We felt it. Everyone did. It started in March of last year—when Alex Taylor and Ash Brokaw became the first two individual state champions in our school’s history. That moment wasn’t just about wrestling....

What began four years ago as a simple idea to engage senior fall athletes and band members in the community has blossomed into a beloved tradition that both seniors and elementary students eagerly anticipate...

On Sunday, September 14th, more than 100 people gathered at Ariel Foundation Park for the Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run 5K — an event focused on raising awareness for traumatic brain injuries (TBI). One...

This summer, Mount Vernon High School senior Alex Taylor had an experience most student-athletes can only dream of—wrestling on the world stage in two different countries. After 11 years of dedication...

The Global Scholars Diploma is a three-year program designed to help high school students become globally aware and ready to make a difference in the world. During the first two years, students...

On Thursday, the Licking County League's LEADS program brought together student-athletes from across the region for a dynamic leadership conference held in Mount Vernon. Six student-athletes from each...

This morning marked the beginning of a special journey for the Class of 2026 as they gathered at Yellow Jacket Stadium for their Senior Sunrise — the first of many "lasts" they’ll experience this...

We believe it’s always been there—in the halls of Mount Vernon. A quiet but powerful force. The will to win, yes—but more than that, the will to belong, to build something greater than a scoreboard...

In high school athletics, few symbols carry as much weight as the varsity jacket. It’s more than just a warm piece of outerwear. It’s a badge of honor that says, I showed up, I put in the work, and...

As the final bell of the year approaches, the hallways begin to empty not just of students, but of the small, silent symbols of their lives over the past four years. Lockers, once bursting with textbooks,...

  At Mount Vernon High School, the school’s band isn’t just about music. It’s about dedication, teamwork, and passion.  Whether performing at school sports events, concerts, or pep rallies,...