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

Vol 82/Issue 6

“Even though the future seems far away, it is actually beginning right now” - Mattie Stepanek

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Senior Issue #2014 Co-Editors in Chief Natalie Flores Tyler Vail

Editors

Jordan Gerke Kendrew Panyanouvong Ethan Rustan Aron Mota Robles Jeilah Seely Krystalann Rand Alex Underwood Brian Rivera Chelsie Smith Staffers Emma Stanley Shareece Burrell Blake Sunkle Samora Clay Jazmin Torres Taylor Davis Vacengleng Vang Jackie Gabriel Keesha Gaines Photographers Lane Galvin Brian Chang Dezejanee Hall Zaira Aleman Austin J. Haus Adviser Samuel Hansen Jaylin James Natalie Niemeyer Jessa May Principal Summer Mills Steve Johns

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DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL LETTER POLICY The Scroll welcomes letters but reserves the right EQUALITY STATEMENT The Des Moines Public Schools prohibits discrimination in educational and employment prog rams and activities based on age, race, creed, color, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

In addition, the District prohibits acts of intolerance or harassment toward employees or students that are not related to the individual’s employment or education.

ADS POLICY

Ads are available in quarter page, half page and full page sizes. Ad inquiries should be directed to Natalie Niemeyer at natalie.niemeyer@dmschools.org.

The Scroll reserves the right to reject ads deemed not in the best interest of East students. The paper is printed every four weeks by Wilcox Printing in Madrid, IA.

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to edit for space as needed. Outside contributions are subject to the usual restrictions of libel and obscenity and must conform to general paper policy, which is available upon request. Signed commentaries represent personal opinions, not views of the staff. Also, your letter needs to include your full name and grade. Unsigned letters can not be printed. You can deliver your letter to Natalie Niemeyer in room 3060N.

NOTE: All contents are the product of the EHS newspaper production staff. Occasional stories are contributed from the Journalism Intern program.

The Scroll is a public forum for student expression.

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what’s inside...

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Senior Theatre students take the stage for the last time

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Senior athletes carry on their love for the game

2010/11

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Dear Keesha final advice: How to begin preparing for college

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Reliving the unforgettable

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Magic Mike: a magicians journey

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Big Fish: Bowling Prodigy The Tribe: their legacy continues

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The Flags Fall

Seniors are leaving. From band to football, color guard has departing teammates, too.

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hen you think of an athlete you think of: a uniform, a sport with a ball, a boys team and a separate girls team, maybe a person who gains a lot of popularity from their sport. There are athletes here at East that don’t go through all of these things. Color guard is an activity here at East with athletes who support East High.

Jonnie Bishop is a senior on the color guard team; she’s been on the team for three years.

“It’s a fun team that gets to know each other while representing out school,” senior Bishop said.

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all the teams and clubs here at East high do, and color guard is doing their part “Last year at state we won third place, this year at state we got division one,” Bishop said.

State achievements aren’t the only things this great team is doing.

Color guard isn’t an all-girl activity either; the team had three boys during the winter season.

The color guard team has brought people together and really set new standards for what color guard is. The outfits and colors are different and always changing, “They go with the themes, but personally I would choose something

different and something to stick with,” Bishop said The coach for over 13 years is Michelle Eggleston, and there are now 17 people on the team. Yet it is still thought that the team is under appreciated “The seniors have come a long way from our beginning, we’ve brought on a lot of memories that have made as to be as close as we are now,” Bishop said.

They give school spirit and love the school just as much as The Tribe leaders do. Color guard is a team worth the ticket, just like any other, here at East High.

Penny-Pinching 101: T Story/ S. Hansen

he first thing many people think of when college comes to mind is how much it costs to go.

Students and parents both cringe at the thought of paying for postsecondary education.

Lacking the skills to spend and save money wisely can make college costs much higher.

For the 2011-2012 school year, the average cost of a four-year in-state university was around $17,000 (Including tuition, room and board, etc.). For

photos/ B. Chang Members of the colorguard prepare for a performance during a fall football at Williams stadium.

Guidelines to saving money in college

students attending an out-of-state college, the average bill comes to $29,657. The numbers raise even higher for students at private colleges; they have to shell out a whopping $38,589 on average for a year of education.

Although these costs don’t include scholarships that may be awarded, the price of education is still astronomically high when compared to student income.

With all these expenses, it’s very important for students to

recognize the importance of saving money. “In college I plan to write out a budget and stick with it. College is really pricey so I need to limit the senseless spending,” senior Bhavik Patel said.

A parent’s decision whether to pay for a student’s education costs or to let them face it on their own can strongly impact a student’s financial situation in college. “If your parents aren’t paying, you better be careful what food you buy and get a job for ten hours per week. Also, do

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your laundry rather than buying new clothes all the time,” college advisor Erin Valerio-Garsow said.

In order to graduate from college without thousands of dollars in credit card debt, learning about budgeting and wise spending is completely necessary. When you’re in college and on your own, think about what you buy and how much you should save. Being good with money can be the difference between success and failure in college, so don’t mess it up!

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1. Get a job, if you can 2. Make a budget, and stick with it 3. Do your laundry and clean often, don’t just keep buying new things

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THUAN LUONG

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What extracurricular activities are you in at school?

I’m in League of Legends Club. Oh, I’m in GSA. I was on color guard, but the season is over.

What are some things that were easy and difficult about coming out?

Senior Tuan Loung had many experiences in high school. He’s in band, GSA, and one of few boys on Color guard. Thuan and his family are from Vietnam and practice Buddhism, they also love to care for animals.

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It was easier to tell my friends than my parents. My brother is the toughest person to tell. He basically raised me. I think of the two as equals. I have a feeling my parents know, but not accept it.

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Photos/ B. Chang

So, you were on court for Prom. How was it? Tell me about the experience.

It was alright. Being on court felt different because I was the only LGBT on court. Overall, I enjoyed the opportunity.

Do you have any plans after high school? What will you be majoring in?

I plan on going to Iowa State University. I’m still kind of thinking about my majors, but I might major in marketing, and minor in music.

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TAKE A BOW...

As East High School’s theatre department seniors take their final curtain call, they reminisce on old memories, and look foward to their lives outside of high school.

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Haley Stoll Grandview Softball

Roichelle Marble Madison Wisconsin Basketball

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Luke Fisher Grandview Bowling

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Austin Robbins AIB College Baseball

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Shareece Burrell Bradley University Basketball

Ricky Butler AIB Bowling

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Carlos Smith Marshalltown Community College Soccer

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Renise Collier Southwest Baptist University Basketball

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Aricca Daye Kansas City, Kansas CC Basketball

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Cameron Owen-Dorsey Iowa Western CC Football

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Scott Williams Graceland Bowling

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Lucas Roberts SWCC Baseball

Arturo Marquez Iowa Western CC Football

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Robert Hansen DMACC Boone Baseball

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Maggie Long Central Softball photo/S. Clay photo/K. Panyanouvong

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East story/ J. Seely, C.Smith

the through years

2010-2014

The class of 2014 has seen a lot of change through the last four years. Freshman year we started in the Walker building with closed campus lunches and two principals.

Now look at us. We are about to walk across the stage to become East High alumni. In our four years we have seen the introduction of triple E time, policy changes in attendance, dress code, and lunch. The school has also changed the rules for freshman. So, how does that make seniors feel?

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Open lunch for freshmen

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Zech Reader, 12 I feel like freshmen have more freedom now than they did when I was a freshman. It’s like back when we were freshmen we were watched and had less opportunities to sneak out. Now that freshmen aren’t in Walker anymore, there is just no way they can keep them on campus for lunch, so I guess its alright that they have open lunch.

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Kessiah Taylor, 12 Having the freshmen in this building makes it really crowded and hard to get through the hallways during passing periods. I think they should go back to Walker.

Scott Son, 12 I don’t feel like our policies are a big deal. When it comes to the I.D.s I don’t think people should make a big deal about it because you’re going to have wear I.D.s at your job so it’s just like getting you ready. As far as the attendance policy I think that people would rather be absent than tardy.

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Reannan Barlow, 12 I don’t mind triple E time. It makes for a longer lunch or a longer time to do homework or get in extra study time before you have to take a test. I know my triple E has come in handy for studying for tests that I have in my 7th and 8th blocks.

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Cameron Owen Dorsey Iowa Western Community College Physical Education & Coaching

Blake Sunkle Iowa State & Marines Secondary Education

Trevor Abelina Central College Anthropology

Maggie Long Central College Math & Chemistry

Jhelesha Franklin Drake University Law

Haley Stoll Grand View University Nursing

Maritza Knight-Beery DMACC Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

Gaby Arevalo AIB Business Administration

Ryan McCulley DMACC Business

Sarah Bohmke Iowa State University Interior Design

Rachel Boothroyd University of Iowa Psychology

Emily Beattie University of Iowa Psychology/Genetics

Isaiah Castellanos University of Iowa Pre-Med ` Bhavik Patel University of Iowa Medical Field

Arturo Marquez Iowa Western Community College General Studies

Austin Robins AIB Business Leadership and Minor in Accounting

Amina Sahal DMACC Nursing

Alexis Hackett University of Northern Iowa English/Creative Writing

Vacengleng Vang Iowa State University Kinesiology

Chelsie Smith DMACC Elementary Education

Jordan Gerke Marine Corps

Iridian Marquez-Lopez Iowa State University Elementary Education

Luke Dawson Iowa State Biology Pramila Subedi DMACC Nursing Sarahi Trejo Iowa State University Horticulture Aricea Daye Kansas City Kansas Community College Business & Sports Broadcasting

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”

- John Dewey

Reannan Barlou University of Iowa Pre-Vet & Biology Cindy Vela DMACC Liberal Arts/Nursing Sandra Alvarez Iowa State University Business Kathryn Garcia Saint Mary’s College of California Undecided Ted Kofoed University of Northern Iowa Finance Austin Jungers AIB Sports & Management Robert Hansen DMACC Boone Physical Therapy Jessica Moreno DMACC Kinesiology Milly Penaloza-Mata Iowa State University Business

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Emily Thomas University of Dubuque Nursing Zakia Brown Iowa State University Psychology & Criminology Christina Castillo University of Iowa Nursing Amy Ochoa DMACC Undeclared Sara Clark University of Iowa Cinema Thuan Luong Iowa State University Marketing Catarina Fiscus DMACC Human Services Julianna Wegman DMACC Undecided Kylie Waters DMACC General Studies Alvin Gonzalez DMACC Undecided Erica Argueta-Chavez Iowa State University Pre-Pharmacy Jacob Miller Kirkwood Biology Tyler Aswegan DMACC Boone Undecided

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Dillion Glass DMACC Boone General Ed. Liberal Arts

Gladys Gonzales Iowa State University Undecided Luke Dawson Iowa State University Biology/Zoology

Kpandi Lumeh Iowa State University Psychology Mark Fleming Ellsworth Community College Pre-Law

Yocelin Gonzalez La’James Inter. College Cosmetology Oscar Tavera Iowa State University Construction Engineering

Jose Nunez DMACC Electric Engineer Michael Nokes Ellsworth Community College Computer Engineering

Hunter Stapes United Marine Corps Philosophy Blake Steines DMACC Culinary Arts Ricky Butler AIB Sports & Events Management

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Eddie Perryman Iowa State University Marketing Casey Mozena DMACC Undecided Lucas Roberts SWICC Liberal Arts Colby Carmichael Northern Illinois University Undecided Brian Rivera Iowa State University Graphic Design Madi Delk DePaul University Psychology and Theatre Arts Zech Reeder Army Ayan Bokichg DMACC Ankeny Fashion Design/ Merchandising Alex Underwood University of Iowa Political Science

Kesiah Taylor University of Northern Iowa Theatre Performance/ Accounting

Tyler Vail DMACC Boone Secondary Education

Lacey Davis La’James Cosmetology

Lane Galvin Iowa State University Political Science

Brittany Cook DMACC Boone Elementary Education

Sam Clay University of Iowa Undecided

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The Final Edition

Dear Keesha, How do you balance your finances when you go to college?

I asked a couple of people that are in college because I don’t really know myself.

Ni’Jay Gaines (JuniorMissouri State University) – “I get a monthly basketball stipend to pay for my cost of living. I make sure my rent and utilities are paid first. Then I buy groceries, and fill up my gas tank, making sure all of my necessities are paid for. With the extra money I have left over, I use for leisure activities.”

Artichala Wise (Freshman- Iowa Central) – “I balance my finances by giving myself a weekly budget. I’ll give myself $50 from my account and that’s all I’m able to spend during that week . I buy groceries that will last me for a few weeks. Also, I only buy things on deals.”

What should I do if I don’t want go to college after high school but want to stay productive?

You should get a job if you do not already have one and plan to work a lot. Get a savings account and start saving. Fill out a bunch of scholarships. Have friends that are also doing the same thing you’re doing so you do not lose focus.

The job you work at might be the job you like and you would like to major in that area to get you higher in that field.

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How do you pick the right school?

Look at your list of Colleges and • decide why that sparked your interest in the first place.

List your top favorite schools to your • least.

How well does that school fit you?

• Will it help you out in the long run or will it distract you from your studies? (Pros and Cons¬) Go on many college visits and ask • questions that you want or need to know.

How is this school going to get you to • where you want to go? Does it have the right major for you? Is it better for you financial?

Make sure you understand what money you’re getting for free and what you need to pay back. Will it help you get a reasonable job?

Research the department you’d be • majoring in. Is the class size right for you?

Do you need individual help and are your teachers willing to do that?

Talk to your parents and counselors.

• If rejected form one of your tops • college don’t dwell, move on.

Don’t procrastinate! Do not wait last • minute to do everything. That would be really stressful on you and your parents.

For more information: http://www.usnews. com/education

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Story/ B. Rivera Sandra Alvarez, 12

“I think the craziest thing that has happened to me would be winning prom queen. I had no idea that it would happen to me and Luke but it was awesome.”

Hunter Stapes, 12

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“Walking in downtown Iowa City at night with everyone who went to the Iowa Summer Journalism workshops to get ice cream. It was nothing but good vibes and the view of the old capitol it was amazing.”

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Kendrew Panyanouvong, 12

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“I was climbing a giant tree in the forest like Tarzan. I thought it would be a good idea to jump to another branch six feet away. I jump to it, it snaps and I fall hitting every branch on the way down.”

“My favaorite memory was when the first issue came out, everyone was so happy and so excited for the rest of the year.”

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James Flickinger, 12

“Beating Lincoln in swimming my senior year because we have a big rivalry with them.”

“My favorite Scroll memory was finally becoming part of the staff.

I spent the first semester in journalism one but was constantly in the lab after school with the Scroll staff, so it was nice to become a part of the team.”

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Alex Underwood, 12

Luke Dawson, 12

“My favorite moment would be kicking the game winning field goal sophomore year against Ottumwa on our homecoming game.”

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“My favorite memory in Scroll was going on a ghost hunt for Kendrews story at East. We had fun.”

Natalie Flores, 12

“My favorite memory was getting to see my story in print in the paper for the first time.”

Blake Sunkle, 12

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Going out with a

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The return of varsity baseball season

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aces full of sadness, depression and melancholy filled the players of East High Schools baseball team after losing to Johnston High School in the state Semi-Finals. Reality hit, but would it be the last time you see the Scarlets at Principal Park? With 12 returning seniors and the motivation to beat any team to step between those white lines, they are on a mission. A mission of unfinished business.

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hird baseman Tyler Aswegan stands ready for the next play during a home game last season. ‘My biggest accomplishment in my high school career has to be playing in the state tournament with my team,” Aswegan said.

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“My favorite thing about high school baseball is being able to play with my friends and having a great time with my team,” Kramer said.

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itcher Dillion Glass huddles up with the team before they head to the dugout for the next inning. I got to ask Glass what he wanted to accomplish this season. He had one straight forward answer. “To bring home a state title,” Glass said

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“Not laying baseball in college will give me a lot more free time, I think I’ll be bored at first but I’ll find other activities to take up that time,” Knutzen said.

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atcher Austin Robbins up to bat in the state tournament last year. Robbins plans on attending AIB to continue to play his favorite sport baseball.

“I want to make the varsity team as a freshman and be the starting catcher,” Robbins said.

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K “I started because I thought it was cool, no one else did it, I wanted to be different.”-Michael Osman May 23, 2014

right lights, a stage, playing cards, these are the things that Michael Osman uses to amaze and mystify his audience. Osman knows a variety of magic tricks and has even gone to Las Vegas. It is what he loves to do and people love to see him do it. “I got to meet a lot of famous people in Vegas, like David Copperfield and Chris Angel,” Osman said.

Osman loves to do magic, he has been doing it for years. “I love to see people’s reaction,” Osman said.

This is why he likes to perform, he honestly does it just to make people smile and make them believe it was really magic. “I started because I thought it

was cool, no one else did it, I wanted to be different,” Osman said.

Osman has also been in many of East High Schools plays including, “Grease,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Little Shop Of Horrors,” and “Midsummer’s Night Dream.”

He lives to perform and he does it well.

He will be attending AIB College next year but plans to perform magic even throughout his years in college.

“The best trick I’ve seen Osman do was he set a piece of paper on fire and turn it into a dime,” Senior Casey Mozena said.

If you haven’t gotten the chance to meet Osman you are missing out. Osman has been in theatre arts all four years of his high

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school career.

Osman is also a lifeguard but has given that up to work at Adventure Land assisting Adventure Land’s Magician. “I’m excited, I’m hoping to learn a lot,” Osman said.

If you want to see a magic trick don’t be scared to ask, he has thousands of tricks he will be willing to show and amaze you with.

People who believe in Osman’s magic- 99% People who don’t- 1% (Mr.Allan)

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Keepin’ it three hunna

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Being well known is simple for the standout athletes in sports such as football, basketball and baseball. Senior Luke Fisher often goes by without notice, though he is at the top of the state’s list of best bowlers. story/ A. Underwood hroughout the day in and day out. One halls of East, individual is able to many student walk the halls normal, athletes are rarely having the stigma known for the hard put on him as a big work they put forth time athlete, though he

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Senior, Luke Fisher crushed the competition this past season, averaging

Was your senior season the best one overall out of your four years of bowling? Why? Yes, because I bowled my first sanctioned 300 and averaged my highest out of all four years at a 231.8.

What was the feeling during your perfect game?

Any nerves at all, and how many times have you bowled a 300?

It was very nerve racking with everyone watching and I just tried to stay calm. I have bowled five 300’s now and come close often.

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around 232 pins a game.

Fisher’s highlight of the season came in an early meet where he bowled a solid ten frames to clinch a perfect 300

Any weird rituals or superstitions while you bowl?

Not really any superstitions but I have to do my pre-shot routine before I throw my ball every time. by wiping the oil off my ball.

What is the worst stereotype about bowling that irritates you?

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The biggest stereotype is that bowling is not a sport or that it is easy. To win some of my tournaments you have to bowl up to 20 games in one day.

Was Grand View your top college choice? Any other offers?

Yes, Grand View was my top pick. I also had AIB, William Penn, and Wichita asked me to come visit.

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What other bowling do you do outside of East? Any leagues or competitions?

I bowl almost every day to practice. As of now I’m in two leagues and bowl in two Greater Iowa tournament programs called GIBA and GISBT.

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Who or what has been your biggest inspiration?

I don’t really have an inspiration. I just strive to be the best I can be, every

What is the biggest moment of impact that changed bowling for you or biggest accomplishment ?

The biggest moment that changed bowling for me was the youth US Open Bowling Tournament in Las Vegas last summer. I took first in all events.

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game against Southeast Polk. Fisher will not stop his journey at East, as he committed to bowl for Grand View University next fall.

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Senior salute

East seniors answer the call to serve photo/Ethan Rustan

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Styles Dyer

What branch are you enlisted in?

Air Force What’s your desired or planned MOS? (Military Occupational Specialty) A dentist Why did you decide to join?

It’s kind of my dad’s idea. He doesn’t want to pay for college. He wants me to go to college for free.

What have you done to prepare yourself ?

I take weight lifting a little more seriously.

What advice would you give to students that want to enlist in the military? How about those who are skeptical?

If you want to travel the world and you don’t have to worry about spending money and prepare for your future.

Hunter Stapes

What branch are you enlisted in?

Marine Corps What’s your desired or planned MOS? (Military Occupational Specialty) A pilot What have you done to prepare yourself ?

A lot of at home workouts and a lot of PT. (physical training) What advice would you give to students that want to enlist in the military? How about those who are skeptical?

Don’t do it just to do it. Do it because it’s something you know you can do, something you want to do.

Why did you decide to join?

Family. My uncle is a big role model. He was a part of the USMC.

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Emma Sigmund

What branch are you enlisted in?

Army What’s your desired MOS or job?

(Military Occupational Specialty) A firefighter probably.

What have you done to prepare yourself ?

I’m going to a future soldier’s training.

You have training once a week and they teach you all the lingo and stuff like that.

What advice would you give to students that want to enlist in the military? How about those who are skeptical?

Have them talk to a recruiter in each of the branches and talk to their family about it.

Why did you decide to join?

I have family in it, and I wasn’t interested in going to a university. I like more hands on action stuff.

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Farewell seniors Taking a look back on final memories and accomplishments the Class of 2014 has made story/Kendrew Panyanouvong r o m of that huge crowd, kindergarten to the time we rushed senior year, it the court when takes 2,340 days to our very own Lady graduate high school. Scarlets made it to Some of your worst the state tournament and best days of for the third time your life happened in our four years within those 2,340 here; these are all days. There are memories worth no more struggles remembering, and of waking up and soon enough we getting to school at will be sharing with 7:40 a.m. anymore. each other at our 10 All those morning year class reunion. band rehearsals Friend groups down the streets by and relationships the football stadium, may have changed the extra sprints at and broke off, morning basketball but bittersweet practices, or those memories were Stepper practices made that will last before the sun rose a lifetime.

The up? Those are all EHS Class of 2014 over now. Those has soared to new Friday nights you heights than any screamed so loud for senior class has the football team you before. Our baseball almost passed out, team made a trip to the last routine you the state tournament performed in front for the first time

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in 15 years, while our softball earned a trip of their own twice since freshman year. Following two swimming records being broken, we sent multiple students to the state for Debate; our Special Olympic basketball team earned a spot at state of their very own as well, and we beat the faculty in basketball for the first time ever. Wherever you may go; whether it be the marines, beauty school, or college, we will all know that we came from the very same place, and take pride in that. We will always be Eastsiders at heart, whatever path we choose to go. We now my be alumni, but forever we are the EHS Class of 2014.

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OUR FINAL GOODBYE

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Leaving with memories Q & A with Vacengleng Vang

Favorite Quote or catchphrase: Quit complaining about stuff and do it.

Mrs. Kucharski

Bucket List: “I want to be an Ice Road Trucker” Fun Fact: Drives the train at the zoo photo/ Roxanne Kucharski Q: How long you have been at East?

A: 7 years Q: How long you have been a counselor ?

A: 7 years photo/Vacengleng Vang

How will people remember you ? Joke of the Day. What will you miss at East?

Talking to the kids What will you be doing after retirement ?

Volunteer, a part time worker at zoo, things here and there, and be a substitute teacher.

Favorite Quote: I’m looking especially nice today!

Mr. Ruby

Fun Fact: I try to play the guitar, harmonica and dobro.

How will people remember you ?

I’m a teacher who cared and a teacher who likes to have a good time. photo/ Paul Ruby Q: How long you have been at East?

A: 5 years Q: How long you have been a teacher?

A: 30 years photo/Vacengleng Vang

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What will you miss at East ?

The students and the camaraderie of the teachers What will you be doing after retirement ?

I have a small contracting business I will continue and I hope

Where would you like to go to after retiring ?

I want to go to Chicago with my daughter at Wrigley Field. I want do whatever the heck I want to do and I still volunteer a lot.

What extreme thing will you do after retiring?

I want to learn how to swim. I am terrified of water.

2 things you accomplished before retirement: I promise to get my masters degree and got it. I promised to be financially literate and not spend more than I make. to remain a life long learner.

Where would you like to go to after retiring ?

Go to Europe, travel in the United States and see all the Civil War battlefields.

What extreme thing will you do after retiring?

I was a paratrooper in the military, I will probably jump again.

2 things you accomplished before retirement: I got my teaching degree and my masters.

I managed a successful business.

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THE TRIBE

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lex Underwood , Kendrew Panyanouvong, Skyler Knutzen, and myself created The Tribe to get information out about school events.

Being a Tribe leader is fun and stressful . It is our job to get tailgating ready and to cook the awesome food and to

also make the student section as big and as loud as possible for school sports and other events.

The Tribe is a big part of East High and now that we Tribe leaders are graduating we are handing the account down to the juniors that we believe will be the best to replace us as

leaders. We will all miss the Friday night football games , basketball games and the tailgating before the games. We truly hope the Tribe will continue after we are gone and we believe the people we picked to take our spots are ready to take the responsibility.

Next Tribe Leaders

“I feel honored and matured knowing that I am in control of the Tribe. I promise not to say anything stupid on the account!”

“I feel that I’m the best fit for the job. No one else can get as loud as me and I have a lot of influence on other people the student section would be nothing without me”

“I feel honored and I have a lot of school spirit to show for it.”

“It feels like my destiny to lead The Tribe and I’m going to do all I can to make the Tribe of 2015 the best they can be.”

Edgar Leguisano Sam Fitzgerald

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