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Thunderbirds shine at World Language Day competition

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...

All Northwest Auditions

Elizabeth Carey 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...

Small Business Makes A Big Difference

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...

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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...

John Oliver, Mike Pence... and the Bunny of the United States?

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...

East Speech and Debate shows off their trophies at the end of the State competition in Lander.

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,...

Tsimbinos is back in Thunderbird Nation

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...

Whats with all these tats!?

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...

Orchestrating an Outstanding Orchestra

Orchestrating an Outstanding Orchestra

Landon Bosch 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...

Something New to Listen To

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...

Senior Tatum Hayes carries water jugs after refilling the Football teams bottles after the Homecoming game against Easts rivals, Central.

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...

Varsity cheer puts on a show for the rest of the student body.

Spirit Spectacular

Avalon Skinner, News Editor May 25, 2017

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