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DiStefano's Authentic Italian Foods
DiStefano’s Authentic Italian Foods
Seniors prepare for SAT/ACT Exams
Due to the warm temperatures this week and inconsistent air conditioning in classrooms, principal Jeff Legan allowed staff to wear shorts. For the first time in years, juniors were also not invited to the Honors Assembly in the auditorium to avoid overheating that space.
Varying classroom temperatures affect students, staff
Math 2 teacher Dria Kerman prepares her students for the EOC.
EOC exam incentive makes a difference for 9th, 10th graders
Seniors Gurleen Dhillon and Gianna Sobecki relax in the upstairs senior commons while working on their essays.
Students wonder about use of commons, courtyards
Senior’s High School experience
Senior’s High School experience
Senior Spotlight: Featuring Frankie Coreno
Senior Spotlight: Featuring Frankie Coreno
Finish Line In Sight
Finish Line In Sight
Senior Spotlight- Nichole Paradise
Senior Spotlight- Nichole Paradise
Class of ‘25 is Close to the End
Class of ‘25 is Close to the End
Are Cell Phones Really the Problem?
Are Cell Phones Really the Problem?
The Benefits of Backpacks Back in School
The Benefits of Backpacks Back in School
Sophomore Erin Kerr reads the ACOTAR series during her study hall.
OPINION: Reading fiction can change way you see world
Gianna Condelli, Anna Rini, Vishista Nayak, and Henry Tran present a speech during their AP Seminar class.
OPINION: AP Seminar should count for communications credit
ALICE Training gives students and teachers a number of options of how to handle an intruder in the building, such as blocking classrooms.
OPINION: More schools need to implement ALICE Training
MHS School and Family Life
MHS School and Family Life
Sophomore Francesca Diasio practices her batting stance in the locker room.
Sophomore feels prepared for new softball season
While in Michigan with his siblings and parents, Tommy Waner visits his cousins.
Student travels to Michigan over holiday break
Sophomore Ibeth Salome enjoys her summer vacation in Mexico.
Sophomore visits Mexico
Sophomore Gianna Condelli completes Quizlet Plus questions.
Student purchases Quizlet Plus
The Mayfield Football Teams Vision for the Upcoming Season
The Mayfield Football Teams Vision for the Upcoming Season
A Year with Coach Patty and the Mayfield Cheer Squad
A Year with Coach Patty and the Mayfield Cheer Squad
As part of their off-season workouts, junior Joe Barch bench presses, while Luke Durosko spots for him in the weight room.
Varsity football begins off season workouts
Freshman Gabriella Figuero dribbles the soccer ball in a game against Kirtland last season.
Girls soccer team faces off-season issues
Long distance runners warm up to run with stretching exercises. Sophomore Max Bremec said, "This year, we’ve gotten outside faster because of the good weather."
Boys long-distance track runners prepare for meets
Senior Spotlight: Featuring Frankie Coreno
Senior Spotlight: Featuring Frankie Coreno
The Mayfield Football Teams Vision for the Upcoming Season
The Mayfield Football Teams Vision for the Upcoming Season
Finish Line In Sight
Finish Line In Sight
Senior Spotlight- Nichole Paradise
Senior Spotlight- Nichole Paradise
The Benefits of Backpacks Back in School
The Benefits of Backpacks Back in School
The Caniac combo includes two dipping sauces, which includes your choice of Cane's Sauce or ketchup. Upon request, you can also get honey mustard or hot sauce.
Raising Cane’s satisfies hyped customers
Just a three-minute drive from MHS, Beyond offers the perfect healthy after-school meal or snack. Junior Payton Brown works there and said, "It is a great place to get food. Not only does it taste good but everything is very fresh. There are a variety of smoothies, foods, juices, and lemonades to choose from, and there are even options to create your own."
Local juicery serves fresh food, beverages
Keep It Simple cheeseburger with french fries
Red Robin burns all high expectations
The Buffalo Crunch Wrap is one of many favorites on the menu at Panini's.
New Panini’s has plenty to offer
Wow! Crumbl Cookies in Mentor are definitely social media worthy.
Viral cookie shop serves delicious cookies
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Auxiliary Team in the Upcoming Year
Students Making Change: The Power of Interact Club
Students Making Change: The Power of Interact Club
“Hypnotic”: The Movie That Tried Too Hard
“Hypnotic”: The Movie That Tried Too Hard
Horse is bombarded with overly-enthusiastic affection from Wammawink, Durpleton, Ched, and Zulius.
‘Centaurworld’ surprises with outstanding characters, plot, music
WW2 movie disappoints with unclear plot
WW2 movie disappoints with unclear plot
A man rests with his dog while reading a book at the Naples Botanical Gardens in Naples, Fla.
Reading the key to long life
Lori Goldstein, author of Becoming Jinn. Taken from Lord Goldstein Books official website.
Book Talk: March
Book Talk: January
Book Talk: January
Photo of author and book cover both taken from Jodi Picoult official website.
Leaving Time marks another successful novel by author Jodi Picoult
Book Reviews: November
Taylor Swift announced that “Red (Taylor’s Version)” would be made available on all streaming platforms on Nov. 12 - about nine years after the original release. Swift said, “Just a friendly reminder that I would never have thought it was possible to go back and remake my previous work… 'Red' is about to be mine again, but it has always been ours.”
Swift’s ‘Red’ version generates buzz
Conan Gray shows his growth from his first five-song EP, "Sunset Season" with the release of his new album, "Kid Krow."
Coronavirus closure: Music worth trying
Tindel performing one of her original songs at The Agora.
Local singer, songwriter seeks to make it big
Shown is the album "13," the first compilation album by The Doors. It was released in November of 1970.
Vinyl making victorious comeback
To Pimp a Butterfly is receiving acclaim for its pure musicality blending elements of rap, jazz, and R&B. The album has received several Grammy nominations—including “Album of the Year” and “Rap Album of the Year.”
Lamar’s nominations will redeem Grammy snubs
“Hypnotic”: The Movie That Tried Too Hard
“Hypnotic”: The Movie That Tried Too Hard
WW2 movie disappoints with unclear plot
WW2 movie disappoints with unclear plot
Egyptian honeymoon turns into captivating murder mystery
Egyptian honeymoon turns into captivating murder mystery
‘West Side Story’ impresses with riveting rendition
‘West Side Story’ impresses with riveting rendition
"Encanto" is still showing in theaters at Regal Willoughby Commons, Atlas Diamond Center (Mentor), and AMC Classic (Solon).
‘Encanto’ shows how families learn, grow
From Teacher to Travel Planner
From Teacher to Travel Planner
DiStefano's Authentic Italian Foods
DiStefano’s Authentic Italian Foods
E-sports Valorant Club
E-sports Valorant Club
Cooking to New Horizons
Cooking to New Horizons
Jurgen Wenzel takes a customer's order at the Revolution Pizza in Willowick.
Local pizza shop grows with its third location
Jurgen Wenzel takes a customer's order at the Revolution Pizza in Willowick.
Local pizza shop grows with its third location
The Caniac combo includes two dipping sauces, which includes your choice of Cane's Sauce or ketchup. Upon request, you can also get honey mustard or hot sauce.
Raising Cane’s satisfies hyped customers
The Mayfield Heights Aquatic and Community Center will open sometime in Summer 2023.
Mayfield Hts. Aquatic, Community center now under construction
Justin Arnold and his uncle, Robert Tagg, now team up for the annual holiday event.
Tagg’s Candy Cane Lane raises money for LLS
The Mayfield Branch library, which opened in 2013, includes multiple sitting and work areas. Junior Maaran Ravi said, "The library has a lot of resources such as the printer, outlets, and more, which make it really significant for school. It’s also a good place to focus and get stuff done.”
Students make use of local library
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The Jazz Band performs a holiday song at their December concert.

[Photo] Jazz Band prepares for spring concert

Amanda Patrick, Guest Writer
April 28, 2022
AP Seminar instructor, John Sullivan

[Photo] AP Seminar class adjusts to new reality

Chloe Campbell-Lee, Guest Writer
April 28, 2021
Junior class president, Nadia Gerbasi, helps decorate for the Homecoming assembly that honored the Sweet Sixteen. This is the only student council event so far in the 2020-2021 school year.

[Photo] Student council has to cancel events, adjust to COVID

Gia Arnold, Guest Writer
April 21, 2021
Mask Up! Senior Chris Capuozzo and students in grades 10-12 walk into the building last Monday for the first time since March. However, many students fear that the school will shut down. Senior Kyla Chercourt said, "I definitely think school will be shut down again. That’s why I’m trying to enjoy as much of my senior year as I can!”

[Photo] With safety protocols in place, students return for in-person learning

Hailey Nelson, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020
Anna Blum runs in the Metroparks near Squire's Castle. The canceled track season meant Blum and other seniors missed out on the opportunity to compete one more time for Mayfield.

[Photo] Track athletes mourn loss of spring season

Hailey Nelson, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
Members of the Sweet Sixteen, including Julianna Nicolli (left), Sydney Nicolli (center), and Bri Mosley (right), have needed to dress up multiple times in the last two weeks. They are seen dancing "The Funk" at the Hoco bonfire on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

[Photo] Hoco arrives late: Hunting for the perfect dress

Hailey Nelson, Staff Write
October 25, 2019
Becca Fritz, a state qualifier in 2019, is determined to keep training this summer.

[Photo] Opinion: Athletes should work hard over summer

Becca Fritz, Staff Writer
May 27, 2019
Senior Jeremy Cyncynatus listens intently in Dr. Selent's AP Physics course. Cyncynatus is taking two AP courses this year.

[Photo] AP testing season calls forth stress

Gianna Somrak, Guest Writer
April 26, 2019
Junior Angelina Beukemann performs a song on the ukulele at Open Mic Night. The event was a successful fundraiser for the junior class, as they have been raising funds to subsidize the cost of prom tickets.

[Photo] Junior class reduces cost of prom tickets

Becca Fritz, Staff Writer
April 5, 2019
Rory Nolan takes on an opponent at a recent match held at MHS. Nolan and other winter sports athletes haven't enjoyed days off despite having school canceled.

[Photo] Winter student-athletes cope with cold days

Becca Fritz, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Timmy Steffens, on the right in a game against Willoughby South in December, has been injured since Jan. 4. The sophomore has missed three games and is expected to be out until Jan. 22.

[Photo] Starting center misses basketball games due to injury

Becca Fritz, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Senior Abby Withrow and junior Becca Fritz show-off their handstand skills at Media Day on Friday, Nov. 9.

[Photo] Gymnastics team suffers injuries but looks at the positive

November 16, 2018
Senior Neshawn Brown, junior Michael Favazzo, and senior Julius Vann lead the basketball team this year. The three boys attended Media Day on Friday, Nov. 9.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team shoots for conference title

Emily Steffey, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
Senior Abby Withrow and junior Becca Fritz are two key members of the gymnastics team this year. They attended Media Day on Friday, Nov. 9

Senior Abby Withrow and junior Becca Fritz show-off their handstand skills at Media Day on Friday, Nov. 9.

[Photo] Gymnastics team suffers injuries but looks at the positive

Emily Byrne, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
Karen Argie

Kevin Morgan, Jack Milroy, and Jordan Kabb are three senior leaders on the swim team this year. All three attended Media Day on Friday, Nov. 2.

[Photo] Men’s swim team demonstrates true connection

Emily Steffey, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Gianna Ferrante, Karen Argie, and Maria Regas are poised to begin the new swim season. The three attended Media Day on Friday, Nov. 2 to discuss the upcoming season.

[Photo] Girls swim team welcomes many new freshmen

Christina Rufo, Staff
November 9, 2018
Juls Consolo, Alyssa Prevesk, and Katelyn Kinczel lead this year's varsity girls basketball team. The three girls attended Media Day on Friday, Nov. 2 to discuss the upcoming season. Junior Lillie Edwards, a player on the varsity team, was the coordinator of this year's Media Day.

[Photo] Senior girls begin final basketball season

Krista Rice, Chief Editor
November 9, 2018
Stacy Collins and Bailey Ross enjoy the loud applause from the audience in the Wood Gym. Behind them stands 2018 Princess Hannah Bright and 2017 King John Catalano.

[Photo] Homecoming king, queen crowned

Staff
September 14, 2018
At Thursday's all night decorating session, dozens of student council students prepared for Friday's assembly and Saturday's dance. Unfortunately, many students say they do not plan to attend the dance.

[Photo] Homecoming week: Many students choose not to attend dance

Emily Byrne, Staff Writer
September 14, 2018
Jenna Hays, one of the 16 finalists to be Homecoming Queen, rides in a convertible during Wednesday's parade.

[Photo] Homecoming week: Sweet 16 finalists experience plenty of emotions

Emily Steffey, Staff Writer
September 14, 2018
Senior class officer Bailey Ross chats with new students at the annual student breakfast.

[Photo] Counseling department welcomes new students at annual breakfast

Christina Rufo, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018
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