Time to scope out parade viewing spots

Annual Memorial Day crowd-pleaser kicks off at 10 a.m. Monday The annual Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade will honor the nation’s past and present military. KENNETT SQUARE — It’s time for spectators to stake out their viewing spot for the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, starting at 10 a.m. Organizers announced a slight change in the route on Monday for the more than 1,000...

Kennett softball clinches league title

KENNETT —Unable to mount much of an offensive attack, Unionville fell to Kennett — which clinched the Ches Mont American Division softball title, Tuesday night. The Blue Demons’ Brooke Harner pitched a complete-game,  five-hitter with seven Ks, leading Kennett (13-5, 13-6) to its first league title since 2009. The Blue Demons grabbed the lead for good in the third inning on Katie DeStefano’s...

Standout pole-vaulter achieves new heights

Kennett senior signed letter of intent for Division I university Kennett High track standout Brittany Plummer is taking her pole-vaulting talents to the University of North Carolina. A Kennett High School senior achieved new heights by signing a letter of intent last week to take her standout pole-vaulting prowess to a Division 1 school, the district announced. “I am very honored to even be considered...

Kennett High senior wins vocal acclaim

He will perform with elite state group at convention in Erie Lucas Gramig earned a berth in the 2013 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Chorus. A Kennett High School senior’s winning baritone earned him a spot in the 2013 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Chorus, the school district has announced. Lucas Gramig will perform with nearly 200 of the...

Message prompts security blitz at high school

Police said extra precautions taken in response to wording that included March 20 date Updated at 12:30 p.m. to add comment from superintendent Authorities put extra security measures in place Wednesday morning at Kennett High School in response to a message discovered in a school bathroom on Monday. A disturbing message with a date of March 20 that was discovered Monday in a bathroom at Kennett...

Lesson in thrift, nutrition benefits Food Bank

Students learn to stretch their dollars while assisting needy    Participants in the third Food Check-Out, sponsored by the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau, get recognition from County Commissioners Ryan Costello (left), Kathi Cozzone (third from right), and Terence Farrell (right). Susan Rzucidlo, who organized the project, is second from right. The Life Skills Advanced Placement class at...

Kennett High to host top area musicans, Jan. 26

KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett High School is hosting top musicians from 35 high schools in the southeast Pennsylvania region who will perform a variety of music on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Each year, the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 12 selects musicians who come together for a short time to practice and perform a concert. Dr. M. Gregory...

Rochester sparks Demons to win

Kennett High School’s Jordan Jones, seen in action from Thursday, scored 19 points to lead the Blue Demons past Gospel of Grace Christian Academy, 60-54, Friday night. Ken McGann photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Senior Maalik Rochester scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Kennett High School’s boys’ basketball team past Gospel of Grace Academy of Cheltenham, 60-54 in the...

Kennett falls to Esperanza, 52-37

Blue Demons can’t overcome quickness of Philly squad By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Kennett High School’s Vaughn Jenkins puts the ball up Thursday against Nueva Esperanza, in the opening contest of the Unionville Holiday Tournament. The Blue Demons lost 52-37. Ken McGann photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Speed kills. Whether on the highway or a basketball court and it can de decisive to...

duPhilly signs to play lacrosse at Michigan

Four-sport Kennett star will play lacrosse for Wolverines Kennett High School senior Sophie duPhily signs her National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Michigan. Back Row (L-R): Coach Dale Watkins, Coach Vince Cattano, Athletic Director Jeff ThomasSeated (L-R): Lindsay duPhily, Sophie duPhily, Jerry duPhily KENNETT SQUARE — Sophie duPhily, a four-sport senior at Kennett High School,...