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New Cheer Coach Comes to East

New Cheer Coach Comes to East

East hired new cheerleading coach Lindsey Haymond last week. Haymond is hoping to be able to transform into a team that can succeed at area competitions.

 

Junior Jumps into the Record Books

Junior Jumps into the Record Books

Junior Grace Pickell wipes her sweaty palms on the Adidas spandex track uniform. She takes her mark, jumps and lands. While she lays flat on her back she gets up nervously to check the height. Her eyes are fixated on the bar-at 5 feet 8 inches. This was the highest she had ever jumped.

 

Mock Trial Team Places Second At Regionals

Mock Trial Team Places Second At Regionals

The mock trial team placed second at regionals behind SM West, qualifying them to participate in state this upcoming weekend.

 

News Briefs: March 5

Read the News Briefs for March 5.

 

Sports Round-up Q&A

Sports Round-up Q&A

Check out a Q&A with winter sports athletes Rae Ehly, Tyler Nelson, Jack Haverty and coach Ryan Oettmeier.

 

Students Consider How Facebook Affects College Applications

Students Consider How Facebook Affects College Applications

Three sources sound off on the risks associated with Facebook profiles.

 

NHS Seniors Participate in Operation Breakthrough

Students in the National Honors Society program began work with Operation Breakthrough on Nov. 25. Through Operation Breakthrough, students interacted with young, underprivileged kids.

 

Powderpuff Football Game Preview

Powderpuff Football Game Preview

Powderpuff football, a long-time tradition in high schools nationwide, is making it’s sophomore return at East this year.

 

National Honor Society Tutoring Begins

National Honor Society Tutoring Begins

National Honor Society tutoring began last week in the library. The tutoring, which is free to all students in the library, is a popular service project among NHS members.

 

Comparing the Edge of Hell and The Beast Haunted Houses

Comparing the Edge of Hell and The Beast Haunted Houses

Staffer reviews Kansas City’s two famous haunted houses in the West Bottoms.

 

Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team Exceeds Expectations

Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team Exceeds Expectations

Boys’ varsity soccer finds success on the field despite younger team.

 

Local Community Learning How to Deal with MIP Charges

Local Community Learning How to Deal with MIP Charges

The number of minors in possession charges is similar to last year’s total, but student views on them are becoming more and more relaxed.