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:
Kwat …

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.

Photo and Story by Quinn Baillie
It’s the Friday before Prom, and it appears the senior class of 2013 has been afflicted with an unknown virus.  Many classrooms at East are barren except for a few underclassmen, and absences are off the charts.  Hopefully the seniors will feel better for Prom tomorrow.

Photo and Story by Ashley Springman
East High personally invites you to a magical post prom themed around Alice in Wonderland. Tickets are being sold in the commons at lunch time until April 26, which is this Friday! So hurry, buy your tickets, and don’t be late for this very important date!

Story and Photo by Imani Wilson
The spring pep rally was this morning, and some are saying that it may have been the best one yet.  The rally was filled with fun activities and excitement.  Spring athletes talked about their seasons, and several senior athletes were recognized for their decision to continue their sport in college.  Additionally, spartan challenge recipients were recognized.  Then the craziness started.  East high cheerleaders and dance squad performed with several senior guys in the annual switch rally.  The theme for the dance was “pretty boy swag, …

By: Elizabeth O’Doherty
Flags fly half mast, ollowing the  tragedy  at the Boston Marathon, where two bombs exploded near the end of the race.  Three people were confirmed dead, including an eight year old girl, and more than 100 were injured.   One of the suspects was killed last night, as was an MIT police officer.  Police are looking for the second suspect, thought to be in Watertown, a Boston suburb.

Story and Photo by Kaylee Friend
Students around the country today are participating in TOMS One Day Without Shoes, an event where people take off their shoes to raise awareness for kids around the world who have none.
This event happens annually on April 16th.

Photo and Story By Chloe Kessler
Monday, April 15, Lincoln East’s devoted debaters were recognized for their victories that have effectively maintained over a decade-long legacy. The ceremony consisted of the presentation of a series of awards as well as recognition of the coaches’ contributions to the team. The banquet, held at Hillcrest Country Club, marked a few dramatic changes in the land of Spartan Speech and Debate. Following a twelve-year long victorious streak, retirements and new waves of eager debaters will bring changes to the Speech team. However, in keeping …

Story & Photo by Alex Andersen
Prom obligations are here! Tickets go on sale the 22nd but only if you have paid your fines.