Environmental Science Class Goes to Ginna Nuclear Power Plant

Molly Wilson, History Editor
February 14, 2012

Everyone knows of the nuclear power plant located on the shore of Lake Ontario, but not everyone has had the chance to tour, or even get close to, the power plant. On January 18, 2012, the Environmental Science class at Bishop Kearney had the chance to go to Ginna Nuclear Power Plant. Ms. Hansen answered... Read more »

Friendship Bracelets

Kasey Riedl, Editorial Editor
February 6, 2012

Lately, while looking around Bishop Kearney, you’ll see students walking with string around their wrists. But do you know why?  Students are making friendship bracelets to make a statement about the importance of community within their school. I recently had a chance to ask the leader of this project,... Read more »

Purple Ribbons for Terri

Erin O'Brien, Student Life Editor
February 3, 2012

If you haven’t noticed lately, there have numerous announcements pertaining to purple ribbons.  What are they for? They are to benefit Terri Masters.  She is a parishioner of Holy Cross parish, and a well known cheerleading coach.  She has recently been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer,... Read more »

Yearbook: Exposed

Ally Arguello, A&E Asst. Editor
January 20, 2012

As we all know, a yearbook can be bought every year. But each yearbook has a different theme. This year’s theme honors the 50th anniversary of Bishop Kearney, “Blueprints”. As part of the yearbook staff, we have been working hard to live up to the idea of our theme of the 50th anniversary. We... Read more »

Senior Trip to NYC

Leah Mason, Staff Writer
January 20, 2012

Nearly every year, the senior class plans a trip before the school year ends. For the class of 2012, we have decided to visit New York City. The Senior Council has been going crazy planning the details of the trip in an attempt to make it the perfect ending to our last year. Already, Ms. Hansen and Mrs.... Read more »

Planning for Valentine’s Day

Joe Hickey , Staff Writer
January 20, 2012

Okay guys, it may be a long way away but we have to start planning now. We all know how Valentine’s Day sneaks up on us, and how our companions hate when we forget to get them something. So it’s time to shape up. I am here to advise you on your choice of flowers. No person wants to get the regular... Read more »

Peer Ministry Class is Making Blankets for Babies & Kittens

Molly Wilson, History Editor
January 20, 2012

There is nothing cuter than a little baby or a small kitten bundled up in a cozy blanket made just for them.  The Peer Ministry class is working hard to make sure that these babies and kittens are kept warm with a cute, hand-tied, fleece blanket. These blankets are going to babies who have been negatively... Read more »

Got Poetry… Slam?

Kasey Riedl, Editorial Editor
January 20, 2012

As the first semester comes to an end, students and teachers prepare for midterms. But Mrs. Shipp’s creative writing class prepares for their poetry slam. A poetry slam is a competition in which poets recite their own original work and are then judged on how well they perform it. The class has been... Read more »

Poetry for Valentine’s Day

Erin O'Brien, Student Life Editor
January 20, 2012

Poetry has been used to convey love for generations.  For this upcoming Valentine’s Day, many will use poetry to express the way they feel about a special person in their life.  Here is some poetry that can be used to convey the different feelings one may feel towards that special someone, or just... Read more »

Folk Off

Ally Arguello, A&E Asst. Editor
January 19, 2012

We all know that Mr. Yogis is a great music teacher, but few know that he also conducts the Folk Band at Bishop Kearney. The band plays folk music, naturally, but with a modern twist. This year, they’re doing something new to bring attention to the group by presenting audiences with a combination of... Read more »