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Mwibula owner Debra Liston awaits customers at her booth. Mwimbula has been a staple business at the Winter Market for over six years.
Working Through Winter
January 19, 2025
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
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
Used with permission
25 in ’25: Jackson Rupp
December 26, 2024
25 in '25: Joseph Jennings
25 in ’25: Joseph Jennings
December 26, 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
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
Pudgy Pony Logo on store window.
A Blue Ribbon Business
October 13, 2024
2024-25 Special Issue: 25 in '25
2024-25 Special Issue: 25 in ’25
December 26, 2024
Used with permission
25 in ’25: Jackson Rupp
December 26, 2024
25 in '25: Joseph Jennings
25 in ’25: Joseph Jennings
December 26, 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
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
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
The Freshman Football Sideline Cheerleaders stunting. The girls cheer on the sidelines of the East football game against Fairfield.
A Stunting Scene
January 21, 2025
Varsity Colorguard athletes go to huddle after the parent preview show. Colorguard performed with the East Marching Band August 17, 2024 to showcase the setlist for the 2024-25 season.
Committing to the Craft
January 14, 2025
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: 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
Womack's Wardrobe
Womack’s Wardrobe
January 15, 2025
Cinnamon Streusel Cookies
Cinnamon Streusel Cookies
December 25, 2024
Dancing on Air
Dancing on Air
December 20, 2024
DIY: 3D Holiday Card
DIY: 3D Holiday Card
December 18, 2024
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Thrifted Thrills
December 13, 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
Womack's Wardrobe
Womack’s Wardrobe
January 15, 2025
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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
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
Snowflake Apple Pie Recipe Culture Lakota East High School Spark Newsmagazine Story and photography by Lauren Maier
Snowflake Apple Pie
January 8, 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
A New Chapter
A New Chapter
January 16, 2025
McKamey Manic
McKamey Manic
January 9, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Santa
Editorial Cartoon: Santa
December 26, 2024
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
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: 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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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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