English 1-3 are required courses at East, but there are a variety of English courses to choose from after that. College Composition is an option that tends to go unnoticed that may spark your interest.

This class is dual credit taken through Waubonsee Community College that covers six different styles of writing. The class has been at East for around 10 years mainly taught by Dianna Aldaba Palumbo. This year, Alexandria Wachal has two sections of class.

“You write a bunch of different essays throughout the year, and submit a portfolio at the end of each semester. You get college credit for English 101 and 102,” Wachal said. “I think it’s a great way to practice your writing skills and learn how to write a variety of different genres. If you get a passing grade in the class, you get college credit. There is no test required, so you’ll learn to grow as a writer and earn college credit.”

East senior Riya Neupane is currently taking the class and enjoys the workshop style of the class.

“I enjoy the amount of work time and workshops our teacher gives us. The class is focused on developing college writing strategies and applying them to the essays we write. It’s a writing-focused class that also aids us with college credit,” Neupane said. 

Senior Joey Bocik is also taking advantage of the opportunity to earn college credit.

“I feel like the class pushes us to be the best version of ourselves, especially preparing us for college in the future,” Bocik said.

If you’re trying to find a class for next school year, College Composition is a great class to take at East while being able to earn college credit. This class can teach you many positive skills that will prepare you for college classes.

Written by seniors Kayli Pembroke and Ava Karg. Edited by staff writers for Oswego East’s online news magazine The Howl.