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Born to Fly

On Feb. 3, 2025, East senior Oliver Panyko received his private pilots license. Becoming the second pilot in the household, Oliver plans to follow in his fathers path.

Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor • May 5, 2025

Checking the runway and clearing his path, a playful voice commands, “Flight 209 this is your captain speaking, we are ready for takeoff.” Adjusting his cap and tightening his tie, he sure looks the...

Seeing Double

East seniors Kaya and Kenzie Lamb share the behind the scenes of being identical twins, while their best friend Hailey Isacson comments on their inseparable relationship.

Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor • April 28, 2025

Sharing a birthday and finishing each other’s sentences, East seniors Kaya and Kenzie Lamb walk the East halls as the hallmark of identical twins. “We like to do the same things, we like to go...

Beyond the Trio

Izzie Tenhundfeld, the oldest of the triplets, shares her expereinces of being in a trio, while also finding what sets her apart.

Madison Cline, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025

Collecting all of her furniture and nicknacks, East senior Izzie Tenhundfeld prepares to switch rooms with her sisters for what seems like the one-hundredth time. “We switch rooms every few years...

One of the Triplets

Caitlyn Tenhundfeld falls in the middle of her sisters. She acts as a calm presence and prioritizes her family as well as her independence.

Maci Brent, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

After almost eighteen years of being known as “one of the triplets,” Caitlyn Tenhundfeld has learned two things: people will always categorize her with her sisters, and individuality can often be difficult...

Three of a Kind

East seniors and triplets Sammi, Izzie, and Caitlyn Tenhundfeld spend all of their time together. Sammi, the youngest of the girls, set the trend of doing colorguard together.

Sara McGuire, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

Sammi, Izzie, and Catitlyn Tenhundfeld are seen by their peers as the ultimate trio. Sammi Tenhundfeld’s fun fact has always been that she is a triplet. However, there is more to her than her built-...

Cracking the Code

East junior Gloria Fritsch reflects on her passion for cybersecurity and the skills she has learned for the next chapters of her life.

Eliana Rau, Staff Writer • January 27, 2025

Gloria Fritsch’s eyebrows furrow as she stares intently at her computer screen. She is locked deep in concentration as she works her way through a “puzzle.” However, Fritsch is not actually completing...

Welcome Home

Couple Chris and Jessica Hayth own and operate comic book shop, Crooked Dog Comics, in Middletown, Ohio.

Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2025

Every Wednesday, regulars at Crooked Dog Comics rush into the store to pick up the new issue that dropped. Owners and married couple Chris and Jessica Hayth put the new issues out on the shelves for people...

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

Inside the country of Palestine, bombs are heard blasting in the background. Beyond the walls of the hospitals, families are spotted taking refuge while prayers are being held and medical operations are...