Mustangs Fall to Titans in Playoffs

Photos provided and article written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. IHSA State Playoffs create an excitement unrivaled in High School sports. On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the Round Two playoff between the Morrison Mustangs and the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans was no exception. Blue skies and temperatures in the mid-50s set the

Junior High First Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison Junior High School students met standards for placement on the 1st Quarter Honor Roll, for 2023-2024. 6TH GRADE STRAIGHT As (4.000): GARRETT BAIMA, COEN FINKLE, LYLAH HARRIDGE, BRINKLEY ICENOGLE, COLTON KUEHL, JACOB MERTES, SUMMER PAGELOFF, ZOEY STUART, AVA WOLEVER, URYAH WRIGHT6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 –

Bartoz Photos of Mustangs Playoff Win

Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the action-packed, home Football game against the Fulton, IL, Steamers, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Mustangs scored 34 points over the Steamers’ 12. Morrison will take on the Kewanee (Wethersfield) Tigers in Kewanee, IL, on Saturday, November 4, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

MHS 2023 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison High School released the Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Congratulations to these scholars! 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2024Blake Adams, Carly Boonstra, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Brianna Groenewold, Madison Houzenga, Karalynn Kirkpatrick, Madison Krum, Andrew Melton, Allen Rumfelt, Gracelyn Streets-Wood, Sarah Weston, Karder

MHS Hosts College and Career Fair 2023

Report and photo submitted by Brian Bartoz. Thirty-six companies, career training programs, colleges, organizations, and military service branches participated in Morrison High School’s fifth annual College and Career Fair, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Prior to the main event in the gym, students participated in four breakout sessions. They met

Playoff Game at Home October 28

The Morrison Mustangs will host the Fulton Steamers for their first-round, Playoff game, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Gates open at noon, and the game starts at 1:00 p.m. Psst!: Arrive early.

Thomson Inquires of River Bend Annexation

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Concerned parents of students currently enrolled in the West Carroll School District visited the River Bend Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. These parents, representing families living in the Thomson, IL, area, owned signed petitions. They displayed proven interest of over

Personnel Returns Fill Agenda

By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The MCUD 6 Board of Directors was presented with an Agenda filled with personnel renewals and new hires, as they convened in the District Office on Monday, October 16, 2023. Following brief monthly summaries from the attending School Administrators, a motion was approved to hire

MHS Food Truck Night during Conferences

The Food Truck event returns to Morrison High School parking lot, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 2, 2023. This is the night of Parent-Teacher Conferences, which are set from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The pubic is invited to participate in food purchases, even if they have no

MJHS, MHS, and Madrigal Concerts Tonight

Fall Band and Choir Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, October 12, 2023, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Erin Morris is the Choir and Madrigals Teacher. Band Instructor is Anni Suman. The Junior High Band and Choir will showcase skills in their first concert of the

Etnyre Voted Staff of the Month

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the article and photographs. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Morrison High School Principal David Mills, right, congratulated Jon Etnyre for being selected, by the students, as a member of the Morrison High School staff to receive the Staff of the Month award. Great Job; keep

THUSE September 2023

Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Homecoming activities leading up to the Friday night, September29, 2023, Homecoming game have been a highlight in Morrison, IL, forever. The THUSE activities on Thursday, September 28, were no exception. Food trucks were parked in the lot. Parents filled the seats to

2023 Homecoming Court Announced

Written and photo by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Misspelled names have been corrected. The Morrison High School 2023 Homecoming Court and attendants were announced at a student rally on Friday, September 22, 2023. They will reign throughout the events related to Homecoming the week of Monday, September 25, through Friday,

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Photos 1-3 were taken by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Coach Raynn Darsidan submitted the Cheers photo and names. The 21st class of inductees into the Morrison Athletic Hall of Fame was introduced prior to the Morrison, IL, Football game on Friday, September 8, 2023, at E. M. “Bud” Cole Field.

WQPT Suicide Prevention Awareness Screening and Discussion Panel

Join WQPT on September 21, 2023, for a screening of excerpts from the new film, “My Ascension,” and an engaging panel discussion about suicide prevention and mental wellness. The screening and panel discussion will be held in person with a virtual viewing option, on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 5:00