By Amir Barton News Editor According to the Crete-Monee student government Facebook page, students far surpassed the 700 non-perishable canned-food drive goal, donating to the Crete food pantry with a total count of 1,016 donated items. First place went to PO Reed’s class with 222 items, and second place went to Mrs. Hysell with 157 items. This was the flyer that promoted the canned food drive. Flyer courtesy of Ms. Myhre. Every day (the drive ended on Nov. 27), the student g

By Naquan Griffin  Sports Reporter Boys basketball varsity is looking for a good season this year. Last year they accomplished a 18-13 record last season beating Simeon which was a top 25 team in Illinois. This year the Warriors are ranked number 18 in 3A preseason top 25. The Warriors defeated the Richards Bulldogs on Dec. 16, to improve to 6-2 behind Joseph Jones' 14 points and nine rebounds, Zyheir Gardner's (pictured) ten points, and Joseph Alexander's nine points and six

By Eleanor Fisher Editorial Assistant According to the Illinois School Safety Drill Act, On average, the school conducts at least 12 to 20 drills annually. These range from the familiar fire and tornado drills to the more complex active shooter scenarios. Bella Velasco points to the ALICE School Safety Protocol. Photo by Tyler Blackburn. The necessity of comprehensive preparedness is clear. A survey conducted by the National Association of School Psychologists found that only

Kamaree Ahonto Sports Reporter The Warriors won their first playoff game against Quincy 73-35, setting a school record for the most points scored in a playoff game. Dominic Jackson scored four touchdowns in the wildcat formation, which increased all of the warriors' momentum. Photo by Tavauge Starling. ¨We were so hyped, we scored a lot of points thanks to both sides of the ball. I think we went crazy, YK, Dom scored four touchdowns on them for him to play defense too, that's

By Bryce Milburn Sports Editor On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Warriors lost to the Dunlap Eagles in their second playoff game 28-21. The team, despite the loss, has strong chemistry and similar feelings towards the game. Photo by Bella Velasco. Three-star running back Jeremiah Stonewall said the team's energy was strong since they were all competitive. After they beat Quincy 73-34, Stonewall said their energy was higher, and the team was more motivated. Trevon Williams says the win

By Joshua Gipson News Reporter Students and staff at Crete-Monee High School are celebrating as our Junior English teacher Ms. Santor was officially named Teacher of the Month for October, recognizing her dedication, positive classroom energy, and the lasting positive impact she continues to make on her students throughout the 2026 school year. English teacher Ms. Santor poses with her class upon winning October's Staff Member of the Month award. Photo courtesy of Ms. Adamow.

By Chase Stone News Reporter NJROTC cadets Jayden Posey and Aniya Washington say the program’s structure, challenges, and strong sense of unity have helped them grow into confident, disciplined leaders. Petty Officer Reed shows students how to properly do a push up. Photo by Jacorey Hopkins. Uniform inspections are a major part of NJROTC life. Each Monday—along with days of major events and parades—cadets stand in full uniform for a detailed check. “It’s pretty much every sin

By Sydney Olden Editor in Chief Every year, when AMI season starts creeping up at Crete-Monee High School, you can actually feel  the shift in our JROTC unit. The naval science hallway gets a little busier, a little louder, and suddenly everyone is double-checking their uniform,fixing a ribbon here, straightening a cover there. JROTC cadets wear their uniforms to school. Photo by Myleigh Ryba. It doesn’t matter if someone’s a brand-new cadet or a seasoned chief; we all start

By Jasmine Grant  News Writer  Crete-Monee High School spent a week focusing on Mix It Up Week, which spreads awareness about bullying while giving students a chance to have fun and show their creativity. Students pose for a photo for Mix-it-Up Week, a week that promoted bullying awareness. Photo by Tavauge Starling. Each day had a different theme, and students showed up in all kinds of outfits. Some funny, some creative, and some just completely unexpected. The themes weren’