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Kendrick Sterling

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Kendrick Sterling, and I am a junior at Seymour High School. This is my second year writing for The Owl. I enjoy writing about sports and events happening around the school. I play basketball and softball as well. My goal is to make the newspaper more well-known to the student body.

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Indiana Womens Basketball Team Has Historic Run

Indiana Women’s Basketball Team Has Historic Run

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
April 9, 2021

The Lady Hoosiers of Indiana went the distance this year in their 2020-2021 campaign. The Hoosiers were picked to finish first in the Big Ten Conference, but ended up finishing second, behind Maryland....

Seymour Softball Preseason Preview

Seymour Softball Preseason Preview

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021

Softball season is right around the corner! The Seymour Lady Owls softball team is anxiously awaiting the first game of the season, which is only a couple of weeks away. It has been over two years since...

SCSC Returns to Normal Schedule

SCSC Returns to Normal Schedule

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021

Seymour Community Schools plan to return to school full-time beginning Monday, February 22. Schools with grades 6-12 have been on the hybrid schedule since the start of the second quarter. Mr. Harpe, the...

A Year to Remember

A Year to Remember

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
January 13, 2021

I feel that in years to come, when people hear the word "2020," some negative thoughts may occur. Sure 2020 had a lot of negatives but I think it's important to find the good in this not-so-seemingly-great...

COVID-19 Vaccine Released

COVID-19 Vaccine Released

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
January 13, 2021

For about a year now the CDC has been working to find a vaccine for COVID-19, that has affected so many lives all around the world. Today, Monday, December 14th, is when health officials expect the vaccine...

Season Preview: Lady Owls Basketball

Season Preview: Lady Owls Basketball

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020

The Seymour Lady Owls basketball team is excited for the new season! With one game under their belt already, they know what they need to improve on and are anticipating the season ahead! I got the chance...

Seymour Girls Soccer Demolishes Floyd Central

Seymour Girls Soccer Demolishes Floyd Central

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020

This year for the Seymour Lady Owls Soccer team, the Floyd Central Highlanders were the team to beat, and they did not disappoint. On Tuesday night, the Seymour girls soccer team traveled to Floyd Central...

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
September 11, 2020

Coronavirus cases have increased statewide, nationwide, and worldwide. As of today, September 9th, the United States has 6,328,099 cases with 189,699 deaths, according to usnews.com. The worldwide cases...

Important Upcoming Events and Information

Important Upcoming Events and Information

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
August 28, 2020

Here is a look on some important information that you may need to know! Looking for a job??? Rose Acre Farms -- Evening and weekend hours $12.50 per hour 2-4 hours a day Light...

Picture Day!

Picture Day!

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
August 20, 2020

Picture day is right around the corner! Next week, August 25th and 26th, all students and staff will have their pictures taken. Students should report to the auditorium stage before school, during their...

Indiana Closes Schools for the Remainder of the Year

Indiana Closes Schools for the Remainder of the Year

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020

On Thursday, April 2, it was announced during Governor Holcomb's press conference that all schools, kindergarten through twelfth grade are to be closed until the end of the school year. Although face-to-face...

Coronavirus Hysteria

Coronavirus Hysteria

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020

People have gone into a sudden panic with the spreading of the coronavirus. Many college athletic conferences have taken action and either suspended or canceled their seasons. They are not the only ones...

Dear SHS…

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020

Dear Seymour High School, Surprisingly, I miss you (never thought I would say that). I miss my friends, teammates, and even sitting in a classroom and listening to a long lecture. I mean it’s always...

Equal Pay Issues Among Athletes

Equal Pay Issues Among Athletes

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020

Why is it that female athletes are paid less than male athletes? Female professional athletes are paid a far less amount of money than male professional athletes. The highest paid female athlete in...

2020 Summer Olympics Postponed

2020 Summer Olympics Postponed

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
April 2, 2020

The event that top-tier athletes around the world have looked forward to is now postponed until the summer of 2021. It was announced on Tuesday, March 24, that the biggest sporting event in history will...

Sportsmanship at its Finest

Sportsmanship at its Finest

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020

Sportsmanship is a huge aspect of the sports world. There have been a few instances this past week where college basketball players have displayed poor sportsmanlike conduct. One example is the catastrophe...

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020

The Coronavirus is continuing to spread after starting in China, and then making its way into 23 other countries, including the United States. According to CBS News, the virus has affected more than 75,000...

School Spirit at its Best

School Spirit at its “Best”

Camryn Sterling and Kendrick Sterling
February 11, 2020

As many people know, Seymour High School's own, Lloyd E. Scott Gymnasium, is the largest high school gym in the nation. So, why not use it to our advantage? School spirit is an aspect that can make...

Unified Track Call Out

Unified Track Call Out

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
January 14, 2020

Are you looking for a way to get more involved in the school while helping others? Unified Track is the team for you! The season is on the horizon and they are looking for new faces to be part of the squad....

Lady Owls Basketball is Underway!

Lady Owls Basketball is Underway!

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019

The Lady Owls Basketball team took the court to officially begin their season on Tuesday, October 29th, in a scrimmage against the Brown County Lady Eagles. They played four, eight minute quarters with...

New Teacher Spotlight Week 2

Audrey Wiggam and Kendrick Sterling
December 10, 2019

This week, the New Teacher Spotlight is on Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Baugh!  Mr. Ronnie Thomas is a new Social Studies teacher from Fishers, Indiana. He has a fiance named Sarah. He attended Anderson University...

Haunted House Taken to the Next Level

Haunted House Taken to the Next Level

Camryn Sterling and Kendrick Sterling
October 29, 2019

Are you easily scared? Well, if you are not, you definitely will be if you go to McKamey Manor. McKamey Manor, in Summertown, Tennessee, is a haunted house that can last up to 10 hours and is filled with...

2019 Ofest Popular Foods

2019 O’fest Popular Foods

Class of 2020 Pommes Frites "Every year at the Oktoberfest, I go to the Enter His Courts booth to buy some pommes frites, or French fries. They are fried in oil and lightly salted before being served...

State Bound!

State Bound!

Audrey Wiggam and Kendrick Sterling
October 8, 2019

Senior Bridget Marshall is State Bound! After her SHS send-off where she walked the halls to cheering students, Bridget headed to Prairie View Golf Course in Carmel, Indiana for her practice round. She...

Aquino Breaking Records

Aquino Breaking Records

Kendrick Sterling, Staff Writer
September 6, 2019

On August 1, 2019 the Cincinnati Reds called up Aristides Aquino from the Class AAA Louisville Bats team. Little did they know this newcomer would have an immediate impact on the team and the Major League...

The Life of a Twin

Camryn Sterling and Kendrick Sterling
August 27, 2019

Many people ask themselves the question, "What is it like to be a twin?" Being a twin has many perks as well as some downsides. Twins around SHS were interviewed to fins out their thoughts on what it is...

FCA Kickoff

FCA Kickoff

Kendrick Sterling and Camryn Sterling
August 21, 2019

This Friday starts FCA! Come to the commons this Friday, August 23rd, at 7:30 a.m. for the first meeting of the 2019-2020 school year. Donuts will be offered, and fun games will be played at the conclusion...

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