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The Mask Debate
The Mask Debate
October 21, 2021
This Tues. Aug. 17, Lakota families gathered outside Lakota Local School District Offices to protest the recent announcement that students and staff are required to wear masks while in school for the upcoming school year.
Lakota Families Protest Required Masking for the 2021-22 School Year
August 17, 2021
East senior Bitsy Summers ad Multiple Disability Intervention Specialist Ellen Bowmann read a story to help Summers with memory recall skills.
Engaging Education
May 28, 2021
Physician at Hiltop OBGYN Heather Hilkowitz (left) is administered her first dose of the Moderna vaccine by Chief Nursing and Operating Officer at Atrium Medical Center Marquita Turner (right).
A Return to Normal
May 28, 2021
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital has begun trials studying the COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 12 to 15 years old.
One More Shot
May 28, 2021
Darbi Boddy at the Mar. 28, 2021 Board of Education Meeting. Photography Cara Raiford
Lakota School Board member asked to resign after posting a link to pornography website on Facebook
April 28, 2022
East clubs experience limited participation numbers.
East clubs experience limited participation numbers.
March 26, 2022
Gone Fishing
Gone Fishing
March 11, 2022
LEAF club members plant a tree during last years annual tree planting event.
LEAF Club Uses Grant Money to Launch Reforestation Effort
March 11, 2022
East seniors Kiley Doll (far left) and Megan Davis (far right) work with Wyandot students on an activity.
What it Means to be a Star
March 9, 2022
Art by Chloe Kornau
Art by Chloe Kornau
December 17, 2021
A Surprise to Paris
A Surprise to Paris
October 20, 2021
East senior Bitsy Summers ad Multiple Disability Intervention Specialist Ellen Bowmann read a story to help Summers with memory recall skills.
Engaging Education
May 28, 2021
Through her teaching, East Government teacher Tisha Grote-Menchhoffer encourages her students to become civically engaged beyond the classroom while building a positive environment that motivates them to believe in the power of their unique potential.
Tisha Grote
January 1, 2021
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The Trio
June 16, 2020
When the Sky Falls
When the Sky Falls
March 9, 2022
One of the most popular tourist spots in Iceland are the black sand beaches near Vík. In particular, Reynisfjara beach has become exceedingly popular, to the point that some have speculated that it is the inspiration behind a location in Frozen 2. However, many Icelanders think this amount of attention is far from a good thing. What the people pictured above likely don’t know is that someone died from the very waves they are playing with as recently as November, and at least four people have died in the last decade at Reynisfjara. When the waves there are particularly volatile, sometimes a ‘sneaker wave’ will approach without warning, threating to drag the unaware out into the freezing Atlantic. Icelanders are tough people, used to extremely cold conditions, intense storms, and even volcanic eruptions. Icelanders understand how deadly nature can be. As a result, there is very little idiot-proofing in Iceland, which means tourists may underestimate the danger of beautiful locations such as Reynisfjara. Moral of the story? Don’t run with scissors. (JR Kelly)
East Senior Travels to Iceland
March 7, 2022
Tick, Tick... Boom!
Tick, Tick… Boom!
February 3, 2022
Liar, Liar
Liar, Liar
January 10, 2022
Watching You
Watching You
January 1, 2022
Back to the Drawing Board
Back to the Drawing Board
December 28, 2021
Junior Camden Frazier (left) and senior Jaiden Palmore-Lett work on an assignment in fifth bell Cyber One.
Security Savvy
December 27, 2021
School Board Reshaped
School Board Reshaped
December 22, 2021
Fourth grade Woodland teacher Stephanie Pare works with students in her integrated classroom.
A Turn In Teaching
December 22, 2021
East junior Kelsey Retzsch uses her laptop to complete her school work and research.
Tech But No Support
October 21, 2021
East varsity basketball senior Kobe Peck dribbles down the court during the Hawks victory over Hamilton 58-47.
Hawks Defeat Bulldogs on Senior Night
March 8, 2022
Four members of the East Academic Quiz Team wait to buzz-in with their answers during a match against the Mason Comets.
East Quiz Team Takes on Mason
February 28, 2022
East senior Sarah Sewak takes a shot during the East v. Princeton game.
East Girls Basketball takes on the Princeton Vikings
February 25, 2022
East Boys Basketball Takes Down Princeton
East Boys Basketball Takes Down Princeton
February 11, 2022
East freshman Kaitlyn Pham takes a shot during the game versus Fairfield
East Beats Fairfield in Girls Freshman Basketball
February 9, 2022
Crop-Tops and Miniskirts?
Crop-Tops and Miniskirts?
February 5, 2022
New Bill Misses Mark
New Bill Misses Mark
January 24, 2022
Gifted Kid Burnout
Gifted Kid Burnout
November 23, 2021
A Loss of Respect
A Loss of Respect
October 21, 2021
Spark staffer Riley Higgins explores the influence of political partisanship on scientific fact.
Political Science
January 2, 2021
Contestants perform a group dance on stage during Mr. Lakota East.
A Show to Remember
March 7, 2022
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Black Lives Matter Protest Moves to West Chester
June 4, 2020
Mr. Lakota East 2020 Highlights
Mr. Lakota East 2020 Highlights
March 11, 2020
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Storytime With a Lakota Principal
February 26, 2020
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West Chester MLK Day March
January 25, 2020
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The Mask Debate

The Mask Debate

Mary Barone • October 21, 2021

STORY, PHOTOGRAPHY AND INFOGRAPHIC MARY BARONE Nearly 200 concerned parents and community members cram into the dimly-lit cafeteria of Plains Junior. A broadcast of the Lakota School Board meeting in...

This Tues. Aug. 17, Lakota families gathered outside Lakota Local School District Offices to protest the recent announcement that students and staff are required to wear masks while in school for the upcoming school year.

Lakota Families Protest Required Masking for the 2021-22 School Year

Mia Hilkowitz • August 17, 2021

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY MIA HILKOWITZ This Tues., Aug. 17, several Lakota families gathered at the Lakota Local School District Offices located at 5572 Princeton Rd to protest the recent announcement that...

East senior Bitsy Summers ad Multiple Disability Intervention Specialist Ellen Bowmann read a story to help Summers with memory recall skills.

Engaging Education

Marleigh Winterbottom • May 28, 2021

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY MARLEIGH WINTERBOTTOM East Special Education student Tyler Holliday and his Instructional Attendant Kathy Guckenbergur sit at their isolated table in the middle of the classroom...

Physician at Hiltop OBGYN Heather Hilkowitz (left) is administered her first dose of the Moderna vaccine by Chief Nursing and Operating Officer at Atrium Medical Center Marquita Turner (right).

A Return to Normal

Mia Hilkowitz • May 28, 2021

STORY, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND INFOGRAPHIC MIA HILKOWITZ East junior Aya Darwiche’s favorite thing about Thanksgiving has always been the food. Every year, her family has come together to celebrate and, like...

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital has begun trials studying the COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 12 to 15 years old.

One More Shot

Mia Hilkowitz • May 28, 2021

  STORY MIA HILKOWITZ | PHOTOGRAPHY RILEY HIGGINS | INFOGRAPHIC CAITLIN O'DONNELL Since the COVID-19 vaccine was approved for emergency authorization use in Dec. 2020, biomedical companies like...

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The Trio

June 16, 2020

personal narrative by Maddie Cramer | art by Kelly Johantges I think it’s safe to say that most people’s relationships have changed quite a bit since Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine issued the stay at home...

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A Dream on Pause

Rehab Jarabah • June 3, 2020

story by rehab jarabah | art by alexandra fernholz Ding-dong.  That’s the sound that tells me a customer has walked in. It’s also the sound I tend to hear before I fall asleep.  The Arabic...

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Editors’ Note:

June 1, 2020

Despite Ohio’s stay at home order amid the current pandemic, the Spark staff has still worked to produce this final issue for the 2019-2020 school year. Journalism is the crux of our society, and in...

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To the Class of 2020:

May 30, 2020

column by Rebecca Breland | photography by Alexandra Fernholz To the kids I’ve spent the last 12 years of my life with, to the kids who’ve been with me through it all, to the kids who’ve made me...

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Small Shops Suffering

Mia Hilkowitz • May 28, 2020

story by Mia Hilkowitz | art by Rachel Anderson For years, Niederman Family Farm has been a staple in the Liberty Township and West Chester community. Hundreds of families visit for birthday parties,...

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Cancelling the Golden Gala

May 26, 2020

story and art by Rachel Anderson The invitations were printed. The t-shirts were made. The posters were decorated. The spirit week was finalized. The decorations were ordered, the venue was mapped out....

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Fitness for You

May 24, 2020

story by Nicholas Hetterich | art by Alexandra Fernholz With little to do during this pandemic, Dan McCallister is challenging the community to get in better shape. McCallister is the father of Lakota...

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