A Look at a Few Prom Couples, in 300 Words
The stories behind three different couples going to Prom. They may all have different relationships and different choices of attire but they are all looking forward to the night ‘under the big top.’
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University of Missouri Coaches Come to East
University of Missouri assistant coach Andy Hill and graduate assistant Mack Brown stopped at East on a recruiting tour. They also made stops at Blue Valley High School and Olathe South.
Gallery: Earth Fair Raises Environmental Awareness
The 11th annual Prairie Village Earth Fair saw thousands of visitors, young and old alike. Attractions included Cultivate Kansas City, Environmental Club booths and interactive presentations, animals and vendors.
Gallery: Performing Arts Assembly
The orchestra, choir, and band performed in front of the school during seminar. All groups showcased songs which had recently earned them top scores at regional competitions.
Senior Turns Love of Baking into Baked Goods Business
Nothing can compare to the way Senior Sarah King’s eyes light up when she talks about food. She loves the bright colors of the produce aisle, the science of the ingredients and the world of pastries that flour, eggs and sugar can create. Because, for her, food is an experience. Food is personal. And most importantly, food makes people happy.
Earth-Friendly Fashion
Junior Chandler Vaughn is working on weaving a dress completely made out of Starburst and newspaper for the Re-Fashion Show on Earth Day. “I was looking through my drawer of sewing stuff and there was a huge bag full of wrappers [leftover] and was like ‘this could be pretty cool, if I could get it done,’” Vaughn said. “Which I think I can.”
Sea Life Aquarium Brings New “Life” to Crown Center
On April 6, the Sea Life Aquarium opened its doors to over 1,200 people. It takes visitors from the pond life of Kansas to the shores of the ocean, and then down to its depths. Although smaller than others of its kind, it provides for an intimate experience between guests, education specialists and, most importantly, the animals.
Video: Duri Long’s Final Say
Senior Duri Long speaks about being involved in theater, the Freelancer and International Baccalaureate at East.
Past East Student Chases His Dream of Professionally Dancing in California
It was after two months of demanding dance classes and competitive auditions that senior Grayson McGuire found a reason to believe that he didn’t graduate early for nothing. After auditioning for Travis Wall’s [from “So You Think You Can Dance?”] new reality TV show, the casting director made it a point to tell McGuire that he would have made it if he wasn’t still 17.
English Teacher Spring Gehring-Lowery Leaving to Teach in Texas
Gehring-Lowery is leaving behind the people and events of East during the last weekend in May. She is moving to the town of Flower Mound, north of Fort Worth, TX. Her husband, Joshua Lowery, has been in Texas since the beginning of November after accepting a job with Wilson Mohr, an industrial controls company.
Live Broadcast Recording: Girls’ Soccer vs. SM North
Watch a recording of the Lady Lancers 10-0 victory over the SM North Indians at the Shawnee Mission District Soccer Complex.
Gallery: District Band Concert
Check out some photos of the SM East Band, under the direction of Kim Harrison, participating in the district area band concert which took place in the East auditorium.
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