Senior center seeking young volunteers

 Events offer opportunity for teens to earn community-service credits The Kennett Area Senior Center has several events coming up later this summer for which they need volunteer help, an opportunity for  area teens to earn community-service credits. Annual Cuisine Dinner at the Red Clay Room Sunday Aug. 18, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.   Hours can be for the entire event or less.       We are...

Demon Lights Committee edges closer to goal

With expected revenue from Carnival and Mushroom Festival, the committee hopes to purchase stadium lights by 2014 By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times Dark no more after 2013? If fundraising continues on pace, the 2013 football season will be the last at Kennett High School played only daylight — as a new lighting system could be ready for the 2014 season. KENNETT SQUARE — The Demon Lights...

Retirees’ luncheon applauds 113 years of service

Four Kennett High educators honored as they begin new chapters Marty Beech (from left), Mike King, Connie Logan, and Jane Stoutland show of one of the signed prints of the school they each received at their retirement luncheon. Kennett High School (KHS) bid a fond farewell to four teachers who retired this past academic year, representing 113 years of service to the Kennett Consolidated School...

Kennett Robotics team places 17th in Championship

High School team improves greatly from last season  The 2012-13 Blue Demons Robotics Team at the Championship Competition. Kennett High School Demon Robotics followed its rookie season last year by advancing to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship at Lehigh University in April and finished 17th out of 49 teams. With their robot, Demonator II, the team participated in regional competitions at...

Landenberg student earns continued support

Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau wants to encourage her veterinary studies Katherine Sharon (from left) is shown accepting her first scholarship in 2011 from Farm Bureau President Dan Miller and Vice President Joe Fecondo. The Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau takes pride in providing modest scholarships to students who will be attending colleges as a way to encourage them to bring their expertise...

Fair a celebration of Kennett education

Public invited to free event Saturday at high school Food, games, a chance to dunk school officials and an opportunity to recognize area education achievements will converge Saturday in Kennett Square. The community is invited to the Third Annual Together Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kennett High School stadium. The event, a district-wide celebration for the students, families, staff, and...

Talented coxswain headed to Drexel on scholarship

Kennett High senior excelled with Newport Rowing Club and in classroom Nupur Parikh, a senior at Kennett High School, will attend Drexel University on a rowing scholarship. Crew anchored the college decision of a Kennett High School senior who recently signed a letter of intent to row with Drexel University, the school district announced. received an athletic scholarship from Drexel University,...

Kennett middle-schoolers uniting to end prejudice

Students seek support for participation in Third Annual WALK Against Hate Organizers hope the 2013 WALK Against Hate will help foster diversity and end prejudice. Kennett Middle School students, relatives, and neighbors are inviting others to participate with them in the Third Annual WALK Against Hate on Sunday in Philadelphia from 1 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in an...

‘Little Mermaid’ to make splash at middle school

14th annual student musical debuts on May 10 Kennett Middle School is set to captivate audiences with its production of “The Little Mermaid.” The Kennett Middle School (KMS) is inviting the public to journey under the sea as it stages “The Little Mermaid,” the district announced. The Disney favorite, the school’s 14th annual student musical production, opens Friday, May 10 at...

Kennett High students receive recognition

 Awards ranged from cheerleading to cosmetology Ashlee Luzetsky, Kennett’s cheerleading captain, catapulted her way to state acclaim. Kennett High students have received accolades recently for accomplishments that include mentoring, cheerleading, medical assisting, swimming, cosmetology, and overall academic achievement, according to district new releases. Ashlee Luzetsky, Kennett’s cheerleading...