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
Makenzie Schroeder

Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter

Class: Senior

  • Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society, DECA
  • Sports: Varsity dance, varsity tennis
  • Hobbies/Interests: Reading, shopping, spending time with friends and family
  • Plans after high school: Attending a university
  • Favorite Quote: "It is never too late to be what you might have been." - George Eliot
All content by Makenzie Schroeder
Junior Hannah Brackin, at No. 4 singles, won her first round match against Bay City Central 6-1, 6-3.

Tennis finishes ninth at regional

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 20, 2016
Senior Lindsay Nofs (left) won the skills challenge, followed by junior Bree Rosenbum, and senior Jasmine Patrick.

Tennis holds second annual skills challenge

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 20, 2016
Makenzie Schroeder, social media director and event coordinator

Makenzie Schroeder says goodbye

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 18, 2016
The tennis team swept Flint Southwestern Academy on Friday, May 13.

Tennis sweeps Southwestern Academy

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 16, 2016
Freshman Stephanie Lane, at No. 2 doubles, lost her match 6-1, 6-1 against Holly on Monday, May 9.

Tennis strikes out against Holly

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 10, 2016
Junior Nick Niles strives for excellence.

Niles exceeds expectations, sets impressive goals

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 10, 2016
The tennis team prepares to shake hands before a match against Swartz Creek earlier this season.

Tennis finishes third at Swartz Creek quad

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 9, 2016
Senior Kelsie Rose prepares to hit a forehand in an earlier match this season.

Tennis loses back-to-back matches

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 6, 2016
Remember these unspoken rules to follow at the movie theater

Remember these unspoken rules to follow at the movie theater

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 6, 2016
The high school will host cheer tryouts on Sunday, June 5, for the 2016 fall football season.

Cheerleaders will try out the first week of June

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 5, 2016
mlg

[Photo] Major League Gaming: Some call it a sport, others do not

By Jacob DePottey, Reporter
May 5, 2016
Five gift ideas for Mother' Day that every student can afford

Five gift ideas for Mother’ Day that every student can afford

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 4, 2016
Senior Shelby Coates lost her match 6-4, 6-0 against Fenton on Monday, April 25.

Fenton sweeps tennis team

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
April 26, 2016
bills

[Photo] Paying bills teaches responsibility

By Jalen McClain, Reporter
April 25, 2016
The tennis team lost its match against Owosso 5-3 on Friday, April 22.

Owosso squeaks by tennis team

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
April 25, 2016
Hannah Coon, senior, holds McDreamy the hedgehog.

Life looks different when you’re a pet

By Nadia Koontz, Hannah Coon, and Makenzie Schroeder
April 22, 2016
I am Molly. I enjoy being petted and make anyone pet me, especially if they scratch my butt.

It’s a dog’s life: Molly knows she is a pampered pooch

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
April 22, 2016
Senior Igor Guerra Perez is a foreign exchange student from Brazil.

Brazilian student Igor Guerra Perez gets accustomed to the United States

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
April 21, 2016
Tennis drops match to Flushing

Tennis drops match to Flushing

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
April 20, 2016
Prama takeover: do not let drama ruin your prom night

Prama takeover: do not let drama ruin your prom night

By Makenzie Schroeder and Nadia Koontz
April 19, 2016
Seniors Makenzie Schroeder (left) and Nadia Koontz

Caution: online relationships can be dangerous

By Makenzie Schroeder and Nadia Koontz
April 18, 2016
The Kalahari Resort is located in Sandusky, Ohio.

Kalahari proves to be a fun destination close to home

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
April 15, 2016
Senior Kayla Smith (left) and freshman Hunter May pose with their gift cards after having the top two student brackets in The Eclipse March Madness Bracket Challenge.

Smith, May receive gift cards for their top brackets

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
April 14, 2016
Senior Noah Jankowski

Jankowski named Kiwanis scholar-athlete for April

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
April 14, 2016
Tennis earns first victory of the season

Tennis earns first victory of the season

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
April 14, 2016
Senior Alexxa Flood tries not to cry while studying for the SAT on Wednesday, March 30.

Seniors now required to pass SAT to graduate this year

By Makenzie Schroeder and Jacob DePottey
April 1, 2016
Senior Alysa Figgins, No. 3 singles player, won her match, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, against Carman-Ainsworth on Wednesday, March 30.

Tennis ties C-A in season opener

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
March 31, 2016
Ms. Kari Shaw, English teacher, will become the Kearsley superintendent Monday, April 11. This announcement was made on April 1.

[Photo] Yorks will resign soon, Shaw to be new superintendent

By Gracen Nelson, Reporter
April 1, 2016
Tennis players prepare for the season

Tennis players prepare for the season

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
March 22, 2016
Seniors Taylor Stockton (left) and Aaron Ruhstorfer work on math homework during their lunch period on Tuesday, March 22. Stockton tutors Ruhstorfer for service hours.

[Photo] Service learning hours for seniors are due April 1

By Jacob DePottey, Reporter
March 23, 2016
Many AP books are worth the read

Many AP books are worth the read

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
March 21, 2016
March is Reading Month: Classics introduce readers to timeless stories

March is Reading Month: Classics introduce readers to timeless stories

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
March 17, 2016
Seniors Hannah Ploof (left) and Nadia Koontz practice their DECA presentation in the hotel room. The girls were state finalists for their presentation at the Michigan DECA conference Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, in Detroit.

Ploof, Koontz finish as state finalists at DECA conference

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
March 14, 2016
Senior Makenzie Schroeder poses with a shovel before going outside to clear her driveway on Thursday, March 2.

Snow days cause physical labor, road hazards

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
March 3, 2016
Senior Jacob DePottey spends most of his snow day relaxing.

[Photo] Snow days are meant for relaxation, snacks

By Jacob DePottey, Reporter
March 2, 2016
The Hornets perform back-walkovers during round two at the regional competition on Saturday, Feb. 27, hosted by Allen Park.

Cheer shouts to sixth place at regional

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 29, 2016
The cheer team poses for a photo at the district competition hosted by Fenton on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Cheer team advances to regional competition

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 22, 2016
Nick Niles, junior, spends his lunch period working on homework in the media center.

Advanced Placement classes: Enlightening students or hindering their grades?

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 22, 2016
The cheer team's flyers hit Erebus stunts at Fenton on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Cheer team snatches second place at Fenton

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 17, 2016
Juniors Kassidy Krist (left) and Hailey Baltosser smile at a cheer competition.

Cheer team finishes in third

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 12, 2016
Jackie Robinson swings a bat.

Jackie Robinson’s legacy impacts sports for generations to come

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 12, 2016
Embrace low-cost date, gift ideas this Valentine's Day

Embrace low-cost date, gift ideas this Valentine’s Day

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 11, 2016
Senior Lindsay Nofs (middle) pictured with her father Mr. Steve Nofs (left) and mother Mrs. Dawn Nofs at the 21st Annual Children’s Champion Awards Breakfast held at the Riverfront Banquet Center on Friday, Feb. 5.

Nofs nominated for outstanding youth award

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 11, 2016
Senior Kyle Ross

Kyle Ross expands his broadcasting experience

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 9, 2016
The cheer team stunts during round three of the competition.

Cheer chants its way to victory

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 8, 2016
Senior Hannah Coon asks Tyler Schwerin, senior, to the Sadie Hawkins dance with a poster featuring the University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh.

Coon makes a pass at Schwerin for Sadie’s

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 5, 2016
Seniors Makenzie Schroeder and Jacob DePottey pose with the donuts Schroeder used to ask DePottey to the Sadie Hawkins dance.

Schroeder sweet talks DePottey to be her date to Sadie’s

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 5, 2016
Claire Zuwala, senior, asked senior Brennen Colley to the dance with a poster and glow-in-the-dark balloons.

Colley is ready to light up the night with Zuwala at Sadie’s

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 4, 2016
Seniors Shelby Cantrell and Adam Chuchvara pose with the poster Cantrell made for him, asking him to the Sadie Hawkins dance.

Cantrell asks Chuchvara to Sadies with the help of Avenged Sevenfold

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 4, 2016
Cheerleaders get ready to tumble during round two at Davison on Saturday, Jan. 16.

Cheer jumps its way to second at Grand Blanc

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 3, 2016
Flyers hit their stunts during round three at Davison on Saturday, Jan. 16.

The cheer team snatches second at Holly

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 2, 2016
Makenzie Schroeder

For the Sadie Hawkins dance, girls should just go for it

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
February 2, 2016
Sadie Hawkins dance tickets go on sale soon

Sadie Hawkins dance tickets go on sale soon

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
January 25, 2016
The Hornets compete during round one at Davison on Saturday, Jan. 16. The cheer team won the Swartz Creek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23.

The cheer team flipped to first place at Swartz Creek

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
January 25, 2016
The Hornets compete during round two at Davison on Saturday, Jan. 16.

The Hornets cheer their way to third at Davison

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
January 19, 2016
Flyers hit their stunts during round three of a league competition on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Flushing.

Cheer tumbles to fifth place at Brandon

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
January 14, 2016
The cheer team hits a motion during round one at Flushing on Saturday, Jan 9.

The cheer team springs to second place at Flushing

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
January 11, 2016
'Daddy's Home' proves to be just another average comedy

‘Daddy’s Home’ proves to be just another average comedy

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
January 6, 2016
Makenzie Schroeder

Resolutions can take place anytime, not just at the new year

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
January 5, 2016
Senior Payton Cantrell snuggles with her dog Sophie.

A pet’s love comes with financial responsibility

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
December 22, 2015
Juniors MadisonTeed, Kaitlyn Alburtus, Brandi Morgan, and Kayla Meyer wear red and green for Christmas spirit week

[Photo] Students participate in red and green day

By Hannah Coon, Photography Editor
December 16, 2015
Mr. Andy Nester's AP Government class adopted a family for Christmas this year.

Nester’s AP Government class adopts a family this Christmas

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
December 15, 2015
The cheer team poses for a photo while at their Brandon competition on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Cheer takes third place at first competition of the season

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
December 14, 2015
Christmas spirit week quickly approaches KHS

Christmas spirit week quickly approaches KHS

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
December 11, 2015
"Krampus" premiered in theaters on Friday, Dec. 4.

Krampus teaches valuable lesson if you can stay awake

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
December 9, 2015
On a first date try ice skating, strolling through a farmers' market

On a first date try ice skating, strolling through a farmers’ market

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
December 3, 2015
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