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Kate McElhinney

Kate McElhinney, News Editor

Kate McElhinney is a senior from Columbus. She is the News Editor for The Vision this year. Joining The Vision has given her the opportunity to express herself and her love for writing on a public platform. When she isn’t writing, Kate can be found watching Criminal Minds or trying desperately to learn how to crochet. Kate enjoys every subject but math, and she hopes to major in Psychology or Political Science in college with a minor in French. After college, she plans on attending law school.

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Netflixs Operation Varsity Blues details Rick Singers involvement in U.S. college admissions scandals.

‘Operation Varsity Blues’ reveals the flaws within college admissions

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
April 15, 2021
One of Netflixs latest releases, Ginny & Georgia has had its share of controversy.

‘Ginny and Georgia’ was nothing short of a fiery trainwreck

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
April 2, 2021
MSMS’s Future Physicians of America (FPA) kicked off fourth quarter with themed dress-up days for students to educate themselves and others on various health conditions.

Students dress up for FPA Awareness Week

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
April 2, 2021
MSMSs tennis team started their season with a win against Columbus High.

[Photo] MSMS sweeps Columbus High in the first match of the season

March 9, 2021
With 15 years of coaching experience, Troy and Tonya King are hoping to lead the MSMS tennis team to victory.

[Photo] MSMS tennis team welcomes new coaches Troy and Tonya King

March 4, 2021
Netflix releases the final film of the popular To All the Boys series right in time for Valentines Day weekend.

‘To All the Boys 3′: good concept, poor execution

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
February 23, 2021
Thousands of people, mainly from Reddit, bought GameStop shares and negatively impacted hedge funds in the process.

McElhinney: The GameStop stock drama was too good to be true

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
February 10, 2021
With tennis season fast approaching, students of all skill levels were given the opportunity to get out on the courts with their friends.

Students swing into tennis season with student-led tournament

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
February 1, 2021
Based on an eight book series, Bridgerton follows the love lives of the Bridgerton children. Season one focuses on the eldest daughter, Daphne.

‘Bridgerton’: a bit basic, but entertaining nonetheless

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
January 12, 2021
Created just this year, the MSMS esports team was crowned as the state champions for League of Legends on Dec. 15.

MSMS esports triumph at State Championship

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
January 11, 2021
pro out-state college

McElhinney: Mississippi colleges aren’t for everyone

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
December 9, 2020
Folklore: the long pond studio sessions is a documentary styled concert film where Taylor Swift performs songs from her latest album, folklore.

‘Folklore: the long pond studio sessions’ was the album addition we didn’t know we needed

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
December 8, 2020
Many experts fear that holiday traveling will lead to a significant increase, a spike, in the number of COVID-19 cases.

McElhinney: You should have spent COVID-19 Thanksgiving at home

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
December 2, 2020
Some juniors chose to stay on campus, since many seniors decided to remain virtual for the rest of the semester.

[Photo] Campus feels relatively “normal” with juniors and seniors

November 19, 2020
Senior Mabrie Woods grew up in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Mississippi has one of the lowest LGBTQ+ populations in America.

Recent elections bring hope to LGBTQ+ community

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
November 11, 2020
Set in the 1960s, The Queens Gambit centers around Beth Harmon as she seeks to become the greatest chess player.

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is more than just chess

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
November 10, 2020
11/05 Columbus v. MSMS

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11/05 Columbus v. MSMS

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11/05 Columbus v. MSMS

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11/05 Columbus v. MSMS

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11/05 Columbus v. MSMS

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college admissions

Early application season is here, and students are stressed

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
November 2, 2020
The event allowed students to watch eight of their classmates dramatically recite poems of their choice.

[Photo] Drama Club hosts first ever Poetry Night

October 30, 2020
Ceremony of Lights

Class of 2022 officially welcomed to MSMS at Ceremony of Lights

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
October 27, 2020
Eight MSMS students received recognition at the Eudora Welty (pictured above) Writers’ Symposium.

MSMS students recognized at Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
October 26, 2020
Junior Kayla Riley joined other students in enjoying Columbuss annual Art Walk.

MSMS students gather and perform at downtown Art Walk

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
October 12, 2020
Many colleges are holding virtual information sessions for prospective students.

Colleges attempt to recreate an in-person experience for prospective students

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
October 7, 2020
In It To Win It is a podcast all about the traditions here at MSMS. Senior Kate McElhinney and juniors Reagan Carroll and Hayden Anderson all sit down to discuss some traditions at MSMS.

In It To Win It! #1

Elisabeth Seage, Hayden Anderson, Regan Carroll, and Kate McElhinney
September 30, 2020
Armando Leyva is the new Blue Waves Soccer Coach for the 2020-2021 season.

Blue Waves Soccer welcomes new coach Armando Leyva

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
September 24, 2020
MSMSs cross country team has already started competing this year.

Practicing in a Pandemic: Waves XC welcomes a virtual beginning 

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
September 17, 2020
The Waves XC team placed sixth at their meet in Tupelo.

First XC meet brings low times, high spirits

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
September 14, 2020
This year, higher than recent years, 21 MSMS students were named as National Merit Semifinalists.

2020 National Merit Semifinalists announced

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
September 11, 2020
Although theyre not together, newly elected senators are excited to see what Senate achieves this year.

Newest Senators elected virtually

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
September 7, 2020
Despite not being together, many MSMS juniors have found ways to stay in touch.

[Photo] MSMS juniors stay in touch during virtual learning

September 7, 2020
Students review the two rules of Weekly Wednesday Doorprizes before names are drawn.

[Photo] The return of Weekly Wednesday Door Prizes

September 4, 2020
graphic of Dr. McConnell drawn by Taylor Wypyski

Decisions made to preserve safety of students 

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
August 24, 2020
parents day

Annual parents’ day held virtually

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
August 24, 2020
Work It was released on Aug. 7 and features celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter and Liza Koshy.

‘Work It’ just didn’t work

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
August 24, 2020
Residential staff are finding new ways to get students to stay healthy and active at home.

Workout seminars and Wellness Points — a guide to virtual Wellness

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
August 17, 2020
MSMS students publish books

Two MSMS students publish books over summer break

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
August 17, 2020
junior move-in

Juniors start new year with unorthodox move-in day

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
August 10, 2020
quarantine tik tok

The best of quarantine TikTok

Kate McElhinney and Clare Seo
August 10, 2020
Senior/junior first day

[Photo] MSMS kicks off the school year at home

August 10, 2020
senior registration

[Photo] Seniors return to campus for one day before online orientation

August 10, 2020
senior/junior move-in

[Photo] Seniors return to campus for one day before online orientation

August 10, 2020
(From left to right) Fiona Dawe, Michael Lu, Dr. Tina Gibson, Aaron Wan, Dennis Lee and Clare Seo

Students compete at regional science fairs

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020

The Views from The Vision: Life at MSMS

Alden Wiygul, Linda Arnoldus, Gracie Rowland, and Kate McElhinney
May 7, 2020
Soon to be apart of The 1975s fourth album, If Youre Too Shy (Let Me Know) gets fans excited for the bands future releases later in May.

The 1975’s newest song sounds straight out of the 80s

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
April 30, 2020
COVID-19 Triage

McElhinney: COVID-19 triage is happening, and here’s how we can help

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
Most students have had to make drastic transitions as they began distance learning.

Students remain positive as they transition to distance learning

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
April 2, 2020
The Weeknd

‘After Hours’ has restored my ‘Faith’ in humanity

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
April 2, 2020
Senior Aiden Leise (pictured here in an SGA Senate meeting) represented MSMS in the statewide Poetry Out Loud contest.

Leise competes at state Poetry Out Loud contest

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
Step Show (Allstars team)

MSMS Allstars step into first place

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Business Plan

Students compete in 3rd annual Business Plan Competition

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
The Class of 2020 celebrate their 100 day mark until graduation.

Seniors celebrate last 100 days of high school

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
The sequel to the books that took the world by storm has proven to be a gem.

‘P.S. I Still Love You,’ a Valentine’s Day classic

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Ideals

[Photo] Students explore their ideals in the first MSMS Ideals Day

February 13, 2020
Senior Samantha Broussard chases down the ball as an opponent approaches her.

Waves end season with wins against Yazoo County

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Students followed Johnsons lead in learning several salsa moves.

Students’ ‘hips don’t lie’ at Salsa Dancing Seminar

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
MSMS Interact Club traveled downtown this week to make Main Street their canvas.

Interact Club heads downtown, paints utility box

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
1917 was directed by Sam Mendes and premiered on December 4th.

‘1917’ sheds light on the past

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
In this episode of The Views from The Vision juniors Tejus Kotikalapudi, Gracie Rowland, and Kate McElhinney discuss about different conspiracy theories, including MSMSs own supernatural ghosts.

The Views from The Vision- Conspiracy Theories

Alden Wiygul, Gracie Rowland, Tejus Kotikalapudi, and Kate McElhinney
January 23, 2020
Seniors (from left to right) Taylor Willis, Samantha Holland, Garrett Wells and Davan Reece portray their characters in Dramatic Performances rendition of Agatha Christies The Patient.

Dramatic performance students return to the stage with ‘The Patient’

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
A student looks at one of the tables of donated clothes, hoping to get a steal.

Interact Club hosts thrift store for Hurricane Dorian relief

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
A date doesnt end well when someone comes dressed as a mime...

Dramatic Performance presents a play of bad dates and stolen plates with “Check Please”

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Gracie Rowland (center) enjoys the sunset with friends Brenna Luff (left) and Kate McElhinney (right)

[Photo] Why the tears are worth it: a junior reflection

October 17, 2019
2019s Joker is played by Joaquin Phoenix.

‘Joker’ isn’t clowning around

Kate McElhinney, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
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