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Senior Alec Welte gets into his bowling stance. The unified bowling team practiced Tuesdays after school at Leopard Lanes. “It’s just something I like to do for fun; it isn’t that challenging. I have been doing it for quite a while now,” Welte said. Photo by Cora Bennet

East unified bowling end their season with a strike

Madie Ybay, Co-Editor and Chief
December 18, 2019
Chatting it up with some teamates, junior Preston Welch prepares to start practice in his third year as a Chieftain wrestler. “Last year’s season was pretty good; we had 3 state medalist two of which were state champions and this year we are looking to build on that,” Welch said. Photo by Jacob Kriewald.

Wrestlers prepare for rest of season

Jacob Kriewald, Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
Freshman Caroline Boucher blocks senior Trinity Hettinger from trying to get around her and score a point. “I’ve always loved skating and thought it looked like a great way to take my anger out,” Hettinger said. Photo by McKenzie Gandy.

Smashing and bashing their way to victory

Emily Nelson, News Editor
December 18, 2019
Hallmark Christmas movies fight for top spot

Hallmark Christmas movies fight for top spot

Emily Nelson, News Editor
December 18, 2019
Disney+ stands against competition

Disney+ stands against competition

Jacob Kriewald, Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
East graduate writes children’s book

East graduate writes children’s book

McKayla Vermeer, Co-Editor in Chief
November 4, 2019
Graphic by: Silas Chisam

Coach cancels JV football for season

Emily Nelson, News Editor
November 4, 2019
Her first year at East, sophomore Olivia Holtz practices to better herself for a jamboree game at the Lied Center. “It honestly felt great, coming into East with great coaches and such welcoming teammates. Overall it was such an awesome experience,” Holtz said. Photo by Cheyenne Paxton

Softball takes runner-up

Jacob Kriewald, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
Belle Voix students warm up their voices. Belle Viox is a varsity womens choir new to Bellevue East. “I joined because I thought it was something new and I felt like it was going to be fun,” junior Abbie Jackson said. Photo by Cora Bennett

Women’s choir comes to East

Madison Ybay, Co-Editor in Chief
September 23, 2019
Students from East and West high schools who struggle in a traditional classroom setting are selected to go to this alternative school. “Our big push when considering furniture was what is most comfortable. We had to think about all types of kids that would come here and we did not want it to look like a traditional school,” Lead teacher Jennifer Lynch said.

BPS opens alternative high school

Emily Nelson, News Editor
September 23, 2019
Premier Waste Solutions stopped accepting recyclables from BPS due to contamination. “Right now [Firstar’s] biggest challenge is the other products are harder for them to move. If you went down there and just drove into the place a bit, you will see bales of product sitting outside,”  Premier manager Mike Shrader said.  Photo by McKenzie Gandy.

BPS trash hauler no longer accepting recyclables

Emily Nelson, News Editor
September 23, 2019
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