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Mountain Star

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Mountain Star

The student news site of Star Valley High School

Mountain Star

Sharolyn Stauffer stands with SVHS senior Anahi Barnes-Boch and junior Kate Ricks at the Model Arab League conference at the University of Wyoming, February 2026. The students represented Jordan in the Palestinian Affairs Council, collaborating with delegates from across the country to draft resolutions on complex international issues. “Working with delegates from other countries to reach a common goal was super rewarding, even if the sessions were ‘pretend,’” said Barnes-Boch.
Students Represent Jordan at Model Arab League
Bree Cranney and Kash Thompson, staff writers • February 17, 2026

From February 12–14, 2026, two SVHS students, Anahi Barnes-Boch and Kate Ricks, had the unique opportunity to participate in Model Arab League at the University of Wyoming. This collegiate-style conference brings together students from across the country...

Junior Morgan King runs the 200m sprint in Idaho. King said,, “I love how close our team is. It feels more like a family than just a sport.” She has been running indoor track since her freshman year.
Athlete Spotlight: Junior Morgan King Finds Her Stride in Indoor Track
Peyton Ross and Layla England February 19, 2026

For junior Morgan King, indoor track is more than just a winter sport—it’s a close-knit community and a chance to push her limits on the track. Specializing in the 60-meter and 200-meter sprints, King has already set strong personal records,...

School Spirit vs. Student Engagement
School Spirit vs. Student Engagement
Rylee Quigley February 17, 2026

Are School Events Actually Engaging Students? From pep rallies to football games, school events are designed to bring students together. According...

Students chill in the library media center before schools starts. The library is a go-to place for students needing a safe, comfortable hang.
More Than Just a Classroom
Rylee Quigley, staff writer • February 10, 2026

School is usually thought of as a place for learning, tests, and homework, but for many students, it’s also a place where they look for comfort...

Why Students Feel the Need to Do Everything
Why Students Feel the Need to Do Everything
Rylee Quigley, staff writer • February 17, 2026

The final bell rings, but no one is actually done for the day. Some students head to practice. Others rush to club meetings or clock in for work....

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Funny Controversial Questions
Funny Controversial Questions
Tinzlie White and Piper Galvin February 9, 2026

Sometimes the best conversations start with ideas that seem pointless at first but quickly turn into debates. When people are asked to give their...

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