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KWHS Students helping out the athletic department

The Key West High School (KWHS) Athletic Department has a shortage of professional athletic trainers, but that doesn’t stop the students from providing the athletes with what they need. Consisting of Alexandra Mucci, Isabella Montejano, Katie Graft, and Grace Opalsky, these students have stepped up and taken on the role of student athletic trainers.  For not having a professional degree, each of the student trainers … Continue reading KWHS Students helping out the athletic department

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Transforming What Everyday Life Looks Like

In this age of technological advancements, people from all generations can be seen with a phone glued to their hands. However, growing up in the age of technology, the younger generations have absolutely no clue what life looks like without technology in their lives.  Annie Scepkova, a sophomore at Key West High School (KWHS), explained how much time she spends each day on her phone. … Continue reading Transforming What Everyday Life Looks Like

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Shang-Chi Destroying Stereotypes

In September 2021, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) released its first movie about an Asian American superhero who was played by a Canadian actor who was born in Asia. When people think of Marvel movies, they think of Iron Man, Spiderman, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, etc. However, the movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings cast was mostly Asian, including the director. … Continue reading Shang-Chi Destroying Stereotypes

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Strip Stress from Applications

Stress can consume people’s lives like a ravenous wolf gobbles up its prey; however, it can be handled. As early decision application deadlines are approaching, students must manage their time well to reduce the amount of stress in their lives. Jaiden Troilo, a senior at Key West High School (KWHS), shares his personal experience with the application process. “For me, applying to colleges has been … Continue reading Strip Stress from Applications

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Homecoming Court: A Conch Pride Tradition

A decades-old Key West High School (KWHS) tradition is approaching: homecoming. A week of school spirit to celebrate Conch Pride and to crown a queen. Six women have been selected for court by the Senior class. The candidates, Charlotte Berube-Gray, Rosa Nafere, Natasha Galo, Mercedes Petro, Kaila Kirkpatick and Mary Parks share the excitement and honor of what being elected onto homecoming court means to … Continue reading Homecoming Court: A Conch Pride Tradition

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“Country Boy” makes an impact on KWHS

Image Above: Jacob Hickin, a freshman at KWHS, is expressing his unique style. Photo Provided by Ella Hall Bringing a little bit of the south to Key West, Jacob Hickin, a freshman at Key West High School (KWHS), has been infamous around campus with his new title, “Country Boy.” Hickin’s appearance to most people seems like a stage performance, but in reality, it’s his everyday … Continue reading “Country Boy” makes an impact on KWHS

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Bettering the Community: One Project at a Time

The exemplary students of Key West High School (KWHS) are invited to join the National Honor Society (NHS), which honors the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. This year, numerous students were invited to attend the introductory meeting held on September 13th and filled the entire cafeteria. There were more attendees at this meeting than in previous years. The current President of NHS, Siddharth … Continue reading Bettering the Community: One Project at a Time

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The Day America Will Never Forget

Those who overcome great tragedy undergo immense change. With the upcoming twentieth anniversary of the attack of 9/11, the effects of this calamity continue to impact everyday life in the United States of America (USA).  The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, was a horrifying day that stole almost 3,000 American lives.That morning, no one in America could have even fathomed what was to come … Continue reading The Day America Will Never Forget

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