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The Mustang Moon
The Student News Site of Mount Vernon High School

The Mustang Moon
The Student News Site of Mount Vernon High School

The Mustang Moon
Lily Rechkemmer

Lily Rechkemmer, Journalist of the Mustang Moon

All content by Lily Rechkemmer
Junior Xavior Kirton, one of the leaders of the walkout, celebrates the unity the MV student body showed in the peaceful protest.

Students Protest Proposed Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

Lily Rechkemmer
March 1, 2023
Freshman Courtney Franck(10) puts all her power into a layup.

Mustangs fall to Solon at the Regional Final Game

Lily Rechkemmer
February 19, 2023
Number 28, Chloe Meester, shoots a free throw at the December 2 home game against Center Point Urbana.

[Photo] Girls Basketball Team Heads to the Regional Semifinal Game with 15-7 Record

February 15, 2023
138- Mikey Ryan over Austin Evans (Creston).

Mount Vernon Finishes 4th at State Duals

Lily Rechkemmer
February 8, 2023
Jackson Jaspers 26-yd pick 6 excites teammates Jensen Meeker(38) and Henry Ryan (3) who go along for the ride.

One Last Ride

November 18, 2022
School leaders break ground on construction for the activities complex north of Mount Vernon High School on Oct. 21, 2022.

[Photo] Mount Vernon Activities Complex Construction

December 11, 2022
Trystin Lashley (285) wrestles against Korver Hupke of Independence, who won by fall 3:25. Lashley later won over Parker Arnold of Vinton-Shellsburg by fall 2:23. Mount Vernons final score was 37-30 over Independence and 46-29 over Vinton Shellsburg on Jan. 12

[Photo] Trystin Lashley: Athlete and Musician

January 20, 2023
Bradley Vislisel (#70)

[Photo] Student Athletes Strike The Balance

December 19, 2022
Vargas Locke (18)

[Photo] MVFB Developing Fast

December 16, 2022
Senior Trystin Lashley (72) smiles in shock after winning the 3A Semifinal game against the Humboldt Wildcats 14-6. The Mustangs will play the Harlan Cyclones next Friday at 1 pm at the UNI-Dome.

“No Place Like Dome”

Lily Rechkemmer
November 13, 2022
Tradition is key in the Mount Vernon community. The team contines an old tradition by dumping water on Coach to celebrate an undefeated season!

Cheers to an Undefeated Regular Season!

Lily Rechkemmer
October 22, 2022
Cheerleaders pose for the camera while waiting for the game to start.

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Head Coach Lance Pedersen conversing with his players after winning over the Vinton-Shelsberg Vikings with a final score of 55-6.

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Senior Henry Ryan (3) diving for the extra yard.

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Sophomore Ethan Wood (22) scores his first varsity touchdown.

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Senior Henry Ryan (3) and Joey Rhomberg (9) stand in the same stance waiting for a play to be announced.

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Freshman Jace Jaspers (89) dodging the Vikings to make a run down the sideline.

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Junior Evan Brase (7) receiving another great pass.

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Nora Weiland

[Photo] Support from the Sidelines

October 19, 2022
Seniors Caden Stimmel(5) and Jensen Meeker(38) celebrate Cadens touchdown.

[Photo] Mustangs Take On Another Win

October 11, 2022
Senior Henry Ryan (3) screams with excitement. The Mustangs won Over Davenport Assumption 42-17 Sept. 30.

Mustangs Continue Season Undefeated

Lily Rechkemmer
October 4, 2022
The student section posing for the camera after a homecoming game win of 47-0 against the Benton Bobcats!

[Photo] Mustangs Win Homecoming Game Against Benton Bobcats

September 28, 2022
Clark Younggreen

[Photo] Mustangs Head into Homecoming Undefeated

September 22, 2022
Quarterback, Joey Rhomberg meets with the student section as they celebrate in disbelief after beating the Solon Spartans 17-14 on Sept. 2.

Goodbye To 19 Years of Defeat

Lily Rechkemmer
September 9, 2022
Senior Tyler Panos storms out of the helmet and through the fog.

Mustangs Win Season Opener

Lily Rechkemmer
September 7, 2022
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