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...
American Musical and Dramatic Academy Accepts Kempsville Student
Paxton Coley, Managing Editor
March 10, 2020
People in the fine arts, whether it be acting, singing, or playing an instrument, often have to endure the word “no” when auditioning for roles and schools within their field. Whether it be that only one person is needed or someone fits a part better, participants in the arts learn quickly that ...
Kempsville High School is Starting a Debate Team
Jack Shupe, Staff Writer
March 9, 2020
English Teacher Charlotte Jenkins is rekindling the idea of a competitive debate team at Kempsville High School. The Debate Team will compete against other Virginia Beach Schools in different styles of debate, such as Lincoln-Douglas (one-on-one debating). Jenkins hosted an interest meeting for the D...
Fighting Blood Cancers One Donation at a Time: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student of the Year
Jack Shupe, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Students at Kempsville High School may have noticed the event described on the morning announcements for each homeroom class. The homeroom that raises the most money for blood cancer research will receive a free Olive Garden lunch. This event was organized by sophomore student Alyzabeth Bridgham. ...
Showing Chief Pride, One Brick at a Time
Jack Shupe, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Some students at Kempsville High School may remember the transition of the courtyard from grass to mulch. A similar transition from grass to brick has been put in place on the exterior of the school, next to the gym doors. This project was the brainchild of Robert Smith. Smith is a seni...
Home Away from Home: Hailee Eiker’s Experience as a Foreign Exchange Student
Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
Foreign exchange students come from all over the world to experience different cultures during their time in school. They use foreign exchange programs as an opportunity to meet new people of diverse backgrounds, learn about the various culture and customs of an unfamiliar country, and experience new mom...
Young Republicans Invite Congressional Candidate to Kempsville
Paxton Coley, Managing Editor
February 13, 2020
On Tuesday, February 11, Congressional Candidate for the 2nd district of Virginia Ben Loyola came and spoke to students at Kempsville High School in association with the Young Republicans Club. “My parents instilled in me the importance of education,” said Loyola, introducing himself, “My first...
SCA Announces January Teachers of the Month: Ms. Marks and Ms. Swanner-Duran
Cate Benedict, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Every month at Kempsville, the Student Cooperative Association (SCA) releases a poll for students to select either one or two teachers who show awe-inspiring performances in and out of the classroom. For the month of January, Ms. Sarah Marks, a health and physical education teacher, and Ms. Kelly Swanner-...
Pasta for Pennies Raises Money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student Series
Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant
February 10, 2020
For 23 years, Kim Manoso, marketing teacher and DECA sponsor, has organized the Pasta for Pennies fundraiser. Each year, students contribute donations that go toward the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student Series. These donations fund a range of services such as finding cures for blood cancers or givi...
Student Campaigning Begins in High School
Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
High school students are encouraged to be involved in and out of school in many ways. One student may be practicing with their teammates, working on new routines and strategies in order to succeed in their next game. Another may be spending their Saturday afternoon working in a soup kitchen, feeding the ...
Kempsville Fills February with Events for Black History Month
Jakelynn Credle and Sydney Haulenbeek
February 5, 2020
Kempsville High School has filled the whole month of February with activities to bring more recognition to Black History Month. Kempsville plans to play movies in the auditorium almost every day that represent the accomplishments of African Americans. Some movies selected include “The Color Purple...
