Manipulation: Is it necessary and how do you deal with it?

Manipulation: gaslighting, gatekeeping, girl bossing. Sorry I couldn’t help myself with that definition. Let’s try this again. Manipulation: the act of manipulating someone in a clever or unscrupulous way (Oxford Languages). Hold on let me bring this definition down to simpler terms: “It’s a botched up method for people to get what they want.” “If they are a little too charismatic [with their words or … Continue reading Manipulation: Is it necessary and how do you deal with it?

Ella HallAugust 26, 2022Leave a comment

Features

Another Beginning

As the sun continues to harshly beat down upon us, the summer months have started to pass and that time of year has finally rolled around: Back to school! The feelings of joy and dread, excitement and nerves that come with the new school year swirl through the air. Key West High School (KWHS) kicked off the school year on August 10, 2022. Students have … Continue reading Another Beginning

emma scepkovaAugust 19, 2022Leave a comment

Features

Class of 2023 enacting ‘Operation Graduation’

Since the 2019-2020 school year, Key West High School (KWHS) has watched the class of 2023 grow into who they are today. Whether it’s winning a state championship or having a mental breakdown on the bathroom floor, KWHS has seen all of their good and bad times. “It’s given me lows, highs, and everything in between,” explained Liam Flores, the class of 2023’s sitting president. … Continue reading Class of 2023 enacting ‘Operation Graduation’

Ella HallAugust 19, 2022Leave a comment

News

Pollution

By: Vivienne Wellet Pollution is an everyday problem in the world. There are many different types of pollution, for example, air pollution is caused by vehicles, fuel oils, and other natural gasses, plastic pollution which is causing many different problems like killing species. Thermal pollution is caused by industries and power plants.Thermal pollution is heated liquid discharged from factories and into natural waters at a … Continue reading Pollution

Vivienne.WelletMay 25, 2022Leave a comment

Features, Opinion

Why I love “The Snapper”

The Snapper, the Key West High School (KWHS) student newspaper, is more than a couple of articles a week. It’s a family. Each member has a special purpose in my eyes, and no matter how agitating they can be (which is all the time), I sadly love each of them with all my heart. Sadie Dodds, the co-editor in chief of The Snapper, is always … Continue reading Why I love “The Snapper”

Ella HallMay 25, 2022May 25, 2022Leave a comment

News

The Wonderful World of Writing

A day on the water can have a helpful, calming effect. Just the vast, blue waters and you out there. It allows emotions of anger, sadness, or frustration to be released. Writing can have a similar benefit. A senior at Key West High School (KWHS), Sadie Dodds, can attest to the blessing writing can be. “I would say I’m extremely passionate about writing. I love … Continue reading The Wonderful World of Writing

emma scepkovaMay 22, 2022Leave a comment

News

Inda’s Heat Wave

By: Vivienne Wellet India is one of the most populated countries in the world, with a population of over 1.38 billion people which can cause heat from all the pollution that there is. New Delhi, the capital of India, is having a major heat wave with scorching temperatures all the way up to 116 Fahrenheit. According to the Accuweather Senior Meteorologist and Lead International Forecast … Continue reading Inda’s Heat Wave

Vivienne.WelletMay 20, 2022Leave a comment

News

Floridas crime issues and other

By: Summer Livengood On May 18th, there was an incident with a man who was pulled over (name not released). The man was pulled over for a few violations pulling into the gas station he pulls into the pump. A cop follows behind him to arrest him. When he came over to arrest him the man refused to arrest him. From police guidelines, police are … Continue reading Floridas crime issues and other

summer LivengoodMay 20, 2022Leave a comment

Features, News, Sports

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

Features

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

emma scepkovaMay 13, 2022Leave a comment

The Snapper

Volume 103

Tag: KWHS

Manipulation: Is it necessary and how do you deal with it?

Another Beginning

Class of 2023 enacting ‘Operation Graduation’

Pollution

Why I love “The Snapper”

The Wonderful World of Writing

Inda’s Heat Wave

Floridas crime issues and other

Harper going to high school track & field nationals

Seniors Step Onto The Next Stage