Jordan Fikis When I started my story at East I was lacking confidence and trying to figure myself out. It was a new world with new expectations and new people. In my first days as a wolf I never could have guessed where I would be now and how much I would grow. When I first entered the halls of East I was surrounded by … Continue reading Seniors Say Their Goodbyes to East and the Howl
Senior Ryenne Sinta has been named Athlete of the Week for her leadership on and off the softball field, embodying East’s core values of excellence, academics, spirit and tradition. Sinta has played softball since she was six years old and has been playing for the East team for the past four years. Sinta started as a Freshman on JV and went on to play on … Continue reading East Student Athlete of the Week: Ryenne Sinta
With over 160 members, Business Professionals of America (BPA) is the largest club at East, and now, it’s taking its talent to the national stage. The club is heading to Orlando, Florida, to compete against schools from all around the country, continuing its legacy as one of the largest and most competitive chapters in the state of Illinois. BPA’s influence at East extends beyond competitions … Continue reading East BPA Heads to Nationals in Orlando
After an amazing start in conference play, tennis player Pranav Kannan served his way as East’s Athlete of the Week. Coach Jacob Ochoa recognized Kannan for his incredible performance and for constantly embodying the E.A.S.T. values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. Kannan has been playing tennis for 8 years and is aiming to continue at the collegiate level. This season, he has achieved an undefeated … Continue reading East Student-Athlete of the Week: Pranav Kannan
From Apr. 24 – 26, East Theatre presented the classic musical, Grease. It was a smashing success, with an audience filling up the auditorium each performance. Not only that, but the musical was a great way to congratulate seniors as they go off to further their education. The play sends the audience back to the 50’s, from diners and drive-in movie theaters, to even a … Continue reading Grease, The Musical – A Goodbye to East Seniors
In the 10 years that Athletic Director, Tony Millard, has been nominating students for the NIAAA scholarship he’s never had a winner. This year he has two. The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) takes nominations from across the state each year to recognize distinguished scholastic, leadership, and sportsmanship attributes of high school student-athletes. Each year one boy and girl winner from the state of … Continue reading A Win for the Wolves; East’s First Two NIAAA Scholarship Winners Andrew Pohlman and Mae Robinson
La-crossing into this week’s athlete of the week, East is focusing on Junior Aiden Fell. His coach, Patrick Fish, feels Fell exemplifies the E.A.S.T. values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. Fell played lacrosse from third grade up to freshman year. Hearing about the SD308 district getting a lacrosse team, he was eager to pick up his stick and play yet again. Aiden’s mom, Elizabeth Fell, … Continue reading This Week, Boys Lacrosse is Shooting Their Shot at Athlete of the Week
In the first year of East’s Lacrosse program, Devin Hatch is making a strong impression as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Coach Loriel Miller recognized Hatch for her dedication to the team and consistently representing the E.A.S.T. values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. Devin Hatch, a senior, has never played lacrosse before and was very eager to join the team when she heard East … Continue reading East Student-Athlete of the Week: Devin Hatch
Approaching this week’s athlete of the week, East is focusing on senior Xander Horst. Horst’s coach, Dru Filkins, feels he exemplifies the E.A.S.T values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. Horst began his volleyball career his freshman year at East and with his commitment and determination he has reached high achievements and opportunities. This season Horst has made a mark as he took on a new … Continue reading Setting Up an Amazing Boys Volleyball Season
This week we are passing the spotlight to a standout Athlete of the Week; Natalie Hamilton, a varsity soccer player. Hamilton was recognized by her coach, Juan Leal for consistently embodying the E.A.S.T values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. Natalie Hamilton is a dedicated and driven soccer player who has competed all four years at East. As a team captain, she leads with determination, always … Continue reading East Student-Athlete of the Week: Natalie Hamilton
Since 1943, April 5 has been a holiday dedicated to celebrating deep-dish pizza. Pizza was founded in Italy and was brought to the United States when citizens migrated to New York. The love for the cuisine slowly spread southwest. By 1943, Ike Swell and Ric Riccardo opened Chicago’s first deep-dish pizzeria, Uno’s. Chicago has a rich and deep history with pizza, creating a sense of … Continue reading National Deep-Dish Day Hits Naperville
On Thursday, April 3, East is officially bringing back the yearly talent show. Students with all different talents, ranging from dancing to magic tricks, will have the opportunity to showcase their abilities in the PAC, thanks to the student council. In past years, however, the event was quite different; the talent show was originally a fundraiser for the yearbook club. Mrs. Colleen Calvey, who used … Continue reading Wolves Got Talent: Rebuilding East Community
Badminton is being featured for athlete of the week, focusing on senior McKenzie Perry. Perry’s coach, Craig Morris, thinks she exemplifies the E.A.S.T values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. This season marks Perry’s first as a part of the badminton team at East, which she joined for the amazing team dynamic and overall fun she has while playing. “I like being able to have fun … Continue reading McKenzie Perry: Serving up an Impressive Season in Badminton.
East’s athletes are ready to shine as the outdoor track season begins. Edward Bozett, a standout runner on the track team, has been nominated by his head coach, James Milner, for embodying the E.A.S.T values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. Over the last four years, senior Eddie Bozett has shown a strong commitment to the sport, becoming a key runner on East’s Track and field … Continue reading East Student-Athlete of the Week: A Champion in Motion Edward Bozett
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s, luck is all around in the form of Leprechauns and 4-leafed clovers. The recent rise in the popularity of luck has sparked controversy among East students. While some believe luck can change the outcome of any situation, others feel it is owed to hard work and dedication. Junior at East, Gabi Tenney, is an avid believer that luck can … Continue reading Feeling Lucky?
East is hitting the ground running with spring sports, and this week is recognizing Girls Track for Athlete of the Week. Senior Delia Akyea has been recognized by her coach Steven Ideran, as a strong example of the E.A.S.T values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. Akyea has been a track athlete since her sophomore year of high school. What started as a way to stay … Continue reading Delia Akyea: Running Toward an Amazing Girls Track Season
As the co-op gymnastics team tumbles home from their fifth-place finish at state, Junior Gabriella Schulte is being recognized by her coach, Michael Borge, as an excellent example of the E.A.S.T. values; excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. Through the past 10 years, Schulte has had a talent and passion for gymnastics. She’s devoted her time to commit to the sport itself and her teammates but also … Continue reading East Student Athlete of the Week: Gabriella Schulte
Valentine’s Day- the holiday of hearts, grand romantic gestures, and overpriced chocolate. Whether it’s the pressure to find the perfect gift, plan the ideal date, or live up to the grand gestures we see in movies, Valentine’s Day has become less about love and more about performance. For some, it is the most romantic day of the year. For others, it is just another excuse … Continue reading Valentine’s Day and the Problem with Picture-Perfect Romance
Temperatures have been at a record high for the past decade with 2024 being reported as one of the highest years yet. Human activity has raised the atmosphere’s carbon dioxide content by 50% in less than 200 years. With the increase of tragedies caused by climate change students and teachers are trying to bring awareness to the positive impact of learning about climate change. One … Continue reading East’s Efforts To Combat Climate Change
Speed, endurance, and determination一Chase Maier has shown it all in the pool, earning recognition as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Senior, Chase Maier, was praised by his coach, Erik Enslen for constantly displaying the E.A.S.T values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. Maier’s love for swimming began at a young age. In seventh grade, he joined a year-round team after competing on a summer swim … Continue reading Chasing History: Chase Maier on Track to Break State Record
The 2024-2025 Cheer Team has prospered, being the highest-scoring sectionals team in school history. On Feb. 7 at Illinois State University, the competitive cheer team will compete at state for the first time since 2018. The girls are very proud to have made it this far and to get a chance to show their routine, alongside the other best teams in the state. There is … Continue reading East Cheer Makes School History and Earns a Spot at State
On Wednesday, Feb. 5 the Oswego and Oswego East co-op gymnastics team, or the Oswego “Wanthers” — a mix between the two school mascots the Wolves and Panthers — as they like to call themselves, hosted the regional gymnastics meet. The team competed against Hinsdale Central, Naperville North, and Homewood Flossmoor. They had a team score of 143.3 and took their third consecutive regional win. … Continue reading Oswego Co-op Varsity Gymnastics Regional Win
This week we are tumbling into a cheerful Athlete of the Week; Varsity cheerleader Morgan Kaylor. Kaylor was recognized by her coach Emily Clements for her exemplary display of the E.A.S.T principles (Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition). Morgan has been cheering since she was 10 years old and started at ICE Allstars in Naperville. She now continues to develop her passion for cheer through the … Continue reading East Student Athlete of the Week: Morgan Kaylor
On Jan. 23-25, East Theatre performed their winter play, Sense and Sensibility. Each night at 7 pm, the cast, as well as the crew, put their all into their performances. The play, created by Kate Hamill, is an adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel of the same name. It is set in the late 18th century, and takes place in southern England. The play revolves around … Continue reading Sense and Sensibility: East Theatre’s Sense of Solidarity
Strong social media influence constantly changes fashion trends, inspiring people to experiment with different styles. For some people, choosing clothes might be mindless, and they might not care as much about individual style. For others, however, clothes are a way to express their personality, and a lot more thought might go into what they choose to wear. 2024 was a year heavily influenced by TikTok … Continue reading The Rise of Comfort in Gen Z Fashion
On Jan. 23, 2025, East hosted their Girl’s Basketball senior night against the Plainfield Central Wildcats, which resulted in East’s thirteenth win of the season with a final score of 71-41. In one of their last regular season games, the team kept their winning record and earned themselves a ten-game winning streak. Varsity Basketball is hoping to keep the momentum as they get closer to … Continue reading East Varsity Girls Basketball Earns Senior Night Win Against Plainfield Central Wildcats
After a win at their recent crosstown game against Oswego High School, boys basketball is shooting their shot at Athlete of the Week. Senior Torrin Ross has been highlighted by his coach, Ryan Velasquez as a strong example of the E.A.S.T. values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. Since first grade, Torrin has been putting his heart and soul into all things basketball. From practicing drills … Continue reading Torrin Ross: A Faithful Leader Leaving His Mark on East Basketball
As phone usage in schools increases, a large number of schools have started wondering if banning the electronic device in the classroom is the only solution. Students are increasingly distracted by their devices, even using websites such as ChatGPT to complete assignments for them. So should phones truly be banned in schools? A teacher at East, Timothy Ochoa has been trying to teach students how … Continue reading Should Phones Be Banned in Schools?
East’s wrestling takes the spotlight on the mats for this week’s athlete of the week. Senior, Braeden Grisham has been recognized by his coach, Paulino Coy, as a great representation of the E.A.S.T values, excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. For the past 13 years, Grisham has devoted his life to the sport of wrestling. Whether in season or out of season, Grisham is spending time … Continue reading East Student Athlete of the Week: Braeden Grisham
On Dec. 6, the video game Fortnite developed by Epic Games, brought back their season one game mode. As many have missed and treasured chapter 1, season 1, Fortnite has decided to keep this season in the game by permanently having a mode named Fortnite OG which will have its own battle pass. When Fortnite became a trend back in 2017, it was all the … Continue reading Tis’ the Season for the Return of Fortnite’s Original Season
After a competition this weekend, girls’ dance is being highlighted for East’s athlete of the week. Sophomore Lillyana Williams has been recognized by her coach, Alexandra Raber, as a stellar example of the E.A.S.T. values, excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. Throughout the past 14 years, Williams has put time and passion into dancing. Being committed to her teammates, she has high hopes of making their … Continue reading East Student Athlete of the Week: Lillyana Williams
The 2024 fall sports season welcomed the first year of girl’s flag football being an official IHSA sport. East joined in on welcoming the new sport to girls and coordinated a team for girls to participate in. Flag football was held as a club sport for the first season to give an opportunity for girls to try it out without the entire commitment of an … Continue reading East Introduces Flag Football, Boosting Women’s Sports
This week’s athlete of the week takes the court just as an exciting basketball season kicks off. Head varsity coach Abraham Carretto believes junior Aubrey Lamberti symbolizes the E.A.S.T. ideals: excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. Lamberti has been playing basketball for East since she was a freshman. Despite making major strides at East, Lamberti remains committed to her teammates and the game, always looking to … Continue reading East Student Athlete of the Week: Aubrey Lamberti
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the National Honors Society (NHS) at East hosted an event in collaboration with Samaritan’s Purse called Operation Christmas Child. The project aims to aid kids in need during the holiday season in the form of gifts. With the help of Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian humanitarian organization, students packed shoeboxes full of goodies depending on the kid’s age range and gender. They … Continue reading Operation Christmas Child – Giving Joy to Those In Need
On Nov. 15, students at East received an email from John Francis, the Executive Director of Schools, announcing that starting Jan. 1, students will no longer be able to access personal email accounts on district-issued Chromebooks. The decision, which has triggered criticism from students, is part of the district’s efforts to improve oversight and ensure responsible use of school devices. In the announcement, Francis emphasized … Continue reading New Chromebook Policy at East Leaves Students Outraged
November 23 marks National Espresso Day, a celebration of the rich, energized beverage that is a staple for many students at East. This day shines a spotlight on caffeine consumption, a routine that fuels students as they balance school, work, and extracurriculars. From coffee runs to caffeine pills, students find creative ways to stay energized and productive. Caffeine habits among high school students vary widely. … Continue reading National Espresso Day at East: How Students Use Caffeine to Power Through School Days
This week’s athlete of the week comes at a perfect time for the start of a striking season. Head varsity coach Reese Henning felt junior Mitchell Rodenbostel was a great example of the E.A.S.T. ideals: excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. For the past 5 years, Rodenbostel has been devoting his time to improving his bowling skills. As a third-year member of East’s bowling team and … Continue reading East Student Athlete of the Week: Mitchell Rodenbostel
National Education week is a time dedicated to appreciating schools nationwide which spans from Nov 18 to Nov 22. Despite the week’s brief nature, teachers dedicate much more of their time to benefitting the lives of their students. This week is important as it takes the time to appreciate our schools, teachers, education systems and even students. Created by the National Education Association in 1921, … Continue reading Celebrating East’s Educators
November is National Gluten-Free Month, a time to spread awareness of gluten-related health issues, including their effects on people, and to show support for those who follow a gluten-free diet. For many high school students, following a gluten-free diet goes beyond being a choice, it significantly impacts their daily routines and overall lives. For people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity avoiding gluten, a protein … Continue reading Spreading Awareness for Gluten-Free Month
From Nov. 7 to Nov. 10, students from Digital Journalism and Yearbook Journalism at East had the amazing opportunity to go to Philadelphia, Pa, and learn from journalists, professors, and advisors worldwide through JEA’s program. The Journalism Education Association also known as JEA, holds a yearly conference that provides educational resources for free and responsible scholastic journalism. During this trip students not only learned many … Continue reading East Takes Philadelphia by Storm on Journalism Education Association (JEA) Trip.
