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The Student News Site of East Grand Rapids High School

The East Vision

The Student News Site of East Grand Rapids High School

The East Vision

MSU scholarship winner gets full ride
News
MSU scholarship winner gets full ride
Linnea Dever, Managing Editor • April 1, 2025

For many high school seniors, the path to college can be a winding journey filled with applications, essays, and interviews. But for Harry Cornell ‘25, that journey recently led him to a remarkable achievement: receiving a fullride scholarship to Michigan...

Round the clock drama
Lila Marguerite, Focus Editor • April 1, 2025

24 Hour Theater is an annual event that the drama program looks forward to all year. For those who don't know, 24 hour theater...

Bands gets extra jazzy in the month of March
Sarah Lincolnhol and Nora Camfferman April 1, 2025

While many feel down and have less of a pep in their step during the winter and early spring months of Feb. and March, the...

Jimmy’s Friendship Fund supports students and builds community
Luci Perez-Simons, Editor-In-Chief • March 4, 2025

Jimmy’s Friendship Fund was created three years ago in 2022. Jimmy’s Friendship Fund is intended to provide East Grand...

Lunch favorite: Gaslight D&W’s new look
Lily Gravelle and Emily Hingson March 4, 2025

The beloved Gaslight D&W has held its grand re-opening after undergoing extensive renovations. To mark the re-opening,...

Mothers come in all shapes and sizes
Opinion
Mothers come in all shapes and sizes
Chloe Custer, Focus Editor • April 1, 2025

As the title says, I have learned that mother figures and female role models in my life come in all shapes and sizes.  It was my mom's 50th birthday...

Do the good ones still exist?
Rory Edleman, Opinion Editor • March 4, 2025

I can’t be the only one obsessed with rom-coms. There is something so comforting about them. They make love look magical—like...

Growth is scary
Rory Edleman, Opinion Editor • January 31, 2025

Was it not just last week that I came to the high school for freshman orientation? Walking into EGRHS and seeing this building...

Will we ever agree on election outcomes?
Rory Edleman, Opinion Editor • January 8, 2025

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

How do American schools compare to the rest of the world?
Kellan Hudson, Opinion Editor • March 1, 2024

There are incredible teachers here at East, in fact much better teachers than there were at my old school, but what if there...

World of Winter brightens downtown
Entertainment
World of Winter brightens downtown
Louise Irwin, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

Brisk weather and sun-less skies can often put a stop to social activities and events. When the temperature begins to drop, so do people’s...

Behind the scenes of the 2025 goneboarding class
Luci Perez-Simons, Editor-In-Chief • January 31, 2025

Looking for a new class to take next year? Look no further. Taught by Mr. Szpieg, gone boarding is a unique class offered at the high school...

Musical duo raises money for Grand Rapids Civic Theater
Caitlin Davies, Entertainment Editor • November 14, 2024

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

Godspell prepares to break a leg next weekend
Luci Perez-Simons and Linnea Dever April 20, 2024

The East Grand Rapids High School Theater Program is setting the stage for its spring musical, Godspell, directed by Pamela Steers and Mark Webb.  Godspell...

EGR Baseball reloads for another district title
Sports
EGR Baseball reloads for another district title
Lilly Adloff and Kellan Hudson April 1, 2025

The East Grand Rapids Boys Baseball team is back after coming off a strong season last year. The team finished off their...

Boys and girls ski claim mittens at State competition
Lauren Whynott and Ava Zochowski March 4, 2025

The EGR ski team has been shredding the slopes this season, living up to everyone’s high...

Sports Classes at East
Gray Flermoen, Staff Writer • January 31, 2025

Team Games:  One of the sports classes that East offers, Team Games revolves around, well,...

New season means new coaches for EGR basketball
Brogan Bernard, Sports Editor • January 9, 2025

After a remarkable 45-year coaching career, coach Derrick Owens has decided to step down as...

Hudson’s Hot-Takes: Don’t associate sport with identity
Kellan Hudson, Lead Editor • November 14, 2024

If you’re an athlete, have you ever been unreasonably mad at yourself and your sports performance,...

EGR Boys Water Polo Swims into Season
Sarah Lincolnhol, Mari Spitzley, and Lily Gravelle September 5, 2024

With the grueling days of pre-season coming to an end, the boys water polo team is putting...

Focus
Read this article if you are confused on what to major in in college!
Luci Perez-Simons, Editor-In-Chief • April 1, 2025

As seniors finalize what college they want to attend, and juniors begin drafting their college lists, many students are dreading...

Laughfest raises spirits
Lila Marguerite, Focus Editor • March 4, 2025

Gilda’s Club in Grand Rapids is a facility of many locations that provides support and community...

Gluten free restaurants and bakeries around GR
Kellan Hudson, News Editor • January 31, 2025

Being gluten free, like any allergy or diet, can be difficult to navigate. Almost all meals...

Teachers of EGR recognized for kindness
Lila Marguerite, Focus Editor • January 31, 2025

The two chemistry teachers at East, Mrs. Heather Carlson and Dr. Tom Fox, have been recognized...