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DLakota Superintendent Dr. Ashley Whitely speaks at the phone policy Community Conversation. She outlines the way the conversation will proceed.
Policing Phones
February 2, 2025
Smart Snacks
Smart Snacks
January 30, 2025
From left to right, Superintendent Dr. Ashley Whitely and board president Julie Shaffer listen to Arabic speaking parents at the January 29, Community Conversation.
Cultivating Communication
January 30, 2025
The West Chester Rd. crosswalk near the West High School. New safety measures have been put in place since the accident in September.
Crossing the Line
January 26, 2025
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
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
Used with permission
25 in ’25: Jackson Rupp
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
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 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: Vicky Jiang
25 in ’25: Vicky Jiang
December 18, 2024
25 in '25: Megan Kamphuis
25 in ’25: Megan Kamphuis
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
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
Best in the Nest: Johaeyah Edwards
Best in the Nest: Johaeyah Edwards
February 4, 2025
Best in the Nests: Shaun Dickerson
Best in the Nests: Shaun Dickerson
January 28, 2025
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
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
The Album Reviewed That Has Really Long Titles and Lasts A Really Long Time Without Any Lyrics And Is All Instruments But It Is Still Good
The Album Reviewed That Has Really Long Titles and Lasts A Really Long Time Without Any Lyrics And Is All Instruments But It Is Still Good
February 5, 2025
Pharrell Williams in Lego form.
Built to Inspire
February 3, 2025
Gambler's Prayer
Gambler’s Prayer
January 31, 2025
Staff Playlist: January 2025
Staff Playlist: January 2025
January 31, 2025
Don't Open the Door.
Don’t Open the Door.
January 31, 2025
Staff Playlist: January 2025
Staff Playlist: January 2025
January 31, 2025
Graphic: 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
The Album Reviewed That Has Really Long Titles and Lasts A Really Long Time Without Any Lyrics And Is All Instruments But It Is Still Good
The Album Reviewed That Has Really Long Titles and Lasts A Really Long Time Without Any Lyrics And Is All Instruments But It Is Still Good
February 5, 2025
Pharrell Williams in Lego form.
Built to Inspire
February 3, 2025
Gambler's Prayer
Gambler’s Prayer
January 31, 2025
Don't Open the Door.
Don’t Open the Door.
January 31, 2025
It's here, It's You
It’s here, It’s You
January 29, 2025
Womack's Wardrobe
Womack’s Wardrobe
January 15, 2025
story and photography allie haucke illustrations alex schwind
Thrifted Thrills
December 13, 2024
Curated Classics
Curated Classics
October 15, 2024
Dress Dissection
Dress Dissection
May 3, 2024
Crop-Tops and Miniskirts?
Crop-Tops and Miniskirts?
February 5, 2022
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
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
Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence
Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence
January 30, 2025
Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence is Good
Head to Head: Artificial Intelligence is Good
January 30, 2025
The Editorial Board consists of the senior Journalism III class.
Staff Editorial: In High Demand
January 23, 2025
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
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: 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
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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Best in the Nest: Johaeyah Edwards

Best in the Nest: Johaeyah Edwards

Jonaeyah Edwards is a senior middle blocker for the Lakota West Varsity Girls Volleyball team. With a total of 43 blocks in her career, Edwards is placed 56th in Division I and top five in the Greater Miami leaderboard and sits above the national average for kills with 75 this season.
Madison Springmyer, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025

Q: Who has been the most influential coach or mentor in your career?  A: My club coach, Ann Buschur has been the most influential coach for me. She made going to practices fun and the team just felt...

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Killing It

Hannah Myers • November 4, 2019

story by Hannah Myers | photography by Andrew Marshall | infographic by Kelly Johanteges This court is hyped up by all the fans. Rival versus rival. East versus West. The outcome of the game has been...

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