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48 Mount Vernon High School Seniors Honored at Annual Awards Night
Celebrating Excellence: 48 Mount Vernon High School Seniors Honored at Annual Awards Night
May 22, 2026
MVHS Seniors are recognized at the annual Kiwanis Night
Students Honored at Annual Kiwanis Awards Night
May 7, 2026
MVHS students honored for student of the month
Mount Vernon High School Celebrates Student of the Month Honorees
April 17, 2026
Mount Vernon is set to build 3 new elementary buildings and renovations to MVHS
The Jacket Journal: Providing Information on the Upcoming School Levy
April 10, 2026
Juniors at Mount Vernon High School are dressed up and ready to learn at the Health Expo
Beyond Doctors and Nurses: MVHS Juniors Discover Diverse Healthcare Careers
March 27, 2026
Khadija Ndow captures the energy and emotion of the game, showcasing her editing skills and eye for composition in this dynamic soccer photo series
Capturing the Game: Khadija Ndow Showcases Talent Through Soccer Photography
January 24, 2025
MVHS dances the night away in Homecoming 2024
Mount Vernon High School Students Dance the Night Away at 2024 Homecoming Celebration
October 8, 2024
Mount Vernon High School Celebrates Achievement: 272 Graduates Shine at Commencement Ceremony
Mount Vernon High School Celebrates Achievement: 272 Graduates Shine at Commencement Ceremony
May 26, 2024
Mount Vernon High School Shines at Spectacular Prom 2024 Celebration
Mount Vernon High School Shines at Spectacular Prom 2024 Celebration
May 20, 2024
2023 MVHS school dance
Mount Vernon High School Students Danced the Night Away at Homecoming
October 9, 2023
Freshman Calvin Heithaus starts his freshman year setting records and goals.
Freshman Calvin Heithaus Making a Name for Himself on the Track
March 16, 2026
Junior Gabe Thomas wins the Licking County League title
Back-to-Back Glory: Mount Vernon Wins LCL Wrestling Title Again
February 17, 2026
The Yellow Jackets finish as runners-up in the LCL
Splitting the Wins: Jackets Bowling LCL Breakdown
February 10, 2026
Senior Avery Young on the beam at the local competition
Sticking the Landing: Avery Young’s Path Through Gymnastics
February 6, 2026
Is NIL saving college athletes—or changing college sports forever?
Leveling the Playing Field: Supporters Say NIL Finally Gives College Athletes What They Deserve
January 22, 2026
Apollo’s Muse by Joclyn Lindsey Grand Winner
Mount Vernon Students Take Top Awards in Prestigious Art Competition
April 17, 2026
Kennedy Howard places in the top 250 in the State of Ohio for her art piece - "Scraping Away"
From Classroom to State Stage: Kennedy Howard’s Art Gains Ohio Recognition
April 7, 2026
Vedette students are ready for the monthly conteset
MVHS Announces Spring Vedette Showcase Submission Period
March 26, 2026
2026 Forum Queen Lucia Burt with her escort Cooper Curry
From The Tattler to the HI-Log: The Origins and Evolution of Our High School Publications
March 21, 2026
Art Club students turn clay into community support
Mount Vernon Art Club Combines Creativity and Compassion
March 4, 2026
Lucy Rush wins another Cross County meet
Nolan Hershberger sits down with senior Lucy Rush to talk about being named the 2026 Top Female Athlete
May 18, 2026
Sophomore Jonah Eggert paces the heat in the recent match against Licking Valley
Jacket Journal Guest Reporter Aadyn O’Rourke Sits Down with Track Standouts Jonah Eggert and Mason Richards
May 1, 2026
Senior Khadija prepares to throw in the Relay Meet
Sports Zone Spotlight: Nolan Sits Down with Track Stars Khloe Bradley and Kennedy Howard
April 24, 2026
Senior Elijah goes up for a serve against Ontario
Sports Zone: Jacket Nation Recap & Men’s Tennis Season Spotlight
April 10, 2026
Junior Kirklin Kanuckel goes up for a serve.
JJ Sports Zone: Swanson & Franz Preview Jackets’ 2026 Volleyball Title Push
March 26, 2026
The answer to the real reason why we are orange and black and called The Yellow Jackets was found in a 1926 Jacket Journal article
MVHS History Uncovered: The True Story Behind the Orange and Black Yellow Jackets
June 10, 2026
295 Seniors. One Final Walk. Forever Yellow Jackets.
295 Seniors. One Final Walk. Forever Yellow Jackets.
May 24, 2026
Mount Vernon High School Seniors Dance the Night Away at Masquerade Prom 2026
Mount Vernon Seniors Celebrate Prom 2026 with a Night of Masquerade Magic
May 19, 2026
Jacket Journal students join the East School Bike Bus,
Two Wheels, One School: East’s Bike Bus Builds Community
May 14, 2026
Local Students Soar Through Civil Air Patrol Program
Local Students Soar Through Civil Air Patrol Program
April 17, 2026
Mount Vernon High School says goodbye to four exchange students
Inside the Exchange: Too Good to Say Goodbye
May 20, 2026
Aryana Ratdke designs our logo
Jacket Journal’s Khadija Ndow Interviews Superintendent Bill Seder on Upcoming Levy, Answers Community Questions
April 28, 2026
Aryana Ratdke designs our logo
Building Bridges: Jacket Journal’s Khadija Ndow and the Teen Advisory Council on Why Community Matters
April 22, 2026
Jackets ready to present You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
“Inside the Spotlight: Owen Cook Talks You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown with Cast Members Charley Foley and Carter Sowul”
April 13, 2026
Talking 2026 Baseball with Coach Nate Hunt
Season Preview with Coach Nate Hunt | Sports Zone Podcast
March 21, 2026
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Elite Performance Arrives in Mount Vernon: Exclusive Insights and Weekly Sports Highlights

Caleb Rickett and Dalan Vail • December 20, 2024
MVHS Football Team Brings in Elite
MVHS Football
MVHS Football Team Brings in Elite

This week on Sports Zone: Caleb Rickett and Mark Weber talk with Coach Mark Weber and Eric Lichter, the former Director of Football Performance at The Ohio State University. Eric introduces his Elite program, now arriving in Mount Vernon, where it will be implemented under his expert guidance and mentorship. Plus, Isaiah and Camden bring you all the highlights from this week’s action in basketball, swimming, and wrestling.

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Freshman Calvin Heithaus starts his freshman year setting records and goals.
Freshman Calvin Heithaus Making a Name for Himself on the Track
Junior Gabe Thomas wins the Licking County League title
Back-to-Back Glory: Mount Vernon Wins LCL Wrestling Title Again
The Yellow Jackets finish as runners-up in the LCL
Splitting the Wins: Jackets Bowling LCL Breakdown
Senior Avery Young on the beam at the local competition
Sticking the Landing: Avery Young’s Path Through Gymnastics
Is NIL saving college athletes—or changing college sports forever?
Leveling the Playing Field: Supporters Say NIL Finally Gives College Athletes What They Deserve
Is NIL saving college athletes—or changing college sports forever?
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Caleb is a senior at Mount Vernon High School and is a member of the varsity football team
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Dalan Vail is Co-Editor in Chief and is also a member of the Boys Soccer team and plays clarinet in the Marching band.
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