The Treaty

Without the old, there would be no new by Rita Lee, Kaire Henry, and Cassie Raymond in Ms. Ockerts 2B class. This mural won the first place prize in the African-American Mural Competition.

“Living the Dream” The African-American Mural Competition

Julius Bastien and Sydney Haulenbeek March 7, 2019

The African-American Mural Competition on the topic “Living the Dream” was a competition to raise awareness of African-American History Month and show different backgrounds and different accomplishments.   The...

Language Classes Celebrate National Foreign Language Week

Language Classes Celebrate National Foreign Language Week

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief March 5, 2019

National Foreign Language Week began in Kempsville on Monday, March 4, 2019, and will carry on through Friday. This week, which is generally the first week of March, is celebrated by foreign language teachers...

Khalilah Ali Speaks During Black History Month

Khalilah Ali Speaks During Black History Month

Paxton Coley, Staff Writer March 4, 2019

On Thursday, February 28, a very special guest came to speak during lunch. Khalilah Ali, a mother, humanitarian, champion kickboxer, pilot and former wife of Muhammad Ali, brought a message to the students...

Dual enrollment public speaking students after their poetry presentation on Monday, February 25.  Tyana “TT” Wills is third from the left.

Public Speaking Students Present Spoken Word Poetry

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief February 28, 2019

“You have a pre-paid call. You will not be charged for this call. This call is from Mommy and Daddy. It’s based out of federal prison. We give you the option to hang up in hopes that you will become...

Photo from @KempsvillehsSAC

Kempsville Girls Varsity Ends Season at the Scope Arena

Aaron Thomas, Sports Writer February 27, 2019

As the buzzer sounded at the Norfolk Scope Arena on February 23, 2019, it encapsulated a season of success by Kempsville’s girls varsity team. The team fell short of a state title game, losing to Hampton...

A Kempsville High School bathroom pass from the second semester of the 20-2019 school year.

Bathroom Pass Policy Remains Unpopular

Julius Bastien, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

The policy that began during the 2017-2018 school year mandates that students are required to carry a signed, school-issued pass with them when they leave during class to go to the bathroom or to another...

Kempsville’s Own: D.J. Dozier

Kempsville’s Own: D.J. Dozier

Jaylin Revies, Staff Writer and Photographer February 25, 2019

On Thursday, February 14, 2019, one of Kempsville’s alumni and a graduate of 1983 returned during One Lunch to speak to students about his time at Kempsville High School, his college recruitment and...

Love Our Tribe Day: a Student’s Experience

Love Our Tribe Day: a Student’s Experience

Paxton Coley, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

Kempsville’s 2nd-annual “Love Our Tribe Day,” took place on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Parents were able to come to the school and follow their kids around to all their classes through the day....

VBCPS students participating in a team building exercise organized by Kenyon Salo, headline speaker, during Ocean Lakes Founders Week.

Kempsville Students Attend OLHS Founders Day

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief February 19, 2019

On Friday, February 16, 2019, Ocean Lakes High School celebrated their 25th Founders Week Assembly and invited five students from each surrounding VBCPS middle and high school to join. This year, their...

Soldier and Student: Sebastian Ortiz

Soldier and Student: Sebastian Ortiz

Paxton Coley, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

Many high schoolers know what they want to do after they graduate. Many have absolutely no idea. Sebastian Ortiz, senior, has already gotten a head start on his life by enlisting in the United States National...

Kempsville Student Presents at Wearable Art Fashion Show

Kempsville Student Presents at Wearable Art Fashion Show

Paxton Coley, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

On Friday, February 8, 2019, the Governor’s School for the Arts held their 5th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show at the Chrysler Museum of Art. The theme “Amazing Chaos” was shown through 35 very...

Girls Varsity Loses to Princess Anne Again

Girls Varsity Loses to Princess Anne Again

Aaron Thomas, Sports Writer February 11, 2019

Kempsville’s girls varsity basketball played the Princess Anne Cavaliers again on February 6, 2019.   The previous game had resulted in Princess Anne walking home with a victory, but with...

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