When someone walks into King’s Commons, they will see how business teacher and creative designer Leslie Spain honors women during February, which is heart awareness month for women.
Black History month is a time to celebrate the achievements and sacrifices of African Americans.
Opioid abuse is not just an increasing adult problem.
9/11 Exhibit brings facts to students By Christina Gordon, Madison Wood In November, the 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit was at King.
One School, Three City Championships Students prepare for victories By Taymil Pritchett, Tez Wright King continues to excel in athletics.
“The constant thought of trying to survive” By Janae Fuller, Z’hia Powell There’s a story behind every homeless person which explains his or her situation.
Super Vitti: The Hero DPSCD Needs By Alana Burke For years, the Detroit Public Schools (DPS) system has been suffering from ill-fortune.
King senior Alana Burke was the only student from Michigan accepted into Princeton’s Summer Journalism Program, which brought together high school students from across the country.
Injuries are a part of any sport and sometimes athletes tear their Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in sports such as football, basketball, and track.
Teens should have an outlet where they can express themselves freely.
Lyrical Crusaders (LC) is a new club that was initiated last school year by social studies teacher Dan Wolford.
King’s theme for Spirit Week, held the week of Oct. 2, was “There’s no place like King,” a remix from The Wizard of Oz’s “There’s no place like home.” Teachers and senior advisors Marnett Bentley and Leslie Spain came up with the idea.
By the time a student becomes a senior, he or she has very important decisions to make. Students have to get their priorities in order to make sure they walk across the stage this summer. “It’s a lot more work being a senior. You have to crack down on your work and make sure you have all your credits,” said senior Raquon Walker. Being a senior can be very challenging and very exciting.
Senior prom is one of the most talked about events in any high school. Most students look forward to the glamorous day with excitement and stars in their eyes.
Class of 2017...... We are leaving this school on the road of success. The memories that we take with us will be the things that keep us motivated.
King has many clubs and organizations but one that does not get a lot of recognition is Crusaders for Christ. This faith-based group allows students to express their religious beliefs and focuses on sharing the word of God with other students. “Crusaders for Christ started before I got here at King," said math teacher Dwayne Harvey.
All students are not clear on which career they would like to pursue in the future.
Social studies teacher John Mayberry was the only educator awarded the Brokaw Outstanding Advisor of the Year by the YMCA Michigan Youth of Government for his diligence with King’s student council.
Junior Madison Wood was chosen to visit Channel 7 News to get a first-hand experience in creating broadcast news.
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program that molds the youth into respectable civilians and shows them how to help others no matter the situation.
