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Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor

Class of 2017

Extracurricular: Cheerleading, Yearbook, Diving, DECA, Track

What is your favorite thing about Thunderbolt? Being more involved with school.

How would you describe yourself? Cheerful and amazing, pretty perfect.

Favorite Quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.”

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The spring golf team puts in long hours of practice before heading to the Conference Meet at the Airport Golf Course on May 16-17.

Farden and Spring Golfers Prepare for Conference Tournament

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
May 17, 2016
Junior Terrance Tatigue goes vertical in an attempt to clear one of the greater heights in the pole vault at the Okie Blanchard Meet.

Thunderbird Track Shines in Big Home Meet

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
May 4, 2016
Senior Michael Zuniga battles for a loose ball during the first East-Central soccer game.

Thunderbirds and Indians Battle Like Rivals Should

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
April 29, 2016
Junior Katie Loken plays tough defense during the semi-final game against Gillette

Girls BB Brings Home Third Place from State

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
March 28, 2016
Steven Lahnert is ready to start his match at the Centarus tournament.

Lahnert Leads Wrestlers To Third Place At State

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
March 3, 2016
Walker Marshall swims the 100 back during the triple duals at central high school.

Jackson Mugg Takes Records and Title

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
February 10, 2016
Alan Hill and Jerry Schlabs keep an eye on the runners during a cross country meet. Mr. Hill is the new athletic trainer at East High.

[PHOTO] Straight Out of Wyoming

Josh Ash, Asst. Sports Editor
January 7, 2016
Cosette Stellern (far left) celebrates with her teammates as the Lady T-Birds rolled to another victory.

Best Volleyball Player in the State Leads Best Team in the State

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
December 21, 2015
In one of the great traditions of swimming , the swim teams pour pool water from their home pools into the Gillette pool.

Swimmers Struggle at State

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
November 4, 2015
Senior Bailey Rumpf leads off the 200 yard freestyle relay.

East Swimmers Sink to Cheyenne Central

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
September 23, 2015
Junior Karly Thompson celebrates her goal in the state championship soccer game. The lone goal sealed a state title for the Lady T-Birds as they defeated Sheridan 1-0.

ALL WE DO IS WIN… CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
June 1, 2015
Senior Finley McIlwaine battles with a Sheridan defender during the semi-finals of the state soccer tournament. Finley scored the lone goal for the Thunderbirds in their loss to Central in the championship game.

Local Rival Hands T-Birds a Championship Loss

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
June 1, 2015

Track Team Struggles at State Meet

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
June 1, 2015

LHS and EHS Girls Battle to a Tie

Jessika nelson, Sports Editor
May 18, 2015

East Boys Soccer Beats Laramie

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
May 15, 2015
Freshman Josh Frauendienst flies over the pole vault bar during practice at Okie Blanchard Stadium.

East Wins Seven Events at the Torrington Invite

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
May 12, 2015
The Lady T-Birds kneel in a huddle before their cross town rivalry game

Lady T-Bird Soccer Dominate Cross Town Rivals

Jessika Nelson, Sports editor
May 5, 2015
Lily Joslin pole vaults over 9 feet

Track Teams Race to the Lead

Jessika Nelson, sports editor
May 1, 2015
Peyton Grandpre sets up her golf ball.

Thunderbird Golf Teams Place Second at the Douglas invitational

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
May 1, 2015

East Sweeps South Bison

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
April 22, 2015
Sheridan Broncs Knock Off T-Birds

Sheridan Broncs Knock Off T-Birds

jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
April 19, 2015
Dylan Hatanelas recently signed with Midland University to continue his tennis career.

East Athletes Head to College

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
April 17, 2015
NCAA Madness Comes to an End

NCAA Madness Comes to an End

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
April 15, 2015
East dance team Thunderstruck prepares for their state performance.

Dance Team Makes Its Move at State Competition

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
March 25, 2015
Justene Hirsig shoots during the State Championship against the Gillette Camels.

[PHOTO] Boys’ and Girls’ State Basketball Finals

Gavin Sheamansmith, Photo Editor
March 18, 2015
Senior Justene Hirsig goes up high for a shot against the Gillette Camels at the 4A State Championship Tournament in Casper.

[PHOTO] Girls Basketball Closes Season with Another Gillette Battle

Alissa Gonzales, Assistant Photo Editor
March 18, 2015
Junior Elijah Oliver makes a shot at the boys State game against Riverton.

[PHOTO] Boys Basketball: An Up and Down Year Ends on a Down Note

Dallas Kroeger, Entertainment Editor
March 18, 2015
Swimmers Look to End 40 Year Drought

Swimmers Look to End 40 Year Drought

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor
February 25, 2015
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