DECA Students Will Compete at Internationals
33 DECA students will compete at the International Career Development Conference. They will be competing against over 20,000 students from around the world.
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Eastipedia: Jodie Schnakenberg
Jodie Schnakenberg is one of SM East’s visual arts teachers. Along with art, Schnakenberg enjoys fitness and working with students.
Eastipedia: James Meara
Shawnee Mission East Digital Arts teacher James Meara enjoys working with students, making art, and sponsoring Coalition.
Improvements to be Made to Corinth Square within Next Year
Customers are going to be seeing a new Corinth Square this year, as the shopping area is remodeled and as new tenants move in.
Eastipedia: Faith Hamilton-Trent
Faith Hamilton-Trent has been SM East’s choral piano accompanist for four years.
Breaking Down the Lunch
The United States Department of Agriculture approved new guidelines for healthier, more nutritious school lunches on Jan. 25, revising a system that had not been updated in over 15 years.
East Families Still Feeling Effects of the Recession
According to a report from the U.S. Labor Department, unemployment has fallen from 9.1 to 8.3 percent since last August. Despite this recent improvement, families at East are still feeling the effects even though some believe the economy to finally be stabilizing. Principal Karl Krawitz has clearly been able to see the impact of the economy on the student population.
“Senioritis” May Impact Students More Than They Think
Senioritis, according to senior Alex Fanning, is “a highly contagious, highly contaminative disease that plagues the modern high school senior; a great lack of energy to complete schoolwork; downright laziness. Antonyms: Honor student, Over-achiever.”
Library to Receive Nooks
The SM East library is going to receive 20 Barnes and Noble Nook devices in January. This will be paid for via an East Fund grant.
Choir Student Teacher Finds a New Perspective at East
Choir student teacher Nick Lee has found his teaching style and formed bonds with students while working at East.
Increase in College Students Dropping STEM Majors
Fewer college students are completing science, technology, engineering and mathematics degrees and many are switching to subjects like business.
Annual Chipotle Tour Encourages Boys to Join Choir
Students from Varsity Choir and Choraliers performed at eight SM East feeder schools.
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