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
Mackenzie Atkinson

Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief

Class: Senior

Hobbies: Taking pictures of landscapes and sports

Future Plans: I plan to move to the Carolinas and go to college for journalism.

Favorite Book: “Red Queen” by Victoria Aveyard

Favorite Quote: “To be a duck or eagle” — Mr. Andy Nester

All content by Mackenzie Atkinson
Mrs. Lisa Diener retires after 27 years as a special education teacher.

Diener retires after 27 years to spend time with family

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2021
Ms. Kari Shaw retires from KHS after 34 years.

Shaw retires after 34 years at KHS

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2021
Mrs. Kari Shaw, English teacher, Mr. Christopher Torok, Trigonometry and Pre-Caluclus teacher, Mrs. Renee Kotizan, choir teacher, and Mrs. Lisa Diener, special education teacher, will retire at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

KHS bids farewell to veteran teachers

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2021
Senior Kody Easton pitches against Flushing on April 16th

The Hornets were mercied by the Goodrich Martians in a double header Monday, April 12.

Softball mercied by Goodrich

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2021
Mr. Christopher Torok retires after teaching for 22 years.

[Photo] Torok says goodbye after 22 years

By Jenna Davis, Reporter
May 19, 2021
Senior Braylon Silvas runs the ball against the Linden Eagles during the MHSAA Division 3 District Championship game Friday, Nov. 13.

[Photo] Kearsley flies past Linden, wins first District Championship

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
November 23, 2020
The Kearsley School District will continue school virtually until Friday, Jan. 29.

Michigan health department ‘pauses’ Michigan, Kearsley plans for virtual learning

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2020
Senior Jace Chapman evades a Clio defender during the first round of the MHSAA Division 3 playoff game Thursday, Oct. 29.

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

November 6, 2020
Junior Cy Cooper (left) keeps the ball away from an Imlay City player Monday, Oct.19.

Soccer closes season with loss to Imlay City

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2020
The Hornet offensive line sets up for a snap against the Goodrich Martians Friday, Oct. 23.

Kearsley suffers final regular season game against Goodrich

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
October 29, 2020
Freshmen Caden Saxton takes the ball from North Branch Thursday, Oct. 15.

Soccer makes District semi-finals

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2020
Mr. Matt Binko transferred to Hartland schools Monday, Oct. 19, completing his time at KHS Friday, Oct. 16.

Mr. Binko transfers schools mid-year

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2020
Senior Isaiah Stiverson tackles the ball carrier from Flushing, Friday, Oct. 16.

[Photo] Kearsley Edges out Flushing in Last Second Thriller

October 19, 2020
Mrs. Caitlin Manson l to r) and Mrs. Kristen Klipa won the Hornet Award Monday, Oct. 12.

Manson, Klipa win Hornet Award

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2020
The girls swim team celebrates Emily Gilbert breaking Patti York's record Thursday, Oct. 1.

Emily Gilbert breaks records for swim

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2020
Seniors Jackson Shock (l to r), Chase Canamore, Caleb Lasley, Brian Boisen, Elija Rodriguez-Garza, Ethan Young, Rodney Richards, and Josiah Trizl gather after halftime Monday, Sep. 28.

Soccer wins Senior Night against Corunna

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2020
Senior Caleb Lasley chases down the ball splashing up water at Brandon Thursday, Oct. 1.

Soccer swatted by Linden, Brandon

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2020
Kearsley Hornets rush the field to face off against the Holly Broncos for the Homecoming game Friday, Oct. 2.

[Photo] Hornets buzz past Holly in homecoming match-up

By Jonathen Hart, Managing Editor
October 5, 2020
Senior Rodney Richards chases the ball down field against Swartz Creek Wednesday, Sep. 9.

Soccer falls to Swartz Creek, Fenton, Clio, shutout Holly, ties Owosso

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2020
Miss Kayla Knoll, English teacher, wears her batman shirt for Hero Day, Monday, Sep. 28.

The girls volleyball is training for a winning season.

Jonathen Hart, junior (l to r), Mackenzie Atkinson, senior, and Molly Gunn, junior, return to publishing Monday, Sep. 28.

The Eclipse Editors return in hybrid form

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2020
People protest the murder of George Floyd and police brutality.

Police brutality sparks outrage among students

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2020
The CDC released new guidelines for reopening schools that involve social-distancing May 19.

CDC releases guidelines for reopening schools

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
May 29, 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
Kearsley administration is preparing for the upcoming bond proposal, which will be on the ballot May 3, 2022.

[Photo] Infrastructure in our school- Bond Proposal Breakdown

April 18, 2022
Seniors wrap up high school in quarantine

Seniors wrap up high school in quarantine

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2020
Junior Mackenzie Atkinson

Open letter to my seniors: Thank you for changing my life

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2020
Junior Mackenzie Atkinson

The ‘tampon tax’ shouldn’t exist

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
May 8, 2020
"The Innocence Files" details the efforts of the Innocence Project to exonerate wrongfully-convicted prisoners.

‘The Innocence Files’ exposes wrongful convictions

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photo Editor
May 8, 2020
Junior Mackenzie Atkinson

Hanging out with friends is not essential during lockdown

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photo Editor
April 24, 2020
The football team leads Bay City Western 20-13 in an away game Saturday, August 31. The Hornets will look to improve upon last year's success in the upcoming season.

[Photo] Football strengthens bonds, skills during quarantine

By Connor Earegood, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2020
The third season of Netflix original "On My Block" proves entertaining.

Season three of ‘On My Block’ stuns

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
April 17, 2020
"The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez" offers viewers a shocking yet enthralling experience as it details the legal system's treatment of the Gabriel Fernandez murder case.

‘The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez’ shocks

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
April 16, 2020
Wind Ensemble earned a one at its festival Friday, March 6.

Wind Ensemble hits the right notes at festival

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
March 12, 2020
Senior MarKayla Shannon (front row, center) signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Schoolcraft College Monday, March 3. Her coaches and friends supported her at the signing.

Shannon signs with Schoolcraft

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
March 11, 2020
Senior Trenton DiGenova (l to r), freshman Dominik DiGenova, senior John Brown, junior Rodney Richards, and senior La'Ron Ruffin traveled to Ford Field to compete in the MHSAA Division 2 Individual state championship Friday, March 6.

Wrestlers compete at state final

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
March 9, 2020
Junior Rodney Richards (l to r), freshman Dominik DiGenova, seniors LaRon Ruffin, Trenton DiGenova, and John Brown qualified for the MHSAA Division 3 individual state tournament with their success at a regional qualifier Saturday, Feb. 22, in Gaylord.

Wrestlers qualify for state tournament

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
February 25, 2020
Sophomore Kaleb Gettings attempts to turn his Imlay City opponent during the MHSAA Division 3 individual district tournament at Fenton Saturday, Feb. 15.

Wrestlers place at individual district tournament, qualify for regional

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
February 19, 2020
Senior La'Ron Ruffin attempts to pin his Goodrich opponent during an MHSAA Division 3 team district tournament Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Wrestling falls at team district tournament

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
February 14, 2020
Sophomore Angel Truax (l to r), alumni Isabelle Easton, and junior Emma Cronkright posing during the homecoming parade, enjoying time with her friends.

Senior John Brown (back) throws his Swartz Creek opponent to the mat during the Metro League championship match at Linden Saturday, Feb. 8.

Wrestlers crowned Metro League champs

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
February 10, 2020
Junior Mackenzie Atkinson

Other sports deserve attention

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
February 7, 2020
Freshmen Domink DiGenova throws his Goodrich opponent to the mat at the Clio Flint Metro League meet Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Wrestling loses to Eagles, Martians

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
February 7, 2020
Students will perform "The Crimson Murder House" in the auditorium Thursday, Feb. 6, through Saturday, Feb. 8.

Students put on ‘The Crimson House Murder’

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
February 5, 2020
Senior Trenton DiGenova top) cradles his opponent at the Grass Lake Individual Tournament Saturday, Feb. 1.

Wrestlers buzz at Grass Lake tournament

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
February 3, 2020
Freshman Keegan Doyle (top) works to pin his opponent at the Grass Lake Individual Tournament Saturday, Feb. 1.

Hornets take third at Grass Lake

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
February 3, 2020
Senior John Brown (top) wrestles his Lake Fenton opponent Wednesday, Jan. 29, during Senior Night.

Wrestling splits on Senior Night

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
January 31, 2020
Seniors Amari Douglas l to r), Gabe Mosher, Trenton DiGenova, Savanna ___, Brandon Fisher, John Brown, and LaRon Ruffin stand together for pictures on Senior Night Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Junior Jace Chapman (No. 11) looks to make a pass during a boys basketball game against Corunna Tuesday, Jan. 28.

[Photo] Boys basketball loses chance of winning season

By Stacia Tipton, News Editor
January 31, 2020
Senior Connor Earegood believes that Americans do not need to follow party platforms exactly.

[Photo] Being moderate is OK

By Connor Earegood, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2020
Seniors LaRon Ruffin (l to r), Trenton DiGenova, and John Brown went undefeated at the Lapeer Invitational wrestling tournament Saturday, Jan. 25.

Ruffin, DiGenova, Brown undefeated at Lapeer Invitational

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
January 27, 2020
Sophomore Kaleb Gettings top) wrestles with freshmen Domink DiGenova between matches at the Lapeer Invitational Saturday, Jan. 25.

Wrestlers enjoy Lapeer Invitational

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
January 27, 2020
Senior Trenton DiGenova (top) attempts to turn over his Brandon opponent at a wrestling meet at Brandon High School Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Wrestling falls to Tigers, Blackhawks

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
January 23, 2020
"1917" shares the story of two British soldiers during World War I.

‘1917’ captures World War I

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
January 21, 2020
Junior Rodney Richards (top) attempts to turn his opponent for a pin in a wrestling meet at Swartz Creek Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Wrestling splits Swartz Creek meet

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
January 16, 2020
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Junior Emma Cronkright smiles at the homecoming parade year of 2019 with her friends Isabelle Easton and Angel Truax

Junior Elija Garza (top) works to pin his opponent from Tecumseh at the Montrose Holiday Classic team tournament Friday, Dec. 27.

Junior Jason Judd (blue and yellow) rolls his Flushing opponent to his back to pin him at a wrestling meet in Lake Fenton Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Wrestling pins Corunna, loses tiebreaker to Flushing

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
January 9, 2020
The wrestling team poses with its first place trophy and accompanying medals at the Tri-County Clash in Clio Saturday, Dec. 21.

Wrestling dominates over winter break

By Mackenzie Atkinson, Photography Editor
January 6, 2020
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