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
Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor

Class: Senior

Hobbies: Horseback riding and bowling.

Future Plans: I plan on attending a university to study optometry.

Favorite Book: “The Lucky One” by Nicholas Sparks

Favorite Quote: “If you pour your heart into what you believe in, even if it makes you vulnerable, amazing things can and will happen.” — Emma Watson

All content by Elizabeth Taylor
The COVID-19 pandemic is something to tell the grandchildren about.

COVID-19 is a story for the grandchildren

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
May 15, 2020
The Senior Choice Award results were announced Wednesday, May 13, by Senior Class President Stacia Tipton.

Seniors win class awards

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
May 15, 2020
Teachers, administrators, and board members cheer on seniors as they drive by at the senior salute Tuesday. May 12, at KHS.

KHS hosts senior salute

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
May 15, 2020
Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor

Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
May 15, 2020
Golfing is one of many good ways to stay active during quarantine.

Stay active during quarantine with these five activities

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
May 8, 2020
The Eclipse starts off it's photo challenge with staff pictures.

Eclipse staff join in on Quarantine Challenge

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
May 1, 2020
Beginning in fall 2020, all Kearsley students will be issued an electronic device.

Kearsley will supply technology in future school years

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
May 1, 2020
Seniors Skyelar Herriman and Kamryn Palka created an Instagram account to honor the Class of 2020.

Instagram account honors seniors

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
April 24, 2020
Submit your quarantine photos to The Eclipse through #KearsleyOnQuarantine or by sending them to matkinson@kearsleyeclipse.com.

Show us how you quarantine

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
April 24, 2020
Senior Elizabeth Taylor

To the Class of 2020: it’s OK to be upset

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
April 17, 2020
Girls basketball ended its season during the first round of the Division 3 District 4 championship Monday, March 2.

Girls basketball ends season

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
March 9, 2020
Ms. Cheryl Histed was inducted into the Kearsley Hall of Fame in 2014.

Histed strives to inspire high school athletes

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
March 4, 2020
Girls basketball beat Linden 42-26 Friday, Feb. 28.

Girls basketball stings the Eagles

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
March 2, 2020
Girls basketball won against Holly Friday, Feb. 21 and Beecher Monday, Feb. 24.

Girls basketball stomps Holly, Beecher

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
February 25, 2020
Girls basketball lost to Fenton in overtime Friday, Feb. 14.

Girls basketball stumbles in overtime showdown

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
February 19, 2020
Girls basketball won 58-37 against Owosso Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Girls basketball stings Trojans

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
February 14, 2020
Mrs. Corrine Walworth, (l to r), Superintendent Kevin Walworth, senior Makayla Nusbaum, senior Shelby Cranmer, and Principal Brian Wiskur attended the Children's Champion Breakfast as Nusbaum and Cranmer received recognition for their charitable acts Friday, Feb. 7.

Cranmer, Nusbaum honored at Children’s Champion Breakfast

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
February 14, 2020
Kearsley will dedicate a book nook in honor of the late Armstrong Middle School teacher Mrs. Leann Wartella in the AMS Media Center from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Kearsley dedicates book nook in honor of Wartella

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
February 12, 2020
Girls basketball defeated Swartz Creek 61-42 Friday, Feb. 7.

Girls basketball stings Creek

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
February 10, 2020
Girls basketball won 70-55 against Lake Fenton Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Girls basketball scorches the Blue Devils

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
February 5, 2020
Senior Sydney Walker dodges around a Fenton player to make a shot during the game against Fenton Friday, Jan. 10.

Flushing holds off girls basketball

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
February 3, 2020
Senior Arissara Yothongyot is excited to strengthen her English skills in the United States.

Yothongyot spreads kindness

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
February 3, 2020
GCI students will be filming and streaming the Kearsley-Flushing basketball games Friday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m.

GCI will cover Hornet-Raider basketball games

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
January 31, 2020
Girls basketball beat Corunna 57-44 in a Metro League matchup Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Girls basketball slays Cavaliers

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
January 29, 2020
Competitive Cheer placed fourth at the Grand Blanc Invitational Saturday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] Competitive cheer takes fourth at Grand Blanc Invitational

By Gabe Jacobs, Reporter
January 28, 2020
Senior Markayla Shannon focuses as she prepares to shoot a free-throw during a game against Linden Friday, Jan. 24.

Girls basketball soars over Eagles

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
January 27, 2020
The girls basketball team links up for the national anthem before a 52-44 victory over Holly Friday, Jan. 17.

Girls basketball buzzes over Holly

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
January 21, 2020
Senior Casslyn McFadden encourages others to be kind to each other.

McFadden uses writing to overcome past experiences

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
January 21, 2020
Girls basketball beat Clio 58-16 in a Metro League game Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Girls basketball tramples Mustangs

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
January 16, 2020
Senior MarKayla Shannon (center) drives the lane in a girls basketball game against Fenton Friday, Jan. 10.

Girls basketball stings Fenton

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
January 14, 2020
Girls basketball won 59-41 against Brandon Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Girls basketball buzzes over Brandon

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
January 9, 2020
The girls basketball split its games over winter break, beating Swartz Creek and losing to Renaissance.

Girls basketball splits games over break

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
January 7, 2020
Girls basketball fell to Goodrich 54-46 Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Girls basketball falls to Goodrich

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
December 19, 2019
Senior JaKiera Wash cuts up the middle of the court during a game against Flushing Friday, Dec.13.

Girls basketball stings Raiders

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
December 17, 2019
Shoppers walk down Main Street in Rochester during the "Rochester Big, Bright Light Show" Saturday, Dec. 7.

‘Rochester Big, Bright Light Show’ entertains shoppers

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
December 17, 2019
Senior Sydney Walker (center) shoots a layup against Hamady Friday, Dec. 6.

Girls basketball outplays Hamady

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
December 10, 2019
Senior Sydney Walker (center) takes a jump shot during a basketball game at Carman-Ainsworth Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Girls basketball falls to Carman-Ainsworth

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
December 5, 2019

NHS gives back to police officers

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
December 3, 2019
Family-friendly Thanksgiving movies spread holiday spirit.

Enjoy five Thanksgiving movies

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
November 28, 2019
Senior Sydney Walker is excited about the upcoming girls basketball season and believes the team will go far.

Girls basketball ready to fight

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
November 26, 2019
Clocks should be turned back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. to end daylight saving time.

Clocks will turn back for daylight saving time

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
November 1, 2019
Volleyball fell to both Holly and Linden over the past week.

Volleyball loses two, places fourth in tournament

By Hope Wills and Elizabeth Taylor
October 29, 2019
Athletics Director Eric Doyle (l to r), Coach Jerry Williams, Coach Ron March, senior Alexis Echols, Mr. Dan Echols, and Mr. Scott Ouellette pose for a photo as Alexis signs her National Letter of Intent to play softball for Rochester University.

Echols signs with Rochester

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
October 24, 2019
Mrs. Marsha Davis waves as she leads the 2019 homecoming parade Friday, Oct. 11. She retired from Kearsley in 2011 after decades in the district.

Davis named grand marshal

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
October 15, 2019
Seniors Felicia Cunningham (l to r), Claire Ouellette, Stacia Tipton, Taryn Hass, and Kennedy Bostwick comprise the Senior Class homecoming court for 2019.

Five seniors vie for homecoming queen

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
October 11, 2019
The Senior Class leads the Spirit Cup competition with 225 points. The freshmen lead the coin clash with $8.84.

Seniors lead Spirit Cup, juniors win banner contest

By Connor Earegood and Elizabeth Taylor
October 10, 2019
Freshman Kennady Streeter (second from left) runs the ball as junior Miranda Hardy (fourth from left) signals she stopped her by waving her belt.

Juniors beat freshmen in powder puff semifinal; seniors return to championship

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
October 8, 2019
Juniors Jace Chapman, Michael Plunkey, Braylon Silvas, Isaiah Stiverson, and Ethan Young represent the Class of 2021 on powder puff court.

Juniors represent Class of 2021 on powder puff court

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
October 7, 2019
Soccer tied with Lake Fenton 2-2 on Monday, Sept. 30, and lost to Goodrich 5-1 on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Soccer ties game, loses game

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
October 4, 2019
College visits at KHS begin Tuesday, Oct. 1, and will continue throughout the month.

Colleges visit in October

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
October 1, 2019
Volleyball fell to Linden 3-0 on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Volleyball clawed by Eagles

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
September 26, 2019
Voting for homecoming court begins Wednesday, Sept.14.

Students vote for homecoming court

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
September 24, 2019
Mrs. Lachelle Pool (left) receives the September Hornet Hero award from Mr. Kevin Walworth, superintendent, during a Board of Education meeting at the administration building Monday, Sept. 9.

Pool named September Hornet Hero

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
September 24, 2019
Seniors were awarded scholarships from 18 different companies and families in the Kearsley Community.

Class of 2019 hauls in community scholarships

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
June 5, 2019
Legislation dealing with education is handled in the Michigan State Capitol.

Kearsley will host Education Town Hall

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
June 5, 2019
Junior Jolie Timm (l to r) snaps a selfie with her brother, Stephen Timm, and mother, Ms. Leslie Timm, in August 2018.

Timm prepares for future with education

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
June 3, 2019
Soccer beat Croswell-Lexington 10-0 on Thursday, May 23, but fell to Marysville 4-0 on Tuesday, May 28.

Soccer splits district games, ends season

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
May 30, 2019
Junior Kay'Leigh Olmstead received a $500 scholarship from College Board.

[Photo] Olmstead wins a College Board scholarship

By Cassie Horne, Reporter
May 30, 2019
Baseball fell to both Linden and Clio high schools over the past week.

Baseball’s season ends with losses to Clio, Linden

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
May 30, 2019
Baseball won one game out of its last four games. The Hornets lost twice to Holly on Thursday, May 16, but split with Brandon on Monday, May 20.

Baseball drops three, wins one

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
May 23, 2019
On Monday, May 13, soccer tied Owosso. The team fell to Imlay City on Friday, May 10.

Soccer ties Owosso, falls to Imlay City

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
May 15, 2019
Mrs. Karen June, counselor, is retiring after this school year.

Kearsley bids farewell to retiring counselor, former teacher

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
May 15, 2019
The seniors on the soccer team won their last home game of the season against Mt. Morris by a score of 7-0.

Soccer wins first game of season

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
May 8, 2019
Soccer lost to Goodrich 5-0 on Monday, May 1.

Soccer shut out by Goodrich

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
May 6, 2019
Senior Abbigale Bellmer sits in the leaves for a senior picture.

Family, dance guides Bellmer through school

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
May 3, 2019
The soccer team lost 8-0 to Linden on Monday, April 29.

Soccer shut out by Linden

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
May 1, 2019
Sophomores and seniors wave their phone flashlights in the air to The Reminders' music. The singing duo performed Friday, April 26.

Students treated to concert, learned about finances

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
May 1, 2019
Soccer tied with Corunna 1-1 on Thursday, April 25.

Soccer ties Corunna

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
April 26, 2019
The Reminders are coming to KHS on Friday, April 26, to perform a concert about financial literacy.

The Reminders will help students learn about financial literacy

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
April 24, 2019
The soccer team lost all four games it played at a tournament in Montrose on Saturday, April 13.

Soccer loses four games at Montrose tournament

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
April 17, 2019
Soccer lost 8-0 to Lake Fenton on Monday, April 8.

Lake Fenton shuts out soccer

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
April 10, 2019
Sophomore Miranda Hardy (left) kicks the ball during a game of the 2018 season.

Soccer strives to improve this season

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
March 22, 2019
Serena Williams plays in doubles action during the 2013 U.S. Open. Williams speaks out against sexism in tennis.

Women’s History Month: Williams pushes for women’s equality

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
March 22, 2019
Students and parents take cover in the hallways surrounding the auditorium Thursday, March 14, as a tornado warning interrupted Foreign Language Variety Night.

Tornado warning interrupts, cancels FLVN

By Elizabeth Taylor, Student Life Editor
March 20, 2019
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