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Sophia Comas

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief

Senior Sophia Comas is the Online Editor-in-Chief of MHSMentor.com. As the Online Editor-in-Chief, Comas manages all of the stories written and uploads them to the website.

Comas has been apart of The Mentor since she was a sophomore when she enrolled in 21st Century Journalism. During December of that semester, she became the Features Editor where she continued to pursue her passion for writing.

“I'm the kind of person who is very unafraid of confrontation, so when things are messy in here, I still enjoy it,” Comas said. “I love what I do here. I love being able to write, I love being able to take pictures and I love interviewing people.”

After her work as the Features Editor, Comas returned her junior year as the Sports Editor for The Mentor where she learned how to get used to being in a leadership role. Her goals for this year are to create an award-winning news website as well as ensuring that she’s doing her best by her fellow staff members. 

“I want to be able to establish myself as a leader for the classroom,” Comas said. “I want other members of staff to trust that I can get us there.”

When she’s not working for The Mentor, Comas likes to spend time with her dog Ruby, either eating chocolate or watching “The Office.”

All content by Sophia Comas
Senior Allen Zhang plays intensely to Shostakovichs String Quartet No. 8, which is meant to express both the sadness and anger he felt during the World War II era. His self-written requiem required that the Chamber Orchestra play aggressively, resulting in broken bow strings.

‘They can change the world’

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2020

‘The Me I See’

Sophia Comas, Opinions Editor
February 24, 2020

Hispanic Student Union hosts ACT prep class

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020

Immunization records still show non-compliance

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
In it to win it

In it to win it

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2019

School board in discussion over Juul lawsuit

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2019

The best pancake in Manhattan

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
Director Nate McClendon stands above the freshman orchestra at hey begin their performance. The group performed with both Symphonic and Chamber Orchestra to commemorate their performance season.

All Rise

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2019

Solid at Rim Rock

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2019

Chamber Orchestra commences performance season

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019

Cross country qualifies for state

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019

New immunization requirements to take effect

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019

Cross country sweeps for third time this season

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2019

Marching band performs at homecoming during halftime

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2019

Cross country takes seventh place at Joplin

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2019
Seniors Kira Schartz and Will Bannister stand arm-in-arm as they display their Homecoming crowns. The two were crowned at the football game on Sept. 20 ad MHS took on Seaman High.

Homecoming proved eventful

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2019

‘This is not a drill’

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2019
CSI searches the Oak Sreet parking lot of Mnahttan High for evidence where the crime happened the night of Sept. 12.

Investigation on Oak lot shooting ongoing

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2019

Mike Pompeo inadequate for Senate

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2019
Freshman Zachery Goscha fights for a time win against a Topeka runner. Goscha placed 22nd with a time of 20:10.2, -- just one tenth of a second away from 21st -- having ran a 4K at the Warner Park meet on September 7. The boys Junior Varsity team placed first with a score of 19, Garder-Edgerton second with 68.

Cross Country sweeps first meet of season

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
Seniors Grace Hart and Liz Efken practice their Shostakovich piece with their violas as they wait for director Nate McClendon to arrive for class. The orchestra began rehearsing earlier in the week in preparation for the day when they must play it completely by memory.

Chamber Orchestra sets aspirations deep, personal

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
“Rocketman” big, bold, sparkly

“Rocketman” big, bold, sparkly

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2019

Your stories make publications possible

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2019

New schedule changes to take effect

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2019

A Day in the Life of Dorst

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2019

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
May 6, 2019
Senior Ben Gallager catches the ball during the MHS Varsity baseball game. The varsity team won both their games fo the day.

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
April 29, 2019

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
April 8, 2019
Senior Alexandria Newell bowls in the last frame of her last game for her senior year. Newell finished 17th at State making her place in the top 20 individuals out of 72. Her final series was a 517.

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
March 3, 2019
Senior Michael Moran bowls at the bowling meet on Feb. 5 at Little Apple Lanes.

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
February 4, 2019
Junior Tiffany Huser performs Love of My Life during the MHS serenade concert on Jan. 24 in Rezac Auditorium. The concert allowed choir students to perform in group or solo acts to demonstrate their talents.

MHS choirs wow at annual Serenade

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
January 28, 2019
Senior Haleigh Harper runs with the ball during the Lady Indian varsity game against Emporia. The Indians won the game 54-23.

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
January 28, 2019
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
January 15, 2019

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
December 11, 2018

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
December 4, 2018

Fashion beneficial to gender roles

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
December 4, 2018
Inside the pill

Inside ‘the pill’

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
November 12, 2018

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
October 29, 2018

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
October 2, 2018

Athlete of the Week: Clara Mayfield

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
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