The student news site of Kearsley High School in Flint, Michigan

The Eclipse
The student news site of Kearsley High School in Flint, Michigan

The Eclipse
The student news site of Kearsley High School in Flint, Michigan

The Eclipse
Ryan Thomas

Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief

Senior

  • Birthday: October 28, 1998
  • Extracurricular activities: Marching Band
  • Hobbies: Playing brass instruments, Fantasy sports
  • Plans after high school: Attend University of Michigan-Flint to recieve a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
  • Favorite quote: “I’d love to say second place is great, but it’s not.” – Corey Lewandowski
All content by Ryan Thomas
The 2016-17 seniors on the staff of The Eclipse are Andrew Flynn (back row, l to r), Haylie Brooks, Katelyn Elumbaugh, Ryan Thomas (front row, l to r), and Ave'r McKay.

The Eclipse seniors say goodbye

By Ryan Thomas, Ave'r McKay, Katelyn Elumbaugh, Haylie Brooks, and Andrew Flynn
May 23, 2017
Senior Shelby Wiley found her letter to be bittersweet.

[Photo] Eighth-grade letters remind seniors of goals they wanted to achieve

By Katelyn Elumbaugh, Editor
May 19, 2017
The baseball team defeated Carman-Ainsworth in the championship game to win the Mt. Morris Tournament on Saturday, May 13.

Baseball wins Mt. Morris Tournament

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2017
Softball beats LakeVille, Davison

Softball beats LakeVille, Davison

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2017
Baseball team wins two behind combined no-hitter

Baseball team wins two behind combined no-hitter

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2017
Softball sweeps the Blackhawks

Softball sweeps the Blackhawks

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2017
Seniors Bree Rosenbum (left) and Hannah Brackin with their mothers and Coach Corey Fisher.

Tennis team falls short on senior night, honors Rosenbum, Brackin

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2017
Golf KO clash

[Photo] Golf defeats Owosso in K-O Clash

By Heather McNeill, Reporter
May 1, 2017
Ryan Thomas

The senior project is good for those who put in serious effort

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2017
Senior Kameron Verdier (left, left photo ) won The Eclipse March Madness Challenge and a $10 gift card, which is presented to him by The Eclipse editor in chief Ryan Thomas. Senior Marcus Moss (left, right photo) receives his $5 gift card from being the runner-up.

Two seniors win prizes in The Eclipse March Madness Challenge

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
April 13, 2017
Coach Rob Ploof, far right, has won his last state championship with the girls bowling team.

Ploof leaves Kearsley to coach professional bowling

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2017
Ryan Thomas

Your mental health is more important than getting an A

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2017
Frosh Opinions

[Photo] Five freshman share their opinions on college

By Connor Earegood, Reporter
March 14, 2017
Compete for prizes in the second annual Eclipse March Madness Challenge

Compete for prizes in the second annual Eclipse March Madness Challenge

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
March 13, 2017
Music Tastes

[Photo] Five students express their tastes in music

By Jenna Robinson, Editor
March 9, 2017
Senior Chandler Ford

Boys basketball wins two in a row

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2017
Swartz Creek out scores boys basketball team

Swartz Creek out scores boys basketball team

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2017
Boys basketball beats Linden

Boys basketball beats Linden

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2017
Girls basketball falls short against Holly

Girls basketball falls short against Holly

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
January 25, 2017
Eclipse staff to eviscerate exams, will publish again next week

Eclipse staff to eviscerate exams, will publish again next week

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
January 25, 2017
Mr. Jason Titsworth is collecting baseball and softball equipment to send to a friend in Dakar, Senegal. Titsworth said his friend teaches at a Western school and wants to get the American sport into his physical education program.

[Photo] Kearsley teacher will donate baseball, softball equipment to students in Africa

By Brianna Horne, Reporter
January 20, 2017
Boys basketball falls to Fenton

Boys basketball falls to Fenton

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
January 9, 2017
Senior Rian Schulz, playwright, puts the finishing touches on posters for "Murder Will Make Him Mine."

[Photo] Auditions to be held for latest school play

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
January 6, 2017
Freshman Imari Blond and senior Brandon Wheeler placed third in the Davison Mixed Doubles Tournament on Friday, Dec. 30.

Blond, Wheeler place third in mixed doubles tournament

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
January 3, 2017
The Eclipse takes a holiday

The Eclipse takes a holiday

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
December 23, 2016
Boys bowling squeezes past Swartz Creek, places fifth in Baker tournament

Boys bowling squeezes past Swartz Creek, places fifth in Baker tournament

By Alexis Roof and Ryan Thomas
December 22, 2016
Boys basketball splits two games

Boys basketball splits two games

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2016
Boys basketball falls short against Oxford

Boys basketball falls short against Oxford

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2016
Boys basketball takes down Panthers in season opener

Boys basketball takes down Panthers in season opener

By Ryan Thomas, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2016
App allows new access for yearbook to get photos

App allows new access for yearbook to get photos

By Ryan Thomas, Managing Editor
October 28, 2016
Mott to host Financial Aid Night at KHS

Mott to host Financial Aid Night at KHS

By Ryan Thomas, Managing Editor
October 18, 2016
Kate Monreal

[Photo] Ashley Harroun

October 19, 2016
Senior Rian Schulz is a member of NHS who volunteers to tutor students after school..

NHS offers free tutoring after school

By Ryan Thomas, Managing Editor
October 11, 2016
Senior Hailey Baltosser rushes 37 yards for a first down, which was the longest play of the game. The Seniors beat the Freshmen in the championship 8-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Seniors win powder puff title, remain undefeated

By Ryan Thomas and Makalia Jenkins
October 7, 2016
Sports recap for 9/27 to 9/29

Sports recap for 9/27 to 9/29

By Ryan Thomas, Managing Editor
September 30, 2016
Brown, Rylee by R. Thomas

Three teams compete in district championship games

Three teams compete in district championship games

By Makalia Jenkins and Ryan Thomas
June 6, 2016
Five runners earn first team All-League at FML Championships

Five runners earn first team All-League at FML Championships

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
May 31, 2016
The baseball team lost three and tied one game this week.

Baseball loses three, ties one

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
May 27, 2016
Baseball splits with Brown City

Baseball splits with Brown City

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
May 20, 2016
Baseball team splits with Brandon

Baseball team splits with Brandon

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
May 18, 2016
The softball team swept Brandon on Monday, May 16.

[Photo] Softball beats Brandon twice

By Zack Broughton, Reporter
May 17, 2016
Baseball team drops four games

Baseball team drops four games

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
May 11, 2016
Four seniors signed Letters of Intent for college athletics within the last few months.

[Photo] Four seniors sign Letters of Intent

By Ave'r McKay, Editor
May 9, 2016
The baseball team dropped a doubleheader to Swartz Creek on Tuesday, May 3.

Baseball loses two to Swartz Creek.

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
May 4, 2016
Baseball takes two in K-O Clash

Baseball takes two in K-O Clash

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
April 25, 2016
Baseball wins one in duo of doubleheaders

Baseball wins one in duo of doubleheaders

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
April 22, 2016
The Hybrid Hornets will be competing at the world championship Wednesday, April 27, in St. Louis, Mo.

Robotics team qualifies for world championship, needs $15K to compete

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
April 21, 2016
The baseball team lost both games of a doubleheader to Flushing on Thursday, April 14.

Baseball team drops doubleheader to Flushing

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
April 15, 2016
Banners hang at the Deltaplex in Grand Rapids for the 2016 Michigan FIRST state championship.

Robotics team competes at state championship

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
April 14, 2016
Ryan Thomas

Belgium needs help after terrorist attack

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
March 22, 2016
Freshman Tyler Gronauer performs a card trick for employees at The Laundry Room on Monday, March 7.

Gronauer dazzles audiences, performs well under pressure

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
March 10, 2016
The boys' bowling team poses with its finalist trophy from the D2 state final.

Boys’ bowling team finishes second in the state

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
March 9, 2016
The girls' bowling team won its third consecutive state title Friday, March 4.

Girls’ bowling team wins third consecutive state title, boys’ runners-up

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
March 7, 2016
The boys' bowling team placed first in the MHSAA Division 2 regional match.

Boys’ bowling claims regionals, set to defend state title

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
February 29, 2016
The Corunna Cavaliers and Kearsley Hornets pose after a game that is part of the inaugural Coaches vs. Cancer Challenget between teams from the Genesee Area Conference and the Flint Metro League. Corunna hosted the contest Monday, Feb. 22.

Girls’ hoops beaten by Corunna, Brandon

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
February 23, 2016
Senior Deitrick Young shoots a layup in the third quarter against Fenton on Friday, Feb. 12.

[Photo] Fenton spoils boys’ basketball senior night

By Karmen Bishoff, Editor
February 13, 2016
Senior Diane Bond shoots a free throw in the second quarter against Fenton on Friday, Feb. 12.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball drops final home game to Fenton

By Zack Broughton, Reporter
February 13, 2016
KHS Track Coach Paul Adas (left) and Madonna Assistant Track Coach Chinney McGee (right) sit with senior Jon McKay.

McKay signs to run with the Madonna Crusaders

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
February 9, 2016
The boys' basketball team lost to Davison 60-46 on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

[Photo] Davison downs boys’ basketball team

By Karmen Bishoff, Editor
January 6, 2016
Junior Brandi Morgan

Girls’ hoops shut down Owosso

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
December 5, 2015
Senior Diane Bond shoots one of her six free throws against Northwestern on Dec. 2.

Girls’ basketball edges out Northwestern

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
December 3, 2015
Senior Diane Bond

Girls’ basketball looks forward to a new season

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
November 20, 2015
Football downed in final game of the season

Football downed in final game of the season

By Ryan Thomas, Reporter
November 3, 2015
Senior Diane Bond ran her best race at the league championship Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Bond, Martin run personal bests at league championships

By Ryan Thomas, Reporter
October 22, 2015
Football team beaten by Brandon

Football team beaten by Brandon

By Ryan Thomas, Reporter
October 22, 2015
Grace Hoffman

Three Hornets make All-League in golf

By Ryan Thomas, Reporter
October 21, 2015
Kearsley's offense gets set to snap the ball in its homecoming game against Linden on Friday, Oct. 9.

Second quarter dooms football against Linden

By Ryan Thomas, Reporter
October 10, 2015
Junior Brittney Dick runs the ball with plenty of blockers around her during the junior-freshman powder puff game Monday, Oct. 5.

[Photo] Seniors, juniors advance to powder puff final

By Katie Valley, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2015
Teams take sixth at Greater Flint Cross Country Championship

Teams take sixth at Greater Flint Cross Country Championship

By Ryan Thomas, Reporter
October 6, 2015
Senior Santino Guerra was crowned powder puff king Monday, Oct. 5. Guerra's grandparents, Mr. Tony Fierros and Mrs. Silvia Fierros, escorted him.

[Photo] Guerra wins powder puff king

By Kayla Smith, Managing Editor
October 6, 2015
Coach Jack Linn (left) and Coach Rob Markwardt discuss a previous play during a timeout in the junior-freshman powder puff semifinal Monday, Oct. 5.

Coach talk

By Ryan Thomas, Reporter
October 6, 2015
Senior Tyler Frasher

[Photo] Senior powder puff court vies for the crown

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
October 2, 2015
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