The Treaty

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What’s New BSU?!

Joi Burgess, Editorial Assistant December 14, 2022

Kempsville’s Black Student Union is excited to announce their first official monthly newsletter! This newsletter will help keep you informed on fun events that BSU is holding throughout the month.   The...

Shaun Sanders, Isaiah Ceus, Quran Boyd, and NaiQuan Washington-Pearce walking each other to the field

Peace out, Pink Out!

Joi Burgess, Editorial Assistant November 7, 2022

On Friday October 28th, Kempsville celebrated the last home game of the regular season with a bang! Students wore pink in support of breast cancer and wished the seniors on their way for senior night!   The...

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New Media and Broadcasting Class Makes a Splash at Wavy News 10

Joi Burgess, Editorial Assistant October 4, 2022

At the end of 2021-2022, Kempsville introduced a new media and broadcasting elective. Four brave and outgoing students took advantage of this opportunity and are now making big moves not just at Kempsville...

Senior Staff Writer Joi Burgess and Editor-in-Chief Savanna Crawford are proud to represent the Treaty at the NAS Oceana Airshow Media Day on Thursday, Sept. 15. For the first time ever, high school student journalists from Virginia Beach and Chesapeake were invited to attend the  Media Day alongside local media outlets.

Soaring for Greatness

Joi Burgess, Editorial Assistant September 19, 2022

On Thursday, September 15th, NAS Oceana Naval Base held a media day for local Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Schools. Kempsville was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to go and do media coverage...

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A New Ping Pong Club Bounces on the Scene

Joi Burgess, Staff Writer February 28, 2022

Kempsville Ping Pong Club has begun recruiting members in preparation for a highly anticipated tournament.   The ping pong club, professionally known as the Righteous Racquet Association, is...

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Kempsville Varsity Basketball Teams Celebrate Senior Class of ‘22

Joi Burgess, Staff Writer February 24, 2022

Senior night is something high school athletes look forward to when joining a sports team. There is an excitement to being recognized for athletic growth and having a team to celebrate the last year in...

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Operation Smile is “Sending Hope” to Families in Guatemala

Savanna Crawford, Editorial Assistant April 15, 2021

People all over the world are struggling right now with things as necessary as healthcare, food, and shelter, and a global pandemic has done nothing to help that. The wonderful people at Operation Smile...

Casper discussed her struggles with identity in the Black community.

The Weight of the N-Word: A BSU Trill Talk

Janelle Camba, Editor in Chief February 26, 2021

On February 18, the Black Student Union held an in-depth trill talk about the N-word and its history. Panelists Chavito Allen, Frida Almaguer, Mary Casper, Cam Hyde, and Evan Nied, along with host Jada...

Black Student Union Hosts a Natural Hair Trill Talk

Black Student Union Hosts a Natural Hair Trill Talk

Savanna Crawford, Staff Writer February 5, 2021

In this day and age, it is celebrated that black people all over the world are feeling empowered by their natural hair. It hasn’t always been like this, though. The Black Student Union at Kempsville...

Black Student Union Hosts Leadership Lock-In

Black Student Union Hosts Leadership Lock-In

Savanna Crawford, Staff Writer January 13, 2021

During these unprecedented times, some students have forgotten what it means to be a leader. However, the Black Student Union believes that good leadership is more important now than ever. In order to...

The Black Student Union is collecting Blessing Bags to help others in the pandemic.

Black Student Union Creates Blessing Bags

Emilia Aviles, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

Many students will be with loved ones and hiding from the cold weather during these holidays. However, others will be without a place to stay or food to enjoy. The Black Student Union at Kempsville High...

 “I think this gives a voice to the students who want to represent their school without being a prom queen. I want everyone in Kempsville to feel like they are welcomed into our competition,” said Bridgham.

Student Paves the Way for Mrs. Kempsville Pageant

Janelle Camba, Editor in Chief November 23, 2020

For years, SCA hosted the infamous Mr. Kempsville pageant for a night of laughs and fun. The event promotes school unity and raises funds for the American Cancer Society. However, the pageant holds a complicated,...

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