Story and Photo by Kalin Lueth
Yes, it’s that time of year again.  East High’s finest men are preparing to strut their stuff at the male fashion show set for mid-December.  The fellas will showcase their good looks in evening and sleep wear, followed by the sharing of any special talents they may have and a grueling Q & A session (with the most random of questions, of course).  Be sure to keep an eye out for further updates on the show.  You won’t want to miss this!

Photos and Story by Ansur Mazhar

As the days are going by, students are working hard to get done with their projects for their respective classes. In Ms. Evans 2nd period German Class,  Jason Hartwell, Abby Newhouse, Jason Bassett, and Andrew DeCamp work hard to make an advertisement for their German Project. Moving with cameras, rocks, and antlers, these guys are trying their best to prove their dedication towards their project, and German.

Photo and Story by: Lorellee Kampschnieder
Last Saturday, members from the speech team headed to the Pius speech tournament. This was the first tournament of the year for the team, and while not all the team was in attendance, the results weren’t too shabby. Coaches Matt Davis, Dutch Fitchthorn, and Michaela Schleicher were hard at work helping students get ready to go to the tournament. Their efforts, along with numerous hours of individual practice, got the team off to a great start. The East team was not able to place due …

By: Shae Brening

Story and Photo by Liz Fichthorn
From November 8th-19th, students have been bringing in non-perishable goods to help the less fortunate. Mrs. Petersen’s fourth period class definitely felt the compassion of feeding those who don’t have enough money to feed themselves.
“I think it’s really important to bring in food that don’t have it. Most of us haven’t experienced never been able to not eat whenever we want, so it’s important to give back” says Petersen.
Her class’s food box has overflown with canned foods to give to those in need. She motivated …

Photo and Story by Sara Hinds
With tutoring picking up and the Blood Drive happening one week from today, senior Anna Hayden-Roy and National Honor Society’s Publications Committee took to the Cafeteria with markers and paper.  The result will be those bright, “can’t miss it” signs blanketing the brick walls at East.  In case you do miss them somehow here’s the information…
Blood Drive: If you are 17 or older and weigh 115 pounds or more and are in good health you can sign up in the office to donate blood anytime …

By Jessica Qiu
The Spartan speech team kicked off a promising new year last Friday at the Norfolk Speech Tournament.  Armed with suits, visual aids, scripts, and plenty of charm, these students made their presence known early in the season.  Despite bringing along only a few vanloads of competitors, East placed 2nd to Kearney, whose team brought some forty students.  With near closeouts in two events, the East Speech Team has already begun to turn up the heat on the competition, and it only gets better from here on out.

Photos By Andrew Barry

As the only Freshman (from East) running at state, Grace Iaquinta came in at a respectable 50th place.

East received a visit today from the new big shot of LPS, Superintendent Steve Joel.