SUTTON: local 4-H club to display projects this rodeo weekend
Hello everyone! Labour Day weekend our 4-H Club will be showing our animals, so come on down to the rodeo grounds.
Category: Junior Reporters
JR REPORTER: Reflecting on a year of news experience
“Working on these articles and collaborating with my classmates, friends, and my cousin has been fun and easy.”
JR REPORTER: Panthers place 11th at ultimate frisbee provincial tournament
As the high school year is nearing its end, so are school sports. On the 25th and 26th of May, the Merritt Secondary School’s ultimate frisbee team competed at provincials in Surrey.
NAGRA: Fostering community spirit through volunteerism
The generosity of this community never fails to amaze me, and I will forever be grateful for the kindness it shows.
Junior Reporter: National Volunteer Week approaching
Volunteer week in the Merritt Herald is an important moment to highlight and appreciate all of the dedicated organizations and people who work effortlessly to help others in our community.
Dirt Riders end season with cross country race series
The Nicola Valley Dirt Riders Association ended their 2022 season with outstanding performances from all its members at the Pacific North West Motorcycle Association (PNWMA) Cross-Country Race Series.
Merritt Secondary hosts a Grade 8 basketball tournament
Basketball is very popular in Merritt this year and last weekend the Grade 8 girls and boys hosted the ‘Eagles Perch Invitational’.
The challenges as a new driver in Merritt
“Merritt is a bigger city, getting a license takes longer, and certain events around the area of the school cause stress on us beginner drivers. These factors makes it increasingly difficult for the young drivers in town to become safe and confident behind the wheel.”
Grads raise funds through bottle drive
The grad committee came up with the idea of a bottle drive during their December meeting and have been planning and advertising for it since then.
The only senior girl on the basketball team
The Merritt team has only one grade 12 student and her name is Yolanda Charlie.
Panthers host ‘Eagle’s Perch’ Sr. Girls Basketball Tournament
Last weekend the Panthers Senior Girls Basketball team hosted the Eagles’ Perch Invitational. This was a five team tournament with many talented players.
A film screening at MSS
On Friday, December 9, Merritt got to experience the screening of a new movie, ‘Bones and Crows’. With two different showings at Merritt Secondary School (MSS), high school students and the viewing public both had opportunities to watch the movie in the school gym.
MSS Talent Show returns in 2022
Merritt Secondary School is hosting their first talent show since COVID-19! On Friday, December 16, during D block, MSS will be hosting a talent show for all students to attend before winter break.
MSS plans ‘Blizzard Ball’
The senior leadership class will be working hard this year to put together the Winter Formal dance for all MSS students to attend.
Panthers compete at the Okanagan Championships
The Merritt Secondary School (MSS) girls senior volleyball team has been practicing twice a week all year. On the weekend of November 18, the team competed in the Okanagan qualifiers in Vernon, B.C.
MSS hosts Cold Weather Shelter Clothing Drive
In 2019, Merritt Secondary School (MSS) teacher Shelly Moorehead began the Cold Weather Shelter Clothing Drive for grads to give back to the community. This year, the tradition continues with the 2023 Grad Class is beginning the drive.
Panthers Volleyball: Dave Finch
As the 2022 volleyball season is set to end with the provincials in Merritt on December 1-3, Senior Girls Volleyball Coach Dave Finch reflects proudly on the season.
Panthers Volleyball: Triana Clarke and Brooke Robichaud
Grade 11 volleyball player Triana Clarke reflects on her season proudly, serving the team as a middle player representing number 22 on the court.
Panthers Volleyball: Willow Johnny and Kirith Sekhon
Both Johnny and Sekhon will be playing in the senior girls AA volleyball hosted here, in Merritt from December 1-3.
Panthers Volleyball: Isabel Chavez and Rachel Rabbitt
Both Rachel, Isabel and the rest of the senior girls volleyball team are excited to host provincials and make their town proud.
