
Best in the Nests: Johaeyah Edwards & Shaun Dickerson
Each issue Spark will feature athletes from East and West who showcase exemplary talent.
February 11, 2025

Capped by Salary
Money is power, especially in the world of baseball and the MLB. Fans cannot expect smaller teams to grow and foster a winning culture without big payouts.
Ethan Keller, Staff Writer
• February 11, 2025

Best in the Nests: Johaeyah Edwards
Jonaeyah Edwards is a senior middle blocker for the Lakota West Varsity Girls Volleyball team. With a total of 43 blocks in her career, Edwards is placed 56th in Division I and top five in the Greater Miami leaderboard and sits above the national average for kills with 75 this season.
Madison Springmyer, Staff Writer
• February 4, 2025

Best in the Nests: Shaun Dickerson
Shaun Dickerson is a senior captain for the Lakota East Boys Varsity Soccer team and three-year letterman. Dickerson is ranked in the top 384 nationally, top 56 in Ohio, top two in Division I and first in the Greater Miami leaderboard for assists with 15. Dickerson has also broken two school records for most assists in a single season (15) and most career assists (25).
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor
• January 28, 2025

A Stunting Scene
Higher difficulty cheer stunts are being performed by East cheerleaders for the 2024-25 season.
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager
• January 21, 2025

Committing to the Craft
The Marching Thunderhawks spend countless hours practicing, performing, and learning the craft of marching.
Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor
• January 14, 2025

Writing His Own Book
Landyn Bomar, the two time seated shotput state champion, is a leader and beacon of inspiration for the East community.
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
• December 17, 2024

Premier Performers
East Boys Cross Country seniors talk about their goals, achievements, and advice for incoming runners this season.
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
• December 10, 2024

Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
Each issue Spark will feature athletes from East and West who showcase exemplary talent.
December 3, 2024

Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise
Sofia Wise is a senior member of the Lakota East Dance team, contributing to the team’s three state titles for Game Day performance, two state titles for Small Hip Hop, and four Universal Dance Association High School Nationals finalist titles.
Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor
• November 22, 2024

Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles
Senior Sam Wiles is the starting quarterback for the Lakota West Football team. With a total of 914 passing and 504 rushing yards over a span of seven games, Wiles has led the team to a standing of 6-1 and first place in the GMC.
Max Earl, Associate Sports Editor
• November 15, 2024
East @ Moeller — Video Highlights
Reed McClelland
• November 11, 2024
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