East Scroll issue 6

Vol 83/Issue 6

East High Seniors

May 22, 2015

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Co-Editors in Chief Jessa May Jaylin James

Editors

Emma Stanley Aron Mota Robles

Staffers

Aviana Anderson Zoe Beasley Annie Khanthaphengxay Matt Buchacker Photographers Shirah Burton Brian Chang Jorge Gutierrez Nam Le Echo Kermoade Elizabeth Monetti Adviser Malesa Naovarath Natalie Niemeyer Reginae Tree Jordan Van Gundy Principal William White Steve Johns Cover flag/ Summer Mills

Cover art/ Jaylin James

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2015 Senior edition

The big bad B-word Page 3 Feature

Four years, one word Centerspread Feature

Glo-up Page 20 Feature

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.

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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.

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.

Page Editor/Jessa May

The big bad B-word Birth Control, It’s time to talk.

Story/ E. Stanley

No one wants to talk about it, especially with parents but birth control is a tool in preventing pregnancy and has other benefits as well. Other uses birth Anonymous boy control has are helping Q:Tell me what you control acne, regulating know about birth periods, and helping with control? uncomfortable menstrual A: It keeps boys from symptoms. Nobody will becoming men use the same method of birth control for the Q: What types of same reason. Sherri Meza birth control do you is a parenting teacher know about? here at East. She teaches A: Condom, pill, about some of the many corkscrew thingy kinds of birth control.

“There are three main Q: What are the side types of birth control: effects you know of?

Behavioral [Abstinence] A: Not going to be a baby Barrier [condoms] daddy, it makes the mucus and hormonal,” Meza in the vagina thicker and said.

“Abstinence is the helps acne. number one “method” we push here at East, Q: Who informed you or does inform you about birth control?

A: My bae, mom and dad when they found out I was having sex.

since it is the only 100 percent pregnancy and STD preventable method,” Meza said.

Schools obviously want to enforce abstinence but we know abstinence is not always practiced.

“The first method your doctor will go to will be The Pill because there are so many different types of pill, and you can try them out easily,” Meza said. However the first step is opening up to your parents and seeing a doctor to discuss your method options.

People can explore all the different types of birth control until they find the one that they’re the most comfortable taking, not everyone has the same body or the same hormones

flowing through it.

Along with the majority of medications there are some negative side effects.

“It’s not 100 percent, [birth control] can cause blood clots, can cause you to gain weight and doesn’t protect against STDs,” Pharmacy Specialist Nancee Waterbury said.

“The two most effective hormonal methods are the IUD and the Implanon because they both last for multiple years, but those two [choices] do take more consideration because they have to [insert] them inside you,” Meza said. Birth control is not something everyone has to be on, but it’s also not something that shouldn’t be an option

Anonymous girl

Q:Tell me what you know about birth control?

A: Birth control is to help prevent you from having children if you have unprotected sex, but its not 100% Q: What are the all the types of birth control you know of?

A: The pill, depo shot, and the implant [see #4 on bottom of page].

Q: What are the side effects you know of?

A: Irregular period, weight gain, mood swings.

Q: Who informed or informs you about Birth control?

A: My mother and grandmother did throughout my life then when I got on it the doctor informed about it.

Q: Do you think enough or not enough of teens know about it or are on it? Why? A: I feel like more teens should know about it, there 1) The pill: changes the female bodies hormones to prevent pregnancy, are too many teen moms is also used for other purposes. who can’t take care of their kids.

2) The sponge: used to prevent sperm to getting to the egg.

Q: Why do you think it’s 3) Diaphragm: used for the same reason as the sponge.

4) Implanon: inserted in the upper under-arm releases hormones to important?

A: I think it is important prevent pregnancy. in every girls life who 5)The Condom: most used form of birth control, prevents pregnancy is sexually active. Most and STDs. women and girls aren’t My source and where you can learn more; ready to have kids. It should http://bedsider.org/methods be a choice not a surprise.

Different methods of Birth Control.

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Q: Do you think enough or not enough of teens know about or are on birth control?

A: I know a lot of girls who say they are on it because it helps with acne.

Q: Why do you think it’s important?

A: It lowers the birth rate, more people are waiting to have kids, which builds a better economy in the shortrun.

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“Spending time with friends, making plans, and hanging out,” senior Jeremy Bentley said.

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Story/ K. Whitmore

“The time I walked into Mr . John’s office and I said my name is Izak Yaw while I shook his hand...” senior Izak Yaw said.

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hello, future

Some helpful advice for those seniors that are stressing about college and what the future holds for college freshmen Story/ A. Folkerts & E. Rothmayer

Enough of the tears as you remember your time here at East High School.

Stop dwelling on the past, and start getting excited for the future, seniors.

Whether you are going to college, or not, you have some amazing encounters ahead of you. Yes, high school has been an eye-opening experience for you, but think of the adventures that you are about to go on as you enter your first year of college. You are just in luck, because colleges are going to help you out at this time in your life.

Academic advisers, along with a few students, from a variety of colleges across the state of Iowa, have given some helpful advice to help you along with this stressful time in your life. Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, Drake, and DMACC are the colleges that have responded.

Q & A: With College Advisers/Students Question 1: If you could give one piece of advice to the college freshmen, what would you advise?

Question 2: Are there any programs you think a new student should check out or enroll in?

Ali Harms- Drake

Lyndsey Feikes- Drake

“One piece of advice I would give to incoming freshman would be get overly involved. Once you’re involved in clubs and organizations, you can always pull back if it turns out to be too big of a commitment or you don’t have time. Also, if you’re living in the dorms, keep your door open. You don’t have to keep it open all the time, but for a couple hours a day, so people can stop in and say hi.”

Question 3: Any welcome message you would like the students of East High School to receive?

“It’s important to study an area for which you are passionate about, or at least interested. There’s no right or wrong- it’s whatever makes you the happiest.”

Question 4: Any other information/advice you would like to add?

Jeremy Austin- DMACC

Alma Marquez- ISU

“Whether you are looking to cut cost by first attending DMACC prior to transfer or to learn a skilled trade, DMACC has coursework to help anyone for employment and in life.”

“Don’t ever feel like you are alone in the struggle. I assure you that there is someone else in that same auditorium or recitation class that is just as lost and frustrated as you. You just need to speak up, ask questions, and lean on one another for help. Together you will succeed.”

Dear, Freshmen...Sincerely, Upperclassmen Alma Marquez- ISU

Kristen Bramhall- Drake

“When I came to Drake, I didn’t think I “The best piece of advice was going to make any friends. I thought that I can give a first-year college student is to try new things and everyone would think I was weird or I wouldn’t connect with anyone. But, the second I met my make new friends, but making roommate, I knew everything was going to work sure to build a strong foundation out. Remember- everyone is in the same boat. academically.”

College is amazing. You’re going to love it.”

Page Editor/ A. Folkerts and E. Rothmayer

Olivia Star- UNI “As an incoming freshman there are lots of emotions. Fear, excitement, and many more. Try something new. Meet new people; this is how I met the friends I have today and how I have enjoyed my college experience.”

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Tips

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that will help you succeed your freshman year of college

We asked current college professors and students what are some DOs and DONTs of college. Here’s some of what they said...

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DONTs:

Check your e-mail, a lot Go out of your comfort zone and try new 2.things Be very prepared for the weather, you will be walking through extreme conditions. You will be very miserable if you are not well equipped slippers for your dorm 4. Get showers

5. Get involved: Clubs/ Organizations to know your professors 6. Get (know their office hours) 7. Know your alcohol limit 8.Get to know as many people as possible your time to be selfish so do 9. It’s what is best for you, regardless of the people around you your door open, 10. Keep others will do the same

be annoying in 1. Don’t a huge lecture class or any class

2. Don’t gain the freshman 15

turn on your TV during 3.Don’t the week days spend unnecessary 4. Don’t money on groceries, food and eating out, if you have a meal bundle, you are set

5. Don’t procrastinate be careless with sexual 6. Don’t encounters get a fake ID (it will get 7. Don’t taken anyway) make Netflix your 8. Don’t best friend talk about how cool 9. Don’t you were in high school feel like you need to 10.Don’t stick with your major, you

can change it as many times as you want

Q: What are some DOs and DONTs you have heard about college?

Katelyn Gregg A: “Don’t miss class. Don’t miss out on the opportunity. Do your studies.”

Kristina Smith A: “Don’t be judgemental.”

Krista Berry A: “Don’t skip classes. Do get involved.”

Pages Editor/ K. Whitmore and B. Hail

Lauren Cockayne A: “Don’t visit home for the first month. Do join tons of groups.”

Frankie Hill A: “Do study hard.

Don’t lose focus.”

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Anonymous @guideme_ 36m What should juniors have done before their senior year?

Dear Echo, @DearEcho 34m As a junior, you should take as many AP classes as you can. This will get you FREE college credit and better prepared for college classes. Get to know your counselor and stay informed about scholarship opportunities. Apply for scholarships as a junior, but be 100 percent sure of where you’re applying before you do!

East High School’s advice column

Anonymous @FreakedOuttt_ 44m How do I make sure I don’t have a freaky roommate?

Dear Echo, @DearEcho 41m There isn’t much to do to prevent that unless you request to have a specific person to be your roommate beforehand. You could also fill out a dorm room questionnaire (survey on your lifestyle/interests) in the process of signing up for college to have a better chance of rooming with someone tolerable. If anything, try to get to know your roommate, communicate each other’s differences. If they are super freaky and uncomfortable and you two cannot come to terms with a single thing, file a complaint to your residence hall advisor and ask for a reassigned room. If all else fails, try becoming the freaky roommate.

@DearEcho

Anonymous @BlankyOrNahh_ 53m What should I take with me to college?

Dear Echo, @DearEcho 50m You should pack the necessities, perhaps with travel kits to stay organizedclothes, toothpaste, toothbrush, hair brush, soap, bandaids, umbrella, condoms… Anything that fits the environment of your campus. Of course you should bring a few things to decorate your side of the dorm room, to give people a jist of what you enjoy, or are interested in. If you bring something of value, make sure to keep it locked up somewhere safe when unattended. Thievery is not uncommon. Water bottles are good to have as well as non perishable, long lasting/travel sized foods such as granola bars, easy mac, and peanut butter.

Anonymous @movinon_ 57m How do I tell my girlfriend I don’t want to be with her when I leave for college?

Dear Echo, @DearEcho 54m If you truly believe there isn’t a future with this person and that it isn’t worth the effort, then you shouldn’t continue it any longer. It is best to do this in person and depending on how long you two have been together, you should prepare yourself for any reaction. You need to be sincere, but not rude. Let them know exactly how you feel, reassure her/him that there is a future ahead for both of you but that you two will find the right paths for yourselves. College is a place for self discovery, just remember that.

Page Editor/ Echo Kermoade

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Be who you want to be

Kobe Ablett 12

‘I wanna be somebody who overcomes obstacles.”

There is one question that hits everyone when they graduate What do you want to do?

But that’s not the question I’m asking, because by now you have probably just started thinking about what to do or you have always known. Or have

you been panicking like the rest of us through high school.

Seniors are confronted with this choose.

To stay the same or do an complete overhaul of who they are who they want to be. So,who do you want to be?

Michael Gonzalez 12

Brian Chang 12

“Who can accomplish what he wants.”

“A person of success while making a positive impact.”

It’s Here!

Don’t leave for summer break Without your 2015 yearbook *300 pages of full color *Special senior section *Coverage of academics, clubs, orgs & sports $65 in Ms. Niemeyer’s room before or after school.

When they’re gone, they’re gone! Don’t miss out!

Page Editor/ jordan van gundy

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Work hard, play hard, school hard Preparing for the bigger picture... college Story/ J.May Feeling prepared while being a student athlete is a big challenge. “I do not know where I am going yet. I’ve filled out two applications to Buena Vista and Lindenwood. Also ISU but I never turned it in,” Courtney Fudge said.

“Courtney Fudge is a good girl, she works hard and does all the right things,” softball coach Thana Heller said. All of those words are used to describe Fudge th estudent athlete making her way to

college.

Because she likes to stay busy Fudge has played softball for the past 10 years of her life, rugby for the past two years and took up tennis this year because she wanted to something else to do.

Friends. Friends are the key along the way. They can put you in a better mood, and give you a good laugh.

“Courtney is so bubbly. She usually puts everyone in a good mood. She doesn’t

like conflict. She is competitive and a go with the flow type,” senior Sidney Biondi said.

Memories can make or break your high school years.

“Fudge is the type of person you can rely on but sometimes she makes plans and then falls asleep and misses those plans. So if that happens you tease her the next time you have plans so she doesn’t miss them,” senior Darouth Douch said.

Support is a big factor when looking for potential colleges, because college can be one of the biggest steps in your

Fudge-tastic facts

“Fudge probably has a slushie a day, otherwise she gets a headache,” Biondi said.

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“If Fudge isn’t wearing neon there is something very wrong,” senior Alex Blair said.

life that can either affect you for better or worse. “My mom and my close friends have been a good support team, they have always wanted me to succeed in whatever I’m doing,” Fudge said.

Looking back on all the years Fudge will remember these few things. “I had tons of s’mores and lots of stuff to do.

All in all it was pretty good, but I would have joined tennis earlier and gave swimming a try,” Fudge said.

“She is obsessed with anything that tastes like s’mores,” sophomore Laurie Custard said. page / 9 Featrue

College Course Oddities

Story/ E. Rothmayer

End of the year, it’s just around the corner whether it’s your first or last year at East High School everyone’s year is coming to a close. For the final curtain call, a list of weird or unusual college courses has been compiled just for you.

“The Science Of Harry Potter”

“Can genetic engineering explain Fluffy the three-headed dog? Could antigravity research produce a flying broomstick?

A class at Frostburg State University in Maryland tries to answer these questions and more. In the Science of Harry Potter course, students analyze magic by applying concepts of physics, biology, chemistry and engineering, and they take a look at everything from the latest teleportation research (“apparating”) to Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans and the science of taste. Physics professor George R. Plitnik says the class isn’t all fun and games; however, he has been known to dress up as Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore.” (Frostburg State University-MD)

“Biology Of Jurassic Park”

“From the syllabus: “Even though they are extinct, dinosaurs can serve as models to understand many biological principles, including patterns of biodiversity, evolution, extinction, community ecology, homeostasis and behavior. To understand these principles, we will answer questions such as: How many species of dinosaurs were there? Are birds really dinosaurs?

Did dinosaurs show parental care?”The real question, I think, is whether velociraptor can be brought back to life and exhibited in an amusement park “(Hood College-MD)

“Disney Feature; Then And Now”

“Evaluation of why Disney’s animated features have dominated until recently and ramifications of this dominance on animation and society.” Do you suppose it includes field trips to nearby Disneyland or Disney Studios? I’m guessing not.”

(UCLA-CA) Sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/college/, http://www.cnn.com/, http://www.fastweb.com/, http://www.mnn.com/, http://mentalfloss.com/

Page Editor/ E. Rothmayer

“Tattoos in American Popular Culture”

“If you’re a fan of unique ink, look no further.

This course examines American tattoo culture and its roots, exploring how the popular culture of cool ink has developed into a sub-culture over the years and how it relates to race, class, gender and sexuality” (Pitzer CollegeCA)

“The American Vacation”

“Sounds like a breezy look at the Hamptons, Disneyland and Route 66, doesn’t it? Not quite. Students will focus on “Social history of vacations; cultural significance of contemporary patterns; [and] how experiences and meanings are shaped by race, class, gender.” (University Of Iowa-IA)

“Oh, Look, a Chicken” “Embracing Distraction as a Way of Knowing:

Not only does it have an amazing name, “Oh, Look, a Chicken!” Has the best course description I’ve ever read: “Oh, look, a Chicken”....This course will pursue ways of knowing through embracing [little ants, carrying a morsel of food across the table] what it means to be a distracted [I could sure enjoy a peanut butter sandwich right now] learner as well as [OMG--I get to go to the beach this summer] developing an awareness [I need to trim my fingernails] of one’s senses. The instructor teaches in the school of music, [do I hear water dripping?] So there will be an element related to that woven [spiders are amazing] into the course. [Oh, it’s the fish tank behind me] Those registering for this section may even learn to juggle [I’ll be right down, I just have to finish this...What was I working on?]”.

(Belmont University-TN)

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What song should I play ...

Story / G. Gutierrez We’ve all had that awkward moment. You know, that one moment where everything that could go wrong, goes wrong. Yeah, that one. All those moments have happened already and there’s nothing we can really do about them. But there is one thing. We can look at possible awkward situations and add music to those scenarios to make them less awkward.

Shawn Rollman, 10

Karla Ruiz, 11

Krista Beny, 12

Kevin Gonzalez, 11

...when I know I’m in trouble and I have to go home and my parents are waiting on me?

...when I serve myself a big bowl of Fruit Loops but then I realize there’s no milk?

Cher Lloyd - I Want U Back

...when I’m trying to get a summer body but I keep eating Fong’s Pizza, Doritos, tacos, Bdubs, and Burger King?

Demi Lovato - LaLaLand Why that song ?

Because in the song, there is literally the line, “I’m not a supermodel, I still eat McDonals”. I connect with that on a spirtiual level. It’s like, “I could get into shape, but why would in the world would I do that? I mean. Food”

...when I want to tell my friends, “let’s not turn up tonight, lets stay in and study instead”?

Lupe Fiasco Adoption of Magic Why that song ?

Eminem - When I’m Gone Why that song ?

In the song, he (Eminem) is talking about how people should feel after he’s gone. He says he doesn’t want people to be sad which is my message to the people after my parents ground me.

Why that song ?

Cher Lloyd’s song “I Want You Back” explains the whole scenario except replace boy with milk and you’ll understand.

Page Editor/ G. Gutierrez

It’s good for friends to not go out and party and drink and who knows what.

It’s good to stay home and play a song that explains the wonders and beauty of life.

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Four Years. One word.

How would you describe your senior year in one word?

“Painful” - Ruth P.

“Busy” - Krista B.

“Cramming” - Torrance M. “Crazy” - Sabrina D.

“Hectic” - Connor S.

“Stressful” - Chace D.

“Barely” - Grant S.

“Fast” - Connor E.

“Memorable” - Dajean B. “O” - Doua V.

“Dreadful” - Nancy J.

“Struggle” -Aron M. “Cool” - Alexus C. page 12/ feature

“Exciting” - Tina R.

“Original” - Claude W.

“Expensive” -Edgar L. “Adversities” - Ryan W.

“Huh.” - Lora W.

“Difficult” - Praj B.

“Enlightening” - Dariann

“Overwhelming” - Luzy N. “*shrugs*” - Jaylin J. “Pressured” - Jackson C. “Yeah” - Makaiyo S. “Kony” - Sage T.

“Fun” - Kolton W.

“Quick” - Chance R. Page Editors/ Shirah Burton

“Awesome” - Marlon G.

“Final” - Zoe B. “Long” - Courtney F. “Astonishing” - Kaylea K. “Eventful” - Adam D.

“Adventurous” - Aviana A. “Coo” - Bryan O.

“Exhausting” - Cassidy L.

Page Editors/ Shirah Burton

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For the service of humanity These three seniors have dedicated their own personal time to improving the community and helping others

Izak Yaw

Story/ M. Naovarath

Photo/M. Naovarath Working on blueprints for the 2015 senior project is Izak Yaw. The project is planned to break ground in the month of July.

All you hear at picnic tables that project is $1,000 but school is complaints would allow anyone most of the funding about the policy to enjoy their lunch will come from the that students can’t or maybe finish any school. Many may sit in their car dur- homework. With the disagree on needing ing lunch. This “...I will feel happy and accomplished to to improve the year’s senior know all my hard work paid off and it will be outdoor classroom but the project is foaround for years to come.”

Izak Yaw benches that cused on solvare currently ing that problem. Seniors Izak help of local archi- there are deterioratYaw and Kenneth tects and Des Moines ing. Majority of stuHagen have taken Public Schools this dents will use this as charge of redesign- project could be an advantage and ening the outdoor class- completed by the joy this for years. room. Their plans in- next school year. The clude installing new budget for the senior

McKenna Boldt & Lauren Hamilton Story/ M. Naovarath

Helping children is before winter break raise money to send a passion for seniors then you helped a cancer patient to McKenna Boldt and Boldt and Hamil- camp. This project Lauren Hamilton. ton provide presents was called Cups for These two are apart for a little boy in a Cause. They raised of National Honor need. Without dona- $350 and achieved Society their goal. and also “I can’t even put it into words. Knowing that we These two are Scarlet made a difference in someone’s life or even in their little boys are Ambassa- day is an unbelievable feeling.” - Lauren Hamilton currently attending East dors. Boldt side public and Hamilton wanted to make tions then he would school. Boldt and difference in some- never have been able Hamilton are not one’s life. Their main to receive any gifts. only changing lives focus is helping chil- Recently Boldt and but they’re also givdren in need. If you Hamilton sold cus- ing East High a great bought a candy gram tom coffee cups to reputation.

Page Editor/ M. Naovarath

Photo/L. Hamilton Presenting their check made out to Jonathan Dooley for his camp fees is McKenna Boldt and Lauren Hamilton. The check presentation was May 18, 2015.

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Last but not least..

Final words from the people that have been there for the long run Story / M. Buchacker

I

t happens every year, it gets hot outside and the days get longer.

Seniors are looking forward to their last day of school.

As the visions of graduation appear closer, the seniors get that itch to be out of high school.

They have done their time and they are ready to move on in life whether that

is to attend college, join the military or maybe just spending some time living life. But when the seniors needed help or advice they turned to teachers, the ones that were always there to help them out. So here is some advice on the future from the ones that have always been there for you.

Whether you take this advice or not it will be useful.

“Learn to budget your time in college .

Also don’t have peole telling you when to study” -Ms. Wibben

Pages Editor/ M. Buchacker

“Nothing is set in stone , you can always change your mind as long is its for the right. Also don’t go jail .” -Mr. koch

Don’t procrastinate , Do your best the first time and remember family.”

-Mrs. Bierkamp

“Set goals, figure out hot to reach them and don’t stop because ‘Brick Walls’ ” - Mrs. Johnson

‘Make habits you want to have in the future , stay focused don’t let life distract you.’ -Mr. El Baroudi

“Find something you’re good at and make a lot of money.”

-Mr. Hoversten

“Dream big, people will tell you what you can’t do, go after it.”

- Mrs. Kane

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The year of a senior What to expect when you’re expecting senior year story/ E. Monetti and R.Tree We all want to is fairly easy” senior know what are se- Tiana Fisher said. nior year is going to Seniors do have a be like. Is it hard? lot of responsibiliAre you going to ties but also a lot of survive the whole fun. We have a lot of more privyear?

Ev“We ileges such ery bit of all get as senior worry is there. senioritis at banquet, prom, We all some point in and a lot think time.” more rewe’re golease time. ing to make Privileges our last life decisions our senior are privileges and year. We all want to responsibilities are look in the eye of an responsibilities. Atsenior before we are tendance is importhe senior. “Most tant your senior lower class men year also. “We all get think their senior ‘senioritist’ at some year is the worst/ point in time; We all hardest year but it have the times we goes by quick and don’t want to come

to school to finish our last year” senior Aviana Anderson said. But “You only have an few classes and less work to do to do your senior year isn’t not that bad to come and do your work for those few classes” senior Shyara Warren said.

Staying on top of your schedule can be a big help your senior year. “ I had to take two English classes my second semester because I didn’t use my time right my first semester” teacher Mr.ElBaroudi said. Also a good time to have time management is

when applying for scholarships and looking at colleges for after graduation. You may have a paper and scholarship that is due on the same day. Having an set schedule would allow you to get both done.

Senior year is the ending of your high school experience.

It’s not the end of your education, it’s not the ending of your life. It’s that one step getting closer to your future.

What memories are remembered?

Traveling “ I got to travel to Egypt .“ - Mr. El-Baroudi Planning “ I got to help with homecoming and winter formal.”

- Tiana Fisher Events “Senior year breakfast was really fun.”

- Kyila Brown

This year’s senior events April 25 PROM NIGHT

November 17 Senior yearbook pictures are due

Septermber 10 Senior Night

October 22 Senior activites day

Page Editor/ E. Monetti R.Tree

February 7 Winter formal

May 21 Senior awards night

May 8 Senior Breakfast

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e h T be i r t

Goals for next year, from new leaders “Try to get more spirit and incorporate the entire school.”

Malesa Naovarath “Make the EHS tribe the best student section in the USA.” Matt Buchacker

“To put the pride into being an east high student.” Jordan Van Gundy “I want everybody whos at the games to be able to remember them after high school.” Emma Stanley “Get more people to the games.” Emma Kinney “Better themes and more underclassmen getting involved.”

Tameika Ward “I want to make this the best year for seniors” Austin kelley

Same Tribe, New Leaders Every year comes a new story, another group of people that put them selves in front to show support for East High School, our sports, teams and groups. These students are there to bring the crowed together, to make sure you bring your spirit and pride to our gyms and stadiums.

Old flag runners

Meeting for new Tribe leaders

May 26th, second lunch.

In room 3060 North .“Mis Niemyer’s room”

New flag runners

Edgar Leguisano

Ross Welsher

Sage Torres

Austin Kelley

Old tribe leaders

New tribe leaders

Sam Fitzgerald

Jordan Van Gundy

Edgar Leguisano

Emma Kinney

Sage Torres

Tameika Ward

Get more people to come to everything” Ross Welsher

Pages Editor/ J. Van Gundy

Malesa Naovarath Matt Buchacker Emma Stanley

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Smiles Friendship Laughter

Respect Happiness Communication

Connor Enochs & Cheyenne Lindsey

Jason Jeffries & Laurie Custard

Q: Have long have you been together?

A: 1 year 10 months and counting

Q: How long have you been together?

A: 2 years and counting

Q: How are you going to continue your relationship in college?

A: We’re going to visit each other on the weekends. She’ll be coming up to NIACC to watch the baseball games. We’re going to continue to text and talk on the phone.

Q: How are you going to continue your relationship in college?

A: We’re just going to go with the flow, really no special plans.

Q: Advice for incoming seniors about getting ready for college with a relationship?

A: Don’t pick a college that they’re going to just because they’re going there. Pick a college to go to because its the best fit for you. If it happens to be the same college then that’s a bonus and if you like each other enough it’ll work.

Page Editor/ C. VanGundy

Q: What advice do you have for other couples going into college?

A: Just trust each other. Let them live their life. Don’t let your relationship hold back dreams you’ve had your whole life.

Q: Jason, what’s your favorite memory from your senior year with Laurie?

A: When she would bring me food and drinks to my tennis meets.

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Humor Values Openness Love Trust Supportive Strong

College bound? Relationship what?

Senior regrets

Story by/ K. McCaull and J.Rangel

What do you regret most from the past few years?

Izak Yaw - “Not getting academically involved my freshman year.”

Erin Kelly - “I didn’t work hard enough and I had to make everything up at the end of the year.”

Frankie Hill - “Don’t quit during your senior year because it’s not the end of the road yet.”

Jesse McGregor - “I regret nothing...”

Tahlia Hauptley - “Not going into drama sooner.”

Kaleigh DeBont - “My bra strap broke during the Iowa state fair parade and I had to march like that the whole time.”

Page Editors/ K. McCaull and J. Rangel

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#GloUp: East High Edition From 2011 to 2015 a lot of things have changed. Throughout the years, they have grown and matured. Now it’s their time to move on, and start new. story by/ A. Khanthaphengxay and B. White

Throwback

Today

“Basketball helped me get acquainted with my people and helped me ease my way into the school.”

Throwback

Today

“Freshman year, I didn’t realize how important school was and where it could take me. Now I know how bright my future is.”

Dariann Nickerson

Juleo Harris “It was crazy to watch all of my friends grow up and change so much througout the year, in looks, personality, ect.”

“Freshman year, I was more quiet... once junior year came and I moved in with Giboo, I started getting more respect for my wrestling.”

Kalyx Heuermann

“Compared to my Senior year: I’m more outgoing and close to my class than ever before.”

Josh Davis

“I grew A LOT, and i realized that if I grew out my hair that I didn’t look like a baby.”

Jailene Rodriguez Page Editors/ A. Khanthaphengxay and B. White

Jaylin James page / 20 reviews

The Next Chapter

The class of 2015 has a talented group of seniors that will be moving on to play a college sport and pursue their dreams.

Jeremy Bentley - Ellsworth Community College, A pitcher for East since his freshman year is ready for a big senior year. As one of the top pitchers in the state, Bentley will be prepared to become a Panther.

Josh Davis - Northern Illinois University, After participating in the state wrestling tournament for four years, and placing third this past year, Davis will continue his already very successful wrestling career as a Husky.

Javier Guerrero Ellsworth Community College, From 15 yards to 50 yards, kicking is a lifestyle for Guerrero.

Hoping to become a starting kicker next year, Guerrero will also become an Ellsworth Panther.

Connor Enochs Northern Iowa Area Community College, Five years of varsity baseball has put Enochs as the top shortstop in the state. There will be many predictions that Enochs will do big things as a Trojan next year.

Page Editor/ J. James

Cassady Carmichael Simpson College, After four years of golfing at East, Carmichael will be golfing for Simpson next spring.

Chino Alcala Northern Iowa Area Community College, After a transfer from Southeast Polk, Alcala has been a BIG addition to the East baseball team.

He will be tagging along with Enochs to become a Trojan.

Jaylin James University of Northern Iowa, James participated in football, track, baseball and basketball for all four years. James will be joining the Panther football family next year as a wide receiver.

Juleo Harris - Iowa Western Community College, Harris participated in wrestling, rugby and football.

After an explosive football season, he will continue to play football at linebacker as a Reiver.

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The Champions League one of soccer’s greatest tournaments

Riveting Stats Story/ A.Mota

Y

ou run out onto the field where there are thousands of people cheering and chanting, awaiting the start of the match.

Not to mention the millions of other people watching the game at home from their television. The soccer game is about to start and all that’s on your mind is if you win you have a chance to become the champion of Europe. The Champions League is a soccer tournament held every year to see which team is the best in Europe and also which league, that consists of qualifying, group stages, round of 16, quarter finals, semifinals and then the final.

Every league gets teams that have to play other teams to get qualified into the group stages. They get a home and away game and whichever club scores the most goals advances to the group stages.

The group stages

have eight groups with four teams in each. In this stage the teams play each other twice, home and away. The top two teams in each group advance to the round of 16.

From there the remaining teams draw to see who they get as their opponents.

They play a home and away game and the score is aggregated.

Aggregate means that the result from the first game is carried over to the second game: for example Real Madrid beat Schalke 04 2-0 which means in the second game Schalke needs to score 3 goals to win and make the final score 3-2 to get the win.

Next stage is quarter finals which is the elimination stage.

Once you lose you’re out. Four teams will be left which is the semifinals that get a home and away game. Winners will get a ticket to go to Berlin where this year’s final will be held at.

Page Editor/ A. Mota

All Time Top Scorers- Cristiano Ronaldo 77 goals (Real Madrid) Lionel Messi 77 goals (FC Barcelona) Longest Clean Sheet- Arsenal FC 10/18/2005-04/25/06 Most Championships Won- Real Madrid Most Goals in a Season- Cristiano Ronaldo 17 goals (Real Madrid) Fastest Goal- Roy Makaay 10.12 seconds (Bayern Munchen) Most Goals in a Game- Lionel Messi 5 goals (FC Barcelona)

Final Fixture Saturday, June 6th 1:45 p.m.

Juventus vs FC Barcelona

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Sayonara Scroll Staff Seniors Story/ Zoe Beasley

Aron Mota Favorite Animal: Goat  Played soccer for East High for Four Years  Favorite Pokemon: Charmander  Favorite color: Blue

Self-proclaimed best Pokemon trainer in the 515, Aron Mota is moving toward his future as he graduates this year. Though he hasn’t decided where he would like to go to college he knows he wants to have a stable job and eventually get married.

Mota isn’t too worried about his future though, his favorite quote (of unknown origin) says this: “If no one comes from the future to stop you from doing it, then how bad of a decision can it really be?”

Mota enjoyed high school, for him being a Scarlet meant being involved with his school, attending events, and being part of a sport. His favorite memory from high school is his very first varsity soccer game at East.

“The feeling of being on the field was unexplainable,” Mota said.

Photo/ A. Bosnic

Jaylin James Height: More than 1/6 the height of a T-Rex  Was only 92 away from having 100 varsity letters  Favorite Color: Lime Green

Honor roll student, varsity athlete, co-editor-in-chief, and senior most likely to break hearts by graduating, Jaylin James has big dreams after college.

James plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa on an athletic scholarship, he is most excited to play football on the university’s team and hopes to eventually play for the NFL or become a sports journalist.

“I love sports and to be able to report on sports and athletes in them would be an awesome job” James said.

But East High isn’t something he says’s he’s leaving behind, James believes that you’re a Scarlet for life. He says the most important thing he learned in high school is “not everything goes your way. People won’t always agree with you and like you, but you have to learn to ignore the negativity”.

Photo/ H. Edwards

Zoe Beasley Favorite Color: Sparkles  Favorite Animal: Giraffe  Favorite Thing From Starbucks: Soy hazelnut Frappuccino with extra drizzle

You won’t catch Scroll staff senior Zoe Beasley wandering around Des Moines any time soon, she plans to attend college more than 1,300 miles away in Tempe, Arizona.

“I was ready for a change,” Beasley said when asked about her choice, “I loved the campus, I loved the weather and they have the programs that I’m interested in.”

She’s most excited to meet knew people and explore the new state.

But this doesn’t mean she’s glad about leaving East High, Beasley explains that she really found a home in East High, one that she wasn’t expecting. Her favorite memories at East include the 2014 Homecoming Assembly and High School Musical (2014).

Beasley will attend Arizona State University this fall and study psychology at Barret, the honors college on campus.

Scroll senior farewell

Photo/ R. Towe

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