New money management elective next year
Liz Kucera
December 17, 2009
The elective class, consumer economics is being replaced by a similar class called personal financial literacy, beginning next fall. It will be an elective class open to upperclassmen until the class of 2014 roll in. Those freshmen will have to take the class their junior or senior year, and all other... Read more »
New Moon Review – Vampire Vs. Werewolf
Claire Shelton
December 17, 2009
“Don’t make me choose” On November 20, hundreds of die-hard “Twilight” fans donning a variety of “Team Edward” and “Team Jacob” shirts packed into movie theaters around the country anxiously awaiting the midnight premiere of the second movie in the saga, “New Moon.”... Read more »
Rumba, Fox Trot, Swing, Salsa, JV Dance does it all
Jack Cameron
December 17, 2009
In addition to great student participation, the JV dance squad brings an even higher level of energy and enthusiasm to pep-rallies, with their highly talented performances. As for any sports team or class, hard work and practice is a key to success for the JV dance squad. “We are a hard-working group.... Read more »
Rave ready to rumble
Danny Nguyen
December 17, 2009
For those unfamiliar with the term “rave,” it is a fast-paced dance party featuring electronic dance music and light shows. Instead of the usual winter homecoming dance this year, the school will host a rave in the small gym on January 30. A few weeks before school started, a group of seniors got... Read more »
RSVP to provide better school experience
Jack Cameron
December 17, 2009
As students, it is only natural for us to find something at Bishop Kelley that we do not quite agree with and wish could be changed. Students will have the opportunity to voice their concerns with the RSVP program. RSVP, Raising Student Voice and Participation, is a student-run program to help Bishop... Read more »
Religion classes to change – Beginning next year, freshmen will start new curriculum
Bailey Heldmar
December 17, 2009
The religion department will be experiencing major alterations next year. Kelley will begin replacing its current religion classes as part of a nationwide effort to standardize the religion curriculum in Catholic schools all over America. “The United States Bishops have been working for many years... Read more »
All-Staters named
Danny Nguyen
December 17, 2009
This year goes down in the books for the the music department, as five girls have made the All-State Choir. Freshmen Cara Greenwell and Emma Copp made the Junior-High Choir, while juniors Mariah Saffa and Emily Farbro made Senior-High Choir. In addition, senior Eleanor Humphrey and Farbro both made Bishop... Read more »
Exchange students share holiday traditions
Claire Shelton
December 17, 2009
Christmas is a time of giving, of tradition, and of course, a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. What many people might not realize is that holiday traditions are very similar in countries around the world. “The most important part of Christmas is on the 24th of December, because during the... Read more »
News Briefs
Mary Willa Allen
December 17, 2009
TIME CAPSULE Principal Mr. Gary Oberste is collecting items for a time capsule to open in 2035 in celebration of 50 years of Bishop Kelley High School. Among the approximate 50 items decided to go in the capsule, some include: a Search/Kairos cross, letters from current class presidents, a DVD of pictures... Read more »
Yeah, we ballin’
Sam Littlefield
December 17, 2009
As a varsity basketball team player, one might endure sweat, tears, pain, vengeance and glory, but this year’s squad is bringing a fire and explosiveness onto the court. The Comets are coming off a big win over Catoosa, a 54-51 win over Altus and an upsetting 40-39 loss against rival Bishop McGuinness. “It... Read more »