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Registration Rush
Registration Rush
April 27, 2025
A Force of Nature
A Force of Nature
April 20, 2025
"Let Them Eat Cake"
“Let Them Eat Cake”
April 13, 2025
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
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
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
From left to right, the sisters stand in order of youngest to oldest. Standing in the middle, Caitlyn portrays her role as the medium between her sisters.
One of the Triplets
April 14, 2025
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
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
Used with permission
25 in ’25: Jackson Rupp
December 26, 2024
25 in '25: Joseph Jennings
25 in ’25: Joseph Jennings
December 26, 2024
Used with permission.
25 in ’25: Ava Ide
December 18, 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
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
McCune catches the frisbee before pausing to pass it to her teammate. McCune competed with the Comet’s Mixed Ultimate team at the state competition last fall, where they placed first. (Photo credit: Lisa Thammarat)
The Ultimate Pursuit
April 29, 2025
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
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
(Graphics by Alex Schwind)
Companion
April 30, 2025
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Brighter Days
April 2, 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
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
(Graphics by Alex Schwind)
Companion
April 30, 2025
Fair use
Brighter Days
April 2, 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
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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
culture personal narrative band anna mullins
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 Terror of Tariffs
The Terror of Tariffs
April 10, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Science Ethics
Editorial Cartoon: Science Ethics
April 3, 2025
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
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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Will Huelskamp

Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief

Will Huelskamp (he/him) is a senior at East and this is his third year in journalism. Last year he was a news editor for Spark. He is also a communications officer for NHS, participates in Relay for Life, and is on the mens volleyball team.

All content by Will Huelskamp
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[Photo] The Ultimate Pursuit

Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor
April 29, 2025
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Luke&Max - Head to Head

[Photo] Head to Head: Required Community Service is Good

Max Earl, Sports Associate Editor
March 21, 2025
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[Photo] Head to Head: Required Community Service is Bad

Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager
March 21, 2025
A Pro Surge

A Pro Surge

Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2025
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[Photo] Developing Feminism

Delaney Finch, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025
We would like to formally introduce you to our wonderful hosts! Senior hosts Mo Gueye and Sydney Hall.

We would like to formally introduce you to our wonderful hosts! East senior, Spark writer, and host, Caden Powels.

East senior and three-year participant, Merrick McDonald. (Photography by Gabrielle Troutman, graphic by Will Huelskamp)

[Photo] Support Our Program!

Emma Vernon, Website Manager
February 10, 2025
Battle of Wits

Battle of Wits

Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2025
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[Photo] Reaching for the Stars

Ashley Skinner, In-Depth Editor
February 15, 2025
Junior participant and star football player, PJ MacFarlane. (Photography by Gabrielle Troutman, graphic by Will Huelskamp)

[Photo] Mr. Lakota East 2025

January 30, 2025
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[Photo] Smart Snacks

Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor
January 30, 2025
Get Mr. Lakota East Tickets Here

[Photo] Mr. Lakota East 2025 Flyer

January 17, 2025
Advancing Artificial Intelligence

Advancing Artificial Intelligence

Joselyn Duff, Grace Callahan, Savannah Robertson, Will Huelskamp, and Ashley Skinner
January 17, 2025
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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.

[Photo] Committing to the Craft

Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor
January 14, 2025
Pictured left to right: 2025 seniors Joe Griggs, Kais Alwawi, Tyler Garrett, and Thomas Truong.

25 in ’25: Tyler Garrett

Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2024
25 with ‘25 (1) (1)

[Photo] 2024-25 Special Issue: 25 in ’25

Spark Staff
December 26, 2024
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

Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2024
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[Photo] This is How it Goes

Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor
November 13, 2024
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[Photo] The Heart of East

Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
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[Photo] New Notions

Caden Powels, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
Gifted Growth

Gifted Growth

Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2024
Dixon uses an iron while on a steep hill. Dixon scored a 46 overall on the course.

In The Driver’s Seat

Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2024
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[Photo] Luke Viviano

September 11, 2024
East Commemorates Veterans at its Annual Student Parade and Assembly

East Commemorates Veterans at its Annual Student Parade and Assembly

Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2023
The antler queen, pictured, leads the cult of teenage girls.

[Photo] Edible Complex

Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager
August 15, 2023
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