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East High School 815 E 13th St. Des Moines, IA 50317 Des Moines Public Schools

Vol 82/Issue 1

15 Years

East baseball reaches state for the first time since 1998 page 4

Dear Keesha: Freshman edition

Lyle Fedders

One on one with the new activities director

Tips every new Scarlet should know to survive at East

Jeilah Seely/page 3

Keesha Gaines/page 6

Triple E time

New lunch schedule created to improve reading scores Chelsie Smith/page 3

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News Extended lunch time pg.3 Cellphone policy pg.3

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The students respond to limited use of electronics.

Centerspread

State baseball pg.4 Mr. Fedders pg.5 A spotlight on East’s new Activities Director

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Features

Dear Keesha pg.6 First year at East? Don’t fear, Dear Keesha is here!

Backpage Meet the Scroll pg.8 Follow us on Twitter! @EastScroll

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Cover photo: Senior Robert Hansen makes contact during the quarter final game of the state tournament at Principal Park. The Scarlets went on to win 7-6, in a nine inning thriller.

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photo/Natalie Flores

Triple E time story/Chelsea Smith

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elcome back Scarlets! A new year means different rules, new policies, and new staff. Principal Steve Johns, decided to change block 9 to something that would be more rewarding to the students who worked hard and had a proficient reading

Students with proficient reading scores have been granted 30 minutes of free time

If students did not score last school year. meet the proficient This change is called reading score of 41 Triple E time, where students get an extra 29 “I think it’s a minutes of free time to good idea. It’s do whatever they want. a good way for “In order to get students who the Central Campus’ schedule and East’s need help to get schedule to match up, it,” we had to change the Hope McGinley times,” Johns said. percent or above,

these students are then put in a reading class to help improve their scores. Students may also use this time to ask their teachers for help.

Other students and teachers think differently. The times for Triple E and lunch can get a little confusing. Students can get Triple E and

No talk, no text

lunch together, which would last about an hour. Or, they can have them separately, such as lunch then class then Triple E and vice versa.

“It’s just not logical,” said senior Ricky Butler, who went on to say “It’s a good idea, but it just isn’t working.”

How do you feel about the new cell phone policy at East?

Mrs.Fenstermann

“I love it because I was tired of arguing with students because I want them to pay attention to what I am saying. They could get hurt if they aren’t paying attention if they are “loling” and “haha” when I am giving safety instructions. I miss the juicy notes, they were good notes!”

Kayla Goff, 9 “I think we should be able to use our cell phones during our free time. I also think we should be allowed to use them for calculators and to look up things for work if needed.”

Drake Cam, 10

Mirce Rodriguez, 10

“It’s stupid because when people get their work done they should be able to listen to music.”

“I like it because you can still use it outside of classrooms.”

photos,story/Shareece Burrell

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B ys f the Summer story by/Alex Underwood & Brian Rivera

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photo/Kristopher Byam

Above: The Scarlets pose with their state qualifier banner after defeating Valley 4-2 in the sub-state finals.

Below: East fans and players celebrate a win in walk off fashion, as the Scarlets defeated Davenport North 10-9 in nine innings at the state tournament at Principal Park.

photo/Jacob Haag

photo/Sarahi Trejo

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Colby Carmichael Elite All-State

or 15 years the East baseball team had been absent from the state tournament. As the 2013 season rolled around, it quickly became apparent that the Scarlet baseball club was going to be something special.

Over the summer, the group of 18 boys shattered school records, boasting 38 wins and only five losses.

Snatching the CIML Metro Conference with ease was only a minor goal for the club. This team had their eyes set on a much bigger prize; getting back to the state tournament.

The Scarlets would square off with Valley

for a trip to state, the same team who had ended the past two seasons for the Scarlets.

The sticks came out hot in the big game, as East went on to defeat Valley 4-2 in the sub-state finals.

The victory earned a trip to the state tournament at Principal Park.

The Scarlets opened the tournament with a thriller against Davenport North.

It took nine innings but a victory was earned 7-6 over the Wildcats. The win set a match up in the state semifinals with Johnston. Though the game seemed to be in the hands of the Scarlets, the Dragons stole the game

photo/PJ Graham

Robert Hansen 2nd Team All-State

late, ending East’s run just short of a state title.

The young team of stars was led by four All-State selections. Senior Robert Hansen was named to 2nd team honors, while Senior Malique Ziegler and Junior Chino Alcala were named to first team.

Senior Colby Carmichael led the pack as one of the state’s top pitchers and claimed a spot on Iowa’s Elite All-State team.

Though the title was not claimed this season, the Scarlets will return 15 of the 18 players to next year’s team, giving the school and even the state something to keep an eye out for.

photo/Sarahi Trejo

Malique Ziegler 1st Team All-State

photo/DMPS Flickr

Above: The team celebrates a two run blast delivered

by Junior Chino Alcala in the sub-state finals which put the Scarlets in the lead. They would go on to win 4-2.

Below: After falling to Johnston in the state semifinals at Principal Park, the team was presented with an award on behalf of the IHSAA.

photo/Natalie Niemeyer

photo/PJ Graham

Chino Alcala 1st Team All-State

New man in charge story by/ Jeilah Seely

photo/M. Nouchanthavong

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yle Fedders has been working in schools for the last nine years. He is originally from Sheldon, Iowa but has been at East for the last three years. In his last few years he has been both a social studies teacher and a School Improvement Leader. Now to kick off the 2013-2014 school year he has taken on a role as the new Activities Director.

Q: How does it feel to be the new Activities Director?

A: It’s very exciting. there is never a dull day. Things never go according to plan, on an average day you could be dealing with five to ten different things at a time.

Q: What made you want to become AD? A: I’ve always wanted to be an activities director. I’ve been involved in sports my whole life so I like that I still get to work with them.

Q: What qualities do you have that you think will make you a successful athletic director?

A: I think my three most helpful qualities would be my communication skills, I’m a straight shooter, and I have a sense of humor.

Q: Did you receive any inspirational words or advice from Rick Powell before he left?

A: One thing he said that really stuck with me was “Don’t forget about you and your family.” Sometimes this job can be a handful so it’s important not to forget the things that matter.

Q: What challenges do you face in this position?

A: I’m experiencing a sharp learning curve. It can be a bit overwhelming at times so it’s nice to have a secretary (Ms. Smith) who’s been around for a while.

Q: How do you deal with the pressures of this job?

A: Prioritizing is helpful, you want everything to be important and you never

want to feel like you’re playing favorites. It also helps to have Kim Smith, because we work well together and in this position it is important to work like a well-oiled machine.

Q: What are you hoping to improve?

A: I have three main goals for the year. They are to decrease deficit in the budget, increase participants in all activities, and make our school spirit more thriving.

Q: Any final comments?

A: I would like to encourage everyone students and staff to show their scarlet pride by wearing black and red on Fridays.

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9th grade edition

Dear Keesha,

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also a lot of extracurricular activities after school. JOIN THEM, especially if it’s something you’re interested in you should make a lot of friends. Just remember don’t be shy and be outgoing.

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1. Ms. Niemeyer: Teacher, yerd, grad student, sister, aunt, coffee addict, Hawkeye. #wegohardin3060N. 2. Jordan Gerke: Senior, Gemini, Features Editor, Marine Corps, runner, weight lifting, spiritual, Semper Fidelis.

3. Samuel Hansen: My name is Sam and I’m gonna be a millionaire. #HashtagsOn Paper #TeamDarkSkin.

4. Taylor Davis: I’m a Scarlet for life! #Senior #BASED #TASKFORCE.

hunter, lover of apple pie.

I’m outgoing and keep it real.

Runner. Gemini.

7. Jackie Gabriel: “Imperfection is beauty.” #Senior #futureJournalist

12. Shareece Burrell: #TeamGodFirst #TeamDarkSkin #EHS #Follow me #32

16. Michelle Nouchanthavong: #DesignChief #fashionfanatic #legs4days #longhairdontcare #therealest.

8. Jeilah Seely: #Music# #Journalism #TakeCharge #MakeADifference.

9. Chelsie Smith: #Classof2014 #TeamNewspaper “Be the change you want to see.”

5. Victor Leanos: MIA

10. Blake Sunkle: Senior guard at teachout. Love tennis. Favorite super hero: Aguaman. New 52 he takes out Super Man. #comic Nerd.

6. Ethan Rustan: Canadian, Copy Editor, wolf

11. Dezejanee Hall: I play sports, love writing and

13. Keesha Gaines: #Gemini #June8 #Coleworld #Lips #TeamLakers #TeamKobe #ClassOf2014 #EHS #BasketballsLife.

14. Lane Galvin: # 1 flagrunner born. 1995 #Life gurad. Favorite super hero Kyle Ryner the 4th Green Lantern and most unappreciated #comic nerd.

15. Kaitlyn Vance: Scarlet. Diabetic. Concert weirdo. Diet Dr. Pepper lover.

17. Alex Underwood: I’m obsessed with Red Bull and baseball is life. #EHSBaseball #TeamLightSkin #RedBull #StateBound #RedSquad #SlimeLife.

18. Brian Rivera: @Mr_CincoCinco #Footballislife #GetSwollLiveSwoll #TeamDubStep #1000club #BatmanIsTheBest #NatalieIsMyLove #2014BestClassWeOutchea.

19. Krystalann Rand: #Colorguard #ConcertChoir #Yearbook.

20. Kendrew Panyanouvong: Known as Kendoo. I’m the multimedia editor and also a total band junkie who likes to play soccer. #The Tribe #GoScarlets.

21. Tyler Vail: #editorinchief #ScarletNation #PhynnaCrew #Kendrew Is A Panda 22. Natalie Flores: #Editor-in-chief #violinist #Brian Loves Me #SwollLyfe.

23. Vacengleng Vang: Go wrestiling.

24. Alex Villegas

photos/Kendrew Panyanouvong