Endangered Sea Turtles

By: Vivienne Wellet  Endangered Species are all around the world, and they are endangered because of hunting, fishing, prey, etc. Many sea turtle species are on the endangered list, they are vulnerable to people who poach them for their eggs, meat, skin, and even their shell. Nearly all sea turtle species are endangered now because of debris, nets, etc. Jellyfish are sea turtles’ favorite food, … Continue reading Endangered Sea Turtles

KWHS JV Football stepping up

The 2-0 Junior Varsity (JV) high school football team, the Key West High School (KWHS) Conchs, played their third game this season on October 14th in the KWHS Backyard. Up against the Fighting Conchs, the University School, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, brought down their Shark spirit to our territory. Representing the red, white, and grey, Shane Lavallee, a freshman at KWHS, was a star … Continue reading KWHS JV Football stepping up

Overcoming the Obstacle of Testing

Looming over them like an ominous sky, signaling an incoming, inescapable storm, testing on state and nation levels harm students’ mental health.  With the  Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT), Advanced Placement (AP) exams, the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA), and End of Course (EOC) exams, the students of Key West High School (KWHS) have stress piled high on their plate. Serena … Continue reading Overcoming the Obstacle of Testing

The Second Monday in October

Plastered on planners and calendars as the second Monday of October, Columbus Day, a national holiday implemented to celebrate the achievements of Christopher Columbus, has caused a rift in America for decades.  Columbus discovered and explored the West Indies, uniting the Western hemisphere and the Eastern hemisphere for the first time, and created a truly global world. It was declared a national holiday by former … Continue reading The Second Monday in October

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

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

“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

KWHS Film Students headed to NYC

The All American High School Film Festival (AAHSFF), the world’s largest high school film festival hosted in New York City (NYC), has been struck by Conch Pride from Key West High School’s (KWHS) Conch 5 Studios program.  On July 22nd, Tom Oliva, the co-founder and executive director of AAHSFF, announced the official selections for this year’s festival on Instagram live. AAHSFF will feature the winning … Continue reading KWHS Film Students headed to NYC