March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017
Story by Kate Carroll, Staff Writer
March 27, 2017
Filed under Community, News
When asked about the new superintendent, most students, like sophomore Will Stiff, don’t have much to say.
“I don’t really know much about it,” Stiff said. “My mom is a teacher, so it might affect her.”
What...
Story by Miracle Okoro, Senior Staff Writer
March 27, 2017
Filed under Community, News
One year ago, junior William Aguilar was faced with a tough decision: choose between getting a head start on pursuing his desired career or continue the International Baccalaureate program (IB).
“Having to choose between IB...
Story by Miracle Okoro, Senior Staff Writer
March 13, 2017
Filed under Community
EC teacher Sarah Hanson was chosen to be our spotlight teacher of the week. Hanson graduated from Independence High school and has been a teacher at East for 19 years. She is passionate about Special Olympics and has been the ...
Story by Brennan Stone, Business Manager
March 9, 2017
Filed under Community, Uncategorized
Construction of a landscape wall will start this week. Funding for the wall will come from one of the Lowe's/Hornets Grants for $25,000.
This grant is for a beautification project that will improve the look of th...
Story by Miracle Okoro, Senior Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Filed under Community, News
The Idlewild Road bridge over Independence Boulevard bridge is projected to finally open by the end of March, which could mean that commuters will have a less difficult time getting to and from school, and rush hour won’t b...
Story by Isabel Cosby, Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
Filed under Community, News, Showcase
Christian Isaac Allen, a senior at East Meck, 18, was shot and killed Sunday night during an altercation at a house party on Kelford Lane. Allen was born on October ...
Story by Miracle Okoro, Senior Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
Filed under Community, News, Showcase
Student Congress will be organizing a balloon release on Friday Feb. 23, for senior Chris Allen who tragically died from a gunshot wound on Feb 19. The balloon release will take place at 2:30pm in the football stadium, and all...
Story by Layna Hong, Layout Editor
February 21, 2017
Filed under Community, Student Life
Q: What do you think of East Meck so far?
A: It's very good. It has a different climate. In France, we have more lessons than you guys do, you only have four. Also, in France, we start class at 8 in the morning and ends at 5 in...
Story by Elise Palmer, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Filed under Community, News
The East Meck culinary team won gold last Friday at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competition hosted at Johnson & Wales University.
Culinary teammates Blair Riggbsee and Jensine Crowder won...
