Grace Callahan (she/her) graduated in 2025. She was in Spark for three years. She was in Fly Free Mental Health Awareness Club and Hawks Against Cancer.

Will Huelskamp (he/him) graduated in 2025 and spent three years in Spark. During his second year, hewas a news editor for Spark. He was a communications officer for NHS, participates in Relay for Life, and was on the mens volleyball...

Emma Vernon (she/her) graduated in 2025. She spent two years in Spark. She was involved with Art Club, Spanish Club, Lakota East Broadcasting, and designing the Spark website. When not at school, she enjoys reading books, writing,...

Luke Viviano (he/him) graduated in 2025. He was both a news editor is a business manager. He was a member of the Mock Trial team since his Sophomore year and it now a co-captain.

Savannah Robertson (she/her) is a junior at Lakota East. She is a news editor and staff writer in her second year for Spark. In her personal time, she is a major reader and writer, as well as a clarinet player in the Lakota East...

Allie Haucke (she/her) graduated in 2025.

Sophie Schaller (she/her) graduated in 2025, spending three years in Spark. She was a Feature editor for Spark, a member of National Honor Society, ASL Club, and President of Astrology Club. In her free time she enjoys thrifting,...

Ashley Skinner (she/her) is a junior at Lakota East. This is her second year in Spark. In Spark, she is the package editor. When not at school, she likes to paint, read and go hiking.

Gwen Gilbert (she/her)graduated in 2025, and was one of the sports editors for Spark. Her favorite sports to cover were basketball and football, and she also likes to take pictures at games. Outside of school, she enjoys being...

Macie Manzardo (she/her) graduated in 2025. At Spark, she was involved with writing and being one of the sports editors. When not at Spark, she plays soccer, basketball, and runs track.

Max Earl (he/him) graduated in 2025. He spent two years in Spark. In Spark, he was involved with commentating for Lakota East Broadcasting and writing for the paper. When not at school, he enjoys playing guitar.

Addison Stallsmith (she/her) graduated in 2025. She spent three years in Spark. In Spark, she served as a culture editor. Outside of school, she loves to listen to music, shop, read, and bake, along with hanging out with her friends.

Annabelle McCarty (she/her) is a junior at Lakota East. This is her second year in Spark. In Spark, she is an Associate Culture Editor. When she’s not at school, she enjoys hanging out with her family and running cross country.

Sydney Alderman (she/her) is a Junior at Lakota East. This is her second year in Spark. She is involved in mock trial, creator of Leaders for Literacy, and is a business manager for Spark. When not at school, she enjoys reading...

Joselyn Duff (she/her) is a junior at Lakota East. This is her second year in Spark. In Spark, she is one of the opinion editors. Aside from Spark she is also a Vice President for Medical Club.

Mia Huelskamp (she/her) graduated in 2025. She spent three years with Spark and two year as the Opinion Editor. She was involved in Spark, Relay for Life, and NHS. When not at school she is either working, hanging out with friends...

Gabrielle Troutman (she/her) graduated in 2025.

Alex Schwind (he/him) graduated in 2025. He spent three years in Spark. He was an editor for the culture section as well as the graphic section. Outside of school, he loves to draw and read.

Aubrey Moore (she/her) is a junior at Lakota East. In Spark, she helps create and edit graphics and writing stories. Outside of school, she plays guitar, reads, and paints.

Madison Cline (she/her) is a junior at Lakota East. This is her first year in Spark. She is the Captain of the Marching Band's colorguard and enjoys writing stories for Spark. In her free time, she loves working with animals at...

Delaney Finch (she/her) is a sophomore at Lakota East. She's excited to begin her first year writing for Spark! When she's not writing, she loves performing with the Lakota East Theatre and the Singing Thunderhawks, baking cookies,...

Ethan Keller (he/him) is a sophomore at Lakota East. This is his first year in Spark and the journalism program. He loves playing golf and basketball when not at school.

Caden Powels (he/him) graduated in 2025. His bodacious resume included Hawk Ambassadors, Black Student Union, and balances that with volunteering at his church. He enjoys listening to music, playing the saxophone, and writing.

Elizabeth "Tilly" Vernon (she/her) is a sophomore at Lakota East. This is her first year in Spark. She is in LEHS Broadcasting, Strive, FCA, and a writer/photographer for Spark. She plays volleyball and is a photographer in her...