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Kayden Adams

Kayden Adams, Staff Writer

Kayden Adams, from Bristol Tennessee, is a junior at Tennessee High School. Kayden plans to go to a beach college somewhere in the South majoring in both English and Political Science to eventually become a writer of sorts. She loves poetry, everything music, writing, trying new foods, drinking espresso, learning languages, going to museums, and thrifting for treasures in her free time.    

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Senior Cora Tolbert takes a mental health break, supported by ambient mood lighting, in the guidance office's Recharge Room.

Beyond the stigma and past the shirts: Recharge room supports student mental health

Kayden Adams, Staff Writer | November 25, 2024

1-2-3-4—a senior tries to calm herself down, because that AP calculus test is really stressing her out, her friends won’t stop gossiping, and everything is just so loud. She’s trying not to cry,...

Jingle's important job as the "Director of Cuddles" comes with a fancy nameplate. (Rebecca House)

Always a friend: Therapy dog-in-training, Jingle

Nancy Smith, Kayden Adams, and Lottie Boyles | October 28, 2024

As the flood waters rush into North Carolina, Jingle the dog travels away from her birthplace to South Carolina, escaping destruction while being brought to her new home: Tennessee. Despite the initial...

Interim math teacher Tatyana Kearney shows her students how to solve a difficult problem.

[Photo] Nature and home-cooked meals enable Ukrainian Alisa Moha to find comfort in her new life

Lily Chen, Layout Editor | October 18, 2024

Interim math teacher Tatyana Kearney shows her students how to solve a difficult problem.

Interim math teacher Tatyana Kearney shows her students how to solve a difficult problem.

Tatyana Kearney’s dreams of studying and teaching math lead her across the ocean, across the country, and straight into our hearts

Kayden Adams, Staff Writer | October 18, 2024

Many students recognize the once substitute, now math teacher, Tatyana Kearney for her outgoing personality and insightful math knowledge, but few know her dreams and desires. Growing up in an elite...

Drum Major Kaydin Quales conducts the band during half time. Photo by Kayden Adams.

A journey through sound: How the Mighty Viking Band’s competition show helps an angel rise again

Kayden Adams, Staff Writer | September 25, 2024

Falling leaves and football signal the beauty of the shifting season. The band is following suit with a fresh competition performance, "Fallen: an Angel’s Journey," and a new director, Carrie Mitchell—while...

Kaydin Quales guides the band through their performance.

Kaydin Quales guides the band through their performance.

Kaydin Quales guides the band through their performance.

Kaydin Quales guides the band through their performance.

Interact members Jose and Ananda discussing their ideas for the club.

International plus action equals Interact Club

Kayden Adams, Staff Writer | August 28, 2024

Putting service above self may sound challenging, but Interact club members strive to serve their community while molding compassionate leaders. Interact is sponsored by Bristol TN/VA Rotary, a group...

Caden Williams spiking on west ridge player

Boys’ Volleyball: Love at First Spike

Kayden Adams, Staff Writer | August 28, 2024

Setting high standards, winning conferences, and developing bonds together are all activities that the boy’s volleyball team loves to do. “The team is more than just a team to me,” said Aiden Rodgers,...

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