Photo and Story by Tamar Harris
Bright and early this morning, East High School honored its graduating seniors with an annual breakfast, ceremony, and graduation rehearsal.  Seniors and their parents arrived at 7:30 to gather in the packed gym and listen to opening remarks from Mr. Fleming and senior class president Emily Linefelter.  This was followed by a breakfast of eggs, sausage, and fruit salad, and a presentation of various student honors and scholarship awards.  Congrats to the graduates!

By Jennifer Matthes
On Wednesday morning, May 15, a group of graduating East students gathered at senior Austyn Davis’s house for an impromptu swim after their previous swim plans in the East pool were canceled. Participants agree that this was one of the most fun and memorable events of senior year, celebrating not only their graduation but the arrival of summer!

Photo and Story by Emmie Johnson
Today is the big Powderpuff Football tournament at Seacrest! The games start at 5.  It is sure to be exciting an exciting competition with two junior teams and two senior teams there to represent their grade.  The four teams (Spartanettes, Taser Gang, Victorious Secret, and LEGS) will battle it out to settle the long standing question; who is better; Juniors or Seniors?  Be sure to be there for this monumental event, and if nothing else, there will be free popcorn so there’s something for everyone …

Photo and Story by Sarah Penner
Senior spirit week continues today as Way Back “When”sday. Seniors are dressed up as anything from a pioneer woman, to a girl scout and even a baby. Others dressed from the 80′s, 70′s, or 60′s or re-lived their middle school days. This spirit day allowed seniors to be creative and choose their favorite time period to remember!

Story by Jane Holt
Photo by Pete Ferguson
Twelve Belmont Elementary students started their school day giving high fives to Martin Spartan.  The 4th-grade students, members of the leadership program called TRACKS, spent the day at East as a final activity for the program.
After getting their own student IDs, the students spent the day touring the school, visiting classes (including Pottery, Science and Weight Training), eating lunch with the Spartans, being interviewed for this story and spending time with the Student Council.  Below are some highlights from each of the Belmont students:
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By Connor Cejda
East seniors Nicolette Netz and Nicole Raatz joined some of their senior classmates in dressing up in American themed-apparel for an unofficial Senior Spirit Week. Be sure to look around the halls of East this week to see what themes others are wearing.

Story and Photo By: Sara Donovan
Yesterday marked the first day of May and instead of viewing flowers Nebraskans were privileged with the sight of slush and snow.  Not surprisingly, this is the first time it has snowed in May since 1911.  Enjoy the weather while it lasts- just make sure your shoes are waterproof!
 

Photo & Story by Alex Andersen
The Lincoln East High Chapter of National Honors Society will be inducting new members tonight in the Lincoln East Auditorium. The ceremony will be held at 7 P.M. tonight.

Photo and Story by: Emily Phillips

Some of the AP students planning on taking the upcoming AP tests met this morning in the auditorium to fill out their information. There is another short meeting after school today as well for anyone would couldn’t make it to the morning one.

By Abby Wild
After enjoying Prom at the Lancaster County Event Center on Saturday night, East High students headed back to East High School for Post Prom.  While food, games, and prizes were bountiful, the student favorite seemed to be the hypnotist, who hypnotized a chosen group 25 students.