The Treaty

“If anybody wants one, I’m happy to make them,” Social Studies teacher Suzanne Bass informs as is willing to offer one to any teacher that requests one from her. During Thanksgiving break, Bass made seven fabric window covers, one for herself and six extra to pass out, and handed them to the teachers around her once she returned.

Ms. Bass Takes a Creative Spin on Window Safety Regulation

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer December 12, 2019

Safety is a top priority for most schools, and Kempsville High School is no different. On November 19, 2019, teachers were sent an email instructing them to cover the windows on the doors of their classrooms...

Photo by Brooke Palmer for Netflix.

“The Knight Before Christmas” is a Modern Classic

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer December 12, 2019

As Christmas grows closer, it’s only expected to see more movies based on the holiday. "The Knight Before Christmas", released on November 21, 2019, on Netflix and directed by Monika Mitchell, is a modern...

Album cover via Capitol Records.

Liam Payne Presents an Unorganized Debut Album

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor December 11, 2019

On Friday, December 6, 2019, Liam Payne, former member of worldwide boyband, “One Direction,” released his debut solo album, “LP1.”   “LP1” features 17 songs, seven of which have...

Kempsville’s Scholastic Book Fair

Kempsville’s Scholastic Book Fair

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant December 10, 2019

During the week of December 2, Kempsville held its annual Scholastic Book Fair in the library. For the past two years, students have purchased their favorite novels from Scholastic Corporation to support...

Dear Poppy design created by Sydney Haulenbeek.

Dear Playing Games

Poppy, Advice Columnist December 9, 2019

Dear Poppy,   I need girl help! She keeps playing with me and is hurting my feelings; what should I do?   — Playing Games   Dear Playing Games,    I’m going...

Dear Poppy design created by Sydney Haulenbeek.

Dear Questioning Lover

Poppy, Advice Columnist December 6, 2019

Dear Poppy, I need help with my parents. I want to tell them I am bi, but they’re homophobic. I also don't know how to tell my friends and family. Please help? —  Questioning Lover   Dear...

 Ms. Taylor Guckert with her classroom in a cart.  She doesnt have an assigned classroom because she is a floater teacher, but that doesnt keep her from carrying books around.

Ms. Guckert, an Enthusiastic English Teacher

Nina Fountain, Staff Writer December 5, 2019

Ms. Taylor Guckert, an enthusiastic book-loving, 9th-grade English teacher has her own theories on English and how it makes students more successful in learning.    “English asks students...

Poster hanging outside Ms. Boubouheropoulos’ door with all of the Schoology group information. Students who are interested in joining the club, or members who want more information about competitions can find that through joining the group on Schoology.

Forensic Speech Team Begins at Kempsville

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor December 4, 2019

Kempsville High School has many athletic teams, but Ms. Mary “BouBou” Boubouheropoulos has started a performance-based speech competition team: forensics. Rather than the investigative science you...

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,...

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

It’s half past 10 in the morning on Saturday, November 23, 2019, and the girls bathroom in the crux of the 800 and 100 hallways is packed with girls. Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” blasts out of a speaker...

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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