RISE ABOVE. Sophomore captain Lilliana Carter delivers a perfect receive to the setter during a home game against Eau Gallie. Playing libero for the JV team, Carter says, "The team is doing really well and we’re getting along. We’ve been learning how each of us plays individually and using that to function better as a team." Photo by: Brooke Johnson

Melbourne High JV Volleyball Stays Undefeated Behind Strong Teamwork

September 29, 2025
Melbourne High JV Volleyball Stays Undefeated Behind Strong Teamwork by Brooke Johnson The Melbourne High School Junior Varsity volleyball team had a great season. With a 5-0 ...
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Discussing Decisive Decisions: Senior Raj Dashondi discusses with Senior Sebastian Franco while at Virginia Tech’s Booth after getting information of the College’s aspects and strong points. Virginia tech is one of the College’s that grabbed Franco’s interest while at the College Fair.. “I liked all the colleges they had there, especially the ones I was interested in… like UF, UCF, and FCU and also things out of state, that was awesome.” said Dashondi, and “I enjoyed the community a lot—Like seeing all these different colleges and schools coming together and, really liked seeing Virginia tech there.” said Franco. Photo by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill

Foreseeing your Future with the College Fair

September 29, 2025
Foreseeing your Future with the College Fair by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill The path to the future is certainly an uncertain road that everyone will eventually have to tread, bu...
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Above The Net: Marley Sliwinski, a senior at Melbourne High School and a defensive specialist on her volleyball team, plays an essential role in helping her team succeed. Sliwinski has played volleyball for four years, and as a defensive specialist, she anticipates the ball's trajectory and executes quick, accurate digs to set up plays for her team. At this moment, Sliwinski plays on the court during a game, working with her teammates to secure the point. She remains focused and consistent in her performance, following her ritual of wearing a red hair tie for good luck. Sliwinski is determined to help lead the team through challenging moments with her leadership and skills. Sliwinski says, "Being on the high school volleyball team makes me a more rounded person." Sliwinski plays with the aim of contributing to her goal for the season win the district championship and celebrate the hard earned success with her teammates. Photo by Hunter Paige.

Setting Up Success

September 28, 2025
Setting Up Success by Hunter Paige Melbourne High’s Volleyball team isn’t just about the sport, they are also a family, Marley Sliwinski, a senior whose position is a defensiv...
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Miracles Dancer brings spirit to the football game. Friday night are a lot more fun with her on the sidelines! MHS Miracles Dancer, Ciara Kelley grade 9 performs a energetic routine at friday night football game, bringing spirit and excitement to the stands. Kelley has had multiple years of dance experience and has been looking forward to joining MHS Dance team. Before friday's game she says “It’s fun being on the sidelines and seeing everyone light up from the stands”. Photo creds: Caroline Schneider

Miracles Dance Day Before a Game by Paige Allen

September 28, 2025
Miracles Dance Day Before a Game by Paige Allen Games are fun but can be stressful on dancers before games. Ciara Kelley is a Miracles Dancer for MHS. The bright lights, and r...
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Lets Get Fired Up!: Spirited with much enthusiasm and dedication, sophomore, Kodi Pennington celebrates the victory touchdown with her teammates on the sidelines. Melbourne High School JV Football team has kept a winning record of 5-0 throughout the season. With an extended rain delay, Melbourne JV conquers many touchdowns which leads Melbourne JV Cheer to spirit and encourage them to score more. “Whenever we score a touchdown, I feel excited that we are in the led but a little down for push ups” Pennington said. Photo by Jayda Blanc

Loud and Proud

September 28, 2025
Loud and Proud by Jayda Blanc From the very first bell of the school day, sophomore Kodi Pennington feels the energy of game day begin to happen. “Cheer has been part of my l...
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ACTing Our Way Into The Future: Senior Chloe Martinez shows her dedication both inside and outside the classroom. Whether she’s tackling tough assignments or preparing for her future, Chloe puts in the effort to make her goals a reality. This moment captures her focus and determination as she gets ready to take on what’s ahead after graduation. Martinez Said,” I bought a Kaplan ACT book that has practice tests and tips all throughout it.” Her commitment proves she’s ready to put in the work to succeed.

ACTing Our Way into the Future

September 27, 2025
ACTing Our Way into the Future by Chloe Strong Students took a test called the ACT. It determines your college readiness and plays a big role in the admissions process. The A...
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The Melbourne High School Chorus team meets in the chorus room to audition for Candlelight at Epcot. The Candlelight Processional is performed annually at EPCOT and it is considered a highlight of the holiday season. Constance Jean is auditioning to go. “I can imagine the surrealism of actually being there. Especially in front of a huge crowd and cameras everywhere,” Jean says, “I’m hoping that moving forward, this will encourage me to take bigger chances for any future opportunities that come my way,” Photo credit: Natalie Taylor

Chorus Auditions to sing at Disney

September 27, 2025
Chorus Auditions to sing at Disney by Ne'Asia Taylor Ninth grader Constance Jean prepared for an important moment of her chorus journey–auditions to perform at Disney this Dec...
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Spreading Culture: Juniors Jacinda Guadalupe, Lauren Deacon, and senior De’Andre Burks sign up for what video they’re going to make for Hispanic Heritage Month. On February 9th, Spanish Honors Society members met up after school to discuss their plans for the month. The club’s main goal was to share Hispanic culture with the rest of the school. “We plan to spread hispanic culture with little activities and events, for example, for spanish heritage month we are going on the school-wide announcements to share little tidbits of culture from various hispanic countries,” said Guadalupe. Photo by Kyra Chang

The Magic of Sharing Culture: Hispanic Heritage Month

September 26, 2025
The Magic of Sharing Culture: Hispanic Heritage Month by Kyra Chang From September 15th to October 15th, many people around the world celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, includ...
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Mending The Soul In Grief Group: Ms. Imbs is the leader of Grief Group and is excited for the next group to form and encourages any and all students who are going through a loss in their life to join her. The group meets on Thursdays after school in Building 1, room 138, to talk about whatever the group’s members are dealing with, whether it's through listening or by active participation in group activities, the group helps each other through loss and or grief. Ms. Imbs says “I have not experienced grief, I have been lucky to have not experienced a great loss, but I have experienced healing”. And she wants to help the students here at Melbourne high school to find healing, and acceptance, as well. Photo By: Aiden Kehayias

Grief Group Is Here For You

September 26, 2025
Grief Group Is Here For You by Aiden Kehayias Death is a tragic but important part of everyone’s life, and the grief that follows can be one of the most painful things someone...
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Between The Lines: The stands are packed, the crowd is loud, and the Bulldogs Fight hard under the lights tonight. The JV team shows grit and teamwork from the first whistle to the last play tonight The team has been practicing hard all week, running drills, studying plays, and pushing each other to improve, which pays off on the field tonight. Sophomore lineman Mark Perry has been playing football for nine years and takes on both sides of the line. “Playing both sides of the line is tough, but it helps me understand the game better. I know what the defense is trying to do and what the offense needs from me,” Perry says. His teammate and brother, Alex Perry, credits their coaches for the lessons that go beyond football. “The coaches always push us to focus on the little details. It’s not just about strength; it’s about footwork, timing, and being disciplined every play,” he said. The Bulldogs may still be learning and growing, but their effort shows they’re ready to make this season one to remember. Photo by Lily Majors

JV Bulldogs Bring the Heat

September 25, 2025
JV Bulldogs Bring the Heat by Lily Majors The stands were packed, the crowd was loud, and the Bulldogs fought hard under the lights. From the first whistle to the last play, ...
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STRANGE CHANGES. During a lab in Ms.Farrahi class, Marisol Comejo (10) and Cash Grey (10) experiment with chemical and physical change. Many tenth graders take chemistry class because it’s an honors course, but they later find out how fun it can actually be. When Comejo was asked why she joined she said, “I got put in it, and it’s in the honor program, but it’s a lot of fun and I would totally recommend to other students.” Comejo says. The chemistry lab gave students hands-on experience while reinforcing lessons from class. Photo by Melissa Amaro.

From Powders to Flames

September 25, 2025
From Powders to Flames by Melissa Lima Amaro The science lab turned into an experiment zone as students tested different substances to explore chemical and physical changes. F...
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A dancing Miracle: Freshman Aliana Alvarado a member of the miracle dance team performs hip-hop dance with ponytail dance club at melbourne high school. Alvarado's team and the ponytail dancers shine as they perform, the ponytail dancers look so happy to be dancing with the Miracle dance team, as if they look up to them. “The ponytail dance club was so excited to perform the hip-hop dance with us” Alvarado says. Photo credits: Caroline Schneider

Team Prepares to Shine at Pep Rally

September 24, 2025
Team Prepares to Shine at Pep Rally by Matthew Trazzera After quitting dance, 9th grader Aliana Alvarado made a return to the sport through the Melbourne High School Miracles....
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Anticipation is in the Air: Seniors like Sammy Orellana eagerly wait to sign the Bulldog statue. On September 18, the Media Center will host a Bulldog Signing Party where seniors can officially mark their place in school history on the Bulldog. “I cannot wait to sign the Bulldog. I can’t wait for people to see my name on the Bulldog for a whole year,” says Orellana. Photo by Kyle McLaren

A Time Capsule of Signatures

September 24, 2025
A Time Capsule of Signatures by Kyle McLaren In the Melbourne High Media Center, there were hundreds of books, fancy furniture, and a special resident who has called the Media...
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MIRACLE ENTHUSIASM: With the crowd roaring and the scoreboard lighting up, the Bulldogs score a thrilling touchdown. Miracle Dancer Lila Knight and Mini Miracles burst into celebration on the sidelines. It’s all happening at our home game against the University Titans, held on the first Friday of September—a night packed with school spirit and unforgettable moments. “I hope to make a positive impact and inspire the little girls.” Knight says. Photo by Issy Perez

Mini Miracles Spotlight

September 23, 2025
Mini Miracles Spotlight by Issy Perez Ponytail Dance Camp was a significant milestone in the development of young dancers. For Lila Knight, a senior and captain of the Melbour...
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Caption: Sideline Support: At the Melbourne high school JV football game, Ally Field and the JV cheer team supports the football team. The cheerleaders perform stunts and routines at every game to boost school spirit and pride. The football team won the game 20-6 against Rockledge high school with the support of the cheer team and fellow students. “Cheerleading boosts school spirit because everyone's smiley and it brings joy,” Field said. Photo by Lily Hock. 

JV Cheer Team Supports the Football Team as they beat Rockledge

September 23, 2025
JV Cheer Team Supports the Football Team as they beat Rockledge by Lily Hock Cheerleading isn’t just a great sport or hobby, it’s a key part of school spirit and pride. To get...
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FRESHMAN PRESIDENCY. Ella Madeline Nicholson Morrissey and Kush Chovatia discuss ideas while reviewing papers. The Class of 2029 recently elected Morrissey and Chovatia as their President and Vice President, marking their first leadership roles in high school. Even informal discussions like these help them prepare to represent their classmates and plan events, like homecoming, for example, which is fast approaching and the student council has a lot of planning to do. When asked what the biggest help would be from their classmates and the rest of the student council, Morrissey says, “I just want to hear everyone’s input on what they want.” Their goal for the year is simple: listen, collaborate and make all events, big or small, meaningful for everyone. Photo by Aadhya Patel.

Freshmen Elections

September 22, 2025
Freshmen Elections by Aadhya Patel The start of high school is an exciting milestone, and for the class of 2029, it began with an important decision: choosing their first stu...
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Melbourne High senior Kyra Chang who is one of the Editor-In-Chiefs for the newspaper class, Chang was sat down and asked some questions about her four years in having experience with the newspaper class and not only that, but what it’s like experiencing and being in newspaper. Photo by: Ava Brouard

Inside Scoop: Newspaper Begins Production

September 22, 2025
Inside Scoop: Newspaper Begins Production For Kyra Chang, joining the school newspaper four years ago out of curiosity quickly became something much bigger, “I have always love...
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senior meeting schedule

Senior Meeting Schedule

September 11, 2025
This year's senior meetings for the class of 2026 will be held Saturday, September 20 in the MHS Auditorium. *IB DP students will meet with Mrs. Mason on September 17 at 6 pm. ...
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yearbook team

Congratulations Mrs. Reynolds on your National Journalism Rising Star Award

August 21, 2025
Please join us in congratulating our Yearbook sponsor, Jamie Reynolds. She has just been named as a Rising Star from the Journalism Education Association (JEA). Mrs. Reynolds i...
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Caption: Students in chemistry class participated in a lab earlier this year involving the Electromagnetic spectrum. This allowed students to grasp a better understanding of colors at different wavelengths.

Mixing It Up with Different Ways of Learning in Chemistry

May 28, 2025
Mixing It Up with Different Ways of Learning in Chemistry by Caris Crespo Most students have better engagement in topics when there is something that excites them. For some i...
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