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Murmur design editor Kristin Warholak won a classroom award and Kismet photographer Hannah Gebstadt took home a Sparty award at the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association summer journalism workshop this week. 12 members of the video, yearbook, and newspaper staffs were there getting ready for a big year of journalism at Kettering!
100 hall floods with sewage, read more with The Drift!
Today during sixth hour, it was announced that there was flooding in the 100 hall. Due to this flooding, the normal flow of traffic was interrupted. Students
Did you buy a yearbook yet? If you still need to get one, you MUST pre-order by this Thursday, May 16. Books cost $83 until then. They won't be available after Thursday until distribution on May 21, when the cost will be $90. (PS: they're gonna look pretty awesome!)
WKHS-TV goes to Local 4
"On those occasions that you go to bed at two or two thirty, that’s normally when I’m waking up,” Humphrey said, “I actually broadcast from this room just after four during the early Today Show.”
Female Athlete of the week!
Nicole Stanisz is this weeks female athlete of the week
Check out the athletes of the week at waterforddrift.com
Jacob Mortimore Is this weeks male athlete of the week.
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Check out The Drift's interview with AD Rick Dorn and a slideshow of the Jim Larkin Stadium demolition.
Today marks a new beginning for the Kettering sports program with the demolition of Jim Larkin Stadium.
Ready for some demolition coverage, Captains? Read about it in Jacob Alessi's story.
by Jacob Alessi Dust clouds sweep over the Captain’s football field as the 315 CAT excavator crashes down upon the fifty year old bleachers. Solid steel
In January WKHS-TV caught up with Shannon Path to learn more about the Waterford School District writing initiative.
Ms. Path is a true expert in this subject, Waterford is lucky to have her lead this effort to help students maximize their abilities as writers.
"...if you actually think about it, “You only live once” is not a bad philosophy."
Teens shouldn't be critized purely for being teens
Be sure to check out Murmur Business Manager Krystal Nimtz's cool story on one of Waterford Kettering High School's most important staff members. Find more stories at waterforddrift.com!
An inside look at the person who keeps our school running from day to day
Staff writer Jacob Alessi has the scoop on a new drug "trend".
BY JACOB ALESSI Molly in its purest powder form. The drug that is corrupting the lives of teens all across America. Creeping its way into the lives of
Waterford Kettering LINK Crew filmed a Harlem Shake video, check it out here.
Tomorrow after school in the Cafeteria LINK will also be hosting a school wide Harlem Shake. All are welcome to join. Reminder to keep all costumes, props, and dance moves appropriate.
Murmur staff writer Lucas Hendricks is mad for March Madness. Check out out his podcast, and see what it's all about!
March Madness round 3 predictions click to listen Picks of who will win the sweet 16 and move on to the elite 8. Featuring Sophomore Steven Marshall. FGCU
Tomorrow is the Blood Drive. Be sure to get some rest, eat a good breakfast, and bring ID with you if you are donating.
As a part of the Operation Gratitude Letter Writing Project, Waterford students and community members wrote a total of 6,975 letters. The letters, drawings, stories and good wishes are on their way to California where they will be sent to deployed soldiers stationed all around the world.
The WKHS Journalism Department's own Christian Kettenbeil (WKHS-TV) and Dixon Darlington (Kismet) were named as a part of the MIPA Student Journalist Staff. Kettenbeil was also named Student Journalist of the Year for the state of Michigan. We are so honored to have these students in our program. Congrats.
Hey Captains! Parent Teacher Conferences are Tuesday. Be sure to stop by the bake sale and support the WKHS Journalism Department!
Did you know that Senior Shelby Watts signed to Saginaw Valley last month? Read about it on WaterfordDrift.com!
Senior Shelby Watts recieves a college scholarship for her soccer skills.
Great job to everyone who predicted a Snow Day today! Enjoy your day off.
There's been a lot of talk about a big snow storm tonight, and possibly no school tomorrow. So, snow day or no snow day? That is the question.
Valentine's Day has been over for awhile, but you can still check out this awesome podcast featuring Drift Staff members Lily O'Brien, Izzy Gosselin, Kyre Rundell, and Angel Yerena. Check it out.
Congratulations to the winners of the journalism department's "Read My Shirt" raffle last Wednesday in celebration of Scholastic Journalism Week. Jordan Putnam was our student winner, and Frank Puddy won in the staff competition.
Have a great break, Captains! If you're looking for something to do, check out some of the shirts people wore for "Read My Shirt Day" yesterday. The rest of the site is pretty cool too. See for yourself!
Students wore shirts with words on them to promote reading and the First Amendment. This was part of Kettering's celebration of Scholastic Journalism Week.
To wrap-up our little Scholastic Journalism Week, The Drift brings you "Read My Shirt Day"! Wear a shirt with words on it and get a ticket to win a prize! All the cool kids are doing it, so should you!
Thank you to all who came to celebrate the launch of our new WKHS Journalism website www.waterforddrift.com. The event was a successs and we had a great time. Be sure to follow us on twitter () and check our website to stay caught up on all things Waterford.
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Jazz clarinetist Dave Bennett will be the featured soloist in a Nov. 1 Benny Goodman tribute, "Sing Sing Swing" announced for Carnegie Hall, with the New York Pops.
Come to The Drift Off on Monday to browse our new website, see a free showing of Shattered Glass, and eat some free pizza. We'd love to have you.
This fact-based film depicts the rise and fall of disgraced journalist Stephen Glass (Hayden Christensen), who was a staff writer at The New Republic and con...
If you want to be in our contest for a Buffalo Wild Wings gift card, tweet with no later than midnight on Friday. We'll draw the winner live on Monday. And don't forget to follow on Twitter!
This is a photo of Ashlee Baracy, Local 4 News Morning Team Member, holding a student made sign at the WDIV Friday Football Frenzy Pep Assembly, an event covered by the student journalists here at The Drift. Photo courtesy Jesse McLean; WKHS-TV Adviser
WKHS-TV staff member Christian Kettenbeil has the scoop on what goes into the descision for a Snow Day. Read his story and more on our website!
Most snow day hopefuls have far fetched claims as to how a school closing decision comes about. Many of us imagine Waterford School District Superintendent
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