Welding Program is Right on Target
Thunderbolt Staff, Reporter
April 19, 2019
Across America, a huge need for master tradespeople exists. With the baby boomer generation retiring, a huge opportunity awaits millennials and Generation Z to earn positions in trade careers. Aside from mass job openings, there's always a need for metal fabricators, welders, plumbers, carpenters, and...
Thunderbirds shine at World Language Day competition
Thunderbolt Staff, Reporter
March 12, 2019
As our ability to reach out around the world grows with every technological advance, clear communication is the key to a successful dialogue. On March 9, six students from East High School competed in the annual World Language Day at the University of Wyoming. This year's theme was history. Students...
All Northwest Auditions
January 17, 2019
A lot of people have a strong passion for something and most of those passions stem from our home lives. Morgan O’Neill, a senior here at East, is getting ready to audition for All Northwest Choir. Morgan’s immense passion for music stems from her home life. Her dad hosted for a radio show and her...
Small Business Makes A Big Difference
Arianna Leuer, Reporter
January 8, 2019
Everyone gets inspired by something, whether it’s from a hobby you enjoy, watching television, a school club you’re involved in, or even sports. Inspiration comes when you see something that excites and motivates you to make something out of it. Rabecca Northcutt was inspired by art. “I went...
The Safari Diaries
Avalon Skinner and Steph Sommer
May 21, 2018
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
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
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
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
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...
Something New to Listen To
Anton Hastings, Asst. Photo Editor
November 20, 2017
If you turn on the radio today all you hear is top 40 over and over again. If you want new music go to Soundcloud. Soundcloud is an app that allows people to share music. It is free and easy to upload and find out about new artists, which is why everybody starts off their music careers there. Soundcloud...
The Boys (and Girls) of Fall
Steph Sommer, Senior Editor
October 24, 2017
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....
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