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Varsity Colorguard athletes go to huddle after the parent preview show. Colorguard performed with the East Marching Band August 17, 2024 to showcase the setlist for the 2024-25 season.
Committing to the Craft
The Marching Thunderhawks spend countless hours practicing, performing, and learning the craft of marching.
Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor • January 14, 2025
Bomar shares a laugh with coach Chenault. Bomar sits at the end of the Walk of Champions parade at Lakota East to honor his accomplishments at the 2024 track and field state meet.
Writing His Own Book
Landyn Bomar, the two time seated shotput state champion, is a leader and beacon of inspiration for the East community.
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor • December 17, 2024
From left: Matthew Hoelscher, Larkin Willis, Luke Huggins, and Blake Gibbs.
Premier Performers
East Boys Cross Country seniors talk about their goals, achievements, and advice for incoming runners this season.
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor • December 10, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
Each issue Spark will feature athletes from East and West who showcase exemplary talent.
December 3, 2024
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Womack's Wardrobe
Womack’s Wardrobe
Jada Womack, a current senior at East, lifts the curtain to her personal wardrobe and gives insight to where her style comes from.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor • January 15, 2025
Cinnamon Streusel Cookies
Cinnamon Streusel Cookies
Isabella Cokl, Staff Writer • December 25, 2024
Dancing on Air
Dancing on Air
The 33rd season of the competition show Dancing With the Stars accumulated more viewer votes than any other season. Editor-in-chief Grace Callahan breaks down the top five contestants and other elements throughout the season.
Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief • December 20, 2024
DIY: 3D Holiday Card
DIY: 3D Holiday Card
Hermiela Kidane, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024
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Cancer survivors are honored at a Crucial Catch event. Their friends and families surround them before kickoff at a football game between East and Sycamore.
Collaboration for Change
Three cancer based clubs will be merging into one all-encompassing group this year known as Hawks Against Cancer, but their mission remains the same.
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2024
Letters for Rose
Letters for Rose
Sara McGuire, Associate Website Manager • November 11, 2024
Art Club Feature
Art Club Feature
Lilli Mardis, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024
Construction Commences
Construction Commences
MidPointe library furthers the network's reach into Liberty Township with ongoing construction of the new standalone location.
Diego Rodriguez, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
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Advancing Artificial Intelligence
In-Depths
Advancing Artificial Intelligence
With an Artificial Intelligence (AI) class at East, access to AI for East teachers, and increasing advances in this technology, AI has many facets to be explored.
Joselyn Duff, Grace Callahan, Savannah Robertson, Will Huelskamp, and Ashley Skinner January 17, 2025
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
In-Depths
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Former Lakota East students express the differences between their hometown of Liberty Township and their current place of residence.
Rista Dahal, Staff Writer • April 27, 2023
Junior Camden Frazier (left) and senior Jaiden Palmore-Lett work on an assignment in fifth bell Cyber One.
In-Depths
Security Savvy
Cyber Academy gives students the opportunity to compete in competitions, intern at a company, and learn valuable information about security.
Audrey Allen December 27, 2021
School Board Reshaped
In-Depths
School Board Reshaped
After months of controversy, new school board members will take office in January 2022.
Natalie Mazey December 22, 2021
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Children from the same family suffered burns from a home explosion. The children stand in the hospital with melted skin after losing their home.
Under the Rubble
Medical Professionals went to the European General Hospital on a medical mission to help Palestinians with war injuries.
Emaan Moien, Staff Writer • January 13, 2025
2024-25 Special Issue: 25 in '25
2024-25 Special Issue: 25 in ’25
Get to know the senior class! At the halfway point in the school year, get to know what they look forward to after they graduate and what they will look back on!
Spark Staff December 26, 2024
Used with permission
25 in ’25: Jackson Rupp
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor • December 26, 2024
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A New Chapter
Opinion
A New Chapter
Libraries are adapting to be accessible entirely on the internet, but there are services that cannot be provided online, and the need for physical libraries remains.
Elliana Celis, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025
McKamey Manic
McKamey Manic
Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor • January 9, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Santa
Editorial Cartoon: Santa
Aubrey Moore, Graphics Editor • December 26, 2024
Ho Ho Hoax?
Ho Ho Hoax?
Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor • December 19, 2024
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