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October 23, 2024: Lakota East Mens Soccer team faces off against Middletown in their first postseason playoff game. Senior Chris Mfuranzima started by scoring an early goal off Middletown's goalkeeper's hands. Middletown answered back but East senior Luis Perez-Luna scored a goal to end the first half. Scoring slowed in the second half and halted at 2-1 with East in the lead. The Thunderhawks took the win and will move forward to play Beavercreek this Saturday.
Men’s Soccer VS Middletown Photos
October 23, 2024: Lakota East Men's Soccer team faces off against Middletown in their first postseason playoff game.
Jack Riordan, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024
The offensive line huddles before a play, led my quarterback Jamison (JT) Kitna. East Varsity Football plays a scrimmage against La Salle High School on Aug. 9, ending in a 12-7 loss from the Thundhawks.
New Year, New Team
East Varsity Football opens the 2024-25 season with a fresh start. As a result of the hard work put in over the off-season, an exciting year is anticipated.
Max Earl, Sports Associate • October 21, 2024
Dixon uses an iron while on a steep hill. Dixon scored a 46 overall on the course.
In The Driver’s Seat
As the only senior on the East Girls Golf team, Bella Dixon displays her positive influence on the younger girls, as well as on the community.
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief • October 14, 2024
Senior Haylie Yeazell
(right) runs towards the ball
at the end of the first half.
Yeazell finishes off the first
half of the East Girls Soccer
team’s opening game against
Mount Notre Dame that
ended in a tie 0-0 game.
Fresh Foundations on the Field
East Girls Varsity Soccer enters the season with new head coach and familiar face Emily Miller and her exciting agenda for greatness in the 2024-25 season.
Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor • October 6, 2024
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Break a Leg
Break a Leg
“Longlegs” is a horror film known by many for its promotional lead-up to the movie’s release. Was it worth the suspense?
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor • October 23, 2024
Curated Classics
Curated Classics
East student Hope Madgett shares a peek into her closet and the secrets behind her carefully curated pieces.
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor • October 15, 2024
If You Feel It, Chase It!
If You Feel It, Chase It!
“Twisters,” a standalone sequel to the classic natural disaster film, “Twister,” tore through the box office this summer.
Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief • September 26, 2024
Graphic: Alex Schwind,
Logo: Emma Vernon
Staff Playlist: September 2024
Listen in to Spark staffers’ “songs of the summer” and why these tracks embody the season for them.
Spark Staff September 1, 2024
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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
From left to right Jesse White, Cecily Hrenko, and Riley Dexter stand together at the Ohio River Valley Fall State convention. The one-day convention was held at The Ohio State University on Nov. 4, 2023.
New Beginnings
After 90 years of operation the Junior State of America decided to cease operations, affecting one of the longest lasting clubs at East.
Sydney Alderman, Business Manager • October 26, 2024
Gifted Growth
Gifted Growth
New for the 2024-25 school year, Lakota adds an additional six employees to the previous five gifted services program in order to bring the numbers back to what they were four years ago.
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief • October 19, 2024
Mike Wade sets his trumpet aside for a cowbell. Wade leads his quintet in playing classic Miles Davis compositions.
Developing Downtown
As Cincinnati grows as a city 3CDC has been a catalyst for change in the metro area. The organization set out on their biggest project to date earlier this year.
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager • October 12, 2024
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The Kids Are Not Alright
In-Depths
The Kids Are Not Alright
Spark explores the acts of, reasons behind, and solutions to public disruption from teens and young adults in the area.
Ashley Skinner, Gabrielle Troutman, Caden Powels, Luke Viviano, Elliana Celis, and Annabelle McCarty October 18, 2024
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
Back to the Drawing Board
In-Depths
Back to the Drawing Board
Members of the East student community started initatives to reform the school dress code.
Mia Hilkowitz, Abbey Bahan, and Marleigh Winterbottom December 28, 2021
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
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The Heart of East
The Heart of East
East senior Lily Horton fills just about every second of her time, caring and interacting with the school and community.
Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
No One Would Know
No One Would Know
East junior Cecily Hrenko lost her mother due to a cash crash at a young age, but still makes the most out of life everyday.
Annabelle Hammerly, In-Depth Editor • October 20, 2024
Pudgy Pony Logo on store window.
A Blue Ribbon Business
The Pudgy Pony is a boutique-style thrift store that provides quality riding equipment, accessories, and supplies for their community, both new and old.
Savannah Robertson, News Editor • October 13, 2024
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Head to Head: Curfews
Head to Head: Curfews
October 30, 2024
Head to Head: Curfews Should be Set
Head to Head: Curfews Should be Set
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor • October 30, 2024
Head to Head: Curfews Should Not be Set
Head to Head: Curfews Should Not be Set
Beck Lucas, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
New Notions
New Notions
Caden Powels, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
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