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Cancer survivors are honored at a Crucial Catch event. Their friends and families surround them before kickoff at a football game between East and Sycamore.
Collaboration for Change
December 15, 2024
Letters for Rose
Letters for Rose
November 11, 2024
Art Club Feature
Art Club Feature
November 11, 2024
Construction Commences
Construction Commences
October 28, 2024
From left to right Jesse White, Cecily Hrenko, and Riley Dexter stand together at the Ohio River Valley Fall State convention. The one-day convention was held at The Ohio State University on Nov. 4, 2023.
New Beginnings
October 26, 2024
25 in '25
25 in ’25
December 20, 2024
25 in '25: Megan Kamphuis
25 in ’25: Megan Kamphuis
December 18, 2024
25 in '25: Brynn Sellers
25 in ’25: Brynn Sellers
December 18, 2024
25 in '25: Alec Martin
25 in ’25: Alec Martin
December 18, 2024
25 in '25: Emilie Madding
25 in ’25: Emilie Madding
December 18, 2024
Mason Snyder poses for photo.
Finding Harmony
December 9, 2024
The Heart of East
The Heart of East
October 30, 2024
No One Would Know
No One Would Know
October 20, 2024
"My Mini Me"
“My Mini Me”
October 3, 2024
Gracie Mckenna on the lacrosse turf.
Heart And Hustle
September 30, 2024
25 in '25
25 in ’25
December 20, 2024
25 in '25: Lauren Matlack
25 in ’25: Lauren Matlack
December 18, 2024
25 in '25: Basma Chariff
25 in ’25: Basma Chariff
December 18, 2024
Pictured left to right: 2025 seniors Joe Griggs, Kais Alwawi, Tyler Garrett, and Thomas Truong.
25 in ’25: Tyler Garrett
December 18, 2024
Used with permission.
25 in ’25: Ava Ide
December 18, 2024
Kaleb’s oil pastel self portrait from Drawing and Painting II.
Beyond the Canvas
November 25, 2024
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
April 27, 2023
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 Students Supporting Donald Trump
East Students Supporting Donald Trump
November 8, 2016
East Students Supporting Hillary Clinton
East Students Supporting Hillary Clinton
November 8, 2016
In the Age of Voting
In the Age of Voting
November 8, 2016
Swinging Into The Election
Swinging Into The Election
November 8, 2016
Opinion Column: Don't Demote the Right to Vote
Opinion Column: Don’t Demote the Right to Vote
November 8, 2016
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
April 27, 2023
Choosing a College
Choosing a College
November 11, 2016
College Rush
College Rush
November 11, 2016
A representative from Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University waits to speak to students at the NSPA/JEA Fall Convention.
Paying for College
November 11, 2016
College and Career Night
January 22, 2016
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Back to School Bash
August 5, 2019
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Red, White, and Liberty
July 5, 2019
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Hurdle and the Horse
March 22, 2019
LEAF Club plants trees and flowers 2017 Lakota East Photography by Kara Harris
LEAF Club Landscapes East
October 25, 2017
Mole Day 2017 Chemistry Class Lakota East Photography by Caroline Bumgarner Molar Eclipse
Lakota East Celebrates “Mole Day”
October 25, 2017
Bomar shares a laugh with coach Chenault. Bomar sits at the end of the Walk of Champions parade at Lakota East to honor his accomplishments at the 2024 track and field state meet.
Writing His Own Book
December 17, 2024
From left: Matthew Hoelscher, Larkin Willis, Luke Huggins, and Blake Gibbs.
Premier Performers
December 10, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
December 3, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise
Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise
November 22, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles
November 15, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
December 3, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise
Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise
November 22, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles
November 15, 2024
Pictured is Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze running up field after catching a pass. Also pictured is Michigan quarterback J.J. Mccarthy and Alabama runningback Jase McClellan.
2023-24 Bowl Guide
December 11, 2023
Pictured on the cover: Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during a game against Vanderbilt on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)
2022-23 Bowl Guide
January 10, 2023
Fiesta Bowl Washington vs Penn State Game Recap by Broc Nordmark Art by Lauren Maier Lakota East Spark Newsmagazine Online
Fiesta Bowl: Washington vs. Penn State
January 7, 2018
Music City Bowl: Northwestern vs. Kentucky Bowl Guide Recap by Kara Echternacht Photography Used With Permission Lakota East Spark Online Newsmagazine Spark
Music City Bowl: Northwestern vs. Kentucky
January 7, 2018
Sugar Bowl Clemson vs Alabama Game Recap by Stone Shields Art by Lauren Maier Lakota East Spark Newsmagazine Online
Sugar Bowl: Clemson vs. Alabama
January 7, 2018
Dancing on Air
Dancing on Air
December 20, 2024
DIY: 3D Holiday Card
DIY: 3D Holiday Card
December 18, 2024
story and photography allie haucke illustrations alex schwind
Thrifted Thrills
December 13, 2024
Holiday Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies
Holiday Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies
December 11, 2024
Ghostly Grins
Ghostly Grins
November 29, 2024
Graphic: Alex Schwind, Logo: Emma Vernon
Staff Playlist: September 2024
September 1, 2024
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Staff Playlist: June 2018
June 1, 2018
May 2018 Staff Playlist Compiled by Kayleigh Bearden Lakota East High School Spark Newsmagazine Online Happy Groovy Music May Staff Playlist Dean Hume Art by McKenna Lewis
Staff Playlist: May 2018
May 1, 2018
Staff Playlist: April 2018
Staff Playlist: April 2018
April 1, 2018
Feburary 2018 Staff Playlist Lakota East High School Spark Newsmagazine Love Songs Valentine's Day In Love Playlist Vindictive Angry Anti-Love Single Singles Sad Songs Alone Art by McKenna Lewis Compiled by Leah Boehner
Staff Playlist: February 2018
February 4, 2018
Dancing on Air
Dancing on Air
December 20, 2024
Ghostly Grins
Ghostly Grins
November 29, 2024
This is How it Goes
This is How it Goes
November 13, 2024
Break a Leg
Break a Leg
October 23, 2024
If You Feel It, Chase It!
If You Feel It, Chase It!
September 26, 2024
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Thrifted Thrills
December 13, 2024
Curated Classics
Curated Classics
October 15, 2024
Dress Dissection
Dress Dissection
May 3, 2024
Mod Squad
Mod Squad
May 18, 2016
Holiday Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies
Holiday Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies
December 11, 2024
Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake
Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake
October 27, 2018
Jack-O-Lantern Pepper Recipe
Jack-O-Lantern Pepper Recipe
October 22, 2018
Snowflake Apple Pie Recipe Culture Lakota East High School Spark Newsmagazine Story and photography by Lauren Maier
Snowflake Apple Pie
January 8, 2018
Savory Maple Spritz Cookies Recipe Culture Lakota East High School Spark Newsmagazine Story and photography by Jessica Jones
Maple Spritz Cookies
January 5, 2018
DIY: 3D Holiday Card
DIY: 3D Holiday Card
December 18, 2024
Locker shelf DIY Lakota East High School Spark newsmagazine online
DIY: DIWhy Not
October 7, 2018
DIY Seasonal Mason Jar Lights Lakota East Spark Online Craft and Photography by Gabbie Behrmann
DIY Mason Jar Lights
December 5, 2017
DIY Hot Chocolate Snowman
DIY Hot Chocolate Snowman
December 28, 2016
DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater
DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater
December 17, 2016
Photo of Dustin Horter's iPhone X.
iPhone X
January 1, 2018
East senior Hannah Wilson plays Animal Crossing: Pocket Mode during lunch on December 8.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Review
December 18, 2017
How to Add Spark to Your Home Screen
How to Add Spark to Your Home Screen
September 17, 2017
Ho Ho Hoax?
Ho Ho Hoax?
December 19, 2024
Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence is Bad
Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence is Bad
December 12, 2024
Taylor Taking Over
Taylor Taking Over
December 6, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: AI
Editorial Cartoon: AI
November 21, 2024
The Editorial Board consists of the senior Journalism III class. Will Huelskamp, Grace Callahan, and Caden Powels did not vote due to their in-depth reporting about AI in this issue.
Gateway to AI: Staff Editorial
November 7, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: AI
Editorial Cartoon: AI
November 21, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: American Gun Regulation
Editorial Cartoon: American Gun Regulation
January 17, 2024
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Editorial Cartoon: See No Evil, Hear No Evil
January 22, 2020
Head to Head: Curfews
Head to Head: Curfews
October 30, 2024
Head to Head: Presidential Election
Head to Head: Presidential Election
November 8, 2016
East @ Moeller -- Video Highlights
East @ Moeller — Video Highlights
November 11, 2024
The Pregame Show: East @ Colerain (S1 E3)
The Pregame Show: East @ Colerain (S1 E3)
October 4, 2024
The Pregame Show: East Vs. Middletown (S1 E2)
The Pregame Show: East Vs. Middletown (S1 E2)
September 26, 2024
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The Pregame Show: East Vs. Princeton (S1 E1)
September 12, 2024
Mr. Lakota East 2024
Mr. Lakota East 2024
March 7, 2024
Mr. Lakota East 2024
Mr. Lakota East 2024
March 7, 2024
Contestants perform a group dance on stage during Mr. Lakota East.
A Show to Remember
March 7, 2022
Mr. Lakota East Trailer 2022
Mr. Lakota East Trailer 2022
February 28, 2022
Mr. Lakota East 2020 Highlights
Mr. Lakota East 2020 Highlights
March 11, 2020
Mr. Lakota East 2020 Trailer/Behind the Scenes
Mr. Lakota East 2020 Trailer/Behind the Scenes
February 13, 2020
The Pregame Show: East @ Colerain (S1 E3)
The Pregame Show: East @ Colerain (S1 E3)
October 4, 2024
The Pregame Show: East Vs. Middletown (S1 E2)
The Pregame Show: East Vs. Middletown (S1 E2)
September 26, 2024
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The Pregame Show: East Vs. Princeton (S1 E1)
September 12, 2024
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Colin Kunz, Editor-in-Chief & Broadcasting President

Colin Kunz graduated in 2024. He was the Editor-in-Chief of Spark and the co-president of Lakota East Broadcasting his senior year.

All content by Colin Kunz
Boosting School Sports

Boosting School Sports

Colin Kunz, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2024

Behind the Scenes look at a Lakota East Basketball Broadcast

Colin Kunz and Ben Schneider
January 13, 2024
Pictured is Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze running up field after catching a pass. Also pictured is Michigan quarterback J.J. Mccarthy and Alabama runningback Jase McClellan.

2023-24 Bowl Guide

Colin Kunz, Olivia Wilson, Blake Furnish, Brendan Wright, Camden Braden, Leah Arnett, Jaiden Beran, Macie Manzardo, Max Earl, PJ MacFarlane, Denver Morandarte, and Beck Lucas
December 11, 2023
Michael Acomb talks to community leaders during meet and greet with the canidates

Lakota Local School District furthers Search for New Superintendent

Colin Kunz, Editor-in-Chief
June 28, 2023
Pictured on the cover: Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during a game against Vanderbilt on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

2022-23 Bowl Guide

Colin Kunz, Blake Furnish, Kalla Saineghi, Maggie Huss, Olivia Wilson, Brendan Wright, Gabby Weber, Camden Braden, Jaiden Beran, Grace Callahan, and Jaedyn Armburster
January 10, 2023
East varsity basketball senior Kobe Peck dribbles down the court during the Hawk's victory over Hamilton 58-47.

Hawks Defeat Bulldogs on Senior Night

Colin Kunz
March 8, 2022
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