Photo and story by Melissa Frohberg
“There once was a club called Penned, whose limericks they wanted to send. They’re less than $1.50, which is really quite nifty. So send one to your very best friend.”
Penned Club is selling limericks for St. Patrick’s Day, where you can either create your own limerick or have them create one for you, and then have it sent to your friend. They are $1.00 each or $1.50 if you’d like to include some chocolate. So go green for St. Patrick’s day and support Penned Club!

Photo by Kate Dwyer – Asst. Editor
The annual East orchestra finale went off to see the wizard on March 9. With a theme of “No Place Like Home,” the orchestra played popular music from “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz,” and “Wicked.” Orchestra members dressed as munchkins on an Oz-themed stage, and Natalie Brening accompanied vocally with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Orchestra director Mr. Whitman also honored graduating seniors in orchestra, many of whom have been involved with music since elementary school. The evening also included ensemble pieces with the …

Photo and Story by Shawn Zajicek
Renovations on the north gym are finally being done.  They are first starting with the back girls locker rooms, which are now closed.  That means the swim locker room is a little cramped with all the female athletes going out for spring sports.  Renovations for the north gym are planned to be completed by the end of the summer.

Photo and story by Nick Ryan
The just-set sun vividly outlines the Pine Lake water tower on the western horizon.  As students prepare for spring break and the marathon pace of nearly holiday-free fourth quarter, scenes like this remind us that the beauty of life can be found in the simplest of places.  This photo was taken on a March evening from a hill alongside rural Pine Lake Rd.

Photo and story by Kelsey Haugen
For those athletes who aren’t on the basketball team but enjoy playing, intramural basketball is the activity for you. Students pick teams and play each other after school. This photo shows students competing in a fun game of basketball in the North Gym after school. This activity is a great way to engage in a friendly competition with your friends.