The Safari Diaries
Avalon Skinner and Steph Sommer
May 21, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase, Slideshow
The excitement of seeing wild elephants for the first time was too much to handle. After getting stuck in Atlanta, flying for a whole day, and dealing with a drought, the elephants were breathtaking. Follow along with this experience as Stephani Sommer and Avalon Skinner tell their story of nine IB students...
John Oliver, Mike Pence… and the Bunny of the United States?
McKenna Smith, Perspectives Editor
May 1, 2018
Filed under Features
In in a time of crazy politics, national scandals and, White House firings, even a child's book can't escape the pure insanity of today's politics. Marlon Bundo, the Bunny of the United States, or BOTUS for short, is the pet rabbit of Mike Pence, the current Vice President, and his family. Marlon...
Debate your Success
Avalon Skinner, Online Editor
March 12, 2018
Filed under Features
Wandering the halls in their Sunday-go-to-church clothes murmuring speeches to themselves is what East Speech and Debate does almost every weekend. As the national competition crawls closer and closer, the wandering students feel the pressure. But before nationals comes the state competition. Here,...
Tsimbinos is back in Thunderbird Nation
Landon Bosch, Sports Editor
January 4, 2018
“Good morning! Welcome to East High, the school of excellence!” A familiar voice is now back at the front doors of East High, ready to welcome students and visitors to Thunderbird Nation. Leo Tsimbinos has been medically cleared to return to his honored position as East High ambassador. Tsimbinos...
What’s with all these tats!?
McKenna Smith, Perspectives Editor
January 4, 2018
Filed under Features, Perspectives
It was slightly nerve racking- a tattoo gun, softly buzzing, before it even touched my skin. I don’t like being in pain...and I hate needles...so, my venture of getting my very first tattoo was off to a great start. Within recent years, the popularity of tattoos has exploded among teens....
Orchestrating an Outstanding Orchestra
December 1, 2017
Filed under Features
With over four decades of experience conducting high school orchestra, Bob Mathews is one dedicated teacher. Over the course of his career, Mathews has highlighted all types of music from movies to classical pieces. Teaching at both Carey Junior High and East High music, Mr. Mathews has played a significant...
The Boys (and Girls) of Fall
Steph Sommer, Senior Editor
October 24, 2017
Filed under Features
A seam opens in the offensive line. The running back lowers his shoulders and heads foor the gap. A linebacker spots the move and closes fast. Two bodies collide and the back stays down. The refs blow their whistles and call for the coaches. Two assistants and the trainer head for the downed athlete....
The Drumming Duo
McKenna Smith, Features Editor
October 24, 2017
Filed under Features, News, Student Life
Summer practice is exhausting. The sun blasts the team as they run through plays. Two practices a day wears them down. No matter the weather, they must practice. There’s new formations and timing. Every piece must have perfect rhythm. So many things to learn But these athletes aren’t dressed on...
My Story for Everyone Else
Rhiannon Thomalla and Evie Brady
May 5, 2017
Filed under Features
(The following story is a compilation of the experiences of many members of the class of 2017.) All through high school you hear about the kids who go above and beyond the usual expectations. From star athletes to the academic overachievers, certain students just seem to get all the recognition. Week in ...
DECA at Disneyland
Camden Schmidt, Online Editor
May 2, 2017
Filed under Features, News, Student Life
Anaheim, California is usually known for Disneyland and California Adventure. However, between April 26 and 29, 20,000 visitors flocked there for another reason, the DECA International Career and Development Conference. ICDC is an international scale competition for DECA members who qualified through t...
The Revolutionary Phenomenon
Kenna Smith, Features Reporter
April 18, 2017
Filed under Features
Many people, when asked about the man on the $10 bill used, to respond with “I don’t know”. However, within the past two years, many people now know who’s on the $10 bill. It just so happens to be the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, whose name, now thanks to the hit Broadway...
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