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
Haylie Brooks

Haylie Brooks, Reporter

Senior

  • Birthday: December 15, 1998
  • Extracurricular activities: Work
  • Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and Netflix
  • Plans after high school: Go to college (undecided) hopefully to become a physical therapist.
  • Favorite quote: “Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breaths away.” – Vicki Corona
All content by Haylie Brooks
The 2016-17 seniors on the staff of The Eclipse are Andrew Flynn (back row, l to r), Haylie Brooks, Katelyn Elumbaugh, Ryan Thomas (front row, l to r), and Ave'r McKay.

The Eclipse seniors say goodbye

By Ryan Thomas, Ave'r McKay, Katelyn Elumbaugh, Haylie Brooks, and Andrew Flynn
May 23, 2017
Softball sweeps Flushing in league action

Softball sweeps Flushing in league action

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
May 16, 2017
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[Photo] Procrastination, boredom fill senior skip day

By Katelyn Elumbaugh, Editor
May 16, 2017
Junior Jack Vollmar shot a 38 against Clio on Thursday, May 11.

[Photo] Vollmar leads linksters past the Mustangs

By Heather McNeill, Reporter
May 12, 2017
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Adults should stop telling teens what love is

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
May 5, 2017
Softball takes two against Powers, splits with Linden

Softball takes two against Powers, splits with Linden

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
May 4, 2017
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Open letter to my best friend: I’m leaving but not leaving our friendship

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
May 2, 2017
Senior Brittney Dick prepares to run during the K-0 Clash on Friday, April 28, at home.

Softball loses doubleheader in K-O Clash

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
May 1, 2017
Junior Jack Vollmar

[Photo] Vollmar leads golf team over Swartz Creek

By Heather McNeill, Reporter
April 27, 2017
Senior Brittney Dick ducks to avoid having her head collide with the pitch in a game against Swartz Creek on Monday, April 24.

Softball sweeps Swartz Creek in doubleheader

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
April 25, 2017
Freshman Claire Oulette aided the Hornets in their two victories against Fenton on Friday, April 21.

Softball sweeps Fenton with strong offense

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
April 24, 2017
Junior Taveon Harris led the Hornets with 22 points at Frankenmuth's invitational on Friday, April 21.

[Photo] Harris wins two events for boys track at Marco Marcet Invitational

By Ave'r McKay, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2017
Softball loses season opener, bounces back

Softball loses season opener, bounces back

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
April 17, 2017
Baseball loses, ties against Frankenmuth

Baseball loses, ties against Frankenmuth

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
April 13, 2017
Senior Cami Clarambeau, senior class president, visits the new venue of prom.

Lack of funds cancels prom

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
April 1, 2017
Spring breakers, follow these tips for a fun and safe trip

Spring breakers, follow these tips for a fun and safe trip

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
March 31, 2017
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Workplace discrimination still exists for women

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
March 27, 2017
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Graduating means you should stay away from high school

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
March 22, 2017
Senior Dylan Tarrence celebrates his quarterfinal victory over Blake Ross from Muskegon Reeths-Puffer at 160 pounds on Friday, March 3. During the next day of the MHSAA Division 2 individual state final, Tarrence finished as runner-up, earning All-State honors.

Tarrence, Harburn earn All-State wrestling honors

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
March 6, 2017
Seniors Madison Teed (l to r), Kassidy Krist, and Hailey Baltosser are excited to compete for the first time at the MHSAA Division 2 cheer state final on Saturday, March 4.

[Photo] The cheerleaders need cheerleaders too

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
March 2, 2017
Boys basketball takes down Owosso

Boys basketball takes down Owosso

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
March 1, 2017
Boys basketball finishes league play with win over Clio

Boys basketball finishes league play with win over Clio

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
February 27, 2017
The world changed for the better because of these five black leaders

The world changed for the better because of these five black leaders

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
February 23, 2017
Senior Dylan Tarrence proudly showcases his MHSAA championship hat after winning a Division 2 individual regional wrestling title on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Marysville.

Tarrence claims wrestling regional title as Kearsley advances six to the individual state final

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
February 22, 2017
Boys basketball wrangles the Rams

Boys basketball wrangles the Rams

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
February 22, 2017
Tarrence, Ruhstorfer claim individual district titles

Tarrence, Ruhstorfer claim individual district titles

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
February 15, 2017
Kearsley loses to Holly

Kearsley loses to Holly

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
February 15, 2017
Wrestling team loses in close match to top-ranked St. Johns

Wrestling team loses in close match to top-ranked St. Johns

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
February 11, 2017
The wrestling team took first place at the Metro League tournament Saturday, Feb. 4, at Flushing Middle School. The tournament victory also clinched the overall league championship for the Hornets.

Wrestling wins second consecutive league title

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
February 7, 2017
Senior Loren Jolin

Loren Jolin endures injuries, stays involved as a leader in her class

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
February 6, 2017
Freshman Trenton DiGenova overpowers his Swartz Creek opponent in a match at Kearsley on Jan. 18. DiGenova won his match against Clio on Wednesday, Jan. 25, to help the Hornets defeat the Mustangs.

Wrestling teams finish league duals undefeated two years in a row

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
February 1, 2017
Snowcoming week brings school spirit to KHS in the winter

Snowcoming week brings school spirit to KHS in the winter

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
January 31, 2017
Junior Malik Davis contains his opponent in a front headlock. Davis won his match against Swartz Creek, as well as against Fenton on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Wrestling remains undefeated after pinning Swartz Creek, Fenton

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
January 19, 2017
Wrestling defeats Brandon, Flushing

Wrestling defeats Brandon, Flushing

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
January 6, 2017
Senior Rian Schulz, playwright, puts the finishing touches on posters for "Murder Will Make Him Mine."

Auditions to be held for latest school play

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
January 6, 2017
Five juniors prepare differently for the SAT

Five juniors prepare differently for the SAT

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
January 4, 2017
Mr. Andy Nester encourages to "give the gift of kindness" by having students and staff write compliments to others on his door.

Nester’s Christmas door inspires students

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
December 22, 2016
The number of people using tanning beds increases as the colder months approach.

Many people tan in the winter despite the risks of skin cancer

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
December 21, 2016
Senior Abigail Watts wishes school started later so it would be easier to wake up and get to school on time.

Later start times influence student performance, says Academy of Pediatrics

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
December 15, 2016
Wrestling team starts season undefeated in double-dual match

Wrestling team starts season undefeated in double-dual match

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
December 8, 2016
Must-see Christmas movies to watch during the holidays

Must-see Christmas movies to watch during the holidays

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
December 6, 2016
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A letter to Trump supporters: How could you support him?

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
December 1, 2016
Vitoria Hahn is a foreign exchange student from Brazil who will graduate Kearsley with the Class of 2017.

Brazilian Vitoria Hahn loves discovering new things

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
November 30, 2016
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The dance team attended a camp at Oakland University in July 2016.

Dance team to hold tryouts

By Haylie Brooks, Reporter
October 25, 2016
Senior Chloe Jankowski displays the "Pink Out" T-shirts for the annual "Pink Out" football game to bring awareness to breast cancer. The game is Friday, Oct. 21, at Kearsley.

[Photo] Student section will wear pink to fight breast cancer

By Makalia Jenkins, Reporter
October 18, 2016
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