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
“Ella is a big leader in the room. She is always helping other teammates with technique and cheering on the rest of the girls,” DeBenedetti said.
Cooper has been wrestling since seventh grade, and what keeps her motivated goes beyond wins and losses.
“My favorite thing about it is the community and the people,” Cooper said. “One thing I especially love is making friends. Even from rival schools, I still make friends. It’s awesome.” Continue reading Girls Wrestling Athlete of the Week; Ella Cooper
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
enior Jovan Cerny has been nominated for East’s Athlete of the Week by coaches Paulino Coy and Zachary Clancy due to his consistent leadership and presentation of E.A.S.T. ‘s core values of excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. Continue reading Pinning His Title As Athlete Of the Week: Jovan Cerny
This week, senior Hannah Adams has been named Cheer Athlete of the Week for her leadership, consistency, and ability to display E.A.S.T. ‘s core values of excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. As a flyer and team role model, Adams has spent years building not only her skills, but also, a strong, supportive cheerleading program here at East. Continue reading Athlete of the Week: Hannah Adams
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
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?
unning into this week’s Athlete of the Week, East is shining the spotlight on senior cross country runner, Julia Burney. According to her coaches and teammates, Burney embodies the E.A.S.T. values: Excellence, Academics, Spirit, and Tradition. Continue reading Girls XC Athlete of the Week: Julia Burney
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
Artificial Intelligence has reshaped the way students approach class and homework, prompting them to use it for instant answers instead of doing traditional research. Stacy Sajder Adams has worked as an assistant principal and a business teacher in four different schools for over 18 years and runs East’s Business Professionals of America. She has observed how students have approached schoolwork since the quarantine, when the … Continue reading Have Students Become Too Reliant on AI?
It’s that time of year when the weather starts to get colder and the leaves begin to change color. People come together to celebrate the joys of fall, and families head to local farms to pick pumpkins, enjoy apple cider, and get lost in corn mazes. Fall activities become very popular this time of year, and the students at East have fall traditions and activities … Continue reading How East Students are Celebrating the Fall Season
Music has been present in society for countless years, continuously evolving and growing with the development of humanity. The impact it has ranges from all ages and demographics. For most people, music is where they differ themselves from others. Oswego East choir member Milo Perez elaborates on the physical impact music holds. “I feel like the music you listen to also impacts the way you … Continue reading The Impact Music has on East Students
Senior defender Ryan Brandt has been chosen as Athlete of the Week for his contributions and representation of E.A.S.T.’s core values of excellence, academics, spirit, and tradition. Now a four-year member of East’s soccer program. Brandt has climbed from the freshman team to JV and now, a varsity starter. His hard work, both in and out of season, has helped him grow into a consistent … Continue reading Athlete of the Week: Ryan Brandt
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
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 Mar. 11, East varsity girls soccer started their season off strong with a win in their first game of the season. Leading into the first game, head coach Juan Leal wanted to use the game to gauge where the team was at. “We want to come out and win so that we can start the season off on a good note, but obviously if … Continue reading East Girls Soccer First Game Starts the Season on a Positive Note
On Friday, March 8, the Oswego Wildcats will compete in the Special Olympics’ State Basketball tournament. The silver team will compete in two games at Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University over the weekend. Coached by Michael Folsom, the Wildcats are 5-0 this season. Unfortunately, the team was unable to compete at regionals in January, due to weather related cancellations. However, the Wildcats won … Continue reading The Oswego Wildcats’ State Weekend Preview
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’
On Jan 20, East hosted the Illinois Area 17 Business Professionals of America (BPA) regional competitions. They faced a record number of competition from West Aurora and West Chicago, but still pulled ahead with more than 65 individuals and teams qualifying for the state competition. Among those is Senior Daniela Nether, who competed in Medical Coding and Parliamentary Procedures. “This was my second year in … Continue reading East BPA Succeeds at Regionals
On Tuesday, Jan 16 East Varsity girls basketball team secured a 58-53 win over their crosstown rivals, the Oswego Panthers, in a close game. East’s offense started off strong with the Wolves outscoring the Panthers 39-28 at the end of the first half. But, their momentum slowed in the 3rd quarter cutting it to a close game with the wolves up only 48-42. However, the … Continue reading East Varsity Girls Basketball Win Home Crosstown Game
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
On Nov. 5, 2023, the United States gained an hour of sleep at 2 a.m., and woke up to a brighter morning. Every first Sunday of November, the transition from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time moves an hour of sunlight from the night to the morning. Daylight Savings Time is an inconsistent practice around the world and even in our country. Some parts of … Continue reading Falling Back during Daylight Savings
On Thursday, Nov 2, BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee) held their annual Day of the Dead event at East View Academy, welcoming over 100 parents and students. From loteria (lottery) to Mexican cultural beverages and conchas (sweet Mexican bread), this event combined the Dia de los Muertos traditions into an event for the community to part-take on. BPAC board members, Diana Calvillo and Jessyka Quintero, … Continue reading BPAC Hosts their Annual Day of the Dead Event
Grace Praxmarer From a wide-eyed freshman, timidly navigating the halls with my head angled towards the floor, to a senior confidently striding through the halls, purposely acknowledging all of the people met throughout the transformative four-year journey. For most of my time as an underclassmen, I feared change. I remained heavily attached to the same friend group from middle school and never felt brave enough … Continue reading Graduating wolves take a look back on their time at East
