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Teaching in Tandem
May 18, 2025
Summer Fun
May 18, 2025
A Family of Fitness
May 18, 2025
Ella Jo Wright, Emily Watts, and Calleigh Ethier in the first moments of the opening night performance. The cast in total had 39 members across named roles and ensemble.
Behind the “Burn Book”
May 18, 2025
Liamme Thiam stands during the presentation of the colors. He was present to support his wife being naturalized.
Welcome
May 18, 2025
THawk News: First Edition
THawk News: First Edition
February 13, 2025
October 23, 2024: Lakota East Mens Soccer team faces off against Middletown in their first postseason playoff game. Senior Chris Mfuranzima started by scoring an early goal off Middletown's goalkeeper's hands. Middletown answered back but East senior Luis Perez-Luna scored a goal to end the first half. Scoring slowed in the second half and halted at 2-1 with East in the lead. The Thunderhawks took the win and will move forward to play Beavercreek this Saturday.
Men’s Soccer VS Middletown Photos
October 25, 2024
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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
Center Stage
Center Stage
May 16, 2025
Focus. Lauren created this abstract piece using mixed media on cardboard. She adds the finishing touches with a colored pencil.
The Inherited Palette
May 12, 2025
Ready for landing. Flying with friends, Oliver enjoys concluding his flights with the sunset. Communicating over the channels, he makes sure everything is clear before he lands at the Warren County Airport.
Born to Fly
May 5, 2025
Kaya and Kenzie stand back-to- back. The twins laugh as their hair connects just like the two of them.
Seeing Double
April 28, 2025
Similar but not identical. The three girls all have similar features in different aspects.
Beyond the Trio
April 21, 2025
Mason Snyder poses for photo.
Finding Harmony
December 9, 2024
The Heart of East
The Heart of East
October 31, 2024
No One Would Know
No One Would Know
October 21, 2024
"My Mini Me"
“My Mini Me”
October 4, 2024
Gracie Mckenna on the lacrosse turf.
Heart And Hustle
September 30, 2024
Center Stage
Center Stage
May 16, 2025
Fritsch completes an assignment in the Cyber Acadamy.
Cracking the Code
January 27, 2025
Kaleb’s oil pastel self portrait from Drawing and Painting II.
Beyond the Canvas
November 25, 2024
Rack of some of the many single comic issues available at Crooked Dog Comics.
Welcome Home
January 20, 2025
Kara Day poses with a botox needle.
Adorned with Care
November 18, 2024
Pudgy Pony Logo on store window.
A Blue Ribbon Business
October 14, 2024
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25 in ’25: Jackson Rupp
December 26, 2024
25 in '25: Joseph Jennings
25 in ’25: Joseph Jennings
December 26, 2024
25 in '25: Emilie Madding
25 in ’25: Emilie Madding
December 18, 2024
25 in '25: Hailey Lowe
25 in ’25: Hailey Lowe
December 18, 2024
25 in '25: Alyssa Brunk
25 in ’25: Alyssa Brunk
December 18, 2024
Crafting Community
Crafting Community
March 17, 2025
Advancing Artificial Intelligence
Advancing Artificial Intelligence
January 17, 2025
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
April 27, 2023
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
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
Bring on the Madness
May 20, 2025
Man Up, Man Down
Man Up, Man Down
May 18, 2025
Playing with Purpose
Playing with Purpose
May 18, 2025
Don’t Get Hit
Don’t Get Hit
May 18, 2025
From Team to Family
May 16, 2025
Best in the Nests: Johaeyah Edwards & Shaun Dickerson
Best in the Nests: Johaeyah Edwards & Shaun Dickerson
February 11, 2025
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
December 3, 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
Bring on the Madness
May 20, 2025
Man Up, Man Down
Man Up, Man Down
May 18, 2025
Changes in the Jungle
Changes in the Jungle
May 13, 2025
A Pro Surge
A Pro Surge
March 11, 2025
Bring on the Madness
Bring on the Madness
March 7, 2025
Catching Cups of Khichidi
May 17, 2025
Dressed to the Nines
Dressed to the Nines
May 17, 2025
A Ruby-Red Revolution
A Ruby-Red Revolution
May 17, 2025
Party like it’s 2009
May 17, 2025
All Is Not Fair
All Is Not Fair
May 17, 2025
Staff Playlist: January 2025
Staff Playlist: January 2025
January 31, 2025
Background: Alex Schwind
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
A Ruby-Red Revolution
A Ruby-Red Revolution
May 17, 2025
Party like it’s 2009
May 17, 2025
All Is Not Fair
All Is Not Fair
May 17, 2025
Know Me Better
May 17, 2025
A Stranger’s Game
May 16, 2025
Fried & Tested
Fried & Tested
February 21, 2025
Dressed to the Nines
Dressed to the Nines
May 17, 2025
Talah's Threads
Talah’s Threads
May 14, 2025
Thrifted Ring Target White Shirt Vivienne Westwood Necklace Thrifted Flannel.
A Style That Fits
February 7, 2025
Womack's Wardrobe
Womack’s Wardrobe
January 15, 2025
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Thrifted Thrills
December 13, 2024
Catching Cups of Khichidi
May 17, 2025
Taste of Tradition
May 16, 2025
Love and Latkes
Love and Latkes
May 16, 2025
A Sweet and Spongy Story
A Sweet and Spongy Story
February 18, 2025
Cinnamon Streusel Cookies
Cinnamon Streusel Cookies
December 25, 2024
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
The Treacherous Tree Trunk War
The Treacherous Tree Trunk War
January 28, 2025
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The Trio
June 16, 2020
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The Prep Before the March
December 20, 2018
Photography Courtesy of the Newseum Institute
Free Spirit
November 29, 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
Silencing Support
Silencing Support
May 17, 2025
People or Puppets?
People or Puppets?
May 17, 2025
“I, too, am America”
“I, too, am America”
May 16, 2025
Homeless by Design
Homeless by Design
May 16, 2025
Assimilating to America
Assimilating to America
May 16, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Science Ethics
Editorial Cartoon: Science Ethics
April 3, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Santa
Editorial Cartoon: Santa
December 26, 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: Community Service
Head to Head: Community Service
March 21, 2025
Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence
Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence
January 30, 2025
Head to Head: Curfews
Head to Head: Curfews
October 30, 2024
Head to Head: Presidential Election
Head to Head: Presidential Election
November 8, 2016
Mr. Lakota East 2025
Mr. Lakota East 2025
February 21, 2025
THawk News: First Edition
THawk News: First Edition
February 13, 2025
Support Our Program!
Support Our Program!
February 10, 2025
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 @ 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 27, 2024
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The Pregame Show: East Vs. Princeton (S1 E1)
September 13, 2024
Mr. Lakota East 2025
Mr. Lakota East 2025
February 21, 2025
Support Our Program!
Support Our Program!
February 10, 2025
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
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Macie Manzardo

Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor

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.

All content by Macie Manzardo
Swimming to Success

Swimming to Success

Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
May 16, 2025
Head coach Jon Kitna wraps up practice. Kitna closes out a practice for the Thunderhawks before playoff season begins.

From Field to Sideline

Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
25 in '25: Emilie Madding

25 in ’25: Emilie Madding

Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
December 18, 2024
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

Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
December 17, 2024
From left: Matthew Hoelscher, Larkin Willis, Luke Huggins, and Blake Gibbs.

Premier Performers

Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Head to Head: Curfews Should be Set

Head to Head: Curfews Should be Set

Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
Flipping the Script

Flipping the Script

Macie Manzardo, Staff Writer
January 29, 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
East sophomore and right fielder Krystalin Wagner batting against Simon Kenton ending in a 16-4 Thunderhawk loss.

Overhand to Underhand

Macie Manzardo, Staff Writer
June 1, 2023
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