Yankee Candle Fundraiser

We are offering “ONLINE SALES” for the rest of the Spring Season!

This is a perfect way of ordering gifts for Mother’s Day or any other occasion and supporting KENNETT HIGH SCHOOL’S SOPHOMORE CLASS

Benefits of our Yankee Candle Fundraising Program:

      • Yankee is America’s Best Loved Candle
      • Promotion available through May 25th
      • Over 500 items online including brand names you know and trust
      • All orders are shipped directly to consumer
      • Visiting someone … bring that special gift

CLICK HERE to Order TODAY!

Yankee Candle Fundraiser

Please go online or request a catalog to place an order. Proceeds benefit the Sophomore Class of 2020.

Thank you!

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Skills USA Health Knowledge Bowl Gold Medalist

Congratulations to Kennett High School students Ryan Erisman and Marilyn Villafuerte-Vega. Ryan and Marilyn served on the Skills USA Health Knowledge Bowl team. They won the gold medal at state level competition in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Ryan and Marilyn make up half of the state championship team that will now advance to national level competition this summer, where they will compete against the top teams in the country.

Ryan and Marilyn both take part in the Health Career Pathways program at the Technical College High School.

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Kennett High School Inducts National Honor Society Members

The Kennett High School Blue and White Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed the 2018-19 inductees at a ceremony and reception on April 4, 2018. The ceremony had been previously scheduled for March 21, but was postponed due to snow.

Chapter adviser Dr. Alicia Tamargo opened the program. Four National Honor Society members from the Class of 2018 delivered speeches highlighting the Cardinal Objectives, the qualities expected of members: Maxwell Judd (character), Francesca Caccamo (scholarship), Claire Dawyot (leadership), and Erin Duffy (service). Senior speeches were delivered by Allison Taylor and James Rosser.

Next, Mr. Jeffery Thomas, Assistant Principal, called the role of the existing members of the Chapter. These students were inducted into the Society last year: Ashton Albert, Leo Battalora, Jose Becerra, Tyler Bowdoin, Megan Bunke, Francesca Caccamo, Daniela Carmona, Clare Catanzaro, Hannah Church, Giulianna Claricurzio, Katherine Clarke, Anna Colamarino, Madelyn Conlin-Day, Michael Crognale, Jillian Curran, Abby Davidson, Claire Dawyot, Abigail Devestine, Kaitlyn Devonshire, Daniel Drennan, Abigail Duckworth, Erin Duffy, Nicholas Erni, Eliane Esparza Villarruel, Kevin Fiss, Melissa Fitzgibbon, Eric Gaver, David Geller, Victoria Gonzalez, Ryley Harris, Caroline Hertz, Sydney Holder, Nicole Huff, Quinn Huffaker, Alexa Hussey, Kelsey Jernegan, Cedric Jones, Benjamin Jordan, Delaney Joyce, Maxwell Judd, Jake Kalscheur, Brinda Kapur, Meghann LaCosta, Keiri Lemus Ramirez, Benjamin Lesher, Caroline Maroko, Matthew Patterson, Cameron Petrillo, Gianna Pippin, Elizabeth Rauscher, Lily Reilly, James Rosser, Katherine Rowe, Alena Rybarczyk, Jennifer Schaen, Morgan Schaen, Kathleen Schuetz, Linus Silbernagel, Elijah Smith, Lukas Staudenmayer, Samantha Sullivan, Allison Taylor, Emily Thompson, Madison Thureen, James Tuley, Citlaly Weed, Trinette Wheeler, Kaitlyn Willey, Chase Williams, Anna Wilson, Karma Yang, and Cynthia Zern.

Dr. Tomorrow Jenkins, Assistant Principal, called the role of new inductees who were welcomed into the Chapter: Seniors Sarah Anderson, Merritt Connolly, Joseph Davidson, Eliza Fantazzi, Pathampon Moonthianngam, Sarah Ploener, Lauren Sugar, and Anneliese Werner; Juniors Lilian Alba Rodriguez, Emily Augustine, Camille Avedisian, Kassandra Ayllon, Lizette Bedolla-Zavala, Amanda Bell, Jonathan Bell, Claire Borman, Julia Bradley, Jayna Bruno, Madison Canter, Mara Castleton, Avery Chapman, Ava Charlton, Heather Cooper, Alexandra Cresci, Maya Das, Zhuanel Du Toit, Kathryn Erisman, Christopher Ferrighetto, Victoria Freire, Timothy Freligh, Emma Giancola, Holly Gouge, Molly Hohner, Mary Holguin, Alexandra Hughson, Rachel Hyzny, Rhea Jiang, Mitchell Kosara, Meredith Krieger, Kevin Lemus Moreno, Samuel Lesher, John MacMillan, Peter Magasiny, Brenna McGowan, Olivia McLaurin, Sydney Mentzer, Tamblyn Mitchell, Jack Mullen, Zoe Nguyen, Caleb Pebly, Colin Petersen, Mirella Petrillo, Davis Piercy, Noal Rasero, Hildi Reiter, Kyle Robertson, Cole Robinson, Katherine Roche, Katelin Rumbold, Erin Salameda, Joseph Schlitz, Connor Schmidt, Evan Shinn, Ananya Shivakumar, Samuel Starr, Kristina Testa, Sydney Thureen, Tamryn Whyte, Elizabeth Wilkie, Emma Yue, and Brenna Zdebski.

Following the induction ceremony and roll call, Assistant Principal Raymond Fernandez administered the pledge of honor, and Dr. Tamargo announced the newly elected officers for 2018-19: President Rachel Hyzny, Vice President Tamblyn Mitchell, Secretary Victoria Freire, Treasurer Alex Starr, and Historian Rhea Jiang. Dr. Hritz then closed the ceremony and invited all to a reception in the cafeteria.

Members of the Blue and White Chapter must demonstrate and maintain high standards of the four hallmarks of the National Honor Society: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Throughout the year, National Honor Society members participate in service activities, including tutoring and fundraising. This year they have organized two blood drives for the American Red Cross, worked on volunteer crews for the Mushroom Festival, and ushered patrons at this year’s musical Fiddler on the Roof. The group is also looking forward to activities in the community this spring, particularly volunteering at the Kennett Run.

Members of the Blue and White Chapter became eligible by posting a 3.75 grade point average (GPA) by the second semester of their junior year. Additional qualities of character, leadership, and service were assessed by the faculty of Kennett High School and reviewed by members of the National Honor Society Faculty Council, who are chosen by the principal from among the faculty and serve for a period of two years. This year’s Faculty Council included Mr. Robert Anthony, Mr. Vincent Civiletti, Ms. Sara Donovan, Mr. Joseph Hutcheson, Ms. Heather Morihara, Ms. Amanda O’Connor, Ms. Elizabeth Richey, Ms. Chanel Ruffin, Ms. Jennifer Schmalzbach, Mr. Robert Socash, Mrs. Hannah Taylor, Mr. Frances Vanderslice, and Mr. Robert Virgin.

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Attention Seniors – Free Money

The deadline is fast approaching to submit your application for the local scholarships that will be awarded at graduation. The deadline is Tuesday, April 17. As of April 11, only 41 seniors had submitted applications for the approximately 90 different scholarships that will be awarded this year.

Copies of the application form can be picked up in the guidance office.

Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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Minding Your Mind Presentation

Minding Your Mind

On April 17th at 7:00 PM in the Kennett High School Auditorium, all parents, students and community members are invited for a informative presentation by the organization Minding Your Mind about mental health during adolescence and young adulthood.

Ms. Mollye Readinger Scott, along with young adults who have dealt with mental health issues, will provide an educational, insightful, informative and inspirational presentation about how mental health issues impact our young people.Minding Your Mind logo

Minding Your Mind is an organization whose goal is to improve “the lives of adolescents and young adults by providing education aimed at breaking the silence, reducing the stigma and the destructive behaviors associated with mental health issues and illness.”

Minding Your Mind has presented in several local school districts including Radnor, Garnet Valley, and North Penn. Ms. Readinger spoke at a Kennett High School PTSO meeting last year and Minding Your Mind has been invited back to the Kennett Consolidated School District by popular demand after her very well received presentation.

Hope you are able to join us.

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Multicultural Diversity Awareness Confernce

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The objectives of the conference are:

  • to articulate experiences which have enhanced dignity and empowerment for all students, parents, and faculty.
  • to share understanding and the various efforts that people have made to promote a more successful living environment for everyone
  • to promote an association of people from many backgrounds, experiences and of familiar interests and goals.

The conference will be held at the Kennett High School from 9am to 4pm. The cost is absolutely FREE. Refreshments, an ethnic lunch, exciting and stimulating workshops, and a guest keynote speaker will complement the program. Representatives from area colleges and universities will be present.

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