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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

Current East senior Hailey Lowe recalls the days when she was in sixth grade at VanGorden Elementary. After the second bell rang she would leave her sixth grade hall and report to her gifted math class...

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

One night a week, at Fountain Square in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, you can set aside the hustle and bustle of the big city and experience the cool resonance of a piano, the warm plucks of bass,...

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

In the heart of Hamilton, Ohio, a vibrant initiative aims to transform the streets and walls into a dynamic gallery of public art. Thanks to a program called StreetSpark, the once-muted walls of downtown...

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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

As of the 2024-25 year, the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund that was provided to Lakota as a result of the COVID-19 relief laws for the purpose of public and private school...

Farm Fresh Frenzy

Farm Fresh Frenzy

Full of vendors with a variety of items to sell and customers to buy them, the Lebanon Farmers Market was held outside Bicentennial Park in downtown Lebanon for its opening day on May 16.
Ashley Skinner, In-Depth Editor August 5, 2024

STORY AND PHOTGRAPHY ASHLEY SKINNER The savory aroma of fresh baked sourdough, bright hues of blossomed flowers, sweet taste of apple cider donuts, and the strong musk of a lavender scented candle can...

The cast of East's Mamma Mia sing a variety of different songs from the musical.

In The Spotlight

The second annual Light Up Lakota showcase was held at East’s Main Campus this year, allowing each school in the district to hold a booth demonstrating an aspect of their school that they were most proud of.
Ashley Skinner, Staff Writer April 14, 2024

STORY ASHLEY SKINNER | PHOTOGRAPHY MADDIE BEHRMANN The sounds of a symphony from the East jazz band traveled down East’s Main Street and offered a warm welcome to all attendees of the event. Finger...

Not Just a Business

Not Just a Business

Ava Huening January 29, 2024

STORY AVA HUENING | PHOTOGRAPHY AVA HUENING AND COLIN KUNZ

Eastside Voices Take D.C.

Eastside Voices Take D.C.

Eastside Voices Choir embarks to Washington, D.C. to perform in the Parade of Heroes for Veterans Day.
Leah Arnett, Staff Writer November 23, 2023

Eastside Voices, East’s most competitive choir, headed to Washington, D.C. for their biggest performance yet: the Parade of Heroes. The singing Thunderhawks were one of only three choirs and three bands...

Youth In Philanthropy students hold their first Culture Potluck

Youth In Philanthropy students hold their first Culture Potluck

Students of West Chester and Liberty Township’s Youth In Philanthropy organization took a new approach to bring together members of the community and raise money for a good cause.
Ria Malhi, News Editor and Business Manager November 22, 2023

Students, parents, and community members of all cultures and backgrounds gathered together on Tuesday, Nov. 14 for Youth In Philanthropy’s (YIP) first-ever Culture Potluck. The event was put together...

East Commemorates Veterans at its Annual Student Parade and Assembly

East Commemorates Veterans at its Annual Student Parade and Assembly

East hosted military veterans for a Cracker Barrel breakfast followed by a touching ceremony recognizing veterans that served for the country.
Will Huelskamp, News Editor November 9, 2023

The deep base of drums echo through the gymnasium, setting a focused tone in order for students, staff, and veterans to realize the emotional ceremony that would be presented by Lakota East Veterans’...

Childrens Hospital Residential Unit Update

Childrens Hospital Residential Unit Update

Pictured below: photos from the Childrens Hospital construction site. Residential units that will be available for children undergoing treatment at the proton therapy center with an affordable place to stay will be available soon.
Rista Dahal, Staff Writer/Photographer August 31, 2023

Michael Acomb talks to community leaders during meet and greet with the canidates

Lakota Local School District furthers Search for New Superintendent

On June 27th the district, Board of Education, parents, and community members gathered to hear from the top candidates in the search for a new superintendent
Colin Kunz, Editor-in-Chief June 28, 2023

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY COLIN KUNZ Parents and administrators file into the cafeteria of Lakota West High School, ready to form their opinions on the three finalists for Lakota superintendent. In preparation...

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