The Student News Site of Mount Vernon High School

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
Dallas Olberding

Dallas Olberding, Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-chief of the Mustang Moon. Student life editor of the 2022-2023 yearbook. Journalist.

All content by Dallas Olberding
Seniors Jensen Meeker and Zach Fall lead the 400 meter dash, representing Mount Vernon well in the top two places.

Mount Vernon Takes Solon in the Denny Gruber Co-Ed Relays

Dallas Olberding
April 21, 2023
Senior Jensen Meeker seconds before setting a meet record of 49.44 in the 400 meter dash.

Senior Lily See competes in the shuttle hurdle relay, her team finishing second after an amazing race.

Junior Marin Denes performs her saxophone solo in the jazz band, marking her first year participating in the activity.

Another Great Night of Jazz at Mount Vernon

Dallas Olberding
March 30, 2023
"All Too Well" by Taylor Swift is done justice as freshman Norah Weber takes it away with the jazz band.

Lincoln Highway Jazz Choir performs their second piece, with soloist Charlie Krob adding a beautiful touch to the song.

After being selected as an alternate pianist for the 2023 All-State jazz band, Luke Stephens accompanies the jazz band in their second song played at Java Jazz.

Sophomore Penelope Vig brings the house down with her rendition of "Hit the Road, Jack," backed up by the jazz band.

Senior Ty Panos kills it with "Feeling Good," also backed up by the jazz band.

Choir director Thad Wilkins conducts both jazz choirs in the joint finale with the jazz band, closing out another great jazz season.

Sophomore Skye Rodman effortlessly performs the ballad "Rise Up" with the jazz band.

Uptown Jazz Choir performs their first piece of the night.

The jazz band is led by director Scott Weber, complimented with a beautiful backdrop to truly make them shimmer.

The ensemble acting group "This is a Bad Idea" closes out the all state speech showcase with their comedic performance. The group is sprinkled with ensemble acting champions from "Controlling Interests" that brought the banner home to Mount Vernon last year.

History Made: Mount Vernon Speech Takes 9 Groups to All State this Weekend

Dallas Olberding
February 15, 2023
Sisters Emma and Chloe Meester embrace after their last high school game played together.

Mount Vernon’s Season Comes to an End in State Semifinals

Dallas Olberding
November 7, 2022
Senior Parker Whitham holds the 3A state semifinalist award, hugging her teammate senior Madeline Miller.

Sisters Emma and Chloe Meester embrace after their last high school game played together.

[Photo] Mount Vernon Volleyball 2022 Video

December 8, 2022
Junior Brooke Ellyson jumps to spike the ball with her strong hit.

Seniors Kyla Vaughn and Madeline Miller scream with joy after a kill.

Senior Kameron Brand cheers on her teammate with radiance.

Sophomore Chloe Meester shrugs after doing her thing, her teammates showing their support behind her.

Senior Parker Whitham and junior Brooke Ellyson hype each other up after a kill.

The team comes together to celebrate a kill.

The team celebrates a kill with joy!

Mount Vernon One Step Closer to State Championship

Dallas Olberding
November 2, 2022
Seniors Kyla Vaughn and Emma Meester do their thing in attempt to block the ball.

Senior Madeline Miller cheers along with the rest of her team after a point scored.

Senior Kameron Brand bumps the ball while her teammates watch in anticipation.

Head coach Maggie Willems is introduced at the start of the game.

Sophomore Chloe Meester spikes the ball over the net like it's nothing.

Sophomore Chloe Meester waves the newly won banner amidst celebration from the rest of her team.

Mount Vernon Takes State at Coralville

Dallas Olberding
October 31, 2022
The Class 3A Region 6 Champions!

Senior Kameron Brand bumps the ball while the rest of the team watches in anticipation.

The team embraces after a point won.

Senior Kia McNeal cheers with the rest of her team, closing in on their victory.

Mount Vernon Headed to Last Stop Before State

Dallas Olberding
October 24, 2022
Sophomore Jaden Rolland prepares to bump the ball as the team watches on the edge of their seats.

Senior Parker Whitham zones in on the ball being set to her from teammate senior Madeleine Miller.

The team celebrates together after a point won.

The team celebrates a kill!

Senior Madeline Miller sets the ball to her teammate senior Parker Whitham, ready to score.

The girls finish the quarterfinal game with a win against Iowa Falls.

Mount Vernon Moves On to Regional Semifinals

Dallas Olberding
October 18, 2022
Senior Madeleine Miller prepares to set the ball into the team's block.

Playing against Benton Oct. 13, enior Kia McNeal is met with screaming support from her teammates after a kill.

The team cheers together after a kill from Sophomore Chloe Meester. The Mustangs beat Benton 2-0 before going on to win the WaMaC championship.

Seconds away from spiking, senior Emma Meester jumps to meet the ball.

The team moves into their practiced formation, moving the ball to the other side.

Seniors Parker Whitham, Kameron Brand and Kia McNeal in their pre-game huddle ready to slay another game!

Senior Kyla Vaughn hypes her girlies up after a point scored. Mount Vernon beat Marion 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-20).

Volleyball Team Takes a Win Over Marion On Senior Night

Dallas Olberding
October 17, 2022
Junior Brooke Ellyson goes all the way up to hit that ball all the way down.

Junior Addison Gookin in the zone ready to serve.

Sophomore Eryn Jackson doin her thing.

Senior Madeline Miller screams with glee!

Senior Madeline Miller and Sophomore Chloe Meester pose for the paparazzi.

Sophomore Chloe Meester about to spike anotha one.

Senior Madeline Miller sets the ball to senior Parker Whitham.

Junior Brooke Ellyson on the hunt for a kill.

Sophomore Chloe Meester and Senior Kameron Brand celebrate a slay.

Larry Ringer gives a speech after receiving recognition for achievement.

[Photo] Alumni Hall of Fame Members Speak to Student Body

Clark Younggreen
September 28, 2022
Sophomore Chloe Meester celebrates a kill with her team.

Mount Vernon Volleyball at the Shirley Ryan Invitational

Dallas Olberding
September 9, 2022
Junior Brooke Elision prepares for

[Photo] Mount Vernon Volleyball Beats Clear Creek Amana in Two Sets at the WaMaC Quad

Tori Oelrich
September 9, 2022
Seniors Parker Whitham and Madeleine Miller come together in-between plays.

Senior Madeline Miller

Minnie, Barnaby, Irene, and Cornelius sing "Elegance" before entering the fancy restaurant.

Hello, Dolly!

Remy Merrill and Dallas Olberding
April 29, 2022
speech ensemble

[Photo] The Dream Season

Michael Briesemeister
April 8, 2022
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