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Mackenzie Atkinson

Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief

Class: Senior

Hobbies: Taking pictures of landscapes and sports

Future Plans: I plan to move to the Carolinas and go to college for journalism.

Favorite Book: "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard

Favorite Quote: "To be a duck or eagle" -- Mr. Andy Nester

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The Hornets were mercied by the Goodrich Martians in a double header Monday, April 12.

Softball mercied by Goodrich

May 3, 2021
Senior Braylon Silvas runs the ball against the Linden Eagles during the MHSAA Division 3 District Championship game Friday, Nov. 13.

[PHOTO] Kearsley flies past Linden, wins first District Championship

November 23, 2020
The Kearsley School District will continue school virtually until Friday, Jan. 29.

Michigan health department ‘pauses’ Michigan, Kearsley plans for virtual learning

November 19, 2020
Senior Jace Chapman evades a Clio defender during the first round of the MHSAA Division 3 playoff game Thursday, Oct. 29.

[PHOTO] Kearsley makes history, wins playoff game two years in a row

November 6, 2020
Junior Cy Cooper (left) keeps the ball away from an Imlay City player Monday, Oct.19.

Soccer closes season with loss to Imlay City

October 30, 2020
The Hornet offensive line sets up for a snap against the Goodrich Martians Friday, Oct. 23.

Kearsley suffers final regular season game against Goodrich

October 29, 2020
Freshmen Caden Saxton takes the ball from North Branch Thursday, Oct. 15.

Soccer makes District semi-finals

October 19, 2020
Mr. Matt Binko transferred to Hartland schools Monday, Oct. 19, completing his time at KHS Friday, Oct. 16.

Mr. Binko transfers schools mid-year

October 19, 2020
Senior Isaiah Stiverson tackles the ball carrier from Flushing, Friday, Oct. 16.

[PHOTO] Kearsley Edges out Flushing in Last Second Thriller

October 19, 2020
Mrs. Caitlin Manson l to r) and Mrs. Kristen Klipa won the Hornet Award Monday, Oct. 12.

Manson, Klipa win Hornet Award

October 19, 2020
The girls swim team celebrates Emily Gilbert breaking Patti York's record Thursday, Oct. 1.

Emily Gilbert breaks records for swim

October 12, 2020
Seniors Jackson Shock (l to r), Chase Canamore, Caleb Lasley, Brian Boisen, Elija Rodriguez-Garza, Ethan Young, Rodney Richards, and Josiah Trizl gather after halftime Monday, Sep. 28.

Soccer wins Senior Night against Corunna

October 5, 2020
Senior Caleb Lasley chases down the ball splashing up water at Brandon Thursday, Oct. 1.

Soccer swatted by Linden, Brandon

October 5, 2020
Kearsley Hornets rush the field to face off against the Holly Broncos for the Homecoming game Friday, Oct. 2.

[PHOTO] Hornets buzz past Holly in homecoming match-up

October 5, 2020
Senior Rodney Richards chases the ball down field against Swartz Creek Wednesday, Sep. 9.

Soccer falls to Swartz Creek, Fenton, Clio, shutout Holly, ties Owosso

September 28, 2020
Miss Kayla Knoll, English teacher, wears her batman shirt for Hero Day, Monday, Sep. 28.

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September 28, 2020
The girls volleyball is training for a winning season.

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September 28, 2020
Jonathen Hart, junior (l to r), Mackenzie Atkinson, senior, and Molly Gunn, junior, return to publishing Monday, Sep. 28.

The Eclipse Editors return in hybrid form

September 24, 2020
Kearsley plans to return to school five days a week after spring break starting on Monday, April 5.

[PHOTO] Students go back to 5 days after spring break

March 26, 2021
People protest the murder of George Floyd and police brutality.

Police brutality sparks outrage among students

June 5, 2020
The CDC released new guidelines for reopening schools that involve social-distancing May 19.

CDC releases guidelines for reopening schools

May 29, 2020
The Eclipse promoted Mackenzie Atkinson to Editor in Chief, Jonathen Hart to Managing Editor, and Molly Gunn to Special Projects Editor May 22.

The Eclipse promotes Atkinson, Hart, Gunn

May 29, 2020
Seniors wrap up high school in quarantine

Seniors wrap up high school in quarantine

May 23, 2020
Junior Mackenzie Atkinson

Open letter to my seniors: Thank you for changing my life

May 23, 2020
Junior Mackenzie Atkinson

The ‘tampon tax’ shouldn’t exist

May 8, 2020

‘The Innocence Files’ exposes wrongful convictions

May 8, 2020
Junior Mackenzie Atkinson

Hanging out with friends is not essential during lockdown

April 24, 2020
The football team leads Bay City Western 20-13 in an away game Saturday, August 31. The Hornets will look to improve upon last year's success in the upcoming season.

[PHOTO] Football strengthens bonds, skills during quarantine

April 24, 2020
The third season of Netflix original

Season three of ‘On My Block’ stuns

April 17, 2020

‘The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez’ shocks

April 16, 2020
Wind Ensemble earned a one at its festival Friday, March 6.

Wind Ensemble hits the right notes at festival

March 12, 2020
Senior MarKayla Shannon (front row, center) signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Schoolcraft College Monday, March 3. Her coaches and friends supported her at the signing.

Shannon signs with Schoolcraft

March 11, 2020
Senior Trenton DiGenova (l to r), freshman Dominik DiGenova, senior John Brown, junior Rodney Richards, and senior La'Ron Ruffin traveled to Ford Field to compete in the MHSAA Division 2 Individual state championship Friday, March 6.

Wrestlers compete at state final

March 9, 2020
Junior Rodney Richards (l to r), freshman Dominik DiGenova, seniors LaRon Ruffin, Trenton DiGenova, and John Brown qualified for the MHSAA Division 3 individual state tournament with their success at a regional qualifier Saturday, Feb. 22, in Gaylord.

Wrestlers qualify for state tournament

February 25, 2020
Sophomore Kaleb Gettings attempts to turn his Imlay City opponent during the MHSAA Division 3 individual district tournament at Fenton Saturday, Feb. 15.

Wrestlers place at individual district tournament, qualify for regional

February 19, 2020
Senior La'Ron Ruffin attempts to pin his Goodrich opponent during an MHSAA Division 3 team district tournament Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Wrestling falls at team district tournament

February 14, 2020
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