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Students take classes at the University of Montevallo

Amanda Buttgereit, News Writer

March 9, 2018

Throughout the school day, several high school students walk across the street to take classes at the University of Montevallo. “We are very fortunate to have a quality university directly across the street from us,” principal Brandon Turner said. “For students, we are able to take numerous...

Senior Mikayla Cardwell walks over to the University of Montevallo to her World History class.

Students take classes at the University of Montevallo
Lady Dogs progress to Sweet 16

Daqwan Bryant and Makenzie Johnson

February 15, 2018

The Lady Bulldogs continued to dominate on the court, Monday, Feb. 12, as they rallied past the Beulah Bobcats in sub-regional play. With the win, the Lady Dogs improved their record to 26-5. “It was a good win and I was just glad we were able to get the job done,” senior Alasha Reed said. ...

Senior Lauryn Lilly cuts down the net after the Lady Bulldogs defeat the Beulah Bobcats to advance to the Sweet 16.

Lady Dogs progress to Sweet 16
FEA organizes Future Falcon Day

Sydney Selman, News Writer

December 14, 2017

Dawn Cabrera’s Future Educators of America participated in Future Falcon Day with eighth graders from Montevallo Middle School at the University of Montevallo, Friday, Oct. 27. “Future Falcon Day is important because it help to get the kids comfortable and familiar with the campus,” Future ...

Eighth graders participate in a class on Life Skills at the University of Montevallo for Future Falcon Day.
Sarah King

FEA organizes Future Falcon Day
Hughes signs softball scholarship with UM

Jordan Johnson, News Writer

December 14, 2017

Senior Georgia Hughes signed a softball scholarship with the University of Montevallo, Wednesday, November 8, in the MHS Library. “I chose UM because they have a great softball program,” Hughes said. “I really like the coach. The players are treated like family.” Classmates, teammates, coa...

Senior Georgia Hughes signs a softball scholarship with the University of Montevallo.

Hughes signs softball scholarship with UM
Program leaves impact on Bigs and Littles

Trudie Benson, News Writer

November 7, 2017

Several upperclassmen will travel to the Montevallo Elementary School every Tuesday to mentor children as a part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. "Big Brothers Big Sisters is an outstanding leadership opportunity for our students and it gives them a chance to give back in a very unique way,...

Senior Madeline Griffin (l) talks to her Little during Big Brother Big Sister.
Abby Hamer

Program leaves impact on Bigs and Littles

October 31, 2017

After suffering their third loss to Bibb County the previous week, the Bulldogs come into the Greene County game hopeful for a win. The Dogs ultimately lost their sixth game...

Volleyball team welcomes new coach

Anna Kate Oden, News Writer

October 3, 2017

Montevallo welcomed a new face on the volleyball court this year, with the hiring of Melissa Baswell. “Montevallo High is a great small community that has opportunities...

Dogs defeat BB Comer with 35-12 Homecoming victory

Trudie Benson, News Writer

October 2, 2017

The Bulldogs became 2-1 after defeating the B.B. Comer Tigers in a 42-12 Homecoming triumph Theron Fisher Stadium, Friday, Sept. 15. "It was great to finally get to play...

Dogs suffer first lost of season

Caroline Landers, News Writer

September 20, 2017

After winning their first game against West Blocton, the Bulldogs traveled to ACA and suffered their first lost of the season losing 6-51 making their record 1-1. “Tonight...

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Scholars’ Bowl teams earns wins at county tournament

Riley Key, News Writer

March 5, 2018

Montevallo’s Scholars’ Bowl teams competed against high schools county-wide, Thursday, February 8, at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center. The varsity team won half of their matches, beating Vincent Middle...

Two students awarded at Model UN

Price Alexander, News Writer

February 27, 2018

The Montevallo Model UN team, sponsored by Lee Pastor, attended the University of Alabama’s tenth Model United Nations conference in Tuscaloosa from Friday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 11. The attendees, ten of whom...

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Seniors recognized at last home football game

Abby Smith, News Writer

November 7, 2017

Montevallo seniors gathered at Richard Gilliam Stadium pregame to celebrate Senior Night as they prepared for the last home football game, Friday, October 27. “The night...

Journalism students take New York City

Grace Stermer, News Writer

May 8, 2017

With the help of a $1,000 grant from the Shelby County Education Foundation, Montevallo’s broadcast journalism team traveled to Columbia University in New York City to attend...

Auxiliary squad announced for next year

Karla Diaz, News Writer

May 3, 2017

Fifteen girls will perform during the Marching Troubadours half-time show next fall after being selected during auxiliary tryouts, Friday, March 10. “I think this year...

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