Student achievements celebrated at KCSD meeting

Superintendent applauds National Merit, National Hispanic Recognition honorees By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Kennett High Senior Kyle Werner, who is headed to the Naval Academy, presents the Student Council report at Monday night’s board meeting as Mark T. Tracy, assistant to the superintendent, looks on. Student achievement took center stage at the monthly meeting of...

Kennett schools grapple with finances, weather

Board meeting also showcases students’ enthusiasm for history, robotics  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Bob and Robin Lawton received approval – and the thanks of the board – to establish the Steven R. Lawton Demon Robotics Scholarship. Three years ago, their son, Steven, founded the school’s robotics club, which has enjoyed success. Challenging weather...

Kennett High’s Mock Trial Team gets easy win

Request for club status generates unanimous support from school board  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Kennett High Mock Trial Club leaders Krishna Pathak (from left) and Julia Rivera express appreciation for the school board’s support along with Leonard Rivera, one of the group’s volunteer advisors and Julia’s father. The collective powers of persuasion would...