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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...

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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...

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 seniors 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

Christmas music quietly echoes, and the twinkle of a spinning Christmas tree just barely shines past the lobby into the dark 100 hallway. It’s barely afternoon on Saturday, November 23, - although you...

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.

Paul Rudd, playing the character Miles from Living with Yourself.

“Living with Yourself” is a Different Point of View

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer November 22, 2019

“Living with Yourself” is a comedy show that was released on Netflix on October 18, 2019. Going into the show, I had no clue what it was about and wanted to have a clean slate for my thoughts.   The...

Dear Poppy design created by Sydney Haulenbeek.

Dear Heartbroken Holly

Poppy, Advice Columnist November 22, 2019

Dear Poppy,    Here's the tea: I recently got out of a relationship and my ex seemed to move on easily while I still cry myself to sleep every night. A few weeks after we broke up, they found...

“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...

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