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
Jonathen Hart

Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor

Class: Junior

Hobbies: Studying law and politics

Future Plans: I plan to become President of the United States of America.

Favorite Book: “Barack Obama: The Story” by David Maraniss

Favorite Quote: “The Americans who rest here, and their families — the best of us, those from whom we asked everything” — Barack Obama

All content by Jonathen Hart
Ranking all three HSM movies

Ranking the three High School Musical movies from worst to best

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
May 18, 2022
Farewell from Jonathen Hart

A farewell from managing editor Jonathen Hart: Thank you to the past and the present

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
May 13, 2022
Kearsley Seniors say goodbye

Class of ’22 experiences their own fairytale ending

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
May 13, 2022
Why 'Batman: Arkham Asylum' is still the best Batman game

Why ‘Batman: Arkham Asylum’ is still the best Batman game

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
April 18, 2022
Dwayne Haskins passes away at age 24

NFL QB Dwayne Haskins passes away at age 24

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
April 18, 2022
My mom and I living life to the fullest.

An Open Letter to My mom: Thank you for being my rock

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
April 8, 2022
Jon Hart's 2022 NFL Mock Draft

Jon Hart’s 2022 NFL Mock Draft

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
April 7, 2022
USFL Week One schedule

The USFL inaugural draft was one for the books

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
March 10, 2022
The XFL and NFL will collaborate to help player safety and wellness

XFL, NFL to collaborate to better player safety and wellness

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
February 24, 2022
Matt Stafford celebrating his first Super Bowl victory

Stafford cements Hall Of Fame career with first Super Bowl win

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
February 16, 2022
The winter sports season has started.

Winter sports return

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
December 9, 2021
'Halloween Kills' murders the box office.

‘Halloween Kills’ murders the box office

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
October 22, 2021
Kearsley outlast Corunna 27-25

Kearsley outlast Corunna 27-25

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
October 18, 2021
The Hornets suffer a loss from Linden

Kearsley feels the sting from Linden

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
September 15, 2021
"Friends: The Reunion" embraces nostalgia.

‘Friends: The Reunion’ embraces the nostalgia

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
May 27, 2021
Boys Basketball beats Linden

"Zack Snyder's Justice League" gives hope for more.

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ gives hope for more

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
March 26, 2021
Junior Anna Sporman looks forward to the upcoming season.

Compete in Eclipse March Madness Challenge

Compete in Eclipse March Madness Challenge

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
March 17, 2021
Senior Braylon Silvas runs the ball against the Linden Eagles during the MHSAA Division 3 District Championship game Friday, Nov. 13.

Kearsley flies past Linden, wins first District Championship

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
November 23, 2020
Senior Jace Chapman evades a Clio defender during the first round of the MHSAA Division 3 playoff game Thursday, Oct. 29.

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

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
November 6, 2020
Senior Isaiah Stiverson tackles the ball carrier from Flushing, Friday, Oct. 16.

Kearsley Edges out Flushing in Last Second Thriller

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
October 19, 2020
The Kearsley Hornets get buzzed by Linden

Hornets get buzzed by Linden

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
October 12, 2020
Kearsley Hornets rush the field to face off against the Holly Broncos for the Homecoming game Friday, Oct. 2.

Hornets buzz past Holly in homecoming match-up

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
October 5, 2020
2020-2021 class officers announced

2020-2021 class officers announced

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
June 5, 2020
Kearsley administration is preparing for the upcoming bond proposal, which will be on the ballot May 3, 2022.

The Eclipse promotes Atkinson, Hart, Gunn

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Jonathen Hart, and Molly Gunn
May 29, 2020
Open letter to Connor Earegood: thank you for the memories

Open letter to Connor Earegood: thank you for the memories

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
May 29, 2020
Using "Fortnite" to perform, Travis Scott entertains fans with a concert starting Thursday, April 23, that will last until Saturday, April 25.

Travis Scott’s “Fortnite” performance amazes

By Jonathen Hart, Sports Editor
April 24, 2020
"Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness" provides an entertaining escape from quarantine life.

‘Tiger King’ leaves fans roaring for more

By Jonathen Hart, Sports Editor
April 16, 2020
Joe Biden, a hopeful for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, won Michigans democratic primary election Tuesday, March 10.

Biden wins Michigan democratic primary

By Jonathen Hart, Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
The Hybrid Hornets stung at Kettering competition

Hybrid Hornets stung in Kettering competition

By Jonathen Hart, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
Students can register to vote in primaries

Students can register to vote in primaries

By Jonathen Hart, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
Senior Autumn Sears wears her blood drive sticker and he band-aid with pride.

[Photo] Students donate blood

By Kaylee DeBlouw, Opinion Editor
March 5, 2020
Staff won the Spirit Cup trophy during snowcoming week.

Staff win Spirit Cup

By Jonathen Hart, Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
The Junior Class won the powder puff championship against its peers Wednesday, Feb. 19.

[Photo] Juniors dominate powder tuff

By Molly Gunn, Student Life Editor
February 21, 2020
"Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey" hit theaters Friday, February, 7

‘Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey’ impresses audiences

By Jonathen Hart, Sports Editor
February 14, 2020
RAHS Clinic nurses (l to r) Stephanie Wambold and Andrea Rossnip stand in front of their display.

RAHS Clinic brings awareness to safe dating

By Jonathen Hart, Sports Editor
February 7, 2020
The RAHS clinic promotes safe relationships with a lunchroom display educating students on relationship violence Tuesday, Feb. 3. The display will be featured every Tuesday in February.

RAHS promotes safe relationships

By Jonathen Hart and Ayden Stacey
February 5, 2020
"Bad Boys for Life" hit theaters Friday, Jan. 17, and many viewers appreciated the movie.

‘Bad Boys for Life’ satisfies

By Jonathen Hart, Sports Editor
January 31, 2020
Julia Neuntefel (center) poses with her friends in Austria before coming to America. Neuntefel was a foreign exchange student during the first semester.

Neunteufel loves to travel

By Jonathen Hart, Sports Editor
January 27, 2020
Senior MarKayla Shannon (center) drives the lane in a girls basketball game against Fenton Friday, Jan. 10.

[Photo] Girls basketball stings Fenton

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
January 14, 2020
Junior Braylon Silvas (No. 1) gets ready to shoot a free throw at a boys basketball game against Fenton Friday, Jan. 10.

[Photo] Fenton claws boys basketball

By Stacia Tipton, News Editor
January 14, 2020
Girls basketball fell to Goodrich 54-46 Tuesday, Dec. 17.

[Photo] Girls basketball falls to Goodrich

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
December 19, 2019
The winter sports season has started.

Hornets buzz for winter athletics

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 26, 2019
"Doctor Sleep" premiered Friday, Nov. 8, and continues the story of Stephen King's "The Shining."

‘Doctor Sleep’ snoozes in box office

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment
November 19, 2019
The football team earned a 8-3 record this season and made the second round of the MHSAA Class A playoffs for the first time since 1998.

Football finishes historic season

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 14, 2019
The quiz bowl team holds a 5-1 record through its first two meets.

Quiz bowl starts season 5-1

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment
October 31, 2019
Top Five Halloween Movis

[Photo] Students enjoy scary movies for Halloween

By Stacia Tipton, Reporter
November 1, 2019
"Joker," the newest installment in the DC Universe, released in theaters Friday, Oct. 4.

‘Joker’ leaves audiences smiling

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 17, 2019
Senior Stacia Tipton wears her homecoming queen crown at halftime of the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 11.

Tipton crowned homecoming queen

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment
October 15, 2019
The football team swarmed above expectations so far this season, posting a 5-1 record through its first six games and outscoring opponents 192-104.

Football can clinch playoff berth with homecoming victory

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 11, 2019
The cheer program will not sponsor Mr. Kearsley this year.

Mr. Kearsley takes a year off

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 10, 2019
The staff team holds a five-point lead in the Spirit Cup competition.

King John Brown with his mother Yakini Brown.

Brown crowned powder puff King

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 9, 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.

[Photo] Students look alike on Twin Tuesday

By Connor Earegood, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2019
Seniors John Brown, Jaylon Burchfield, Ashtyn Cohoon, Brandon Fisher, and Ethan Livingston make up the Class of 2020 powder puff court.

Senior powder puff court eyes crown

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2019
Advanced Placement students must pay for AP exams by Friday, Oct. 18.

Students register for AP exams

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 1, 2019
Cross country placed 11th in the second Metro League jamboree.

Cross country trips up at second Metro League jamboree

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 26, 2019
Voting for homecoming court begins Wednesday, Sept.14.

[Photo] Students vote for homecoming court

By Elizabeth Taylor, Managing Editor
September 24, 2019
United Automobile Workers union members who work for General Motors and Aramark went on strike between Saturday, Sept. 14, and Sunday, Sept. 15.

GM workers strike

By Jonathen Hart, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 24, 2019
The softball team beat Clio in a district championship 10-2 Monday, June 3.

Softball crowned district champion

By Jonathen Hart, Reporter
June 5, 2019
Senior Tyler Gronauer is the Class of 2019 commencement speaker.

Gronauer will speak at commencement

By Jonathen Hart, Reporter
May 30, 2019
Senior Hunter May stands in front of the Kearsley Wall of Fame on his last day at KHS, Friday, May 17.

Hunter May stands patiently awaiting his last day as a Hornet.

Four Hornets will compete at the MHSAA Division 2 state final at Zeeland Stadium on Saturday, June 1.

Track sends four athletes to state finals

By Connor Earegood and Jonathen Hart
May 21, 2019
Senior Hunter May dedicates himself to making his dreams realities.

The girls track and field team lost against Swartz Creek and Linden on Wednesday, May 14.

Girls track loses to Creek, Linden

By Jonathen Hart, Reporter
May 17, 2019
Girls track placed last at the Greater Flint Track & Field Showcase.

Ramey, Richards lead track team at Greater Flint Track & Field Showcase

By Jonathen Hart, Reporter
May 13, 2019
"Avengers: Endgame" was the finale to the third phase in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

‘Avengers: Endgame’ dusts the competition

By Jonathen Hart, Reporter
May 10, 2019
The girls track team placed eighth at the Goodrich Invitational on Friday, May 3.

Ramey, Wheeler lead girls track at Goodrich

By Jonathen Hart, Reporter
May 8, 2019
AP testing starts Monday, May 6, and runs through Friday, May 17.

Many students never feel fully prepared for AP tests

By Jonathen Hart, Reporter
May 8, 2019
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