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Vol. 36 No. 7 • July
Buccaneers set sail over the horizon By Nick Twietmeyer Kitsap News Group
On June 15 came the moment Kingston High School Seniors had all been waiting for, the chance to breathe a sigh of relief and rejoice in a fresh kind of freedom: deliverance from bell schedules, homework, exams and all the other demands of high school. Finally, the end was in sight ... Well, at least for those who brought sunglasses anyway. Beneath a nearly cloudless June sky and sat atop a blindingly-white stage, students took it all in as friends and family cheered from the stands of North Kitsap High School stadium, while the happy seniors enjoyed their final moments of high school. Those unfortunate enough to have forgotten their sunglasses squinted from the merciless glare of the sun reflecting off the white, plastic tiles laid afield for the occasion, but even those without shades appeared to be in good spirits. Kingston’s new principal, Jack Simonson, addressed the students at the event. “It is my honor and privilege to be with you here today as the principal of Kingston High School,” Simonson began. “As you’ll note in this program, this is where I celebrate the growth and accomplishments of this, the class of 2019. I’ll start by acknowledging the elephant in the stadium: I’ve only been the principal here for a little longer than two months.” Referring to his previous role as an educator with North Kitsap High School, Simonson was the first to admit that he may be biased when comparing Kingston to NKHS.
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Body of missing man recovered from lake Kitsap County Sherif f ’s Office repor ted June 18 that the body of a Von Marenholtz deceased male, believed to be that of Steven Walter Von Marenholtz, 47, had been located by divers in Wildcat Lake. Von Marenholtz was an employee of the Port of Kingston. Von Marenholtz’ family has been notified, according to KCSO. The body was found in water 10-to12 feet deep and about 35 feet from the shoreline in front of Wildcat Lake Park. The divers who recovered the body are members of Underwater Search and Rescue Volunteers - Kitsap County. Sheriff’s deputies do not suspect that any criminal actions were involved in Von Marenholtz’s death. Prior to finding Von Marenholtz’s body, he had not been seen or heard from within the previous two days, according to a Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. He was reported missing by his roommates and was last seen at approximately 12:30 p.m. June 16, when he told his roommates he was going swimming. The Facebook post states that when Von Marenholtz didn’t return, the roommates went to find him and his truck
Above: Kingston High School seniors make the walk across the stage during the class of 2019’s graduation ceremony. Right: Graduates of Kingston High School recently received their diplomas at North Kitsap High School’s stadium. Below: Kingston grads toss their mortarboards while standing in a line during the class of 2019’s graduation ceremony. Photos Nick Twietmeyer /Kitsap News Group
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