Photo and caption by Kaitlyn Hayes
Today marks the last day of high school for senior Laura Rudeen (center). She enjoyed one of her last moments at East with juniors Caitlin Phelps (left) and Faithe Cox during Singers class. Rudeen’s early release from high school will enable her to begin her summer job as Core Counselor at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp starting on Monday. But before she leaves the building once and for all, Rudeen will perform alongside fellow Set Y members Phelps and Cox in Expressions, held in the auditorium …

Photo and Story by Shawn Zajicek
East boys soccer team topped off an undefeated season by taking the state title Tuesday, May 18 at Morrison Stadium in Omaha.  Among the scorers were Cole Kilgore (senior), Sam Nobbe (senior), and Kyle Nowka (junior).  It has been 21 years in a row that they have made it to state and have taken 6 titles in that time.  They were also ranked at 5th in the nation going in to the state prelims.  With a perfect record of 24-0, the spartan boys and coach …

Contents and Photo by Laura Rudeen
Finally! After two grueling weeks of Advanced Placement testing, students can wave goodbye to their AP Student Packs until next spring. In the picture at left, a group of students (L to R: Ali Foley, Peggy Merrill, Madeline Shomos, Laurel Wood) stretch during a break in between sections of the AP Lit exam. Congratulations to everyone who made it through AP season this year! Whether you took one exam or you practically sold your soul to CollegeBoard, be proud of your accomplishments and the work …

 
 
Photo and Content by Kate Dwyer – Assistant Editor
From May 19-26, Portfolio Art students will have their work on display in the Commons and the Media Center. Painting and Drawing Portfolio classes are the highest level of art classes offered at East. The goal of the class is to create a cohesive body of work defined by three categories: Breadth, Quality, and Concentration. Students have spent this semester compiling their shows from past and present projects. Next Monday evening there will be a reception for the student artists to share …

Compiled by Ingrid Holmquist and Kaitlyn Hayes
Below are responses for the Oracle Senior Survey. Answers address the following questions: 1. What are your plans for next year? 2. What was your favorite high school experience?
Sorina Anderson 1. Super Senior 2. Playing Special Olympics basketball.
Dillon Ballagh 1. I plan on finding a summer job as soon as possible. Hopefully getting a trained dog that will help me pick up things and having the responsibility of taking care of it may help me in some ways. I also plan on …

Photo and Copy by Kelsey Haugen
Today was the last day for all UNL student teachers. Laura Reed, Newspaper and Yearbook student teacher, spent some of her final day helping Oracle staffer Katie Haugen.