The City of Independence recognized the achievements of athletes in the Simon Kenton High School swimming and diving teams with special proclamations Monday night. Specifically, swimmers Nathan McCrory, Parker Davis, Evan Iles and Owen Iles, as well as diver Isaiah Reinhart, received proclamations. For example, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, was proclaimed Isaiah Reinhart Day. “The […]
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Simon Kenton drama teacher nominated for Life Changer award
Heather Mastin, a drama and English teacher at Simon Kenton High School, has been nominated for a National Life Group Foundation Life Changer of the Year award for 2024-2025 after three students nominated her. “Mastin was nominated by three anonymous students for her encouragement, kindness and fun approach to teaching,” according to a press release […]
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From uniforms to injuries: The vital role of equipment managers and trainers
Walton-Verona sophomore Thomas Mann wanted to stay involved in sports. Another Bearcat sophomore, Brayden Donato, is on the wrestling team but wanted to stay involved with basketball. And Nate Holtzapple wanted to “do something medical.” Mann, Donato, Holtzapple are the equipment managers and trainers – the folks who wash stinky uniforms, mix sports drinks, tape […]
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32nd District volleyball preview: Simon Kenton seeks sixth straight title
Amy Marx liked the feeling. Simon Kenton’s volleyball coach begins her eighth season in Independence with something she’s never experienced – 11 players (plus senior Tiffanie Alo, a transfer from Hawaii) returning from the 2022 squad that won its fifth straight 32nd District title. The Pioneers’ 16-20 record last year was not what it seemed. […]
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5K to Fight Heroin Epidemic
2014 NKYHatesHeroin.com 5k The second annual NKYHatesHeroin.Com 5K Walk/Run will be held at Simon Kenton High School on Saturday, June 6. “This annual walk/run is just one way that NKYHatesHeroin.Com is able to provide support and aid to those in our communities who are affected by addiction and for us to continue to partner with our communities […]