turkey trots to mash potato miles, and even gobbler hobblers, every November, Thanksgiving themed races return, giving runners a chance to log some miles before diving into their Thanksgiving feasts.
However, at East, opinions on these races are split….. Continue reading Trot or Not?; East Students debate Thanksgiving Runs and Races
The East Homecoming dance is around the corner, and those attending have many choices to make: shoes, hair, makeup, and a dress. Some people choose to splurge on everything, while others opt to save. Which is the better choice? Is one better than the other? Are some items better to splurge on and others better to save? Let’s find out. Sellers such as Sherri Hill, … Continue reading Splurge or Save: Homecoming Edition
Pumpkin, apple, pecan, and cinnamon; all popular flavors this season. As fall approaches, more businesses are releasing their fall menus. The true question is, are they overhyped? Although these menus have been popular in the past, they have reached a new audience through social media. The sudden craze has caused a huge turnout for businesses. In fact, many people count down the days until they … Continue reading Are Fall Flavors Overhyped?
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
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
East Senior, Cooper Price is the first student to be recognized as an E.A.S.T. athlete of the week. As a fourth year member of the boy’s golf team, Coach Jim Vera felt Price was the perfect representative of the core values of East: Excellence, Academics, Spirit and Tradition. Price is committed to performing at the highest level. He understands how much work the sport demands, … Continue reading East Student Athlete of the Week: Cooper Price
Itzel Gutierrez While many eagerly count down the days until graduation, I find myself surprised by the swiftly passing time, something that is constantly echoed by seniors in the hallways. I have noticed that I quickly went from a Sophomore navigating the hallways in confusion- arriving 10 minutes later than expected at French 1- to an experienced Senior who confidently knows every corner of the … Continue reading OeHowl Graduating Staff Wave Their Goodbyes to East
On May 1, 2024, East’s Girls Track and Field program competed in the Southwest Prairie Conference’s (SPC) conference meet, alongside twelve other teams. Varsity finished 4th, with nearly eight points separating 2nd, 3rd and 4th place. Junior varsity finished second to Minooka, with a three point difference separating gold from silver. At conference, the top six varsity athletes and top three relays earn all-conference honors … Continue reading East Girls Track and Field Goals and Accomplishments at SPC Conference Meet
All of East’s language honor societies celebrated their new and sustaining members on Apr. 3, 2024 at the Honor Society Inductions and Awards Ceremony, an event in East’s PAC organized by the World Languages Department. At East, students can pick between learning Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. While not required to graduate, some East students only take two years of a foreign language class in … Continue reading East Holds Annual Honor Society Inductions and Awards Ceremony
National Athletic Training Month is a month to recognize Athletic Trainers and what their role is in helping athletes. Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) are healthcare professionals that work with doctors to prevent, respond, diagnose, and help athletes recover from injuries. At East we have three ATCs: Shay Brown, Killian Mills, and Brittani Whaley. Brittani Whaley has been interested in athletic training since college and has … Continue reading Celebrating National Athletic Training Month and Recognizing Easts’ Trainers
Women’s History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. It pushes for recognition and honor of the women who have led the way for equality. It allows for reflection and encourages people to continue making progress to strive for something better. Although a lot of progress has been made, much work is still needed to ensure an inclusive and equal society. Some … Continue reading Celebrating Women’s History Month: Reflecting on Current Struggles
On Feb. 7, female athletes celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging how far female sports have come and the women and girls who’ve helped them grow. For girls and women at East, sports mean a lot more than just training and competing. Throughout the article, some of East’s female athletes and coaches share how they began playing sports, … Continue reading National Girls and Women in Sports Day
That’s a wrap! On Saturday, January 28, East Theater put on their final performance of its Winter show, The Great Gatsby. The play is a stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The show follows Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, who passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to New York, is drawn … Continue reading Roaring Twenties Revived: East Theater Unveils ‘The Great Gatsby’
East’s class of 2024 experienced varying levels of stress during the first semester of their Senior year due to their class schedules, extracurricular activities, college applications, and other factors. Some Seniors including Landon Kangas feel that their lives are easier after finishing Junior year. “It’s definitely the easiest year so far. I’ve never been too stressed out with school, but this is by far my … Continue reading East Seniors Recap the First Semester of their Senior Year
Starting on Dec. 15th, senior students at East will be taking their last midterm of high school. Every grade level takes a final/midterm test but for seniors, the midterm will be their last one they ever take, as they will be done with their senior year a week before the final tests are for second semester. Students have varying levels of stress for the midterms. … Continue reading East Seniors Prepare for Last Midterms
East’s 2023 midterms will take place from Friday Dec. 15, through Tuesday Dec. 19, giving students and teachers a weekend break in between the testing days. Kristin Rude, who teaches Spanish 2, 4 and AP Spanish Literature, is unaffected by the broken up testing schedule. “It doesn’t really affect my plans, because I just have certain things I do in the days prior to the … Continue reading East Teachers Opinion on 2023 Midterm Schedule
Throughout December, the East Business Professionals of America (BPA) has been gearing up for their regional competitions in January. At regionals, students will compete against West Aurora, West Chicago, and Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in competitions relating to a wide variety of presentations and tests covering topics such as Network Design, Extemporaneous Speech, Business Law and Ethics, and Payroll Accounting, and many more. … Continue reading East BPA Prepares for Regionals
The Wolves took care of business on Tuesday night, leaving the court with a 60 – 38 win over the Oswego Panthers. East got out to a slow start, finishing the 1st quarter with a mere nine points. Senior basketball player, Andrew Wiggins, attributed the team’s early troubles to a lack of focus. “The game was very sluggish in the beginning and we were playing … Continue reading East’s Varsity Basketball Dominates Crosstown Rivals
On the morning of November 29, music listeners at East explored their Spotify Wrapped results on Spotify, recapping their year in music. Spotify unveiled the 2023 Wrapped slide show, including top five artists, top five songs and other details about user’s listening habits throughout the past eleven months. Along with the individual listener’s stats, the app also released the United States’ Most-Streamed Artists which can … Continue reading Unwrapping Easts Students Spotify Wrapped
90th Triple I conference logo. Photo courtesy of Illinois Association of School Boards. On Nov. 17-19, the Illinois Associations of School Boards, Administrators, and Business Officials held their 90th annual Triple I conference, welcoming students’ voices for the first time. Every year the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), and the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) … Continue reading SD308 Leads the State in Student Voice
