Freshman Issue | SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
THE VIEWER Dear Class of 2025, Welcome to Mounds View High School! We are so excited to have you here. First, we applaud you for your resilience as you tackle a new chapter in your life in the midst of tumultuous times. The coming years may seem uncertain, but know that they will be filled with long-lasting memories and friendships. High school is a time for you to start discovering your passions and your values. Stay curious by exploring different classes, joining clubs and sports, going to school events and meeting new people. Focus your energy on what you love doing and on the people you care about. As you stepped into school this morning, you were probably filled with excitement or nervousness. We know this because we were once in your shoes, too. Our best advice to you is to enjoy yourself. Your next four years depend on what you make of it. We wish you the best of luck. 2021-2022 Viewer Editors
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Advice 02/ Fall Sports and Deans 03/ School Map 04 page design and photos by Elisa Guo
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Freshmen fails
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Personally, I never made the connection that we were called The Viewer and Viewettes because of Mounds VIEW.” - Maya Betti, 11
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Lost my schedule on the first day of school and had to guess my last class period.” - Morgan Dalton, 12
Literally having to ask any teacher I saw where my next class was for a whole week.”
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There was a time when I was trying to find my English classroom and I was standing right in front of it when I asked the Mustang Mentor where my classroom would be. - Hanzu Vu-Tan, 12
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Freshman year I tried joining The Viewer but it wasn’t available to ninth graders, so I spent my first fourth hour in my dean’s office figuring out what elective I wanted to take. - Elisa Guo , 12
I walked into a classroom of upperclassmen on accident. - Namitha Narayan, 12
- Isabel Newhouse, 12
Do and don’t do this 1.) Read The Viewer
1.) Walk on the left side of the hallway
2.) Try to challenge yourself
2.) Take every hard class available
3.) Keep organized
3.) Boo other grades at pepfests
4.) Talk to your teachers
4.) Make TikToks in the bathroom
5.) Join sports and clubs
5.) Procrastinate grapics by Maya Betti written by Maya Betti and Morgan Dalton
Viewer Staff 2021-2022 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING COPY EDITOR MANAGING DESIGN EDITORS BUSINESS MANAGER NEWS EDITOR FEATURES EDITOR SPREAD EDITORS EDITORIALS EDITORS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR ILLUSTRATOR
Elisa Guo ONLINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Zige Wang ONLINE MANAGING COPY EDITOR Darah Ostrom, Johnny Yue WEBSITE MANAGER Morgan Dalton ONLINE EDITORS Yatharth Sharma Maya Betti Darah Ostrom, Johnny Yue Yatharth Sharma Joseph Hoffman Olivia Sperbeck Iris Ren
Isabel Newhouse Hanzu Vu-Tran Isabel Newhouse Maya Betti, Morgan Dalton, Joseph Hoffman Namitha Narayn, Hanzu Vu-tran
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Mounds View fall sports and deans
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written by Darah Ostrom
Solve this crossword puzzle to learn about Mounds View’s fall sports
photo courtesy of Mounds View Tennis website
photo courtesy of Mounds View Girls Swim and Dive website
Find all of the Mounds View deans in this word search
First row, left to right: Mackenzie Voss, Kendra Eckman, Nicole Fisher Second row, left to right: Ellen Elmquist, Jeff Nowak, Ryan Poepard Third row: Sarah Hatalla photos courtesy of Mounds View High School website
Visit our online website for the answer keys! www.mvviewer.org graphics courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Games and puzzles created using Educator.com
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021 written by Isabel Newhouse
You can find you dean in Student Services.. Head over there if you Services have issues with your schedule or need a pass somewhere.
The cafeteria is where you will grab your breakfast or lunch.
The Paddock will be used for college prep and college visit space.
In the auditorium, you will attend class meetings, school events, concerts and musicals throughout the year.
A great place to meet your friends in the morning is the Lower or Upper Commons.
There are alwasy musicians practicing hard in the music wing.
The room where it happens... The fitness center is a great place to workout.
Many sports and gym classes will be held in Mounds View’s two athletic centers. You’ll find students studying in their free hours or checking out books in the Information Learning Center (ILC). You may have a class in the basement. Be aware the two sides are not connected together!
Where do you want to go?
graphics courtesy of Pixabay
The Mustang Activity Center (MAC) also includes a new indoor track on the upper floor.