A Walk of Reflections
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
May 11, 2012
Back in September, at the first Key Club meeting of the school year, Zach Kirisits and Kelsey Strucezski, proposed a new project. A walk to benefit the TWLOWA organization, which uses its funds to help teenagers that suffer from depression. TWLOWA teaches teens that there are other outlets... (more...)
A Key Club Tradition: Supply & Book Drive
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
April 26, 2012
Every year, the BK Key Club sponsors a school-wide book drive to benefit public schools in Rochester that are underfunded. This year, the BK Book Drive Committee decided that P.S. #33 would receive all of the collected books. School #33 is the largest public elementary school in Rochester,... (more...)
The Teenage Years
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
March 30, 2012
During high school we often find ourselves going a little bit crazy. Crazy makeup, weird hairstyles, insane piercings and even some tattoos. Is it our rebellion bone making us do all this? Or is this just a form of self expression that’s unleashed when we find that little bit of freedom... (more...)
Ceremonials
Leah Mason, Staff
March 30, 2012
Music artist Florence Welch recently released her second album this past Fall. The Brit was making waves with her first album Lungs back in 2009, and she is now getting noticed again for her new album, Ceremonials. Florence’s twelve track record holds true to her earlier style first featured... (more...)
Invisible Children Fashion Show
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
March 30, 2012
Every year it is a graduation requirement to complete a service project. Often students find it hard to come up with a service project that they are passionate about, and even harder to find a way to bring about change. But not for Juniors Emma Stappenbeck, Janine Costello, and Anna Brado. ... (more...)
A Night in Paris
Kasey Riedl, Editorial Editor
March 28, 2012
This year Bishop Kearney hosted Spring Formal at our very own school. Normally, Student Council hosts a Winter Formal. But this year, it opted for a Spring Formal with a Paris theme. Mrs. Slifer took on the role, yet again, of organizing the Spring Formal. She had a lot to say when I sat down... (more...)
Builders Club Finishes Off with Successful Winter Clothing Drive
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
March 20, 2012
Even though the Rochester winter this year has been a mild one, many in our local area go without the necessities for the season. But this year the Builders Club, a volunteer organization in the middle school, set out to make a difference in our community. Builders Club, led by Ms. Feller,... (more...)
Wait, you’re talking about Senior Ball?
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
March 15, 2012
After already doing the whole ‘Prom Thing’, BK seniors are a little wiser on preparing for Senior Ball. Prom was the all out, flashy event that dominated the social calendar for juniors. But Senior Ball is different, right? Right? No. Not so much. Last year, seniors didn’t understand... (more...)
Born To Die – Lana Del Rey
Leah Mason, Staff
March 15, 2012
Up-and-coming music artist Lana Del Rey is making quite the splash on music and media scenes. Her trademark voice, with its deep sound, is considered, by some, as horrible. Meanwhile, others say that it is incomparable to any other artist heard on the radio today. Recently, her performance... (more...)
The New Facebook Fad: Words with Friends
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
Ever heard of Words with Friends? It’s the game that has got everyone going crazy. Words with Friends, a Facebook game, is an online version of the board game Scrabble. And who doesn’t love Scrabble? Of course, like most things on Facebook, it’s quite addictive. You’ll see people... (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... (more...)
Mrs. Hoffman-Elswick ~ A Published Author!
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
January 19, 2012
Something fantastic has happened at Kearney! Our very own Mrs. Hoffman-Elswick will become a published author this summer with the release of her first book of poetry. To find out more about this excitement, we’ve asked her a few questions. What is the title of your compilation of poetry?... (more...)
Safe & Sound
Leah Mason, Staff
January 19, 2012
In honor of The Hunger Games film, Taylor Swift came out with a new single “Safe and Sound.” For those of you who are familiar with The Hunger Games trilogy, you might think T-Swift’s style is not a good choice to represent such a gripping series. But you would be pleasantly surprised... (more...)
A Tale of Christmas
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
December 21, 2011
Santa does not exist. Excuse me, of course he does! Didn’t you see him at the mall taking pictures with the kids for ten dollars a photo? Or on that new car commercial where Mr. Claus traded up his shabby sleigh for a brand new ride? Santa Claus is everywhere at Christmas time. But... (more...)
Sky Dunk Comes to Kearney
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
December 6, 2011
On November 21st, an extreme basketball team named Skydunk came to show off some of their moves to the students and faculty of Bishop Kearney. The Sky Dunk presentation was a special treat to all of those students who had sold three or more magazines in the Fall Magazine Drive. The Magazine... (more...)
The Iron King
Leah Mason, Staff
November 17, 2011
What do you do when you find yourself thrusting into a magical world of evil fairies, mad politics, and deadly secrets? Well, like Meghan Chase, you might want to run like the hounds of hell are at your heels. Unless an evil king has kidnapped your little brother, in a ploy to lure you... (more...)
Fire
Leah Mason, Staff
November 17, 2011
Life is not easy for Fire. Fire is a human monster, a creature of extreme beauty with hair the color of flames, eyes of emerald green, and a face that entrances. You would think that being both beautiful and able to control the minds of man and animal would enthrall almost anyone, that... (more...)
NHS Blood Drive
Leah Mason, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2011
Mr. La Liberte, advisor to the National Honor Society, organized yet another successful Blood Drive. Each year, Bishop Kearney holds multiple Blood Drives in order to help alleviate some of the hardships in our local community. These generous donations of our blood make a great difference... (more...)
Justin Bieber: The Ultimate Controversy
Leah Mason, Staff
November 17, 2011
Now when it comes to music, everyone has their own taste. Some people like R&B, while others prefer the more reserved tunes of Classical. Each person’s musical tastes are sure to be unique. But regardless of personal preferences, one thing that cannot be agreed upon: Justin Bieber. Just... (more...)
Spirit Week Hallway Decorating
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
October 24, 2011
On October 11, 2011 students at Bishop Kearney all came out for one reason: Spirit Week decorating. For Kearney students, Spirit Week is a huge deal. It’s the one time in the school year where the students come together to showcase their Kearney pride in a colorful display throughout... (more...)
The High School Experience
Leah Mason, Staff Writer
October 10, 2011
The school year has just begun, but for some it’s seems as if it’s almost over. Already the senior class of 2012 is faced with the serious dilemma of choosing what they will do next year. Is it college, or the armed services, or another path entirely? For the incoming freshmen, this... (more...)