
Varsity baseball third baseman, James Starkus (12), steps up to bat during an intense home game against Spring Valley High School.

2023 Baseball Season

Gabriella Frey, staff reporter
April 27, 2023
Social Media: The Rise or Fall forTeens?

Social Media: The Rise or Fall forTeens?

Gabriella Frey, staff reporter
March 31, 2023

 The 2022 World Cup  

Gabriella Frey, staff reporter
February 7, 2023
Sierra Vistas theatre department gathering on stage one final time after a successful and rewarding closing night of this year's fall play, The Mouse Trap.

The Mouse Trap

Gabriella Frey, staff reporter
December 14, 2022
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