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Toni Grau Garcia de Araoz, who is from Spain, is spending a school year at Kempsville High School.

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

–    Kempsville High School hosted six foreign exchange students during the 2019-2020 school year. This is apart of an on-going feature series on these students and their experiences.   Swimming,...

Marina and her host mother in Washington D.C.

Different Country, New People: Marina’s New Way to Learn About Life

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant December 2, 2019

–    Kempsville High School is hosting six foreign exchange students during the 2019-2020 school year. This is a part of an on-going feature series on these students and their experiences.   Today,...

Pastor Kim Hodges, who spoke at  the Gay-Straight Alliance on Wednesday, November 20.

Pastor Speaks to the GSA about Being an Open and Affirming Congregation

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

On Wednesday, November 20, the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) welcomed Pastor Kim Hodges from the Lynnhaven Colony Congregational United Church of Christ to speak during their after school meeting. She spoke...

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Jenkins, Mounce Chosen for October Teacher of the Month Award

Jakelynn Credle, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

Two English teachers, Ms. Charlotte Jenkins and Ms. Katie Mounce, were chosen for Teacher of the Month by Kempsville students for the month of October, an award which was presented by the SCA on November...

“Talk yourself down at a level where you can express yourself to other people,” Evans advises as a way for people to calm themselves down during times of immense stress. Khia Evans, who is a school counselor, spent a lot of her undergraduate studying Psychology in college, which gave her insight into how certain factors can affect how people become healthy, productive members of society.

November Trill Talk Presents Advice on Stress for Students

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

During this month’s Trill Talk session, which was held November 18, Khia Evans, Kempsville’s college and career counselor, made a guest appearance to hold a conversation on the topic of coping with...

Commitment to Graduate: Class of 2023

Commitment to Graduate: Class of 2023

Newspaper Staff November 25, 2019

The Commitment to Graduate ceremony for the Class of 2023 on November 19th, 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

“The Importance of Being Earnest” was a change for the KHS Drama Club; rather than the modern act of “subText” performed last year, or the well known “Little Women,” “The Importance of Being...

Kempsville Football Players Earn Scholarships After Win

Kempsville Football Players Earn Scholarships After Win

Janelle Camba, Staff Writer November 20, 2019

It’s no secret that the varsity football team’s recently won game brought new life to Kempsville High School. But the game also brought new opportunities for seniors Nicholas New and Raevon Gordon.   On...

Taekwondo Club Begins in Kempsville

Taekwondo Club Begins in Kempsville

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer November 18, 2019

The Taekwondo Club, which had its first meeting on November 12, teaches its members about the art and how to properly execute it. The club gets people physically involved by teaching them different moves...

Dear Poppy design created by Sydney Haulenbeek.

Dear Motivation and Time Management

Poppy, Advice Column November 13, 2019

Dear Poppy,   How do I stay motivated during the school year? I am already struggling to keep up with all that is occurring in all of my classes. I do get stuck on YouTube. Sometimes I will...

Katherine Louise Guevara in front of the senior sign that she designed.

Seniors Work on Senior Sign

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

As part of Kempsville tradition, one of the ways that the students leave their mark on Kempsville is through the creation of a senior class sign that hangs on the outside of the building.    The...

ACT Allows Students to Improve Scores in Individual Sections

ACT Allows Students to Improve Scores in Individual Sections

Janelle Camba, Staff Writer November 7, 2019

On October 8, ACT revealed students will be able to retake single sections of the college admission test starting September 2020. This new option gives students the opportunity to improve on individual...

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