The Student News Site of Bellevue East High School

The Tom Tom

The Student News Site of Bellevue East High School

The Tom Tom

The Student News Site of Bellevue East High School

The Tom Tom

East is on the NDE ‘needs improvement’ list
TayLana Tolbert, Sports Editor • April 18, 2024

Bellevue East was categorized as “Needs Improvement,” by falling short by 6/10ths of a percent, according to the 2022-23 AQuESST report....

Student talents shine under the spotlight
Charley Leon, Co-Editor in Chief • April 18, 2024
Bellevue remains divided on Chieftain mascot
Victoria Bogatz, Entertainment Editor • April 18, 2024

Starting off every school day with “Good morning, Chieftain Nation!” Loud warnings to not step on the Chieftain head. Hearing cheers of “Go Chieftains!” Chieftain...

Participating in school-sponsored sports should count as a P.E. credit
Victoria Bogatz, Entertainment Editor • April 18, 2024

Sweat pouring down your face. Breathing hard. Muscles sore from the ache of hard work. Most importantly, a smile on your face because you’re able to participate in an activity...

View All
New restaurants in Bellevue include Crumbl, Five Guys, the Alley
Charlotte Palm, Reporter • April 18, 2024

The restaurant industry in Bellevue is constantly changing. Whether old places close due to lack of popularity or new ones open, oftentimes your old favorites aren’t there...

View All
Secondary education is not needed for success
Cayla Ross, Reporter • April 18, 2024

An increasing number of people are challenging that education from college is essential to achieving success after high school. This argument...

Book banning on the Rise
February 29, 2024