Elderly Eager for Education: Senior Dominic Ciano popping open a financial algebra book within his first period dressed in his senior age. Ciano decided to go with dyed hair, that was done by his Aunt, and carried around a cane found at a good price by his Mother. “We had outfit ideas—But not really—I wanted to wear slippers, that was one thing, but I forgot to put them on.” Ciano said. Photo by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill.

Dressing as Your Age!

November 6, 2025
Dressing as Your Age! by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill The week before homecoming is some of the most fun students have as they prepared for homecoming and enjoy their spirit week....
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Day In The Life Of A Weight Training Teacher

November 5, 2025
Day In The Life Of A Weight Training Teacher by Miyah Evans Mornings at Melbourne High started early for Ms. Dabrowski, the school’s dedicated weight training teacher. Before ...
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Strike A Pose: Seniors Makalin Elton and Emily King show off their meme-day outfits. The student government voted on spirit week days, then shared them with the rest of the school. Elton enjoyed all of the choices, dressing up as Steve Harvey for meme-day and quoting the man several times. Despite this, there were some other days that she would’ve liked as well. “I wish we could’ve had a teacher student swap day but i still really like the ones we chose,” said Elton. Photo by Kyra Chang

School Spirit Goes Viral

November 4, 2025
School Spirit Goes Viral by Kyra Chang During Homecoming spirit week, there were many spirit days that the students had never done before. One of these was Meme-day, where stud...
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Motivation + Teamwork = A Great Team: Charlie Flight leaders stands in the center of a circle of cadets for their daily motivation chant. “We do motivation checks in the classroom or outside and it keeps the team motivated,” says Hayden Meagher. The flights participated in PT time every wednesday. All members left the classroom and went to the school baseball field and played games such as kickball and modified versions of Capture the Flag. Photo by Kyle McLaren

Cordon for Homecoming Court

November 3, 2025
Cordon for Homecoming Court by Kyle McLaren During halftime at the Melbourne High Homecoming football game, ten AFJROTC cadets took to the field to perform a special Cordon, a f...
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Hoco Energy: On!! Melbourne High School’s Spirit Week brings excitement and color to the halls as students dress up and celebrated their school pride. Senior Kyle Mclaren, one of the schools newspaper editor, decides to photograph Spirit Week after he would usually skip it himself. “Usually I do not participate in spirit weeks, but this time was pretty fun” McLaren says. Photo taken by: Ava Brouard

Hoco Spirit Week Photobooth

November 3, 2025
Hoco Spirit Week Photobooth by Ava Brouard McLaren has been taking photos and pictures for the newspaper and yearbook for about two years now, when taking the photos for Spirit We...
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Bulldog Spirit in Pjs: Junior Joli Bartczack at Melbourne High School shows off her Bulldog spirit in comfy Buc-ee’s pajamas during Pajama Day. Normally she doesn’t dress up for Spirit Week, but this year she joined in with her friends. “It just makes the day so much more fun when everyone gets involved,” Bartczack said. “It brings everyone together and makes school feel a little more exciting.”She’s most excited for “Anything but a Backpack Day” and said she’s looking forward to Homecoming, where she’ll wear a “pink and sparkly” dress and have a sleepover with friends after. Her advice to anyone who didn’t dress up? “Life is short, be not boring, have fun.” Photo by Lily Majors

Dreaming of Homecoming

November 1, 2025
Dreaming of Homecoming by Lily Majors Melbourne High junior Joli Bartczack came to school ready to relax for Pajama Day, wearing her comfy PJs she got from Buc-ee’s in Daytona Be...
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Testing through the World: As a new freshman high school student, Emily Lemons approaches her French test with much courage and dedication. Melbourne High School has one French teacher, Madame Courtois. This school year will mark her 24th year of teaching French. Emily Lemons shows not only her focus but also her passion for learning a new language. “Taking French this year has been nothing but great adventures and new experiences” said Lemons. Photo credit by Jayda Blanc

Bonjour Through the Test

October 31, 2025
Bonjour Through the Test by Jayda Blanc For freshman, Marley Milligan, this was her first big test French test, and she walked in feeling nervous and excited. Her first year in ...
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Chad Kirk and teacher of the year, M.s Hanus pose for a photo after Ms. Hanu learned about her award. “I learn more from them than they do from me.” Photo by Jen Williams.

Teacher of the Year

October 30, 2025
Teacher of the Year by Braelyn Arnella-White Teachers are very important people. Their influence extended beyond their classrooms and lived on through the people they tau...
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School spirit and funny sights in the halls. Senior Kyle McLaren walks through the halls carrying a storage container filled with all of his school supplies, while another student is passing by participating too. Students got to show off their creativity and school spirit with unique and funny ideas. Photo credits: Paige Allen

Students Get Creative for “Anything But a Cup/Backpack Day"

October 29, 2025
Students Get Creative for “Anything But a Cup/Backpack Day" by Paige Allen Students at Mel high showed their creativity during spirit week. Students were challenged to bring their...
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Guidance Makes A Difference: Guiding student goals, new guidance member Tammie Christie joins the school this year to support students in reaching their potential. She worked to guide students not just academically, but personally as well. With 35 years of experience in education, she emphasized the importance of making thoughtful and responsible choices. “Make healthy choices, think about consequences, make good decisions, think and discuss with positive role models,” Ms Christie said. Photo by NeAsia Taylor

New Guidance, New Goals

October 28, 2025
New Guidance, New Goals by Ne'Asia Taylor-Torres A new member has started in the guidance office: Ms.Tammie Christie. From the start she focused on helping students plan, grow, a...
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PSAT Preparation: Junior Alma Molander stays focused as she works on her laptop, reflecting the dedication she brings to her studies. In preparation for the PSAT, Alma took the initiative to boost her knowledge outside the classroom. “I watched videos on YouTube to prepare,” Molander said, highlighting her proactive approach to learning. This effort helped her feel more confident and ready when it came time for the test, showing the importance of using resources to enhance understanding. Photo By Chloe Strong

Reflecting on PSAT

October 27, 2025
Reflecting on PSAT by Chloe Strong Junior Alma Molander recently took the PSAT, a key standardized test for high school students preparing for college. While she gave her best eff...
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Caption: Marvell Cunningham, steps onto the field representing Melbourne Highs varsity football team, showing determination and school pride as the season unfolds. A standout athlete since freshman year , Cunningham now takes on greater challenges and leadership responsibilities. Balancing academics and athletics, he strives to inspire younger players to push their limits . “It feels amazing to play varsity for Mel High, “Cunningham said .

Varsity Football Recap

October 24, 2025
Varsity Football Recap by Aubrianna Pressley Marvell Cunningham, a sophomore, is a standout athlete at Melbourne high School. Recently, he earned his spot on the varsity footbal...
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Students explore the building blocks of life.: Mrs. Lia Todd, a new teacher at Melbourne High School helps her students with biology flash cards with great passion in her 4th period class. She started the activity with her students to help them understand the topic of cells more, and help them prepare for upcoming tests. Todd believes that biology should be something that all students should know. “I believe that biology helps us take care of ourselves,” she said. Photo by: Matthew Trazzera

Mrs. Lia Hanus's First Year

October 23, 2025
Ms. Hanus's First Year by Matthew Trazzera Mrs. Lia Hanus is a first-year biology teacher at Melbourne High School, where she teaches IB Biology and MYP. After studying marine b...
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Nursing In Training: Senior Maddie McGrath from the PCA program practiced carefully emptying a patient’s urinary drainage bag into a measuring container in the hospital lab. Wearing gloves and using proper technique, she learned how to measure and record output accurately. This hands-on training helped prepare students for real-world healthcare situations. The activity took place in the nursing lab, which was designed to simulate a hospital environment. McGrath said, “Some key features and benefits of the nursing program included hands-on patient/clinical experience.” Through experiences like this, students gained the confidence and skills needed to care for future patients. Photo by Renna Petrides

Future Caregivers in Training

October 22, 2025
Future Caregivers in Training by Chloe Strong The nursing program was designed to give students both knowledge and experience that prepared them for a successful career in he...
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Caption: Attendance Office Star: Ms. Granholm Shines. Ms. Granholm plays a vital role in keeping Melbourne High’s front office running smoothly. Her friendly attitude and calm presence make her a trusted and familiar face to students, staff, and families alike. Every day, she manages countless behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our school organized and on track. No matter how busy things get, she approaches every situation with patience, professionalism, and a smile. Her positive energy helps create a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. We’re so proud to recognize her hard work, dedication, and the warmth she brings to our school community. When asked about receiving this recognition, Ms. Granholm shared, “I was totally surprised. I felt really honored and excited.” Photo by Jen Williams

Employee of the Year - Kristie Granholm by Samiyah Evans

October 22, 2025
Employee of the Year - Kristie Granholm by Samiyah Evans This month, Melbourne High School proudly recognized Ms. Kristie Granholm as our Employee of the Year. From the moment t...
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Tyquez Harris stands on the field during a JV matchup, focused under the bright Thursday night lights as his team battles for a win. Behind the action, hours of practices and preparation have led him to this moment. Clearly, his determination and consistency are key to his performance on the field. Determination keeps him pushing forward, even when the season demands long practices and late nights. Harris says, “It takes a lot of determination and fails to get to this point, never give up on something you love.” Questions remain about how far the team will go this season, but Harris’s drive is already leaving its mark. Photo by Anabella Mulligan

How The JV Season Went Down; An Inside View

October 21, 2025
How The JV Season Went Down; An Inside View by Anabella Mulligan Thursday night games bring excitement, bright lights, cheering crowds, and big plays, but what fans don't...
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LINKED TOGETHER: While at Melbourne High School’s chorus Rehearsathon on Saturday the 27th, chorus students passed a ball of yarn with a compliment to go along with it to each other. This was to create a bond of friendship between the students in chorus, and to help everyone be a bit more comfortable around each other. Mrs. Taylor said “I want to be able to to make music every day and connect with people” Pictured is Mrs. Natalie Taylor, the director of chorus and the Rehearsathon. Photo by: Brooke Johnson

Mel High Chorus Comes Together for Rehearsathon by Brooke Johnson

October 19, 2025
On Saturday, September 27, Melbourne High School’s chorus had a special practice where every level of chorus got together in one place. It was the first time all the groups practi...
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Melbourne High Welcomes A New Teacher by Miyah Evans

Melbourne High Welcomes A New Teacher by Miyah Evans

October 18, 2025
A new face has arrived in the Social Studies department at Melbourne High, and she's already making new waves. Ms. Terry the school's new government teacher has arrived with a fre...
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Been There, Dug That: Vivian Atchison, a junior at Melbourne High School, shows her experience and composure during varsity volleyball game. With five years of dedication to the sport, she positioned herself with focus and readiness, prepared to handle the next serve. Her presence on the court reflected both her skill and leadership, qualities that have made her a reliable member of the team. Atchison said her advice to jv players is”try your hardest and everything is possible”.Her words and example continue to inspire young athletes who looked up to her both on and off the court. Photo By Hunter Paige

Anticipating the Play

October 17, 2025
Anticipating the Play by Hunter Paige The Melbourne High School varsity Volleyball team get another win on their record, Vivian Atchison, a junior, played a key role on the va...
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Issy Perez is running for Homecoming 9th Grade Princess and is putting up posters in the school hallway to promote her campaign. She is running against three other girls. Perez said, "If I don't win, I hope Quinn Stigall does." photo by Ereny Elrayis

Running for Royalty

October 16, 2025
Running for Royalty by Ereny Elrayis Issy Perez ran for 9th Grade Homecoming Princess with a strong message of unity and school spirit. Throughout the campaign, she worked ha...
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