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.
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 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
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
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. 
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.
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
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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.
Caption (Left): Gathering around their names on the board, juniors Kyra Chang, Ansleigh Friday, Isabelle Heise, and sophomore Piper Faherty celebrate their new editor positions for the next year, revealed during the banquet.       Caption (Right): Following the conclusion of the banquets festivities, yearbook editors and team members take pictures to commemorate the special day and get excited about the year ahead.
Joe Laub and Hall Stepp retire in 2025.
Study tools for exams.
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 Elissa Bower, a focused 10th-grade student, meticulously poured a vibrant blue stock solution from a beaker into a slender graduated cylinder.
Kaila Long got the chance to join her mom at work for Bring Your Kid to Work Day.
Students read in class.
Alyssa DiDomenico working hard in the morning to study for her EOC. Even with strong preparation, test-day nerves are normal. When asked what advice she would give to people taking the test next year, “Actually pay attention in class and study a lot,” said DiDomenico.