A Look into the Entrepreneurship Strand of the EBA
Paxton Coley, Managing Editor
June 5, 2020
Of the many aspects of the Entrepreneurship and Business Academy, the Entrepreneurship strand is one of the most complex. From Incubator to Accelerator to Advanced E and I, this route requires a lot of students, but creates many questions: how do the businesses run? How are these minors able to gain...
The Treaty’s Editor-in-Chief Recognized as Student Journalist of the Year
Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant
May 27, 2020
Recently, the Virginia High School League, or VHSL, recognized Senior Sydney Haulenbeek as the Student Journalist of the Year. With this honor came the Colonel Charles E. Savedge Student Journalist Scholarship for $500 to the applicant’s college or university of choice. The scholarship is awarded to...
Keeping the Peace: How The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Stays Connected
Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
In a time where gathering is discouraged in an effort to keep each other safe, people have had to put get-togethers, gatherings, and meetings on hold. Many people have avoided meeting in large groups when possible and made an effort to stay inside. This has led various groups to cease activities, esp...
How Ms. Schoettlin is Managing the New Normal
Jack Shupe, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
The new normal: staying at home, only leaving the house for necessities, doing homework (and instructional time) at home, and stocking up on everything from toilet paper to canned goods, “just in case.” At this point in many people’s lives, it is so easy to focus only on one’s self,...
K-Pop Dance Covers and Climbing: Social Distancing and Student Hobbies
Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2020
As schools have been closed and students are responsible for less schoolwork, time opens up in previously busy lives. Some students, such as Amara Cross and Andre Mas, have taken this opportunity to spend more time working on their hobbies. Cross, who is the founder and president of K...
How School Shutdown Affects Bus Drivers
Paxton Coley, Managing Editor
April 30, 2020
Bus drivers are essential to daily school life. Without them, many students would never be at school on time, if at all. During this unprecedented shut down of schools, bus drivers are being affected just as much mentally and emotionally as students and teachers. “This is a first for me,” said Lisa Hath...
ICDC Qualifiers Discuss Feelings on Cancelation
Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant
April 23, 2020
Since freshman year, DECA has become a staple in my high school experience. Nothing could replace the connections I’ve made or the opportunities DECA gave me. However, the coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancelation of the national DECA tournament (ICDC) in Nashville, Tennessee. Being...
Teachers Manage the Change in Learning Environments
Cate Benedict, Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
Due to the shutdown of schools across the country, teachers have taken different approaches to teaching over the internet. Zoom has allowed teachers and students to have online video calls and discuss different topics, similar to a regular class. Teachers post assignments on Schoology and send out messa...
Commitment to Catering: The Kempsville Students Who Cook
Cate Benedict, Staff Writer
April 2, 2020
At monthly staff meetings, clubs, and faculty events, there is a line up of a wide variety of food. However, who makes the food? The answer is the catering students of Kempsville. To a majority of people, catering may only appear as making and serving food, but in reality, it goes beyond that. Kempsville...
The Stress of Success: How School Affects Students’ Health
Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer
March 31, 2020
Imagine having to study for an important test for math. The grade from this test could greatly impact the overall grade in the class. However, a paper must also be written for English, due in the near future. Along with this, time must also be set aside for a science project. On top of this, consider needin...
Everyday Objects as Fashion: Safety Pins and Paperclips
Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2020
Fashion is subjective, and entirely up to the person wearing it. Some Kempsville students have come up with more creative options in choosing their jewelry and dress, dipping into incorporating everyday objects into their fashion. Senior Abigail Knightes describes her fashion sense as “altern...
Lubinski Teacher of the Month of February
Jakelynn Credle, Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
Every month the Kempsville community comes together to vote to recognize a hard-working spirit of Kemspville’s staff. Kempsville’s choice for Teacher of the Month of February is none other than Mrs. Katharine Lubinski from the science department. “I was a little surprised I got teacher of...
