About

Spark Online is the online edition of the print magazine produced at Lakota East High School. The magazine is completely non-profit and student-generated through the efforts of the Journalism I, Journalism II and Journalism III-Honors classes. The publication material may not always reflect the views of the Lakota Local School District or the publication as a whole. Content is controlled and edited by the staff editors. The staff will publish only legally protected speech adhering to the legal definitions of libel, obscenity and invasions of privacy.  Production costs are recovered through advertising, subscription sales and fundraisers. The purpose of Spark is to inform the students, faculty, and community members of news, information and issues that may influence or affect them.

DISCLAIMER: Spark does not condone the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any point of the writing process, or with any other part of the publication including art, graphics, or designs, unless it is being used as an educational example paired with in-depth reporting. Bylines for content including AI should include assisted by ai. We will be checking all content for AI.

2024-2025 Editorial Staff

Editor-in-Chiefs: Will Huelskamp & Grace Callahan

News: Luke Viviano & Savannah Robertson

Feature: Sophie Schaller & Allie Haucke

Package: Ashley Skinner

Culture: Alex Schwind, Addison Stallsmith, & Annabelle McCarty

Sports: Gwen Gilbert, Macie Manzardo, & Max Earl

Opinion: Mia Huelskamp & Joselyn Duff

Photography: Gabbie Troutman & Yen-Nhi Bui

Graphics: Alex Schwind & Aubrey Moore

Business: Allie Haucke, Luke Viviano, & Sydney Alderman

Website: Emma Vernon