Front Porch Profiles – Larry Spagnuolo ’21
June 8, 2020
“Quarantine has definitely affected me mentally. I’m a very extroverted person and I get a lot of my energy from seeing people and having conversations with them even if it’s short or a quick passing by ‘hello!’. It has definitely been hard to be stuck with not very many and the same people a...
Remembering the better times
Jack Mundell, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
Oh, man. High school. I remember graduating from the 8th grade and the only wonder on my mind was how the hell am I going to survive at the high school. I had two sisters graduate from East and I heard the best and worst about my future high school experience. Experiences that vary from completin...
Front Porch Profile – Erin Smith ’21
Xanthe Vitaz, Staff Writer
May 27, 2020
“Surprisingly it is still busy working during quarantine. It’s nice to know that Tropical is doing as much as possible to help our health care workers. We do smoothie drops where we bring smoothies to health care workers and it’s nice to see that we can put a smile on their faces. Anyway, it’s ...
Front Porch Profile – Nick Coles ’21
Becca Meyer-Rasmussen, Staff Writer
May 27, 2020
“I like that this has given me the opportunity to spend more time on my ideas and really letting my thoughts form into something more. Now I can spend hours on stuff that I really want to. Quarantine has helped me to find what inspires me and then focus on those things. On the other hand though I got ...
AP exam week takes a turn for thousands of AP students around the country
Tina Duoibes, Web Editor
May 25, 2020
Senior Ashley Mcgraw prepared for her AP Chemistry exam for months. For AP (Advanced Placement) high school students, like Mcgraw, this one exam at the end of May boils down to whether or not they will receive college credit for their diligent work in their AP classes. However, Mcgraw’s exam hit a ...
Billy Bear Hug: A Light in the Darkness
Lauren Bentley, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
In these scary and uncertain times, when we're all stuck inside, it is important to try and spread positivity to those who need it most. One organization in particular, Billy Bear Hug, is playing a huge role in accomplishing that. Billy Bear Hug is an organization that works with children who h...
Front Porch Profile – Miriam Stolle ’22
Lauren Bentley, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
“Over quarantine my family and I have been watching a lot of movies. But I really miss seeing my friends in person everyday, because FaceTime just isn’t the same. I learned that I actually like going to school instead of having to do online learning. The first thing I am going to do is get my lice...
The East Vision celebrates the staff at EGRHS during Teacher Appreciation Week
Sophia Bouwkamp, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
Two weeks ago, students, parents, and other grateful community members celebrated educators around the country during the annual Teacher Appreciation Week. The student’s at East Grand Rapids High School look forward to showing their appreciation for all their teachers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Front Porch Profile – Ryley Sikkenga ’21
Norah Mclaughlin, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
“We decided to get a dog because it was the right timing and we have been wanting a dog for a while now so it seemed like the perfect time since my mom is working from home now we can all take care of her. We named him Simba and he is a mini golden doodle. Getting him was really exciting because we ...
Front Porch Profile – Gwen Steele ’20
Madeleine Kim, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
“I’ve spent my time mostly on creative works, both new and old! Writing and drawing take up a good portion of my day but there’s been plenty of time for long walks which has been enjoyable. I’ve also been listening to a lot of new music and podcasts. I’m concerned mostly for those who are unconcerned...
Front Porch Profile – Maddie Kelsch ’21
Emma Israels, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
"In this period of time, I have finally started decorating my room. I’ve been meaning to do it for a while now and I finally got myself to do it. I have two sides of my room, the “normal” side per se, and the side that is a little funkier. The normal side has a cool tapestry and some of my mom’s...
Front Porch Profile – Carly Krupp ’20
Becca Meyer-Rasmussen, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
“I post a lot on my spam story and that has definitely increased over quarantine. I feel like the more I post the more people DM me and then the more interactions I have. Creativity, in general, is something I’ve had more time to do like play instruments. My first vlog was when the Petriga twins and...