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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 22, 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 15, 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 7, 2024
Gracie Mckenna on the lacrosse turf.
Heart And Hustle
East junior, Mckenna Grace, balances lacrosse, school, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.
Emma Voss, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024
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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 16, 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 27, 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
Art by Aubrey Moore, Graphics Editor
An Emotional Rollercoaster
The now Disney classic, “Inside Out,” is succeeded by the heavily anticipated “Inside Out 2.” ★★★
Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor • August 29, 2024
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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 20, 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 13, 2024
Tourism Series: Hamilton, Often Seen Rarely Spoken
Colors on Concrete
A public art initiative has helped transform the downtown Hamilton area through artscattered around the city.
Annabelle Hammerly, In-Depth Editor • September 25, 2024
Source: Lakotaonline.com
Fee Frenzy
The federal pandemic relief funds provided to Lakota and schools across the nation have reached their deadline as of the 2024-25 school year, and school fees will be returning.
Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief • September 23, 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 19, 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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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 21, 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 14, 2024
Beyond the Battle
Beyond the Battle
East graduate, Robert Viox, uses his experience with cancer to inspire others and fundraise for the cause.
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager • October 11, 2024
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Device Discipline
Device Discipline
House Bill 250 that Governor Mike DeWine signed into place is an attempt to lock down on cell phone policy throughout the state. The safety of students is at risk but their test scored might increase.
Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor • October 17, 2024
Governing the Grid
Governing the Grid
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager • October 9, 2024
Brat Branding
Brat Branding
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager • October 2, 2024
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