Mock-ups show what Mount Vernon High School would look like with the addition of a new performing arts space. "The current performing arts space for the district is in the middle school, it seats about 399 people for performances.
The Lions Club of Mount Vernon voted unanimously last week to establish a scholarship program for graduating Mount Vernon High School seniors and is now accepting applications from qualified students for consideration in awarding four $500 scholarships this spring.
The Mount Vernon High School band is among about 20 bands chosen to participate at during the McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago.
