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My Story for Everyone Else

My Story for Everyone Else

Rhiannon Thomalla and Evie Brady May 5, 2017

(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...

The Revolutionary Phenomenon

The Revolutionary Phenomenon

Kenna Smith, Features Reporter April 18, 2017

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...

Disney is remaking over 16 of their classic movies, including Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and Mulan.

Magic or Memories?

Steph Sommer, Features Editor April 18, 2017

Being high school students born from 1998-2003, we are the generation that was born into Disney movies- Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Lion King, Finding Nemo- we grew up watching them every day. We...

Sophomore Camden Schmidt drinks out of the number 1 ranked water fountain in East, the Tbird Nest Hallway Fountain.

Drink Up! The Official Ranking of East’s Water Fountains

Steph Sommer, Features Editor February 21, 2017

East High is home to over 15 water fountains, all scattered throughout the halls. Some don’t work, some spray you in the face, and some have water bottle fillers. A common topic among students often...

East High student council poses at the end of WASC in November, held at Central High.

You Can Count-cil on Us!

Avalon Skinner, News Editor January 12, 2017

A small group of students here at East add to the spirit and learn a sense of leadership by helping organize and execute several events, but they tend to go unrecognized. Every year, the East High’s...

2016 Hits New Highs

2016 Hits New Highs

And New Lows
Stephani Sommer and Avalon Skinner January 12, 2017

2016 brought about all sorts of changes and new problems. The Zika virus affected many, Adele’s return, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar, and much more, all received headlines. Some of East High’s more...

Zamboni Brown, Liam Guille, and Jonathan Greathouse sing at a benefit concert. All three students are part of the East High Singers.

Still a Music Man

Steph Sommer, Features Editor December 6, 2016

Senior Liam Guille may be best known for his performance as Professor Harold Hill from the Music Man, or even leading the homecoming pep rally with East’s school song. Now Liam is on to bigger things...

Senior Cody Ruby spends free time helping out in PALS.

You’ve Got a PAL in Me

Student Spotlight on Cody Ruby
Steph Sommer, Features Editor November 1, 2016

Stephen Hawking once said, “Quiet people have the loudest minds.” Senior Cody Ruby couldn’t prove this statement more. Cody is the Teacher’s Assistant in the PALS room during his off hours, and...

Briley Phipps preparing for her next dive at the South invite on September 10th.

Phipps Not Phelps

Student Spotlight on Briley Phipps
Steph Sommer, Features Editor September 27, 2016

Between school, homework, having a job, and spending time with loved ones how could anybody have time for anything else? EHS Junior Briley Phipps has found the time for all of this, plus some extra time...

Cheyenne Easts Cosette Stellern helped lead the Lady Thunderbirds to their second-straight Class 4A state championship in volleyball, won both the discus and shot put events in track and field, an all-state selection in basketball and repeated at Wyoming Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year this past season. For her efforts, the junior is named Female Prep Athlete of the Year by the WyoSports Cheyenne staff.

Cosette Stellern named WyoSports’ Laramie County Female Prep Athlete of the Year

Sisco Molina, WyoSports.net Sports Writer June 22, 2016

Trophies can’t be hoisted in front of hundreds or thousands without first putting in work in the view of only a few, if not all alone. Banners wouldn’t hang in gyms for fans to see if not for the...

Senior Elizabeth Kassel etches up the ice while practicing her program for her final performance.

Warm Heart on Ice

Courtney Walston, Senior Editor May 13, 2016

It’s been a long day - bouncing between classes, learning new concepts, taking tests. A long day like this can take a lot out of you. Late night practices, early morning quizzes. Sometimes it seems as...

World Wide Web of Love and Lies

World Wide Web of Love and Lies

Yara Pena, Asst. News Editor April 27, 2016

Online dating has become huge for people who can’t find love in their own area or people who just lack the experience of dating in general. Soon, there will be so many people meeting online that parents...

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