Angelica Vanauken, Miss Arizona Junior Teen America
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2012
MANY STUDENTS WHO have free time spend it with their friends or just relax at home from all the rigorous schedules that teens face today, but for freshman, Angelica Vanauken, that is not the case. Between juggling dance, being the captain of the junior varsity cheerleading squad here at MP,... (more...)
Manning now a free agent
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2012
IT’S OFFICIAL, FUTURE hall of famer quarterback Peyton Manning has been released by the Indianapolis Colts. A common name when talking about top quarterbacks in the NFL, but this past year a “top quarterback” hasn’t been tagged to his name. Shaping a franchise isn’t easy, unless you’re... (more...)
Mountain Pointe alumni living his dream
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2012
AS A SENIOR in high school teachers always ask, “What legacy do you want to leave behind at Mountain Pointe?” Most people aren’t too concerned with how people perceive them after they leave high school, but over the years many Mountain Pointe alumni have been making names for themselves,... (more...)
Wanting some revenge
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2012
THE CLOCK WAS ticking, the crowd was roaring, and the atmosphere was tense. On January 13th, the boys’ basketball team met with cross-town rival Desert Vista. What better night to happen on then Friday the 13th. Both teams came in with a strong regular season record, but at the end of the... (more...)
Round 2: New England Patriots and New York Giants
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2012
A MATCH-UP that is one for the books. The New England Patriots and the New York Giants are going at it again facing each other in Super Bowl XLVI (46th) on February 5th. Who can forget those iconic images of Eli Manning and the Giants beating the heavily favored Patriots in the 2008 Super Bowl?... (more...)
More than a rivalry
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2011
DIG PINK IN Tukee has become a successful event in the past three years for the girls’ volleyball programs at Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista. The last three years of this event have been successful in raising money and awareness for Breast Cancer. Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista’s... (more...)
An invitation to MPTC’s 2nd show of the season
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2011
MOUNTAIN POINTE THEATRE Company would like to invite you all to attend their upcoming performance of Fully Committed. The show will be running Thursday, September 22nd through Saturday, September 24th. Thursday’s performance begins at 3:30 pm and Friday and Saturday’s performances... (more...)
Starting the season with pride
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2011
THE GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL team has started off with a bang in their season while going 7-1 in their first couple of weeks. The team blew through their first four games, which put them ahead in power points. Then their first real test came when they matched up against rival Corona del... (more...)
Success is key
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2011
ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR, another season. Hopefully it will come with better results than last year for the girls’ volleyball team. Having a winning season, and an early exit in the playoffs, the pride hopes to not only settle for a winning record, but to go deep into the postseason. Losing... (more...)
Pride shows diversity
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2011
THE DIVERSITY ASSEMBLY was another success for the student body of Mountain Pointe. An assembly to display how diverse the school really is showed that the Pride has a lot to offer. The urban dance team and salsa club put together a spectacular performance that left people in awe as they... (more...)
Vince Lombardi coming home
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2011
GO PACK GO was a repeated chant in Arlington after the glorifying Super Bowl win by the Green Bay Packers. After the first quarter, Green Bay scored 14 points making the Super Bowl a somewhat assumed win by the Packers. Going into the second quarter Pittsburgh got on the board by kicking a... (more...)
Unfinished Business
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2011
THERE ARE ONLY a few games left of the regular season for boys’ basketball, and the Pride are going into playoffs wanting something more then just an appearance. With a stunning regular season record of 12-2 the boys are more than satisfied from their victories throughout the season. With... (more...)
Fugitive gone awry
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2011
SHOTS WERE FIRED at the Chandler Fashion Center by a fugitive that was mistakingly released from jail on Wednesday. The mall has been evacuated immediately and federal marshals have been sent to secure the area. 25- year old Daniel Munoz-Perez is the culprit that has shut down the Chandler... (more...)
Market day madness
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2010
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL MARKET day for the entrepreneurship classes happened December 3 in the auditorium lobby. With the creative ideas that swarmed the halls, many students took part in this fun event to show off their selling skills. From Mountain Pointe attire to Jersey Shore related shirts,... (more...)
Waking up to a “new day” of music
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2010
WHOEVER SAID THE music industry is full of no talent artists hasn’t heard 22-year-old Tamar Kaprelian. This rising star has brought hope in the music world with her fresh lyrics and soulful voice. Kaprelian was discovered on the internet after winning a contest to see who could do the best... (more...)
Enough is enough
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2010
AS IF AIRPORT security isn’t time-consuming as it is, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made it embarrassing, and personal. In an attempt to detect more dangerous weapons at the airport, the TSA has become more personal with their pat downs that they are giving people. Passengers... (more...)
Something to prove
Jasmyn Wimbish, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2010
ANOTHER MIRACLE FOR the football team came in the second round of the 5A-1 state tournament. After coming off a much deserved win against Mesa Red Mountain, the Pride got it done again while putting away Phoenix Brophy Prep 13-12. It was no easy task for the boys as they only scored one touchdown... (more...)
Black Friday, a waste of time
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2010
IT WAS THE day after Thanksgiving… before all the leftovers were gone… people stood in long lines… holiday shopping head starts. What has been known as Black Friday has turned from a kickoff to Christmas shopping into a dangerous and otherwise pointless event. Black Friday... (more...)
Another “mindless” mistake by the music industry
Jasmyn Wimbish, co-Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2010
R&B BOY BAND, Mindless Behavior, has fallen in line with all of the other bubble gum boy bands that have failed to impress. Roc Royal, Prodigy, Princeton, and Ray Ray are the four boys who consist of this group; all of which are under the age of fifteen. This so-called “super group”... (more...)
Operation: New Dawn
JASMYN WIMBISH, Editor
August 31, 2010
IN MARCH 2003, President George W. Bush ordered American troops to invade Iraq. The objective was to eliminate the threat of weapons of mass destruction and alter the country by making it a more “peaceful” place. This plan is also known as Operation Iraqi Freedom. Now, after seven and a... (more...)
Joining forces for education
JASMYN WIMBISH
August 29, 2010
THIS YEAR, THE Business and Family and Consumer Science (FACS) areas merged into one department to begin a Career Academy for students interested in business careers. According to Business Academy Department Head, Shauna Demers, “Creating smaller learning communities within large high schools... (more...)
Vying for Another Volleyball Title
JASMYN WIMBISH, Editor
August 25, 2010
LAST YEAR’S STATS are in the record books and another season is on the horizon. Girls’ volleyball has strapped on the kneepads for another hopeful season. While coming off last season with a winning record of 26-9, the girls hope to put together another great year, maybe even better. With... (more...)
Pride Opens the House on August 23
JASMYN WIMBISH, Editor
August 20, 2010
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR is bringing larger classes, new faces in the faculty ranks, and a renewed excitement from both students and staff. This is something that is not just for the lucky 2600+ students and 100+ faculty member to witness. It is available to all at this year’s Meet the Teacher... (more...)
Working toward a common vision
Jasmyn WIMBISH, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2010
In the sport of volleyball, people call Coach Fred Mann, the Godfather. Throughout his career as head varsity coach for both girls and boys volleyball he has won seven State Championships with the boys and one with the girls including a runner – up title in 2007. The boys’ volleyball team... (more...)
“The Natural Way” of Anarbor’s success
Jasmyn WIMBISH, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2010
Once a local high school band; now a great success. Anarbor has made a huge splash on the music industry. After two years of waiting, the group will release their first full-length album on April 20. For those who do not already know, the band members of Anarbor are alumni from Corona, Brophy,... (more...)
Race for the Base
Jasmyn WIMBISH
April 12, 2010
On April 9, the Lady Pride softball team and the Gilbert Tigers teamed up to fight against something greater than a win or a loss. Losing to Gilbert in the Red Mountain Tournament 7-1, the Pride got a second chance to take on the Tigers. This game was a Breast Cancer Awareness game called... (more...)
Turning the game around
Jasmyn WIMBISH, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2010
The Lady Pride softball team started off strong this season with a two game winning streak, but Corona snapped that streak. Already starting off better than last year’s 1-17 season, the Pride slid past rival Desert Vista with a 13-7 win and then went on to beat Hamilton. They caught a snag... (more...)