The Eyes of MSMS

The Vision
The Eyes of MSMS

The Vision
The Eyes of MSMS

The Vision
Karlene Deng

Karlene Deng, Photography Editor

A member of the class of 2021, Karlene Deng is from Starkville, MS and is the Photography Editor for The Vision. When she isn’t working on her studies, Deng can be found practicing the piano, enhancing her photography skills, or working on her soccer shots. She enjoys being involved in her community and hopes to also make an impact on others through The Vision.

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Seniors Skylar Nguyen and Aaron Wan at the prom, themed "Enchanted Night."

[Photo] Photo Essay: Prom in the age of covid

May 6, 2021
MSMS students (from left to right) Cloe Holdiness, Lily Langstaff, Cadi Springer (below), Elisabeth Seage (above) and Katherine McElhinney enjoy prom.

The tennis team's winning streak ended this Monday after a match against Tupelo Christian.

[Photo] MSMS tennis team loses to Tupelo Christian

April 22, 2021
MSMS seniors host their first of three seminars aimed to help juniors with the college application and decision making process.

[Photo] MSMS student hosts college seminar

April 20, 2021
MSMS's tennis team started their season with a win against Columbus High.

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

Cadi Springer, Staff Writer
March 9, 2021
Junior Nicholas Djedjos pitches the team assets for his group's business, Coding Pathways.

[Photo] MSMS students compete in annual Business Plan Competition

Caleb Jenkins, Copy Editor
March 3, 2021
Competing virtually this year, both MSMS Science Bowl teams faced difficulties yet scored a significant amount of points in the end.

[Photo] MSMS Science Bowl teams participate in regional competition

Jessica Yan, SGA Correspondent
March 3, 2021
Tennis practice has started despite not all players being able to be on campus.

[Photo] MSMS tennis team swings into training

February 18, 2021
A few students decided to host a casual soccer game, making for a more eventful weekend on campus.

[Photo] Students host soccer game to overcome weekend boredom

February 12, 2021
Senior Jesse Tran serves a ball to the opposing player.

[Photo] Students swing into tennis season with student-led tournament

Kate McElhinney, News Editor
February 1, 2021
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Schools across the country typically administer the PSAT in October. However, The College Board added an additional test date in January for schools that couldn't give the PSAT in the fall due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Juniors take PSAT--three months late

January 28, 2021
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was the first holiday where students had to remain on campus. Res Life staff hosted events for students to have some fun.

[Photo] Residence life staff talks adjusting to a ‘new normal’ on campus

Jillian Snodgrass, Copy Editor
January 26, 2021
As frosty snow powdered MSMS's campus grounds, students took a break from their studies to enjoy scenic views.

[Photo] Photo Essay: MSMS students treated to snow day

Caleb Jenkins, Copy Editor
January 21, 2021
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Currently, juniors and senior soccer players are residing on campus.

[Photo] Administration’s quarter three COVID-19 response

January 11, 2021
11/05 Columbus v. MSMS

11/05 Columbus v. MSMS

[Photo] MSMS soccer knocks off the Columbus Falcons

November 10, 2020
11/05 Columbus v. MSMS

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[Photo] MSMS senior reminds the world COVID-19 still exists

October 26, 2020
From costumes on holidays to extended lunch breaks, senators proposed a variety of bills this past quarter.

[Photo] Senate Update: Quarter One

October 19, 2020
Virtual learning has not stopped the MSMS seniors from creating new clubs for students to join.

Some new and revived clubs at MSMS

Karlene Deng and Muneebah Umar
September 14, 2020
Despite not being together in person, senators have big plans for the school year.

[Photo] Senate holds first meeting of the year

September 10, 2020
Although they're not together, newly elected senators are excited to see what Senate achieves this year.

[Photo] Newest Senators elected virtually

September 7, 2020
Premiering both the song and a music video, BTS shares "Dynamite," a pop song entirely composed of English lyrics, with their fans and potential new listeners.

Will ‘Dynamite’ explode the competition or BTS’s reputation?

Karlene Deng, Photography Editor
August 24, 2020
In this episode of Views from the Vision, seniors Muneebah, Clare, Karlene and Fiona discuss their thoughts on handling MSMS at home, schedules, college admissions and thoughts on staying in their hometown for college.

Views from the Vision: New Seniors Talk College

Elisabeth Seage, Muneebah Umar, Clare Seo, Fiona Dawe, and Karlene Deng
August 17, 2020
Residential staff are finding new ways to get students to stay healthy and active at home.

[Photo] Workout seminars and Wellness Points — a guide to virtual Wellness

August 17, 2020
how students spent summer

How MSMS students spent their COVID-19 summer

Karlene Deng, Photography Editor
August 10, 2020
Jeremy Zucker takes a completely different turn from his first album and spills his heart out in "love is not dying."

My ‘love is not dying’ for Jeremy Zucker

Karlene Deng, Photography Editor
May 7, 2020
High School Science Bowl

High School Science Bowl

High School Science Bowl

High School Science Bowl

Middle school students from across the state competed in the competition.

MSMS hosts annual Middle School Science Bowl

Karlene Deng, Photography Editor
February 7, 2020
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Salsa Dancing Wellness Seminar

Students followed Johnson's lead in learning several salsa moves.

[Photo] Students’ 'hips don’t lie' at Salsa Dancing Seminar

January 30, 2020
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Salsa Dancing Wellness Seminar

The students vs. faculty basketball game ended with the staff winning 45-35.

[Photo] Student-Faculty games prove MSMS staff is truly #1

Aiden Leise, News Editor
December 12, 2019
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Bertha Mireles begins a tour with a group of students.

[Photo] Prospective students visit MSMS on Fall Preview Day

Catherine Boltz, Copy Editor
November 7, 2019
Alden Wiygul (left) and Gracie Rowland (right) speak to the Rotary Club of Columbus, Miss.

Wiygul, Rowland speak to local Rotary Club

Karlene Deng and Muneebah Umar
October 18, 2019
Junior David Gipson hands out balloons for the children.

[Photo] Students volunteer with little hands, big hearts

Caroline Boltz, Copy Editor
October 10, 2019
The MSMS Community Service Coordinators partnered with United Way to host this event.

Clara Grady helps tie a wristband for attendees.

'The Good Doctor' had its Season 3 premiere in late September.

‘The Good Doctor’ is heartbroken, and so are we

Karlene Deng and Clare Seo
October 3, 2019
Junior Meghan Curry expresses her opinions and ideas during the discussion.

[Photo] MSMS students spill tea, sip LaCroix at current events wellness seminar

Simeon Gates, Copy Editor, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
“Hollywood’s Bleeding” has scaled debut charts in the music industry. 

‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ and Post Malone is here to clean it up

Karlene Deng, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
Senior Cameron Thomas was one of 5 finalists.

Junior Piper Britt screams for Stella at the 10th anniversary.

[Photo] Stella Shouting Contest celebrates 10th anniversary with MSMS invasion

September 12, 2019
Junior Shelby Tisdale (left) and senior Ryley Fallon (right) were awarded national medals for their original pieces.

[Photo] Fallon and Tisdale share spoken word with community

September 12, 2019
Junior Shelby Tisdale (left) and senior Ryley Fallon (right) were awarded national medals for their original pieces.

[Photo] Fallon and Tisdale share spoken word with community

Cameron Thomas, Managing Editor
September 12, 2019
Senators vote on whether or not they agree with the proposed bill.

[Photo] Tardiness, work service bills sent to administration

September 26, 2019
Senator Elijah Dosda listens intently to Vice President Vayd Ramkumar.

[Photo] Senate welcomes new faces, hosts first meeting

Luke Bowles, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Over 150 students showed up to learn about and taste this traditional drink.

[Photo] ASA’s boba tea has students lined up outside the door

Tejus Kotikalapudi, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
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