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
Kayla Mercer

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor

Hey, I’m Kayla Mercer and I’m a junior at Millbrook High School. I’ve been on the Cat Talk staff for now 2 years. My love for writing us still growing as I write for The Cat Talk. When I graduate I plan on going to college and majoring in Film Studies. I was the vice president of the Film club and also an ambassador for our Digital Media Career Academy. I’m a pisces which means I’m a very emotional yet imaginative person. I love hanging out with my friends and family. My regular feature is Music Now, you should check it out. I hope you like my articles. Enjoy!

All content by Kayla Mercer
Making millions while advancing the culture of black hair, Madame CJ Walker left her footprint on the world. She became the first female self-made millionaire in America.

Reminiscing on the beginnings

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
May 25, 2017
Performing in front of thousands, Flavor Flav was of the few men from this infamous music group Public Enemy. Public Enemy was one of the most influential Rap groups, especially with their song, “Fight The Power.”

Music Now

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
May 18, 2017
Serenading the crowd, Kehlani is a popular hip hop artist. She will be one of the many artists performing in North Carolina in the upcoming months.

Turn up this summer

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
May 18, 2017
Sitting cute in the grass, the Easter bunny is a popular character for this holiday. Kids around the world are either posing for a photo with the Easter bunny or seated in the pews of churches, and many do both.

Hunting for those eggs

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
April 15, 2017
Music Now

Music Now

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
March 31, 2017
Striking a pose, Vogue dancer Benny Ninja participates in one of the many vogue battles in the Bronx. Vogue battles/competitions are a regular thing in the Vogue dance community.

It is all about the sass and attitude

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
March 28, 2017
Singing his heart out is the youngest son of the iconic Bob Marley, Damian Marley. He is a known reggae singer in Jamaica.

Music Now

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
March 8, 2017
Starting over 300 years ago, classical music has gone through several eras of renovation. It still plays a major role in music today and especially in the halls of Millbrook when it comes to band.

Music Now

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
February 3, 2017
: Bubbling in the traditional testing scantron, students are normally tested by multiple choice question tests. High schools are starting the lean more towards Project Based Assessments.

Are there better ways to assess students?

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
February 3, 2017
Singing her heart out is the six time Grammy nominated Jazz singer, Nnenna Freelon. She will be one of the many artists here in North Carolina for the Jazz Festival in Wilmington.

Music Now

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
January 31, 2017
Gathering around in the streets of Kolkata, people are in the spirit for the Chinese New Year. Many decorations are hung around cities and towns in midst of the new year.

Bring in the New Year

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
January 24, 2017
Singing at Radio City Music Hall, Andra Day climbs the charts with her soulful music. Andra Day has dipped her toes into R&B Christmas music with her song “Someday at Christmas” with Stevie Wonder.

Music Now

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
December 13, 2016
Following one of the biggest shopping days of the year, Cyber Monday has become the biggest online retail shopping day. Many stores are bearing up to have countdowns and special codes for deals.

Catching deals on Cyber Monday

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
November 27, 2016
Available to anyone with a computer or smartphone, Spotify is one of the top apps when it comes to streaming music. The app has several features, one giving users ability to make playlists.

Music Now

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
November 8, 2016
Showing off her profile, Lady Gaga poses for her new album cover, Joanne. Her fifth studio album has a mixture country, song-ballads and strong vocals.

Music Now

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
October 27, 2016
Stretched across a field, the iconic American flag is known for its patriotic symbolism. It is now being used as a platform for protest for many athletes in the NFL.

Taking a knee

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
October 19, 2016
Performing as always, Erykah Badu was one of a few people who debuted with the official genre of Neo-Soul. She brought Neo-Soul music to mainstream music by the success of her LP, Baduizm.

Music Now

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
October 19, 2016
Sitting not too far from the Washington Monument, the National Museum of African American History and Culture has planted its foot on the National Mall. Opening thirteen years after it was established, the museum is home to many artifacts that help tell the story of African Americans.

National Museum of African History & Culture

Kayla Mercer, Section Editor
October 8, 2016
No texting while driving has become the face of driving safety. The National Operation of Youth Safety has played a major part in getting kids in the know about driving and the steps to take to be a cautious driver.

Teen Safety On The Road

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2016
A common way of celebrating Cinco De Mayo is with music. Many festivals hold mariachi music and etc to showcase the Mexican culture.

Cinco De Mayo

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2016
Our planet has slowly became a dumping ground for any toxic chemical or product, and eventually our environment will slowly reach its breaking point. Earth Day was set to raise awareness to slow down degradation and help keep our environment healthy.

Don’t Forget About Our Planet

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2016
She first took us by storm in 12 Years A Slave and now by makeup. Lupita Nyong’o has been Lancome’s face since July of last year and is now considered versatile across the cosmetics industry.

Colorism In Makeup

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2016
This iconic logo has shaped the ways of entertainment. You can easily become apart of this industry with just a few clicks.

Becoming a YouTube Celebrity

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2016
Presenting her Film Club project to the other members, freshman and president of the Film Club, Kristin Hendricks, is relaxed and focused. Film Club members attentively listen and discuss ideas as the Film Club is mostly member-driven.

Acceptance can only occur once someone is welcoming; the more you are aware, the easier it gets. High schoolers are slowly becoming more open towards their peers and the challenges they face day by day.

Wildcats, Be Aware!

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2016
The Krewe of Zulu parade is one of Mardi Gras celebrations. This event is held in remembrance of the Zulu Tribe. Like this parade, many others are held in honor of people who influenced New Orleans culture.

It’s All About the Beads

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2016
Presenting her Film Club project to the other members, freshman and president of the Film Club, Kristin Hendricks, is relaxed and focused. Film Club members attentively listen and discuss ideas as the Film Club is mostly member-driven.

[Photo] Film Club has a fun and relaxed environment

Alex McCloskey, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2016
After Snapchat added their new filters called Geo-tags, Millbrook so created their own. The popularity of these new features made Snapchat even more fun.

Social Media Uproar

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2016
Smiling towards a crowd, Angela Davis, a civils rights activist, rocks her fro. The afro was a symbolic hairstyle for many women involved in these organizations. It was seen as rebellious, yet empowering.

It all started at the roots

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2015
Even though preparing for college is a long and bumpy road, once you’re handed that diploma you see that it was worth it. Having resources along the way to help you prepare for college helps you in the long run.

It is never to early to prepare for college

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2015
While at the zoo, Adam Wenzel puts his photography skills to the test. The Digital Media Career Academy takes trips to help students demonstrate the skills they develop in class.

School within a school

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
November 24, 2015
This once empty tunnel on the NC State campus is now a product of street art. People may see this as vandalism but others see it as a product of expression.

Vandalism or Art?

Kayla Mercer, Writer
October 16, 2015
While shooting the ball into the basket, sophomore, Jalyn Chapman shows her love for basketball. Committing to a sport comes with stressors, and student athletes need to know how to deal with it.

Wildcats, Be Aware!

Kayla Mercer, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2015
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