Writing for her future
Veronica Hassink
May 13, 2010
It’s 12 a.m., Mary Willa Allen is hunched over her computer clutching her Quick Trip sweet tea and working on a story that is due in nine hours. As a reporter for The Breezeway, this is not an uncommon scene for Allen. Allen’s passion for writing began in the 7th grade when she first started writing... Read more »
Craft to play at Notre Dame
Maggie Oberste
May 13, 2010
Kyle Craft will be the first Bishop Kelley student to play a sport for The University of Notre Dame in over a decade. Next fall, as he steps onto campus, he will not only be a student, but a member of the Fighting Irish Men’s Soccer team. “I will be playing for the school of my dreams,” Craft said... Read more »
Scott swims into action
Mandy Hill
May 13, 2010
Being on land is not enough for junior Hannah Jo Scott, so she spends her time under water at swim practice. She spends as much time as she can spare at swim practice working as hard as she can to better her skills for the benefit of the team and herself. “Swimming is really fun and a great way to... Read more »
Grads take game to the next level
Cailey Dougherty
May 13, 2010
Lewis, Keuchel, and Bykowski qualified to play division one sports after high school According to the NCAA, the chance of playing a sport at the college level is not great. For example, only about 6 percent of high school baseball players go on to play on a NCAA sponsored team. However, Dallas... Read more »
OSSAA debate continues
Kohl Stover
May 13, 2010
On April 13, the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s board of directors voted to send back proposals that would implement a graduated attendance for all selective enrollment schools. However, this has been an ongoing discussion in the OSSAA meetings. Since September, the official... Read more »
Trainer with a strong heart
Logan Young
May 13, 2010
Sophomore Sean East was born with multiple problems with his heart, and after 16 surgeries, he still has to struggle with his limitations as he watches others do what he never will be able to. When East was born, he had a hole in his heart, his pulmonary valve did not work correctly; his aorta opened... Read more »
Cheerleader boosts school spirit
Madeline Young
May 13, 2010
Cheerleading is not commonly seen as difficult by most people, but if you ask a cheerleader then you will get a different response. Taylor Gajan started cheering in 5th grade and says cheerleading is a strenuous sport. “A friend told me about it, and it sounded like something fun to do, so I quit my... Read more »
First Cinco de Mayo Mass
Vince Fernandez
May 13, 2010
For the first time in Bishop Kelley history, a Spanish Mass was celebrated in the school’s chapel. The Spanish club officers planned to the mass to commemorate Cinco de Mayo. “The Spanish club has always wanted to celebrate Cinco de Mayo here at school, and luckily this year, it falls on a school... Read more »
Bender: A life of teaching
Wilson White
May 13, 2010
Mrs. Jane Bender wakes up every morning at 5:30 a.m. to prepare for her job, teaching religion. Bender has taught at Kelley for 11 years. Her students adore her loving personality and enjoy being surrounded by such a high spirited and loving woman. Bender moved to Oklahoma in 1983 for her husband’s... Read more »
Pre-College Checklist
Bridget Rooney
May 13, 2010
Find a summer job. You will need extra cash for college expenses. Make sure your high school transcripts have been sent to your college. Good luck trying to enroll in college courses when you can not prove that you actually finished high school. Enroll as early as possible. This will ensure you... Read more »