Photostory: A Night to Remember

By Sylvie DeGalan, Paige Bean, Francesca Lorusso, Zac Russell, Tyler Russell, Avra Welling, and Layla Love

October 28, 2025

SM East students took part in a pep assembly, a Night in New York themed dance decorated by Student Council members and a varsity football game against SM North.

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A Night to Remember

Officer Woollen does a celebratory peace sign after senior Charlie Gray gets knocked out of the game of musical chairs. Photo by Avra Welling
Juniors Miles McCune, Justin Jones and Cooper Miller jump up and down while yelling the “Do It” chant in the junior class student section. Photo by Zac Russell
Senior Brock Rider celebrates and looks to his mother Rachel Rider after being announced the Homecoming king. Photo by Zac Russell
Senior Ruby Wasserman celebrates with her friends after being crowned Homecoming Queen. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
Senior Charlie Gray and junior August Welch talk in-between sets during the second quarter of the football game. Gray was on Homecoming court. Photo by Paige Bean
The Lancer Cheerleaders shout “SM EAST” to conclude the school song after the game. photo by Francesca Lorusso
Junior and student council dance chair Vada Walsh rearranges the New York City-themed garland while setting up the annual Homecoming dance which is themed “A Night in New York.” After a suggestion from senior Georgia Boyd to move the garland to the right, Walsh asked Boyd, “What do you think of it now?” Boyd then replied with, “That looks better cause its more centered with the other [garlands].” Photo by Tyler Russell
Freshman Elyse Coffland dances along with her friends to “That’s What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction. Photo by Layla Love

About the Contributors

Sylvie DeGalan, Photo Editor

Entering her second year on Staff as Photo Mentor, junior Sylvie DeGalan is so excited to grow this year as a photographer! When Sylvie is not trying new editing techniques, you can find her playing tennis, swimming at East, or volunteering for SHARE. Sylvie is also a part of the Student Council as a Junior Class representative. In her spare time, she enjoys being with friends and family.

Paige Bean, Print Photo Editor

Saving the best for last, senior Paige Bean is entering her final year on staff as the Head Print Photo Editor. Paige has been on staff since her freshman year and taking photos since she was born, thanks to her father. When she’s not in the journalism room, Paige is the Student Body President, a member of Kemper Teen Arts Council, President of the Just Like You Films Youth Advisory Board, and more. Paige hopes to study filmmaking next year and continue creating media.

Francesca Lorusso, Art Editor

Going into her fourth semester on the Harbinger staff, junior Francesca Lorusso is delighted to start as an art editor, photo mentor and page designer. When she isn’t struggling to write a coherent caption for a gallery or losing sleep over making someone’s page art, she is helping to plan an International club meeting, making costumes for a play or musical, or trying to perfect an AP Art project.

Zac Russell, Promotion Manager

Entering his second year on the Harbinger staff, junior Zac Russell is fired up to be a part of this awesome team as a photo mentor. When Zac isn’t procrastinating his Harbinger homework or dashing around town to take photos, you can find him conducting shenanigans with his friends, ordering in the nearest Chipotle line, or jamming out to Morgan Wallen! Zac can’t wait to learn many new ways to capture the best photos and be a part of this awesome staff!

Tyler Russell, Photo Editor

After spending hundreds of hours on photoshop, junior Tyler Russell is pumped to continue his journey on The Harbinger as an Assistant Photo Editor. On a typical day, you’ll find him helping the other photographers or scrambling to finish student life photos on time while editing in the library. When Tyler isn’t slouched on the library spinny chair, you’ll find him playing tennis, baking anything he can find on pinterest, or searching through Disney artifacts. Despite the stressful moments, Harbinger has become a family to look forward to every day.

Avra Welling, Assistant Promotion Manager

Starting her first year on Harbinger Sophomore, Avra Welling is prepared to prove that doing Harbinger is actually a personality trait. She’s ready to dive into photography and multimedia, even if it means spending more time with Lightroom than with actual sunlight. When she’s not asking her editors a million questions, Avra is buying her next concert ticket. She’s looking forward to meeting new people and maybe figuring out how to survive on less than eight hours of sleep.

Layla Love

Starting her first year on the Harbinger staff as a photographer, junior Layla Love is excited to explore the ins and outs of Harbinger! When Layla isn’t freaking out about galleries, she reads romance books, bakes brown butter chocolate chip cookies, and scrolls through Pinterest for new room decor.

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