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The Treaty

The student newspaper of Kempsville High School

The Treaty

The student newspaper of Kempsville High School

The Treaty

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K.I.T.E. Spreads Kindness One Bracelet at a Time

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant March 5, 2020

In an average high school, kindness can be hard to come by. However, the opposite is true for Kempsville High School thanks to a new student business: Kindness Initiative Taking Effect, or K.I.T.E. Students...

What You Need to Know About Voting on Super Tuesday

What You Need to Know About Voting on Super Tuesday

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief March 2, 2020

Tuesday, March 3, is Super Tuesday, and Virginia’s Democratic presidential primary voting day. Students who will be 18 in time for the general election in November and who registered to vote in the primaries...

Design created by Janelle Camba.

Battle of the Streaming Services: Netflix vs Disney+

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant February 28, 2020

In November of 2019, Disney+ made its debut, raking in over 10 million subscribers on the first day. The entertainment giant’s success continues today as it accrued 28.6 million subscribers in the first...

 “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.

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...

How Not Having Internet Affects Students in a Schoology School

How Not Having Internet Affects Students in a Schoology School

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer February 26, 2020

After a long day at school, it is time for students to begin their online homework assignments posted onto Schoology, a course management system, through their Chromebook. However, some students struggle...

The stage of "Oh Freedom." Arthur Bosarge, pianist, prepares to perform.

Virginia Opera Performs “Oh Freedom” at KHS

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief February 20, 2020

On Tuesday, February 18 the Virginia Opera performed “Oh Freedom” for select 2A classes.    The performance was one of the events organized by Ms. Kimberly Nurse for African American History...

The final project spells ‘CHIEFS’ in red bricks.

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...

Corey Davis is a senior here at Kempsville High School, as well as an advocate for the new policy regarding hats, hoods, and do-rags.

Dress Code Change Opens Doors for Student Expression

Jack Shupe, Staff Writer February 18, 2020

Students at Kempsville High School may have noticed that teachers will no longer ask them to remove hats, hoods, or do-rags in the hallways. This is due to a new dress code change allowing for certain...

Hailee Eiker, 18, went to Germany as a foreign exchange student during her junior year. While she was away, Eiker was able to make new friends, family, and fond memories.

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,...

Ben Loyola (R), speaking about his campaign to the Young Republicans and other students at Kempsville

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...

Ms. Marks pictured with members of the SCA for January's Teacher of the Month.

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...

Dr. Amelia Ross-Hammond, founder and chairman of VAACC, with President of the Board of the VAACC Mr. Bruce Williams, and Allan Harris.

KHS Gets Special Performance of “Cross That River”

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief February 11, 2020

“You probably don’t realize what a special honor this is for Kempsville High School to have this performance, 'Cross That River,' in our auditorium,” said Principal Melissa George, opening a selective...

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