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The Silvertip

The Student News Site of Mission Hills High School

The Silvertip

The Student News Site of Mission Hills High School

The Silvertip

Karisma striking a pose for her media day pictures.

Athlete of the Week #8: Karisma Coloyan

Story by Lucy Garrity, Sports Editor March 4, 2024

The eighth Silvertip Athlete of the Week is junior Karisma Coloyan. Although only a junior, Coloyan has been dancing for 13 years. Coloyan has gotten first place in the last three competitions for her...

Linnea Bourne shining her light while performing at a football game.

Athlete of the Week #9: Linnea Bourne

Story by Clara Byrne, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

The Silvertip has selected Varsity Dance accomplished captain and senior Linnea Bourne to be featured as Athlete of the Week. Bourne, who has been on varsity all four years, is an experienced dancer, earning...

Katie Bishop on her media day

Athlete of the Week #7: Katie Bishop

Story by Lucy Garrity, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

The seventh Athlete of the Week chosen by Silvertip staff is sophomore Katie Bishop. Katie is a varsity dancer, and has been on the Mission Hills Varsity Dance Team for both of her years here at MHHS....

Head Track and Field Coach Hector Menchaca with senior Joel Ras in the weight room after finishing a tough workout on the track.

Introducing the New Head Track and Field Coach: Coach Menchaca

Story by Joel Ras, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

The search for a new coach to lead the Mission Hills Track and Field program has finally come to a close. With the position of head coach being absent since the start of the 2023-24 school year, finding...

Jack Jillson posing for his media day picture.

Athlete of the Week #6: Jack Jillson

Story by Lucy Garrity, Sports Editor February 15, 2024

The Silvertip has selected two students for Athlete of the Week this week. Along with Lindsey Jones, Jack Jillson has also been chosen for his leadership on the Mission Hills Boys Basketball team. Jillson...

Lindsey Jones crossing the ball over for her media day pictures.

Athlete of the Week #5: Lindsey Jones

Story by Lucy Garrity, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

The fifth Silvertip Athlete of the Week is senior Lindsey Jones. Jones is a girl's basketball player for Mission Hills, and she has been at Mission Hills since her sophomore year. After she transferred...

Girls lacrosse stick (left) and boys lacrosse stick (right) held together to show the visual differences

Girls vs. Boys Lacrosse: What’s the Technical Difference?

Story by Kaiya Barris, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Lacrosse is rapidly climbing the ladder of popularity for sports with every day that passes. Since it is almost lacrosse season here at Mission Hills and it’s still a fairly new sport, many don’t realize...

Riley Noonan getting ready to serve.

Athlete of the Week #4 – Riley Noonan

Story by Lucy Garrity, Sports Editor February 5, 2024

This week’s Silvertip Athlete of the Week is junior Riley Noonan. Noonan is a volleyball player and stellar student. She stated that volleyball runs in her family: everyone on her dad’s side plays...

Joel at track practice

Athlete of the Week #3: Joel Ras

Story by Gianna Gabbour, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

The third Silvertip Athlete of the Week has been selected! This week, that athlete is senior track and cross country runner Joel Ras. He was chosen because of his athletic performance, academic excellence,...

MHHS girls varsity cross country team holds their winning plaque at the league championships.

MHHS Cross Country Dominates, Securing Fourth Consecutive Championship

Story by Suhani Kamal, News Editor January 16, 2024

In a victorious display of skill, endurance, and unswerving dedication, Mission Hills High School's cross country team has secured their fourth consecutive win at the annual fall league championships....

Nate Sheriff setting up to score a goal for his team.

Athlete of the Week #2: Nate Sheriff

Story by Calee Leavitt, Photography Editor January 16, 2024

The Silvertip’s second Athlete of the Week is Nate Sheriff. Sheriff is a junior this year, and he plays water polo. He has been a Varsity athlete for two years now, including his sophomore year and now...

Students practice their block starts for the upcoming season.

Track Students Orchestrate Student-Led Practices

Story by Joel Ras, Staff Writer January 9, 2024

Spring sports are just around the corner now that Winter sports are in full swing at Mission Hills. One sport in particular that is beginning soon is Track and Field. A new track coach, Hector Menchaca,...

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