On January 13, 2025, Shango Gilbert, a valued member of the East Grand Rapids High School Staff, suddenly passed away at age 55. Born on October...

After a remarkable 45-year coaching career, coach Derrick Owens has decided to step down as the Pioneers’ head coach. Under his leadership,...

The East Grand Rapids Madrigals are the most advanced choir in the high school. They have 16 members, 8 girls and 8 boys, and perform all around...

We find ourselves in the middle of an election and inauguration process with high emotions. In the past decade, Americans have been fuming in...

I’m willing to bet you have had an alcoholic drink at least once in your life, whether it be at a party, while hanging out with friends, or...

Two restaurants that many East kids know and love, Chipotle and Starbucks. Many students visit Starbucks in between classes or for an after-school...

Another dominant season has wrapped up for the girls swim and dive team. Behind stunning individual performances across the board that resulted...

On October 10th, two dedicated East Grand Rapids musicians, Joey Collins ‘25 and Monica Doyle ‘25 performed at a fundraiser concert in the...

If you’re an athlete, have you ever been unreasonably mad at yourself and your sports performance, even if say, your team has been winning?...

It’s the end of October, which means that there’s only one thing on every senior’s mind: college applications.  Last year, the graduating...

Imagine being woken up in the middle of the night to a blaring alarm from your phone telling you that your home is being attacked by missiles....

Señora. Mercado Blackport has been a cherished Spanish teacher in our community ever since she started teaching for East in 2002. She is known...

Transferring from a collegiate teaching background, Mr. Rowland is ready to be the next student coordinator at East Grand Rapids High School....

With the grueling days of pre-season coming to an end, the boys water polo team is putting in the last bit of work before the beginning of the...