Elena Medina Out of the many actors and actresses in the theater program, Elena Medina ‘23 is one of five Thespian officers. “It was a process with some applications and interviews but mostly just...

“I like the people,” Caroline Farris ‘22 said. “Some of my closest friends are from band.” Farris has a passion for band, and she has been playing music, namely the clarinet, since middle school. “As...

As a leader in Monarch’s choir community, Xavier Gonzales ‘22 dedicates much of his time to making sure that those around him get the guidance they may need. “I help the underclassmen that need...

The roar of people drowns out the sound of country music and laughter at the Waterloo in downtown Louisville. Babies cry and patrons hoot and holler across the room. The smell of food is muffled through...

It’s 8:30am, and the first bell rings. New digital art teacher Kelly Kotlinski sits in her classroom, alone. She stares at her computer screen, looking at student’s icons on a google meet. She doesn’t...

Smoke billowed in the sky on Oct. 17. Ash rained down from the dark cloud. Language arts and social studies teacher Lindsey Olson and her husband raced home, only to be blocked by the police. They couldn’t...

It’s 100 degrees outside. The tar on the pavement is melting in the heat, sticking to the bottom of shoes. The car line snakes out past the parking lot into the street. Inside the warehouse, people...

There are countless necessary precautions in order for a school district to return back to in person learning. Classes must be split and masks must be worn and enough students and teachers must be willing...

Room 203 used to be filled with the clacking of keyboards, the chatter of students discussing code and designs. The computer banks were lined with Oreos on napkins, Cheezits in cups, Coke cans, and Capri...

This year is going to be like none other, so we are here to answer any questions you may have about the new schedule.    Q: What’s with the new schedule? A: Monarch is moving to a...