Student government is a group of students elected by their peers to represent the student body during the school year. These students’ goal is to act on changes suggested to improve the students’ experience at East. These students are supposed to be the voice of students, but I am a student, and my voice is not heard. Elections are not being done professionally, advertising needs more work, bribes...

What was your time like at East? “Honestly, I really liked it, going more out like to games, other school activities are really fun. To just get to know more people and you know just to have a good time,” Romero-Duron said. Any favorite moment or take away? “I would have to say games, meeting a lot of friends and people. To just enjoy the high school environment,” Romero-Duron said. Any...

East High School senior Josefina Diaz has had a profound impact on their peers and teachers, they spread positivity, kindness, and a sense of diligence to those around them. Diaz treats every task given to them with a sense of importance. They first joined theatre during East High School’s production of “The Addams Family musical.” Diaz always does their best to show those around them that they...

Imagine this, you are sitting in class on May 29 as you await the bell to ring, signaling freedom from school for the next two and a half months. You think to yourself, ‘what should I do with my life during the summer break.’ You decide to get a summer job, but how do you know what seasonal job is best for you? Step 1: Consider your interests, what do you like to do? If you want to work during...

Marcia has been involved and has participated in numerous community services throughout her life. As chair and Co-chair of countless events and fundraisers often serving underrepresented groups in Des Moines. Although she does not seek credit for her involvement for her decades of dedicated service. Marcia personifies the East High Motto: For the Service of Humanity. “During my time at East High...