Martinsville Chess Competition

Ken Casey, Writer
February 7, 2019
Filed under Student Life
Martinsville High School is known for many different things. Chess, however, is not one you usually hear. On March 23rd, 2019, the National Chess Competition will be held in the MHS gymnasium. “We currently estimate that there will be around 600 players and 1,200 parents and coaches, but we expect a li...
Cancer Awareness Week

Ken Casey, Writer
December 19, 2018
Filed under Student Life
The Martinsville High School student body had their annual Cancer Awareness Week in October. Teacher Kristi Casey has been putting together this week for the past two years. Her class is used to encourage students to go out and change the world, treat others with kindness, and to all around be a great pe...
10 Ways To Keep On Track This Tri

Styel Mechling and Makayla Capilla
December 10, 2018
Filed under Student Life
Sports, tests, friends, family, multiple hours of homework, and even outside-of-school work are all factors in making a high school student tense. Sometimes it can feel as though we can’t even conjure up the time to care for ourselves and overall just relax. Here are ten ways to make sure you don...
Internet Sensation

Makayla Capilla, Writer
December 10, 2018
Filed under Student Life
Most kids and teenagers nowadays can’t remember a time without having a cell phone. They are in our hands almost every moment of every day. If they aren’t in our hands, they are right by our side. While many can see this as a bad thing, others feel it has its perks. Tons of teens all over the...
Thoughts On: Mamma Mia

Alexa Shrake, Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Student Life
Almost every seat filled with peers, loved ones, and fans of Mamma Mia, it was a full house. On Friday November 16th, the show did not start on time due to the line being out the doors. A huge crowd gathered to watch one of the first high schools in the country perform the well-known musical. Work...
A Work In Progress

Alice Pickering, Writer
November 27, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Student Life
Books and writing from authors surround us every day. They are in classes, stores, and homes. Here, at Martinsville High School, we do our fair share of writing in class. Four people in particular are going beyond that and being authors of more than just poems for English class. Sophia Jackson is our...
From Small Town to the Runway

Makayla Capilla, Writer
October 31, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Student Life
There is a perception that coming from a small town can be a detriment to your future. However, a former student from Martinsville High School, Aviana McClish, proved that to be wrong. During the 2018 New York Fashion Week, Aviana walked for Vogue while wearing Pyer Moss. This was one of the biggest mom...
Hidden Gem: MHS Jewelry Class

Alice Pickering, Writer
October 31, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Student Life
At Martinsville High School, there is a large array of classes. From Creative Writing to Agriculture, there is a class for every kid, no matter their interest. So, it’s no surprise that we have a Jewelry class. Taught by the interesting Ms. Murray, a woman with bats above her desk and art everywhe...
Leaving a Legacy

Delaney Collier, Macie Crawmer, Writers
October 30, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Those who knew Mr. Hawkins remember him as a man who always wore a smile, was patient, understanding, and inclusive of all people.
Being Biracial In Martinsville

Styel Mechling, Writer
October 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Student Life
When I found out I was moving to Martinsville last summer, my first question was, “What’s Martinsville?” Once I referred to my family, they all told me stories and fiction of what Martinsville was really like. Being the Sherlock Holmes that I am, I Googled Martinsville and came up with the same resul...
Goodbye Quizlet?

Hannah Johnson, Writer
October 25, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Many students rely on Quizlet for studying needs, but what would happen if they couldn’t? Word has been going around the school that Quizlet will supposedly be blocked because of cheating. There has been no official evidence of this, but students have been talking about the agony of having to go back ...
Emmah Keller Advances to State Finals

Alexa Shrake, Writer
October 24, 2018
Filed under Seniors, Sports, Student Life
Putting her way to IHSAA Golf State Finals, Martinsville High School senior Emmah Keller stood out from the rest at State Finals. Being the only member from Martinsville, Keller may have seemed intimidated by teams that advanced, but that is far from the truth. Keller confidently competed at state a...