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 Boillat

Makenzie Boillat, Reporter

Birthday: July 23, 2001

Hobbies/Interests: Cheer, going on walks, and watching Netflix.

Favorite Quote: “Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” – Maya Angelou

Favorite Book: “Eleanor and Park” by Rainbow Rowell

Plans After High School: Go to college to become an elementary teacher.

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Senior Logan Loyer will attend Kettering University after leaving KHS.

Loyer leaves high school sports behind, looks forward to Kettering

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
May 30, 2019
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An open letter to my mom: Thank you for bringing me into this world

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
May 28, 2019
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High school is not like the movies

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
May 23, 2019
Students have the opportunity to start college early with KHS' dual enrollment program.

Dual enrollment gives students a head start in college

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
May 21, 2019
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By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
May 17, 2019
Choir soloists are pumped for their concert Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17.

Choir’s ready for annual pop concert

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
May 15, 2019
Mrs. Joni Grager has taught in public education for 32 years, including social studies and history classes.

[Photo] Grager retires after 32 years in education

By Connor Earegood, Managing Editor
May 21, 2019
The Loon's play a game for students from many schools on May 2.

VanDuser’s classes attend Loons game

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
May 10, 2019
Senior Maribel Ascencio, sophomore Faith , and sophomore Jack Hinman work together when dissecting a shark.

Zoology studies sharks up close

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
May 8, 2019
Theater begins making pinatas on May 8.

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"One Lucky Day" was performed by KHS alumni to support the Kearsley Christmas Charity.

[Photo] ‘One Lucky Day’ exceeds playwright’s expectations

By Elizabeth Ashley, Reporter
May 3, 2019
Senior Josh Bischoff likes how his group is coming together as one to build their trebuchet.

Senior Chiny Miles and her group make a trebuchet for STEM education in physics.

International Dance Day, which occurs Monday, April 24, embraces many forms of dancing.

Bust a move on International Dance Day

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
April 29, 2019
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Take a chance, meet someone new

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
April 26, 2019
Seniors Austin Bailey, Dustin Bennett, and Spencer Tarrants work together to make their tower the tallest in Mr. Nick VanDuser's finance class on Monday, April 22.

Finance classes build spaghetti towers

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
April 24, 2019
Students and staff believe health is important everyday, not just for World Health day, which falls on Sunday, April 7

Take care of your mind, body for World Health Day

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
April 5, 2019
Pop-Tarts now come in bite-sized varieties.

Pop-Tarts changes the game with bite-sized option

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
April 3, 2019
Senior Stephen White shows off the car he built with his Lego bricks.

White will be on ‘America’s Got Talent’ for Lego-building skills

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
April 1, 2019
Senior Madison Kreinbrink shows off the car she and her group made in physics class Tuesday, March 19.

Physics gets creative when making cars

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
March 22, 2019
Kearsley CTE students received safety training March 12.

Workplace tips help students become safer

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
March 20, 2019
Sophomore Caleb Lasley supports the positive Instagram accounts.

Freshman Tabitha Cunningham supports the positive Instagram accounts.

Senior Eddie Harris (second from left) celebrates with teammates -- senior Dylan Buschur (left) and junior Matthew Mcginnis (right) -- and his former football coach, Mr. Jeremy Furman, after winning a powerlifting state title in Ionia on Saturday, March 9.

Harris wins powerlifting state title, Laney claims runner-up

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
March 13, 2019
Students spread positivity through social media.

Senior Lucia Goldbergerova plans on participating in National Napping Day will fall on Tuesday, March 12.

Shhh, it’s National Napping Day

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
March 11, 2019
Senior Emma Bishoff earns awards at the Mid-Year Honors Convocation on Tuesday, March 5.

Students earn Mid-Year Honors

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
March 8, 2019
Senior Madison Kreinbrink has a deep passion to help others no matter how hard her own life gets.

Kreinbrink remains positive despite hurdles

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
March 8, 2019
Senior Ethan Funsch revives awards.

Junior Vincente Zamora accepts his awards.

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Not all students should be required to take exams

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
March 4, 2019
Senior Makayla Shattuck gives her dog, Lily, attention and love. Shattuck plans to give special attention to Lily on National Love Your Pet Day, which is Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Celebrate your furry friends on National Love Your Pet Day

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
February 20, 2019
Cold, winter chills brings cold hands to hot chocolate drinking snow days.

Seniors Shelby Price (l to r), Lucia Goldbergerova, Makenzie Boillat and Madison Kreinbrink take a group photo.

Goldbergerova enjoys her experience in America

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
February 8, 2019
A new GM facility is in the process of being built at Davison and Genesee roads. This photo was taken in December 2018.

GM’s new Burton facility should benefit economy

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
February 8, 2019
Ms. Visnaw wears a Hawaiian shirt and lei on Tuesday, Feb. 5, for spirit week.

Visnaw dresses for tropical spirit

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
February 6, 2019
Sophomore Faith Burris shows her school spirit on tropical Tuesday.

Burris dresses up for Tropical Tuesday

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
February 6, 2019
Fortnite captivates audiences of all ages, especially high school students and young adults.

Students spend time, money on Fortnite

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
February 6, 2019
"A Dog's Way Home" tells the story of the adorable lost puppy Bella.

‘A Dog’s Way Home’ charms

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
February 6, 2019
Sophomore Dillian Walker and sophomore Alexis Williams switch shoes for mix match day during snowcoming week.

Walker, Williams enjoy mix-and-match day

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
February 4, 2019
Junior Jayden Stohon dresses up for mix-and-match day.

America celebrates January as National Hot Tea Month.

Celebrate the benefits of tea during National Hot Tea Month

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
January 23, 2019
Exams are Tuesday, Jan. 15, through Thursday, Jan. 17.

Study tips to help you rock your exams

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
January 11, 2019
Junior Kasey Palmer, co-editor in chief, shows previous yearbook covers. For $70, buyers this year will receive two hardcover books, one of which will be given out in May.

The Echo will publish two yearbooks instead of one this year

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
January 11, 2019
Not all students should have to take exams.

History teacher Ed Councilor shows off his festive Christmas suit.

Councilor shows Christmas spirit in festive suit

By Makenzie Boillat, Reporter
December 21, 2018
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