Story and Photo by A’Laysia Hill, News Writer
Mrs. Doris Capers, cafeteria worker, works at the school Satellite Kitchen.
Satellite kitchens, located at individual schools, are where food is transported to for service to customers.
“I enjoy serving the children,” Capers said.
It takes approximately an hour and 45 minutes to prepare the food. Depending on the menu, it Continue reading “Cafeteria food made in Satellite Kitchen”
By Salena Webb, News Writer
Keenan students, faculty and staff came together this past February to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
The LLS is the largest voluntary health organization to dedicate their time to finding cures, research and getting access to treatments for blood cancer patients.
During February, homeroom classes donated, while competing with each other, for the cause. Continue reading “Keenan helps the LLS”
By Rodney Chavis, Features Writer
Will working have a low or high impact on a student’s performance in school? Maybe having a job will benefit them greatly.
Some may think having a part-time job is fun and exciting.
With students having part time jobs are their test scores being affected? Teachers answered that question in more ways than some people could think. Continue reading “School or work: Which one matters?”
By A’Laysia Hill, News Writer
Mrs. Sahara White, National Honors Society advisor, is in charge of the blood drive that happened on November 22, 2016. Forty-five people at Keenan donated blood this year, one pint each being given.
“It takes approximately 10-12 minutes to give blood,” White said.
There is a shortage of O positive in the world, so once someone has it, it’s important to give it. Continue reading “Keenan Blood Drive saves lives”
By Nahla Muldrow, News Writer
Did you know that we have a recycling club? Well, if you didn’t know, now you do. As a part of a district-wide recycling project, Keenan has created an environmentalist club
called The Planeteers.
The project is to see which school in the district can collect the most recycling. Led by Mrs. Sahara White, Science teacher, the AP Environmental science students have made it their Continue reading “Preserving the Planet with the “Planeteers””
By Breayanna Gibson, News Writer
Mrs. Kirstin Bullington, Science and Engineering teacher, has won the Solve for Tomorrow (Samsung) contest. She was announced the winner December 9, 2015.
How does Bullington feel that she has won the Solve for Tomorrow?
“It’s a great honor,” Bullington said. “Engineering and science students are working hard. It’s great that a company recognized us.” Continue reading “Bullington wins Solve for Tomorrow (Samsung)”
Story and Photos by Justina Simons, News Writer
Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady, called for a junk food ban on all schools around the nation. None of the schools in the nation can sell junk food items in their canteens or vending machines. All schools that do will be fined.
“I do believe a lot of people are upset by this change, but mostly just students,” Coach Dameon Franklin, Athletic Director, who is in charge of the canteen, said. “Students nor teachers won’t Continue reading “Junk food ban hurting schools, students”
By Troy Brown, Features Writer
What are inmates, and how do they affect society? What are the causes of being an inmate? What can students do to not get themselves in trouble? And how can their backgrounds determine the future possibility of being inmates?
Every year a lot of inmates are incarcerated, and this involves society by taking away their money by paying more taxes. Continue reading “How are inmates affecting schools and society?”
By Grant Adams, News Writer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month affects everyone in different ways, directly and indirectly. Various organizations do different things to help the millions affected with cancer. At Keenan, students and faculty put together a week to raise more awareness.
Ms. Deidra Pompey, Student Council Sponsor, is responsible for organizing the week.
“Student council members met and discussed the activities that would take place during the Continue reading “Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps millions”
