Harper going to high school track & field nationals

On May 12th at the University of Florida (UF), Jenkavia Harper, a senior at Key West High School (KWHS), achieved third in the 2A Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) track & field championships for girls javelin, an event where female participants run and throw an eight-foot spear as far as they can. “I was grateful because I knew it was all gods doing,” explained … Continue reading Harper going to high school track & field nationals

Ella HallMay 20, 2022May 20, 2022Leave a comment

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Key West High School’s Super Successful Students

This year, Key West High School (KWHS) has had a multitude of more than successful students. From honor roll to sports commitment, KWHS students have taken Conch Pride to the next level and left an honorable legacy behind them. To start off, let’s talk about our two Best All Around students: Rosa Nafrere and Robert Malcom. As one of the highest honors Key West High … Continue reading Key West High School’s Super Successful Students

Emily BracherMay 17, 2022Leave a comment

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Seniors Step Onto The Next Stage

Leaving behind the good times to go up against the unknown can be as terrifying as facing a mysterious wild beast. Moving on is a part of life. The seniors at Key West High School (KWHS) are on the precipice of the greatness each of their futures hold, and they have worry and excitement as the clock ticks down to graduation. Rosa Nafrere, President of … Continue reading Seniors Step Onto The Next Stage

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Dear Teachers

Even though Teacher Appreciation Week has passed, their hard work and dedication in guiding us to success should be appreciated all school year. Every student has a specific teacher or two that has been by their side throughout high school and to whom they owe so much to. Key West High School is full of amazing support staff and in honor of the departing seniors … Continue reading Dear Teachers

Emily BracherMay 13, 2022Leave a comment

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Leaked Supreme Court Draft Vote Threatens to Overturn Roe V Wade

The United States Supreme Court in Washington DC recently had an opinion vote leaked by the journalism site Politico. The draft vote was over the potential of overturning the landmark 1973 Roe V Wade Supreme Court decision, which had codified the right of Abortion for women in the United States. The case was controversial at the time of the vote, and is still controversial today, … Continue reading Leaked Supreme Court Draft Vote Threatens to Overturn Roe V Wade

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Siddharth Singh Sets Off For Brown!

Every day, people make decisions: who to text, what to wear, where to eat. Many of these choices are somewhat unimportant and meaningless. However, there comes a time in a student’s life where they must make one of the greatest decisions they may face; where, or if, they will attend college. The seniors of Key West High School (KWHS) have finally reached this final decision … Continue reading Siddharth Singh Sets Off For Brown!

emma scepkovaMay 7, 2022May 7, 2022Leave a comment

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2022 KWHS Senior Superlatives

Best All-Around: Robert Malcom and Rosa Nafrere By Emily Bracher As one of the highest honors Key West High School (KWHS) can bestow, the Best All-Around superlative calls for the best of the best. This year, for the 2022 school year, the well-deserved recipients were Rosa Nafrere and Robert Malcom. Throughout her high school career, Rosa Nafrere has been more than involved in multiple extracurricular … Continue reading 2022 KWHS Senior Superlatives

Ella HallMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022Leave a comment

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Macron Reelected in 2022 French Elections- brings fears of Far-Right surge

Recently, France held their annual 5-year presidential elections. The victor in the elections was Emmanuel Macron, the Incumbent French President, who defeated his far-right opponent of the Republique Nationale party, Marine Le Pen. Le Pen had run three times before this election for president, and had slowly increased in popularity every election season. However, Le Pen lost by nearly 10% of the French vote to … Continue reading Macron Reelected in 2022 French Elections- brings fears of Far-Right surge

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Take a chance: Travel!

Adventures have inspired many incredible things like the unification of the world through the Silk Road or the wonderful works of Hemingway or Kerouac. Exploring new languages, foods, and cultures can be extremely exciting. Everyone, especially teenagers, can benefit from venturing into exhilarating places. Siarah Singh, a sophomore at Key West High School (KWHS), divulged all the fun she had while in Italy, earlier this … Continue reading Take a chance: Travel!

emma scepkovaApril 15, 2022Leave a comment

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Academic Challenge places fifth in the state

From March 30th through April 2nd at the Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, the Key West High School (KWHS) Academic Challenge team, a student-run educational trivia team, proved their intellectual abilities by placing fifth place in their state competition. Although there is no monetary prize like Jeopardy, a game show based on your knowledge of various topics, Academic Challenge gives the students … Continue reading Academic Challenge places fifth in the state

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