East seniors graduate in nine days, but still have over five events at the high school. With the emotions, excitement, and energy through the air, we want to help ensure a smooth finish to the school year. There are many things seniors should keep in mind as the school year wraps up. Prom East’s prom this year will be on May 9 from 6-10 p.m. … Continue reading Seniors last Week at a Glance
Senior Angelo McLernon, a four-year varsity swimmer at East, has been named East’s athlete of the week by head coach Erik Enslen for his unwavering effort and commitment to the team. McLernon has been swimming for seven years and has been a vital part of East’s team since his freshman year. Enslen calls attention to McLernon’s work ethic and his sportsmanship. Enslen says that with … Continue reading Boys Swim Athlete of the Week: Angelo McLernon
Sophomore Siena Fikis has been named this week’s athlete of the week for girls gymnastics because of her unmatched commitment to her sport and display of E.A.S.T.’s core values of excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. Fikis is a multisport athlete and has been doing gymnastics since she was three years old, making the sport a very important part of her life. In her time at … Continue reading Girls Gymnastics Athlete of the Week: Siena Fikis
Christmas is around the corner, and the question is, how early is too early to decorate? While pumpkins might still be on the porch, many are already untangling Christmas lights, creating their perfect winter wonderland. Others may think waiting until after Thanksgiving is the best time to decorate. East sophomore Riley Mishler and her family love the Christmas holiday so much that they decorate right … Continue reading How early is too early to Decorate for Christmas?
Thanksgiving is a Holiday about showing gratitude to your family, your home, and anything in between. Gathering with family and friends to give thanks over a delicious feast is a joyous and wonderful occasion. But is it overshadowed by Christmas and all of the holiday hype? Gavin Ahearn, a junior at East, agrees that Thanksgiving is an amazing holiday that often gets glossed over. “Thanksgiving … Continue reading Is Thanksgiving Underrated?
Veterans Day is on Nov. 11, originally intended to honor those who are serving and have served in the military. The day receives little recognition from the East, with the flags being lowered to half-staff and a field of flags in front of the school. James Vera is a history teacher at East; he teaches the AP US History classes. “I feel like it’s important … Continue reading Is Veterans Day Being Forgotten?
The Neurodivergent Student Association’s next meeting is approaching on Oct. 6. Neurodivergent serves as an umbrella term for how our brains work differently from what is considered neurotypical. Examples of neurodivergences include: anxiety, autism, ADHD, OCD, tourettes and depression. Kassidy Collins works as a speech pathologist at East and has enjoyed the excitement of jumping into a new opportunity that allows students to feel welcomed. … Continue reading Neurodivergent Student Association: Advancing Inclusivity
Today we remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. On this day, 19 men hijacked four airplanes as part of a mission arranged by Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. From the first plane hitting the World Trade Center at 8:42 a.m. to Flight 93 crashing in a field outside of Washington, D.C. at 10:03 a.m., this … Continue reading Remembering the events of 9/11.
Senior Goda Vievesis has been named Athlete of the Week for her dedication, spirit, and exemplification of East’s core values of excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. Vievesis has been playing volleyball since she was 14, and has played for East all four years. At the end of her sophomore year, she was pulled up to varsity for regionals and has remained a part of the … Continue reading East Athlete of the Week: Goda Vievesis
Senior golfer Zachary Johnson has been chosen as Athlete of the Week for his contribution to amplifying E.A.S.T.’s core values of excellence, academic, spirit, and tradition. Now a four-year member of East’s golf team and a varsity standout since his sophomore year, Johnson has grown into a record-setting player and the sport holds a special place in his heart. “My grandpa is the one who … Continue reading East Student Athlete of the Week: Zachary Johnson
Senior Brianna Lill has been named Athlete of the Week for her sportsmanship on and off the field. Lill is kicking off the inaugural Girls Flag Football season by exemplifying East’s core values of excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. Lill grew up as an athlete, starting her journey in competitive dance before transitioning to volleyball and now flag football. Through these sports, she has learned … Continue reading East Student Athlete of the Week: Brianna Lill
“[Rapp] has improved offensively, continues to put the baseball in play, and that’s his mindset, and when he does that, he gets hits and helps our team win,” Schaeffer said. Photo courtesy of Allie Heren. Senior Carter Rapp has been named Athlete of the Week for his leadership on and off the baseball field, embodying East’s core values of excellence, academics, spirit and tradition. Rapp … Continue reading Carter Rapp is Hitting Off Baseball Athlete of the Week.
