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
Kate Monreal

Kate Monreal, Reporter

  • Birthday: December 28, 1999
  • Extracurricular activities: Work
  • Hobbies: Laughing, coloring, and being imperfect.
  • Plans after high school: Go to college to become a dental hygienist.
  • Favorite quote: “Always remember to make tomorrow better than today and to keep happiness a priority.” -Mandy Hale
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Senior Caitlyn Link enjoys adventures, creativity.

Caitlyn Link enjoys adventure, creativity

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
May 24, 2018
Students should take advantage of these five school tips.

Five tips for students: Make school easier to handle

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
May 22, 2018
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By Kate Monreal, Reporter
May 18, 2018
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America shouldn’t be obsessed with the royal family

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
May 16, 2018
Demand Two

Demand Two

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
May 9, 2018
As a requirement to graduate, seniors must present a senior presentation on things they have accomplished and plans for the future.

Seniors stress over giving their English presentations

By Kate Monreal, reporter
May 3, 2018
Five seniors wrap up high school, look forward to the future

Five seniors wrap up high school, look forward to the future

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
May 3, 2018
Sophomores say second year is better in high school

Sophomores say second year is better in high school

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Freshmen share their experiences about high school

Freshmen share their experiences about high school

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
April 30, 2018
The Kearsley administration building will see changes in personnel in a few months. With Mrs. Patti Yorks announcing retirement, Mr. Kevin Walworth will take her place, and Mr. Paul Gaudard will take Walworth's position as assistant superintendent.

With superintendent retiring, familiar faces take new positions

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
April 20, 2018
Senior Alex Eible, class president, said seniors won't want to miss this year's prom.

Seniors will dance under bright lights in the big city

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
April 9, 2018
All students will receive drivers training free of charge

All students will receive drivers training free of charge

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
April 1, 2018
Balloons are released at Kearsley High School's national school walkout Wednesday, March 14. The orange balloons represent the nationwide walkout, and the black balloons honor all victims of school violence in America.

Kearsley students say ‘enough is enough’ to gun violence

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
March 14, 2018
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Milestones at any age are still an accomplishment

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
March 12, 2018
The girls basketball team celebrates a come-from-behind victory against Saginaw Arthur Hill on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The game was an MHSAA district semifinal.

Down 17, girls basketball chops down the Lumberjacks

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
March 1, 2018
Junior Mackenzie Ramey jumps during the opening tip of a district game against Clio on Monday, Feb. 26.

Girls basketball wins district game, final league contest

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 27, 2018
Senior Olivia Dunsmore is ready to start her future.

Olivia Dunsmore’s future consists of softball, medicine

By Kate Monreal, reporter
February 27, 2018
The cheer team performs at its MHSAA Division 2 regional at Fenton on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Cheer places seventh at regional

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 26, 2018
The cheer team earned second place at an MHSAA district competition Friday, Feb. 16, which advances the team to the regional meet.

Cheer leaves district as runner-up, advances to regional

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 20, 2018
Some of the basketball team poses on the bench. Kearsley fell to Hamady on Mon. Feb. 19, at home.

Girls basketball wins at Owosso, falls to Hamady

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 20, 2018
Fernando Ramirez Garcia, a foreign exchange student from Spain, enjoys traveling and being artistic.

Spainard Fernando Ramirez Garcia enjoys traveling, painting

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 15, 2018
The girls basketball team defeated Brandon on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Girls basketball clips the Blackhawks’ wings

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 14, 2018
Girls basketball wins big against Creek

Girls basketball wins big against Creek

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 13, 2018
After hearing the final scores of the jamboree, the cheer team celebrates its league championship Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Kearsley.

They did it again: Cheer wins back-to-back league titles

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 8, 2018
Junior Grace Chandler looks to pass in a game earlier this year.

Girls basketball flies past the Eagles

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 7, 2018
The cheer team strikes a high V during the Hornet Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 3. Kearsley won its tournament.

Cheer takes first, honors seniors

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 7, 2018
Snow and extreme cold can close schools..

School leaders use a process to close schools for snow, cold

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 2, 2018
Senior Alexis Fidler enjoys playing her music.

Music runs the world for senior Alexis Fidler

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
February 1, 2018
The girls basketball team gathers together for the national anthem in a game earlier this year.

Girls basketball beats Holly handily

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
January 31, 2018
The cheer team won its last two competitions in January.

Competitive cheer wins two invitationals

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
January 30, 2018
Junior Zaria Mitchner shoots a free throw in a game earlier this year. Mitchner scored a career high 31 points on Friday, Jan. 19, against the Clio Mustangs.

Mitchner scores 31, girls basketball cruises past Clio

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
January 22, 2018
All the competitors at the Davison Invitational gather together to throw up a stunt while waiting for results of the competition Saturday, Jan. 20.

Cheer stunts into second place

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
January 22, 2018
The girls basketball team beat Brandon 63-21 Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Girls basketball clips the Blackhawks’ wings

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
January 17, 2018
The cheer team performs at the first league jamboree of the season at Fenton. The Hornets placed third at the Jan. 10 competition.

Cheer takes third at first jamboree

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
January 17, 2018
The girls basketball team defeated Linden on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Girls basketball stings the Eagles

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
January 10, 2018
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Students should always have school pride

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
January 10, 2018
Boys basketball splits two games

Boys basketball splits two games

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
January 8, 2018
Kearsley beat Swartz Creek on Jan. 5.

Girls basketball beats Swartz Creek

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
January 8, 2018
Fenton squeaks past girls basketball

Fenton squeaks past girls basketball

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
December 18, 2017
Flushing beats girls basketball team

Flushing beats girls basketball team

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
December 13, 2017
The varsity and junior varsity cheer teams pose for a picture at Troy High School before competing on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Competitive cheer tumbles into fourth

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
December 11, 2017
Despite lower pay, teachers tackle challenging job positively

Despite lower pay, teachers tackle challenging job positively

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
December 11, 2017
Girls basketball crushes Mt. Morris

Girls basketball crushes Mt. Morris

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
December 6, 2017
Cheer is eager to defend league, district titles

Cheer is eager to defend league, district titles

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
December 4, 2017
Girls basketball lassoes the Chargers

Girls basketball lassoes the Chargers

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
November 29, 2017
The cheer team performs during the 2017 state final on Saturday, March 4, at the Delta Plex in Grand Rapids. Tryouts for the 2017-18 cheer season are Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Cheerleaders will tumble into tryouts

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
November 3, 2017
Senior Grace Hoffman (left) lines up a putt at the Bedford Valley Golf Course during the D2 MHSAA state final. The final was Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, in Battle Creek. Hoffman tied for 28th place.

Grace Hoffman ties for 28th at golf state final

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
October 23, 2017
Senior Tommy Plunkey gets taken down from behind as he rushes to the left side of his line early in the fourth quarter. The Hornets beat Owosso on Friday, Oct. 13, during Homecoming.

Football scores season high, tackles Owosso on Homecoming

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
October 16, 2017
Boys cross country places fourth at Goodrich

Boys cross country places fourth at Goodrich

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
October 16, 2017
Mr. Brian Wiskur, principal, clasps the queen's cloak on senior Kaylee Hill after she was named 2017 homecoming queen Friday, Oct. 13.

Hill crowned homecoming queen

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
October 16, 2017
On Monday, Oct. 9, senior Spencer Wolfe was crowned powder puff king.

Wolfe crowned powder puff king

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
October 11, 2017
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Juniors, underclassmen represent the homecoming court well

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
October 11, 2017
Sophomores' experience helps them handle school

Sophomores’ experience helps them handle school

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
October 6, 2017
The golf team finished as runner-up at the final league jamboree Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Fenton Farms Golf Club.

Golf finishes league runner-up, Hoffman earns All-League honors

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
September 29, 2017
Junior Kyle Palka enjoys relaxing outdoors.

Kyle Palka balances school, sports, work

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
June 12, 2017
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I want my dad to know that I love him

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
June 2, 2017
This summer, tackle these five books for good reads

This summer, tackle these five books for good reads

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
May 26, 2017
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Ten things I want my best friend to know

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
May 15, 2017
Senior Hailey Baltosser says goodbye to high school, expands her horizon

Senior Hailey Baltosser says goodbye to high school, expands her horizon

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
April 28, 2017
Many students see technology as controlling their lives

Many students see technology as controlling their lives

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
April 24, 2017
Girls track places fifth at Frankenmuth's invitational

Girls track places fifth at Frankenmuth’s invitational

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
April 24, 2017
Senior Victoria Bond practices giving breaths for an infant during CPR training on Thursday, April 20.

Students become certified in CPR

By Kate Monreal, Reporter
April 21, 2017
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