Being a teacher can be a very rewarding job; but, with all the day-to-day challenges, it can also be a stressful career-choice. It takes a highly dedicated, skilled, and caring person to become a teacher who can consistently make a positive impact on their students. This year, Key West High School (KWHS) Science teacher, Donna Tedesco was recognized by her peers as a teacher who … Continue reading Key West High School Teacher of the Year
By: Emily Bracher The one and only bridge leading in to Key West, Cow Key Channel, has a proposed construction start time of April 15th. This was put into action after the realization that the salt from the water has caused the underneath of the bridge to deteriorate. It is estimated that this project will take nine months. After news of this construction came about, … Continue reading School Start Times
By: Emily Bracher The world received devastating news Sunday morning as reports that former NBA star, Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashed on a hillside in Calabasas, California. Bryant was not the only person aboard, eight other passengers were with him on what was supposed to be just a ride to a basketball tournament. The wreckage left behind no survivors. Kobe Bryant has been considered one of … Continue reading Kobe’s Legacy
In recent months, and even years, Key West has put into motion many bans in order to keep the local environment healthy. On February 5th, 2019, Key West City Commissioners voted to ban any sunscreen that contained oxybenzone and/or octinoxate, as there was evidence to believe these chemicals are killing off coral. Lately there has been talk about banning plastic bags and straws as well. … Continue reading Styrofoam and Plastic Bags are No More by Sabian Keller and Lola Fettis
In recent news, fires have been ripping through southeast coast of Australia. The affected areas include New South Wales (NSW), Queensland, Tasmania, and South Australia. Along with that, smoke has spread to many of the surrounding cities and towns. Sydney, one of Australia’s highly populated urban areas, has air quality that was measured 11 times the “hazardous’’level. These events can be credited to dry lightning … Continue reading Australia Fires
Dancing to upbeat pop, to singing musicals, to reading Yelp reviews about Key West all relates to the Key West High School Variety Show by the drama club. Many acts were amazing, starting off with the KWHS Fight Song played on the steel pans played by Lola Unuvar and Scarlett McMonigle. Whoever knew the song, sung along with them playing. I will sort out music, … Continue reading Variety Show
By: Lola Fettis In Key West the artistic culture is abundant, which helps provide opportunities to young people. There have been an abundance of famous writers that have both come to and have come out of Key West. Although most of the well known people come from before our time, such as Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, there are still many authors living here, and … Continue reading Literary Opportunities of Key West
By: Emily Bracher With October coming to a close, a jammed packed schedule of activities is normal in Key West. One of the big kick offs to the close of the month is Goombay, which is a two day “street party” that includes food from many cultures. The end of the street leads to a big fair type area where an abundance of students, teachers, … Continue reading School Culture and Goombay
By: Emily Bracher In recent news, an impeachment inquiry has been launched by the House of Representatives against Donald Trump. Impeachment inquiry occurs once Congress finds that the president has committed “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” Impeachment does not mean that the president will be removed from office, but it can lead to that. Inquiry is only the first step to charging … Continue reading Presidential Impeachment
