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
Nadia Koontz

Nadia Koontz, Reporter

Class: Senior

  • Extracurricular Activities: Student Council, DECA, robotics
  • Sports: Tennis
  • Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing
  • Plans after High School: Attending Ferris State University for pre-med, then going into pharmacy
  • Favorite Quote: "A writer is a writer not because she writes well and easily, because she has amazing talent, or because everything she does is golden. A writer is a writer because, even when there is no hope, even when nothing you do shows any sign of promise, you keep writing anyway." -Junot Diaz
All content by Nadia Koontz
Mrs. LeAnne Walters' home was labelled as ground zero for lead contamination.

[Photo] Water crisis continues to wreak havoc in Flint

By Brianna Horne, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2018
Mrs. LeeAnne Walters, a Kearsley alumna, holds her 1996 yearbook showing a picture of herself when she was an editor for The Eclipse.

Kearsley alumna LeeAnne Walters, Class of ’96, fights for clean water

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
June 6, 2016
Nadia Koontz

High school advice from a soon-to-be alumna

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
May 31, 2016
Ploof dedicates her life to bowling, winning

Ploof dedicates her life to bowling, winning

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
May 27, 2016
Senior Karmen Bishoff auditions for commencement speaker.

Bishoff chosen to speak at commencement

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
May 25, 2016
Nadia Koontz, advertising director

Nadia Koontz says goodbye

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
May 25, 2016
Senior Chad Stephen (red shirt) is surrounded by his family during his Letter of Intent signing with Saginaw Valley State University on Wednesday, May 18.

Stephen signs to bowl for the SVSU Cardinals

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
May 19, 2016
Senior Coi Jenkins signed his Letter of Intent to Olivet, May 12.

Jenkins signs to wrestle at Olivet

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
May 17, 2016
The tennis team prepares to shake hands before a match against Swartz Creek earlier this season.

[Photo] Tennis finishes third at Swartz Creek quad

By Makenzie Schroeder, Reporter
May 9, 2016
Kearsley DECA members competed at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Nashville, Tenn.

Every student should consider joining DECA

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
May 3, 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
Nadia Koontz

The sad truth: Terrorism shaped my generation’s world

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
April 21, 2016
I am Chase, and I am in captivity.

Life through the eyes of Chase, a feline prisoner

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
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
Mrs. Jereatha Flannery (right) draws blood from sophomore Hannah Alexander.

Students give blood at KHS

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
April 1, 2016
Seniors Santino Guerra (left) and Andrew Edwards enjoy some popcorn in the Hornets Nest while wearing a K-Town Tees design.

K-Town Tees proves to be a success

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
March 29, 2016
A 55-year-old marriage answers the question, 'Is love a feeling or a choice?'

A 55-year-old marriage answers the question, ‘Is love a feeling or a choice?’

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
March 18, 2016
Deitrick Young, senior, is ready to begin the track season.

[Photo] Boys’ track team prepares to defend its league title

By Ave'r McKay, Editor
March 17, 2016
Nadia Koontz

An open letter to all of my teachers: Your impact on me is greatly appreciated

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
February 26, 2016
Senior Alec Pennell

Alec Pennell explores fashion through his lens

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
February 25, 2016
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[Photo] Actor, director, producer: Julie Lemon leads on stage and off

By Chance Wikaryasz, Reporter
February 18, 2016
Senior Diane Bond brings the ball up the court against Holly on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Bond scored eight points.

[Photo] Girls' basketball bucked by the Bronchos

February 3, 2016
A protestor holds a water jug promoting clean water at a rally outside of Flint City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 16.

Residents of Flint suffer from polluted water

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
January 21, 2016
Mr. Michael Moore speaks at a press conference outside Flint City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 16.

Michael Moore asks Obama, federal agencies to come to Flint

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
January 20, 2016
Brandi Morgan

[Photo] Girls’ basketball beaten by Brandon

By Zack Broughton, Reporter
January 16, 2016
Mr. Bruce Fealk protests against the state's handling of the Flint water crisis outside of Flint's city hall Friday, Jan. 8, while wearing a papier-mâché Rick Snyder head.

Protesters call for Gov. Rick Snyder’s arrest

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
January 11, 2016
Nadia Koontz

A different resolution: I’m going to take better care of myself in 2016

By Nadia Koontz, Ad Director
January 6, 2016
DECA members pose at the district competition held on Thursday, Dec. 17, at Saginaw Valley State University.

Thirteen DECA members qualify for state conference

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
December 22, 2015
Senior Deitrick Young goes up for a jump shot against Flushing on Friday, Dec. 18.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball outscored by Raiders

By Karmen Bishoff, Editor
December 21, 2015
Junior Brittney Dick attempts to push past a Raider.

[Photo] Flushing downs girls’ basketball

By Zack Broughton, Reporter
December 20, 2015
Junior Chandler Ford (1) is introduced as a starter before the Kearsley-Swartz Creek game on Friday, Dec. 11. Ford led the Hornets with 13 points.

[Photo] Dragons fly past boys’ basketball team

By Karmen Bishoff, Editor
December 12, 2015
Senior Diane Bond brings the ball up the court against Swartz Creek on Friday, Dec. 11. Bond led the Hornets on offense in their loss.

[Photo] Girls’ Basketball falls short to Swartz Creek

By Zack Broughton, Reporter
December 13, 2015
Women should get more involved in STEM programs

Women should get more involved in STEM programs

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
December 10, 2015
DECA will host book fair

DECA will host book fair

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
December 7, 2015
Junior Brandi Morgan

[Photo] Girls’ hoops shut down Owosso

By Ryan Thomas, Editor
December 5, 2015
Seniors Gabe Carnes (left) and Lindsay Nofs lead KHS' robotics team through the homecoming parade.

Robotics needs members with various talents

By Nadia Koontz, Advertising Director
December 4, 2015
Senior Tyler Phipps at the beginning of No-Shave November (left) vs. at the end of the month.

Students ditched their razors for No-Shave November

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
November 30, 2015
Firebirds coach is fired, players walk out

Firebirds coach is fired, players walk out

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
November 18, 2015
Nadia Koontz

To those who have served: An open letter to veterans

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
November 11, 2015
Senior Deitrick Young

[Photo] Young likes boys’ basketball team’s speed, defense

By Karmen Bishoff, Reporter
November 17, 2015
Nadia Koontz

Ten things I want my younger siblings to know

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
November 5, 2015
Grow a moustache, raise awareness for Movember

Grow a moustache, raise awareness for Movember

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
November 5, 2015
Sophomore AP world history students display their school spirit from Mr. Rob Markwardt's class.

Sophomores split their spirit

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
October 9, 2015
The 2015 queen's court is Claire Zuwala (left), Diane Bond, Nadia Koontz, Gionna Gentry, Colleen Desrochers, and Karmen Bishoff.

Senior queen’s court is comprised of admirable girls

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
October 8, 2015
The 2015 homecoming court's junior representatives are Kayla Meyer (left), Nickole Sarginson, and Brandi Morgan.

Juniors, underclassmen round out homecoming court

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
October 8, 2015
Junior Cami Clarambeau clashes her outfit to show school spirit.

Clarambeau clashes for spirit day

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
October 6, 2015
Steve Urkel, also known as senior Jon McKay goes to school.

Urkel or McKay?

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
October 5, 2015
Senior Diane Bond rocks out.

Bond rocks out

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
October 5, 2015
Tyler Schwerin, senior, imitates Happy Gilmore.

Schwerin is Happy

By Nadia Koontz, Reporter
October 5, 2015
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