Serving Together: Junior Lauren Deacon shares her experience in the National Honor Society, where she helps the community alongside her friends. Deacon had been involved in NJHS during middle school and continued her passion for service through NHS meetings in Ms. Cara’s room. She also participated in soccer, SWAT, and NTHS while giving back to others. “I get to help the community while being with my friends,” Deacon said. Photo by Lily Majors

NHS Members Meet Wednesday to Discuss Plans

January 4, 2026
NHS Members Meet Wednesday to Discuss Plans by Lily Majors At the recent NHS meeting, junior Lauren Deacon shared her experience as a dedicated member of the National Honor Soci...
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IB Teamwork In Action: IB students are working together on homework during the monthly IB Study Buddies meeting in the school media center. The students were also provided with food and drinks at the meeting. Students worked on some of their favorite subjects including engineering, which is Anna Agarie’s favorite subject because you “build many different parts and create 3D items.” After the Study Buddies, an IB Booster meeting was held. Photo by Ayaana Gupta

Uniting for IB Success

January 3, 2026
Uniting for IB Success by Ayaana Gupta Students from the IB program gathered after school in the media center for the monthly IB Study Buddies meeting, where they worked togeth...
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Equations around the World: High School Students in IB-Alg 2 tackles every challenge with confidence. Most students are known for completing test reviews and practice corrections before every exam. Melbourne High School has several teachers that teaches Algebra 2. Mr. Casey Chizek is the IB-Alg 2 who has been teaching for several years. “Doing reviews and test corrections help me prepare before the test and make me confident” said Elena Neel. Photo Credit by Jayda Blanc

Working Through the Equations  

January 3, 2026
Working Through the Equations by Jayda Blanc Students entered the classroom with a mix of emotions such as anxiousness and perseverance as the awaited math test arrived. Follo...
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Getting ready for New Adventures and Stories: Melanie Anderson, an English teacher here at Melbourne High School is working on upcoming and past assignments for students in her classes, such as the Creative Writing class. She has loved her students and has mentioned that in her class “... the day is always different” and that can not be more true than for the writing in the class. . Photo by: Aiden Kehayias

Creating Creative Stories With Ms. Anderson

January 2, 2026
Creating Creative Stories With Ms. Anderson by Aiden Kehayias Art is many things. It can be love, it can be hate, and it can be everything in between. While there are many way...
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Caption: Freshman Maddyx Hill studies for a science test happening on Wednesday. Hill wishes she had some sort of fast technology by her side while studying. “I study much better with music on and with my phone by my side while I do work,” she said. Photo credits to Matthew Trazzera

9th Graders’ Perspective on the District Phone Law

January 2, 2026
9th Graders’ Perspective on the District Phone Law by Matthew Trazzera 9th grader Maddyx Hill believed phones can make school work easier and faster. She explained that phones...
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Captions: A lunch lady serves students food during lunch, one of the busiest parts of the day. School lunches were an important part of the day, and the cafeteria staff worked hard every day to make sure everyone received a meal. Anna Agarie said that most of the time, school lunches were good, but added a reminder to her peers. “Be respectful, and don’t skip the lines.”Students line up in the school cafeteria during lunchtime to grab their favorite to grab their favorite meals. The busy scene showed students chatting and deciding what they would put in their rice as they moved down the busy lunch line. “My favorite lunch to have is the rice bowls and the options you put in it and the portions are pretty good,” Sudiksha Nanda said. Photos by Melissa Amaro.

From Trays to Table: A Look Inside The Cafeteria

January 1, 2026
From Trays to Table: A Look Inside The Cafeteria by Melissa Lima Amaro and Aadhya Patel Every student knew the drill: the lunch bell rang, and suddenly the cafeteria became c...
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Caption: Pumpkin Masterpiece:Soccer player Aisling O'Donnell’s design showcases a playful, exaggerated expression with a tongue sticking out, arms, and even some funny details that add personality. It’s clear this isn’t your typical jack-o’-lantern. O'Donnell said, “We got our inspo from Pinterest,” and it’s easy to see how inspiration from the site led to this creative, out-of-the-box design. Halloween decorations don’t always need to be traditional. O'Donnell wanted to make it a fun and memorable experience. Photo by Chloe Strong

Students Bond Through Pumpkin Carving

December 31, 2025
Students Bond Through Pumpkin Carving by Chloe Strong Football and Soccer players did a pumpkin carving activity, students worked together to create fun and creative designs. G...
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Clash, crush, repeat: Mustafa Alqurughuli, a junior at Melbourne High School, is dominating the Clash Royale Club with his strategic use of the Pekka Bridge Spam deck. Every week, he competes in intense club tournaments, where his quick decision-making and precise tactics consistently lead him to victory. His passion for the game not only drives his own success but also inspires other students to improve their skills. The club has become a hub for gamers, with Alqurughuli at the center, “Making new friends and playing my favorite game.” Alqurughuli helps elevate the level of competition among members. Photo by Hunter Paige

This is Why We Clash!

December 31, 2025
This is Why We Clash! By Hunter Paige The Clash Royale Club at Melbourne High School had become a popular gathering spot for students who enjoyed strategizing and competing in ...
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Sunset Soccer: Madison Hartley and the JV Girls Soccer team face Satellite in a game on Tuesday night. The team prepared by practicing and training 4 days a week. They finished the game with a tie of 1-1. When asked how the game went, Hartley said, “ It was an evenly matched game that was very fun.” Photo by Mindy Hartley.

JV Girls Soccer Face Satellite

December 30, 2025
JV Girls Soccer Face Satellite by Lily Hock Soccer at Melbourne High School is more than just a game. The JV girls faced Satellite High School on Tuesday, and the match ended 1...
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Caption: A skill building English class taught by Tim Dale, here at Melbourne High. In English class, Maula Islam-Hopper, a 10th grade student here at Melbourne High, learns about the importance of understanding others take on stories.Through the skills taught by Mr. Dale. Students like Maula were able to debate on certain matters surrounding their opinions. With an intense passion to correct poor skills, Mr. Dale teaches listening and speaking skills to all of his students. During class, students work on their language skills, and grow an understanding of themselves as individuals and the world around them. After going over important stories, students debate about certain situations through the stories, causing them to form good listening and speaking skills. This class gives students an outlook on what they may use their skills for later in life. Mr. Dale said, “It was my hope and goal that students take away a better skill of language, and become stewards of the language.”

English Debate

December 30, 2025
English Debate by Princess Islam Here at Melbourne High, English class is not a regular class; It was a valuable session of educational skills, and speech. A class which teac...
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Lindy Roy poses for a photo with the hat she made in art class.”I had so much fun making my hat.” Photo by Braelyn Arenella-White.

Hats in Ms. Coats 3D Art

December 30, 2025
Hats in Ms. Coats 3D Art by Braelyn Arnella-White In high school, art is very important. It plays a role in development, improving ability to think outside the box, problem sol...
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Digital Dreams Ahead: Mariah Walker, prepares for her certification exam in digital design as they use programs like Photoshop and GMetrix. The class built skills on how to use technology, how to make posters, and all other kinds of real world design. Students earned a certificate when they completed and successfully passed this exam. “This class helps me see how my mind can create different things and helps me with technology,” Mariah Walker said. Photo by Ne’Asia Taylor

Digital Design Students Prepare for Certification Exam

December 29, 2025
Digital Design Students Prepare for Certification Exam by Ne'Asia Taylor-Torres Digital Design students spent the past few days preparing for their exam. The class made differ...
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Caption: Take a stand! SWAT club is working against tobacco use amongst students. The club’s sponsor, Mr. Michael Soliven, promotes awareness through Red Ribbon Week and other school activities. Members meet every other Friday in Mr. Soliven’s room at 8:05 in the morning. Members discuss ways to promote a tobacco-free lifestyle. “ This club encourages students to make healthier choices,” Donald said. Photo by NeAsia Taylor

Students Unite for Change

December 28, 2025
Students Unite for Change by Ne’Asia Taylor Students Working Against Tobacco, also known as SWAT, held meetings every other Friday. The club encourages students to take action ...
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EPIC WAYS TO STUDY LITERATURE: Students at Melbourne High are diving into *Epic: The Musical* as a creative way to study *The Odyssey.* Using notebooks and colorful highlighters, they’re making connections between the ancient text and its modern retelling. “I think that because *The Odyssey* was written so long ago, it’s easier for kids to learn what is going on and remember and understand the events and characters better,” said Anastasia Mijotovic. She added that exploring modern interpretations makes learning more fun and engaging than just reading ancient Greek literature.

Epic: The Musical Brings the Odyssey to Life for Ninth Graders

December 28, 2025
Epic: The Musical Brings the Odyssey to Life for Ninth Graders by Brooke Johnson Ninth graders at Melbourne High are studying The Odyssey in a whole new way this year — thr...
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Caption: Working Together: In a busy classroom, two students, Aubrianna Presley and Samiyah Evans, work together at a table as they focus on all the recent assignments. Focused on completing the assignments they collaborated on class work to strengthen their understanding of the lesson. Pressely said, “The Odyssey has shown me a lot of things and it was fun to learn about.” Photo Credit: Anabella Mulligan

Ninth Graders Conclude Journey Through The Odyssey

December 27, 2025
Ninth Graders Conclude Journey Through The Odyssey by Anabella Mulligan Ninth-grade students at Melbourne High School wrapped up their study of The Odyssey this past week...
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Caption: Feel The Music: Singing a hymn, the choral ensemble of Melbourne High School gives an excellent performance and showcase of their singing talents and abilities while being conducted by the Director of the Chorus program here at Melbourne High School, Natalie Harris. Junior chorus student Drew Smith stated that he really enjoyed the concert, “It was a grand old time”.  Photo By: Aiden Kehayias

The Charmingly Cheerful Chorus Concert

December 27, 2025
The Charmingly Cheerful Chorus Concert by Aiden Kehayias Music is an important part of everyone's life. While it may not be a big part of other high schools, it is certainly the...
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Caption: Writing Like It’s 1984: Senior Arielle Wright tries writing on a 1984 Olympia International typewriter. “ I know essentially how they work. It’s stiff and you had to press really hard for it to work. I prefer keyboards, they’re faster to type with. I guess that’s why people typed so slowly back then!” said Wright.  Part of the Media Center Dedication Anniversary celebration featured a Then and Now table, where vintage items like a 1962 Kodak film projector and the typewriter were displayed next to their modern replacements. Students had the opportunity to touch and interact with the items and learned how far our technology has come. “Students back then would probably think today’s high-tech media center would be odd,” Wright said. Photo by Kyle McLaren

62 Years of Reading

December 26, 2025
62 Years of Reading by Kyle McLaren Among the newer buildings on campus, such as Buildings 7 and 8, there were older buildings that survived the 1990s campus renovations. One...
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Caption: Discussing The Art Of Horror Writing. Miss Melanie Anderson speaks to her creative writing students about their current unit on horror, perfectly timed for the Halloween season. The class explored how suspense, emotion and vivid imagery brought scary stories to life. This unit was something entirely different to what they have done so far into the school year, so Miss Anderson kept reminding her students that it was completely normal not to know how to write horror. “I keep reminding my students it’s okay to be bad at something, because it’s the first step to be good at something.” Photo by Aadhya Patel.

Creative Writing: Where Imagination Has No Limits

December 26, 2025
Creative Writing: Where Imagination Has No Limits by Aadhya Patel Creative writing was a place where you constantly learned and improved your writing skills. The students in th...
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Caption: CULTURE APPRECIATION: Senior Janessa Palmer and her buddies gather in the Melbourne High School library to brainstorm decoration ideas for their upcoming Culture Fest booth. As an IB student, Palmer explored creative concepts that reflected her heritage and showcased her team’s vision. Their collaboration highlighted the spirit of innovation and cultural pride that defined the event. “I felt like it was a great way to show creativity and innovation,” Palmer said. Photo by Issy Perez.

Culture Fest Beginnings

December 25, 2025
Culture Fest Beginnings by Issy Perez Melbourne High School's IB students worked on their Culture Fest projects in preparation for the December Culture Festival. Senior Janessa...
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STUDIO RECORDING: Mel-High’s students sing while Ms. Natalie Taylor guides them through their songs for the recordings. The recordings were prepared for the Christmas station run by iHeartRadio. The event took place on Friday, November 7 at the station in Melbourne. Ms. Taylor worked with the station’s members to provide the students with the opportunity again. She said, “The students who were offered this opportunity are in my chamber choir which is one of our two auditioned choirs. It is a group of 16 students.” Photo by iHeartRadio Studio Member.

Singing Live

December 25, 2025
Singing Live by Issy Perez Melbourne High School’s senior chorus students performed live at Station LiteRock 99.3, iHeartRadio, on Friday, November 7th. Their appearance span...
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