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Reminiscing on Homecoming

2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees Are Recognized During the Homecoming Football Halftime, Followed by a Performance From the Marching Mustangs
Lydia Marshall, Staff
October 8, 2025
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Hall of Fame inductee Col. Derek Oakley '92 is recognizderd during the homecoming halftime. Oakley was inducted for the Achievement award.
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Mount Vernon marching band competes on Sept., 27 at Linn-Mar High School
Mount Vernon Marching Band Places 3rd at Prairie High School
The color guard pose together as they await the start of the show. The competition took place at Linn-Mar Stadium on Sept. 27, where Mount Vernon placed second with a score of 82.9, as well as winning best color guard and best percussion.
Framing Our Future
Sophomore Andrew Weber conducts the Marching Mustangs during their performance on Sept. 19.
Snapshot of Our Lives
Sophomore Lexi Liu performs with the color guard during their show "Reminisce" on Sept. 5.
Moments to Relive
Senior Emmet Jordan and junior Claire Jensen star in Mount Vernon's production of "The Music Man" Held in the PAC Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m.; Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
Mount Vernon High School Presents 'The Music Man'
Senior Gabriel Mahoney performs his solo in "Canal Street Commotion" on Apr. 14.
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The Swinging Stangs perform at the Tall Corn Festival at the University of Northern Iowa. Mount Vernon finished fourth out of 17 jazz bands.
Swinging Stangs Lead a Promising Season at North Liberty's Jazz Competition
Swinging Stangs perform for Baseball and Jazz J-Term
Swinging Stangs perform for Baseball and Jazz J-Term
Leading with Passion: How One Band Director is Changing Lives Through Music
Leading with Passion: How One Band Director is Changing Lives Through Music
Senior Drum Major Clare Nydegger conducts the Marching Mustangs for a final time during their performance on Oct. 28.
Reaching for the Stars One Last Time
Senior Renee Vig and Junior Mae Krapfl complete their color guard duet as the brass ensemble plays on Oct. 11.
Marching Mustangs Radiate With Two Excellent Performances
Junior Ingrid Morf runs through the color guard during the band's performance on Sept. 28.
A Dazzling Victory
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Kate Martin dressed up as the Lorax for the movie character theme day.
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The Marching mustang leads the homecoming Parade.
The Homecoming Parade
Students cheer for Spanish teacher Erica Nichols
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Senior Kaia Swaim runs from Surfer players.
Bikers Beat Surfers in Powderpuff Game
Our 2025 Mount Vernon king Landon Wilson and queen Grace Hale smile for their photo during the coronation Oct. 2.
Wilson and Hale Crowned Homecoming King and Queen
Senior Emma Hoffman dives on to an air mattress during the pep rally relay race against the Mount Vernon band and tennis teams.
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Lydia Marshall, Staff