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MacFarlane greets East basketball player Trey Perry on senior night. The team would go on to win the game against Springfield.
MacFarlane Moves In
March 30, 2025
Shoppers and crafters gathered in the main gym during the Craft Show. 44 different businesses set up on the Lower Gym Floor.
Seasonal Showcase
March 2, 2025
Battle of Wits
Battle of Wits
February 28, 2025
Lakota Local School Board president Julie Shaffer watches the presentaion of the ODEW report card by the curriculum department. The presentation was put together by curriculum director Lori Brown.
Reaching for the Stars
February 15, 2025
THawk News: First Edition
THawk News: First Edition
February 13, 2025
THawk News: First Edition
THawk News: First Edition
February 13, 2025
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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
The sisters all smile. Cherishing their last few months of their senior year, the three still spend every minute together.
Three of a Kind
March 31, 2025
Fritsch completes an assignment in the Cyber Acadamy.
Cracking the Code
January 27, 2025
Rack of some of the many single comic issues available at Crooked Dog Comics.
Welcome Home
January 20, 2025
Children from the same family suffered burns from a home explosion. The children stand in the hospital with melted skin after losing their home.
Under the Rubble
January 13, 2025
2024-25 Special Issue: 25 in '25
2024-25 Special Issue: 25 in ’25
December 26, 2024
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
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: Cami Bui
25 in ’25: Cami Bui
December 18, 2024
25 in '25: Vicky Jiang
25 in ’25: Vicky Jiang
December 18, 2024
25 in '25: Megan Kamphuis
25 in ’25: Megan Kamphuis
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
Lakota East's brand new projection system casting over the lower gym basketball court.
Reaching New Lights
March 25, 2025
A Pro Surge
A Pro Surge
March 11, 2025
Bring on the Madness
Bring on the Madness
March 7, 2025
Head coach Jon Kitna wraps up practice. Kitna closes out a practice for the Thunderhawks before playoff season begins.
From Field to Sideline
March 4, 2025
Senior Academic Quiz Team (AQT) member Luke Huggins ponders a question. Lakota East AQT began their season with a practice on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Smarter Together
February 27, 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
A Pro Surge
A Pro Surge
March 11, 2025
Bring on the Madness
Bring on the Madness
March 7, 2025
Capped by Salary
Capped by Salary
February 11, 2025
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Brighter Days
March 31, 2025
Illustration: Ashley Skinner
Sweet, Sweet, Oblivion
March 26, 2025
Game, Set, Match
Game, Set, Match
March 5, 2025
The 6888
The 6888
February 28, 2025
Fried & Tested
Fried & Tested
February 21, 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
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Brighter Days
March 31, 2025
Illustration: Ashley Skinner
Sweet, Sweet, Oblivion
March 26, 2025
Game, Set, Match
Game, Set, Match
March 5, 2025
The 6888
The 6888
February 28, 2025
Dear Old Wicked
Dear Old Wicked
February 12, 2025
Fried & Tested
Fried & Tested
February 21, 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
Curated Classics
Curated Classics
October 16, 2024
Dress Dissection
Dress Dissection
May 3, 2024
A Sweet and Spongy Story
A Sweet and Spongy Story
February 18, 2025
Cinnamon Streusel Cookies
Cinnamon Streusel Cookies
December 25, 2024
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
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
The Editorial Board consists of the senior Journalism III class.
Staff Editorial: Developing into Decline
March 27, 2025
Head to Head: Community Service
Head to Head: Community Service
March 21, 2025
Head to Head: Required Community Service is Good
Head to Head: Required Community Service is Good
March 21, 2025
Head to Head: Required Community Service is Bad
Head to Head: Required Community Service is Bad
March 21, 2025
Who is Hungry?
Who is Hungry?
March 15, 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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East students Kaleb Flood, Erin Cooney, and Mia Kamphuis use their school-issued chromebooks in their fitness evaluation class. 46% of Lakota's COVID-19 expenses were related to technology.

[Photo] Funding Our Future

Natalie Mazey
October 20, 2021
Elementary players practice setting the ball.

Little Hawks on the Big Court

Mary Barone
October 27, 2021
Under the TikTok trend #deviouslicks, East students stole school supplies, raising issues for the custodial staff and administrators.

The New Trend

Mary Barone
October 22, 2021
The Mask Debate

The Mask Debate

Mary Barone
October 21, 2021
Under the watch of veteran coach Scott Fetzer, East wrestlers follow their new safety protocols during practice by sticking to one opponent and spacing out on the mat.

Athletes Take On the Pandemic

Mary Barone
January 20, 2021
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Positivity on the Run

Mary Barone
May 10, 2020
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