It is a cold and cloudy day at East. You head to your PE class, your teacher Brian Luft says he is retiring. You wanted to get to know your PE teacher more and what he did during his time at East. “How is it being a Physical Education teacher?” “Well, I love my job. I’m really glad that kids come and want to learn and play and how it makes a really fun and interesting experience,” Luft...

East High School has many students, some more known than others. But a student everyone should know is Luis De La Cruz. Cruz is a senior here at East High School and is graduating on May 23 of this year, here are some things you should know about Cruz. What is a common misconception about? “I guess a common misconception about me is that I’m smart and get straight A’s.” What are your...

High school is a big part of everyone’s life, and the culture of school is always changing. School culture is a concept of shared thoughts and shared values and behaviors. While everyone may have a different idea of what they think is wrong or right, many can agree that some of the most valued experiences you can get out of high school are friendships. High school holds a lot of norms and expectations...

Around this time of year, many seniors are ready for graduation and go to college to start a brand-new chapter in their lives. This includes senior Davina Saengkeo. Saengkeo graduates on May 23 and is ready for new opportunities to come her way. Saengkeo was born in Des Moines Iowa on June fifth, 2008. Her mom is from Thailand, and her dad is from Laos. Saengkeo also has four brothers. Saengkeo is...

Moving from Texas to Iowa is a big change; you’re starting a new school, making new friends, and trying to figure out what the next two years will be like. Meet Karl Morris, a current senior, who came to East High as a junior. Morris is an ambitious student, a skilled athlete, and an amazing friend who tries his best at everything he does. Morris describes his experiences and how the new change...