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Michael Connaughton presents the board with a framed flag.
A Red, White, and Blue Gift
May 30, 2023
East Holds Naturalization Ceremony and Welcomes 71 new Citizens
East Holds Naturalization Ceremony and Welcomes 71 new Citizens
April 5, 2023
Lions, Dragons, and Proposals, Oh My!
Lions, Dragons, and Proposals, Oh My!
December 8, 2022
Darbi Boddy at the Mar. 28, 2021 Board of Education Meeting. Photography Cara Raiford
Lakota School Board member asked to resign after posting a link to pornography website on Facebook
April 28, 2022
East clubs experience limited participation numbers.
East clubs experience limited participation numbers.
March 26, 2022
East sophomore and right fielder Krystalin Wagner batting against Simon Kenton ending in a 16-4 Thunderhawk loss.
Overhand to Underhand
June 1, 2023
Greg James practices on the track for his upcoming track meet.
Twins on Track
June 1, 2023
Flying Through a Dream
Flying Through a Dream
April 5, 2023
Checkmate
Checkmate
December 5, 2022
What’s the Scoop?
What’s the Scoop?
November 22, 2022
Sullies Stick Together
Sullies Stick Together
March 31, 2023
Striking a Chord
Striking a Chord
December 4, 2022
When the Sky Falls
When the Sky Falls
March 9, 2022
One of the most popular tourist spots in Iceland are the black sand beaches near Vík. In particular, Reynisfjara beach has become exceedingly popular, to the point that some have speculated that it is the inspiration behind a location in Frozen 2. However, many Icelanders think this amount of attention is far from a good thing. What the people pictured above likely don’t know is that someone died from the very waves they are playing with as recently as November, and at least four people have died in the last decade at Reynisfjara. When the waves there are particularly volatile, sometimes a ‘sneaker wave’ will approach without warning, threating to drag the unaware out into the freezing Atlantic. Icelanders are tough people, used to extremely cold conditions, intense storms, and even volcanic eruptions. Icelanders understand how deadly nature can be. As a result, there is very little idiot-proofing in Iceland, which means tourists may underestimate the danger of beautiful locations such as Reynisfjara. Moral of the story? Don’t run with scissors. (JR Kelly)
East Senior Travels to Iceland
March 7, 2022
Tick, Tick... Boom!
Tick, Tick… Boom!
February 3, 2022
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 sophomore and right fielder Krystalin Wagner batting against Simon Kenton ending in a 16-4 Thunderhawk loss.
Overhand to Underhand
June 1, 2023
Greg James practices on the track for his upcoming track meet.
Twins on Track
June 1, 2023
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)
Bowl Guide 2022-2023
January 10, 2023
Moving up
Moving up
December 8, 2022
East varsity basketball senior Kobe Peck dribbles down the court during the Hawks victory over Hamilton 58-47.
Hawks Defeat Bulldogs on Senior Night
March 8, 2022
A Swift Takeover
A Swift Takeover
December 8, 2022
Crop-Tops and Miniskirts?
Crop-Tops and Miniskirts?
February 5, 2022
New Bill Misses Mark
New Bill Misses Mark
January 24, 2022
Gifted Kid Burnout
Gifted Kid Burnout
November 23, 2021
A Loss of Respect
A Loss of Respect
October 21, 2021
Contestants perform a group dance on stage during Mr. Lakota East.
A Show to Remember
March 7, 2022
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Black Lives Matter Protest Moves to West Chester
June 4, 2020
Mr. Lakota East 2020 Highlights
Mr. Lakota East 2020 Highlights
March 11, 2020
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February 26, 2020
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West Chester MLK Day March
January 25, 2020
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December 28, 2021
Lakota removes masking requirement for in-person learners and staff

Lakota removes masking requirement for in-person learners and staff

Mia Hilkowitz
October 29, 2021
East senior Dania Hantush attends a virtual therapy appointment.

The Doctor is Logged In

Mia Hilkowitz
October 21, 2021
This Tues. Aug. 17, Lakota families gathered outside Lakota Local School District Offices to protest the recent announcement that students and staff are required to wear masks while in school for the upcoming school year.

Lakota Families Protest Required Masking for the 2021-22 School Year

Mia Hilkowitz
August 17, 2021
East Principal Announced for the 2021-22 School Year

East Principal Announced for the 2021-22 School Year

Mia Hilkowitz
June 22, 2021
Physician at Hiltop OBGYN Heather Hilkowitz (left) is administered her first dose of the Moderna vaccine by Chief Nursing and Operating Officer at Atrium Medical Center Marquita Turner (right).

A Return to Normal

Mia Hilkowitz
May 28, 2021
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital has begun trials studying the COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 12 to 15 years old.

One More Shot

Mia Hilkowitz
May 28, 2021
Spark Package Editor Mia Hilkowitz discusses the implications of minors being tried as adults in the US criminal justice system.

A Stolen Youth

Mia Hilkowitz
December 11, 2020
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More than a Hashtag

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Small Shops Suffering

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May 28, 2020
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A Breath of Fresh Air

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April 16, 2020
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Life in Color: Jiji Mills

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March 25, 2020
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To the Polls

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March 17, 2020
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Roadhouse Rally

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August 26, 2019
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Can’t Tear Us Down

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June 1, 2019
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