The student newspaper of Kempsville High School

The Treaty
The student newspaper of Kempsville High School

The Treaty
The student newspaper of Kempsville High School

The Treaty

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief

Sydney Haulenbeek is a senior and a fourth-year writer for The Treaty. When she’s at school, photography, yearbook, Montage, and senior class consume her time.

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Best Stories of 2019-2020

Best Stories of 2019-2020

Sydney Haulenbeek, Paxton Coley, and Janelle Camba
June 5, 2020
Senior Meeting Details Graduation(s) for the Class of 2020

Senior Meeting Details Graduation(s) for the Class of 2020

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
May 29, 2020
More information concerning senior events for Kempsville High School.

Class of 2020 Set to Have Individual Graduations

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
May 22, 2020
Seniors Can Keep Student Data Through Google Takeout

Seniors Can Keep Student Data Through Google Takeout

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2020
Personal Gmail sign-in page after selecting the “Gmail Kiosk” function on a signed-out, VBCPS distributed Chromebook.

Students Given the Option to Sign into Personal Accounts

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2020
EBA Businesses Work Through COVID-19

EBA Businesses Work Through COVID-19

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2020
The slide presented on the Zoom call on Thursday evening, prior to the beginning of the meeting.

Senior Meeting Discusses Grades, Cap and Gowns, and Graduation

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2020
The administration serving lunch to teachers by way of a drive through constructed alongside the school.

KHS Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2020
Andre Mas practicing on a crack climbing training frame that he made in his backyard.

K-Pop Dance Covers and Climbing: Social Distancing and Student Hobbies

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2020
The slab descends into a purgatory-like area amidst a beam of light. Goreng, played by Iván Massagué, is collapsed on the left.. Zihara Llana, who played the girl, is on the right.

A Critical Analysis of “The Platform,” a Gut-Wrenching Allegory

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2020
Emergency Learning Plan, Classes, and SOLs: Coronavirus Update

Emergency Learning Plan, Classes, and SOLs: Coronavirus Update

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2020
A Spanish copy of “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline, available for students to check out. While prior to the 2016-2017 school year there were no Spanish books available to be checked out in Kempsville High School's library, now there are 75.

Reflecting Their Culture in the Library: ESL Students and Spanish Books

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2020
Continuity of Learning, Graduation, and Spring Break: Coronavirus Update

Continuity of Learning, Graduation, and Spring Break: Coronavirus Update

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
March 30, 2020
The empty 100 hallway with the lights turned off during a weekend.

How the Coronavirus Has Impacted a High School Senior

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
March 24, 2020
Abigail Knights, senior, wearing a lock and key as a necklace at her place of work, a daycare. Photo via her Instagram, @abbyknightess.

Everyday Objects as Fashion: Safety Pins and Paperclips

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2020
“Handwashing and staying away from people who are sick or coughing will definitely help,” said Martha Ward, Kempsville’s nurse. “If anything, soap and water will do more than hand sanitizer.”

Staff Days and Attendance: Coronavirus Updates

Cate Benedict and Sydney Haulenbeek
March 13, 2020
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
Superintendent Spence's quote of a Tallwood sophomore's Tweet concerning the amount of replies on @vbschool's Twitter announcement about the 2 hour delay on Friday, February 21.

Superintendent Spence Responds to Students Over Not Closing Schools

Paxton Coley and Sydney Haulenbeek
February 24, 2020
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
Ben Loyola speaking to students about his congressional campaign

Ben Loyola is running in the 2nd congressional district on VA, and is hoping to unseat Elaine Luria

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

[Photo] Young Republicans Invite Congressional Candidate to Kempsville

February 13, 2020
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
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[Photo] Love Our Tribe Day 2020

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor
February 6, 2020
Kempsville Fills February with Events for Black History Month

Kempsville Fills February with Events for Black History Month

Jakelynn Credle and Sydney Haulenbeek
February 5, 2020
Virginia Senate Passes Bill Requiring Free Menstrual Supplies in Bathrooms, KHS Doesn’t Qualify

Virginia Senate Passes Bill Requiring Free Menstrual Supplies in Bathrooms, KHS Doesn’t Qualify

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2020
Lines from Kobe Bryant's "Dear Basketball" on the back whiteboard of AP Literature teacher Mrs. Charlotte Jenkins.

Literature Teacher Turns Kobe Bryant Tribute into Motivation Message for Seniors

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2020
Evan Nied handing out saplings to departing Kempsville students at the end of the day on December 13 as part of his Planting Shade mission

[Photo] EBA Student Starts Nonprofit to Plant Trees in Kempsville Area and Beyond

January 15, 2020
In the center stands Jennie Touchton, sophomore, who played Jo. She is surrounded by her emotions, in what started as a party, as the separate sides try to convince her whether or not to commit suicide. Chavito Allen, who played hope, is missing from the scene.

Emotional Plays Highlight The Night of One Acts

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
January 14, 2020
James Hanan, co-president of the GSA, explains the importance of derailing examples of the nuclear family in the classroom.

GSA Explains More Inclusive Classroom Practices at Faculty Meeting

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
January 9, 2020
Please Don’t “Remind” Me

Please Don’t “Remind” Me

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
January 3, 2020
Mr. David Springstead, dressed as Father Christmas, stands in front of the Christmas tree set up in the foyer. It previously displayed the bulbs for “Be a Santa to a Senior,” which was sponsored by Kempsville’s security team.

Kempsville’s Santa Claus Doubles as a Security Guard

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2019
Jacob Buxbaum, junior, is Jewish and celebrates Hanukkah through traditional food and lighting the Menorah.

[Photo] How Jewish Students Honor the Holiday of Hanukkah

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019
Sunrise at Kempsville High School at 7:05 when the doors open for students.

[Photo] School Board Decides Not to Change School Start Times

Lana Waters, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Erin Guckin and Thomas Sutryk on Twin Tuesday.

[Photo] Winter Spirit Week 2019

Jack Shupe, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Something in the Water Lineup Announced at Kempsville High School

Something in the Water Lineup Announced at Kempsville High School

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2019
Photo art for the song was created by Halsey, and released alongside the art for "finally // beautiful stranger".

“SUGA’s Interlude” is a Masterpiece of the Young Adult Narrative

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2019
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[Photo] Kempsville’s Scholastic Book Fair

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant
December 10, 2019
Toni Grau Garcia de Araoz, who is from Spain, is spending a school year at Kempsville High School.

[Photo] Toni Grau Garcia de Araoz: Showing Us that We’re All Connected, No Matter Where We Come From

Jack Shupe, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
Karmina Buensuceso, senior, painting a spaceman on a rocket in the boys bathroom by the auditorium.

Bathroom Beautification: a Passion Project that is Spreading Personal Growth

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
November 27, 2019
Decorations on the Christmas tree set up in the main foyer of Kempsville High School. The paper ornament to the left is a bulb - on it is a senior's gender, age, size, and gift suggestions.

Ms. Baker Spends Saturday Setting up “Be a Santa to a Senior”

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
November 25, 2019
“The Importance of Being Earnest” is a Memorable Performance

“The Importance of Being Earnest” is a Memorable Performance

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2019
Homecoming Parade 2019

Homecoming Parade 2019

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief
November 14, 2019
Preston Lewis, Chess Club member, with his trophy from his win at the tournament at MacArthur Mall last year.

Kempsville’s Chess Club Attends Tournaments

Sydney Haulenbeek and Aman Hagwood
November 13, 2019
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