The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
Kenley Belcher

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief

Hey everyone! I’m Kenley Belcher, and this is my third year on the Cat Talk staff. I’m super excited to be back writing articles as the Editor-In-Chief. I am currently a senior this year, and I participate in cross country, winter track and spring track for Millbrook. I am also a part of class council and sports med. Outside of school I love to travel and hang out with my friends and family. I hope you like the Cat Talk!

All content by Kenley Belcher
The Millbrook National Honor Society recently held their 2025 induction banquet. This celebrated the sophomores, juniors and seniors joining, as well as introducing what it means to be a part of the oldest and most prestigious honor society for high school students.

The National Honor Society 2025 Induction Banquet

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
May 22, 2025
Oakwood Deli is a new restaurant in downtown Raleigh. They offer a wide variety of drinks, sandwiches, breakfast and more.

Critics Corner: Oakwood Deli

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
May 13, 2025
Coachella is one of the largest music festivals in the United States where celebrities, fans, and influencers all come to watch their favorite artists perform. One of the most focused aspects of the festival are the outfits, and this year performers and fans continued to show off their Coachella spirit with fun colors and new looks.

The Best Outfits of Coachella 2025

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2025
Raleigh’s Top Venues for Pictures and Dining for Prom 2025

Raleigh’s Top Venues for Pictures and Dining for Prom 2025

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
April 10, 2025
Sweetgreen recently opened up in Raleigh, making this the second location in North Carolina. Priding themselves on clean and delicious ingredients, this restaurant has excelled with nice workers, clean conditions and nutritious, filling food.

Critics Corner: Sweetgreen

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2025
This new three-episode docu-series follows the famous family vloggers, The Eight Passengers. From love to hate, it follows the abuse and conviction of Ruby Franke and the mental and physical abuse she placed on her six children and husband.

The Documentary of the Year: Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2025
The annual Grammys were held on February 2, 2025. In the two weeks following the event, fans and artists have many comments on the fashion, awards, and performances from the night.

The Aftermath of the 2025 Grammys

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2025
Lane Ivy is one of the few selected as this year's Outstanding Seniors. With his ability to be compassionate, hard working and reliable, Ivy has left his mark on the Millbrook community.

2025 Outstanding Senior: Lane Ivy

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
February 7, 2025
The Millbrook sports medicine team is made up of the athletic trainer, students and physicians. All of these people show immense hard work and dedication to helping and rehabilitating the coaches and athletes of the school.

Millbrook High School’s Sports Medicine Team

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
January 16, 2025
Millbrook held their annual winter choir concert December 18. This range of Millbrook students all showed off their skills through many different songs.

Millbrooks Annual Winter Choir Concert

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2024
Giorgios Epicurean Market is a new restaurant in Raleigh. The owner Giorgio Bakatsias created this to mimic his favorite markets and foods from around the world.

Critics Corner: Giorgios Epicurean Market

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2024
The newest season of “Saturday Night Live” is here. Season 50 has a new agenda with celebrities, musical guests, and skits.

The Revival of “Saturday Night Live”

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
November 25, 2024
The Ultimate Buy or Bye of Fair Foods

The Ultimate Buy or Bye of Fair Foods

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2024
Hurricane Milton hit Florida's coast in the beginning of October. After damaging buildings and homes across the state, many residents are participating in recovery efforts to restore the land and community.

The Destructive Path of Hurricane Milton

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2024
A group of volunteers help plant bushes and trees around campus for the Dana King Day of Service. The wide variety of community involvement helped not only the school to improve but the surrounding community as well.

Millbrook’s Annual Dana King Day of Service

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
October 15, 2024
The rise of the Guardian Cap has been seen all throughout professional leagues and colleges across the United States. With the Cap reducing concussions by 50%, there is now an increasing field of improving all equipment used within sports.

The Rise of Guardian Caps

Kenley Belcher, Editor-In-Chief
September 25, 2024
Millbrook junior Bryce Milford is number one for junior hardbat and sandpaper table tennis in the world. This accomplishment helps him learn more about himself and his future everyday.

Spectacular Student: Bryce Milford

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
May 6, 2024
The Barkley Marathons are held each year in the months of March and April. With grueling obstacles along the way, only 20 people have ever managed to complete the full 100 mile race in 60 hours.

The Barkley Marathons

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
April 23, 2024
The annual International Fair was held at Millbrook. This fair helps students show their cultures, and for others to learn more about them.

Millbrooks Annual International Fair

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
April 17, 2024
Ian Johnson uses kindness and perseverance to attack any struggle along his way. He used these skills to excel in both school and running to commit to Elon University for track and cross country.

Spectacular Student: Ian Johnson

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
March 18, 2024
The Super Bowl halftime show has become a major event talked about by many. From the start in the 1960s with marching bands to now, the halftime show has changed and grown across the country.

The History of the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
February 16, 2024
With the 2024 year beginning, problems from the past, and future, are starting to be discussed. The goals of the new year for communities and countries should be to find solutions to these issues to help save the world.

2024’s Major World Issues Reflect Timely Challenges

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
February 8, 2024
Cecilia Case has made an impact through the school among her classmates and teachers. Taking her experience she has learned the last 4 years, she will continue to a college and into her future career.

Spectacular Student: Cecilia Case

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
January 18, 2024
Angel Trees and Senior Trees have become a big part of the 2023 holiday season. These trees help bring gifts to those in need and joy to all.

Tis the Season for Angel Trees

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
December 19, 2023
College tours are becoming increasingly popular to help decide where to take the next step after high school. Taking a tour for athletics or academics is a good way to help find the best fit.

The Season of College Tours

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
December 5, 2023
2023 People's Sexiest Man Alive Award given to Patrick Dempsey. The actor and his fans are excited about Dempsey winning the award.

Partick Dempsey is the People’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
November 14, 2023
Halloween is a favorite holiday for many. With October 31 right around the corner, costumes and candy are being bought for the big night.

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
October 26, 2023
The North Carolina State Fair is in the top ten list of best state fairs in the United States. From food to agriculture fun, friends and family travel from all over to visit the 11 day event.

North Carolina State Fair

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
October 16, 2023
Fans bring many benefits to sporting events across the nation. If fights continue in these games, the benefits of fans may go away.

Do Fans Make Or Break The Game?

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
October 3, 2023
Natalie Gonzalez is an amazing leader throughout Millbrook. She has made an impact on students and staff throughout school.

Spectacular Student: Natalie Gonzalez

Kenley Belcher, Entertainment Section Editor
September 20, 2023
A truck crashed into the borders of the White House last night at 10:00 pm. Authorities are holding comments about the Nazi flag wrapped around the truck, but they are continuing to search for the reason for the crash.

Driver Arrested After Crashing Into the Security Borders Surrounding the White House

Kenley Belcher, Writer
May 23, 2023
On April 27 Cordon closed out the Late Late Show with special guests and surprise songs. It’s unknown where he’s going next, but many are excited to see what happens.

Celebrity Hot Seat: Cordon Closes Out With His Last Show

Kenley Belcher, Writer
May 3, 2023
The Juice space mission, created by the ESA, is launched on a 8 year mission to explore Jupiter and its moons. Astronomers across the world are interested to see what this spacecraft will discover.

Space Mission Juice Launches Toward Jupiter

Kenley Belcher, Writer
April 18, 2023
Age gaps can range from 2 to 20 years. Even though it might be frowned upon in society, many continue to believe age is just a number.

What Is An Acceptable Age Gap?

Kenley Belcher, Writer
March 13, 2023
Five shot and three killed in an Orange County shooting Wednesday. The community and social media are sympathetic towards the families affected in the attacks.

3 Dead After Shooting In Orlando

Kenley Belcher, Writer
February 27, 2023
Fans favorite artists attended the Grammys this weekend. Surprise performances, shocking wins, and new artists made this year memorable.

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards

Kenley Belcher, Writer
February 10, 2023
The new spring musical auditions are over, and students are eager to see if they made the cast. Guys and Dolls will be an exciting new production to watch.

Students Audition for New Spring Musical “Guys and Dolls”

Kenley Belcher, Writer
January 10, 2023
Destructive tornadoes took over the South this week. With floods and winds still continuing, no one knows when the storm will be over.

3 Dead After Tornado In Louisiana and South East

Kenley Belcher, Writer
December 15, 2022
Cannon announces the birth of his newest child making his child support 3 million dollars a year. Celebrities and fans are shocked with the latest announcement.

Celebrity Hot Seat: Cannons Countless Kids

Kenley Belcher, Writer
December 5, 2022
Chris Evans is crowned 2022 Sexiest Man Alive. Teens, adults and Evans' mom, are happy with this year's pick.

Celebrity Hot Seat: Chris Evans is 2022 Sexiest Man Alive

Kenley Belcher, Writer
November 14, 2022
Panic Point, located in Youngsville NC, provides teens with plenty of jumpscares each year. The attraction has operated since 2010.

Is Panic Point Worth It?

Kenley Belcher, Writer
November 1, 2022
Millbrooks agriculture display at the fair that students helped work on for many weeks. When walking through the fair at night the lights really come to life.

Millbrook’s Agriculture Classes Win Best School Garden Award at NC State Fair

Kenley Belcher, Writer
October 22, 2022
Sheri Nicole and Yung Gravy together holding hands at the VMAs.

Celebrity Hot Seat: The Fling We Never Saw Coming: Sheri Nicole and Yung Gravy

Kenley Belcher, Writer
October 11, 2022
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