The students of Moapa Valley High School’s Class of 2013 celebrated a day they have long been waiting for. The school held its Commencement Ceremony at the Jeff Keel Stadium on Thursday June 6. In the warm evening the administration, students and proud family members gathered for this important event.
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Overton Arm Safe For Swimmers, NPS Says
Jump back in, the water’s fine!
That was the word last week from the National Park Service regarding the water at the Overton Arm of Lake Mead…
A Farewell To The Class Of 2013!
The students of Moapa Valley High School’s Class of 2013 celebrated a day they have long been waiting for. The school held its Commencement Ceremony at the Jeff Keel Stadium on Thursday June 6. In the warm evening the administration, students and proud family members gathered for this important event.
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Opinion
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Just A Bit Of Humble Advice
Well, things have gotten off to a rocky start! Of course, ‘start’ may not be the best word for a struggle that has been ongoing for more than a decade. But it is the start of the most recent battle over what to do about Gold Butte. Last week was also apparently the start, after six months in office, of Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) engaging anyone in the Moapa Valley on this issue.
No One Asked Me But.. (June 12, 2013)
No one asked me but… If anyone needed evidence that Nidal Hasan, the psychiatrist soldier who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, is a fanatical nutcase, they only needed to read his own defense for his actions. It is hard to believe that this act took place nearly three years ago and we are still waiting for justice to be served.
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Sports and Recreation
Pirates Play In State All-Star Football Game
You could have fooled me as Bishop Gorman’s Fertitta field in Las Vegas was lit up for the 42nd Lion’s annual High School All-star football game.
This year Moapa Valley had four seniors invited to play in the game where college scouts came to watch southern Nevada’s best play.
Pirates Conner Mortensen, Sean McConnell, Kasen Hughes and Cody Tolbert came ready to play.
MVHS Sports: Info For The Summer
Tonight is physical examination night at Moapa Valley High School. All students for the next year is required to have a physical before they can play any sport.
Football camp is July 15-19 for all high school football players grades 9 – 12. The cost for the camp is $200 and must be paid to the MVHS front office before June 30 as the office will not be open in July. Call Coach Lewis for questions and sign ups at 702-371-4548
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Valley Life
A Story For Flag Day
This flag waving from high on a rocky crag as one enters Moapa Valley first caught my eye a couple of years ago. It is rather difficult to see, but now that I know it is there, my eyes wander to it as I come and go. The pride in my country and in my community swells high.
Everything Old is New Again
Everything in my house is new! Well, almost everything. I have a new stove, computer, humidifier, vacuum cleaner, and garage door opener. No, we didn’t win big on The Price is Right. Everything is new because a short time ago, everything was old, and it all quit working at the same time!
