The East Vision

Choosing the right college

Hub Hejna, Staff Writer May 22, 2017

Finding the right college is a very stressful and important process for rising seniors. It’s time and thought-consuming, and is often piled on top of an already-packed school schedule. However, in order...

Don’t compare yourself to others

Liz Schumar, Focus Editor May 22, 2017

My past four years at EGR have been full of highs and lows like everyone else. I have loved my experience at East, but it is a competitive environment. Grades matter a lot. Almost everyone is on a sports...

Grace is trying

Grace Ruppert, Focus Editor May 22, 2017

I’ve tried growing out my hair, getting homework done in less time, waking up early to get a good parking spot, and too many other things that never seem to stick. But I’m not done trying. This...

Jank or Dank Kabookie Week

Jack Theut, Business Manager May 22, 2017

As Kabookie Week approaches it is evident that there are some significant changes taking place. The old format did a great job making the students at East Grand Rapids High School aware of mental health...

Dealing with the fear of splitting up from your womb mate

May 22, 2017

People have always asked me if I like being a twin and I always respond, “I guess. I mean, I don’t know any different.” But honestly, I love being a twin. And I’m terrified about going to college...

East Grand Rapids Varsity Girl’s Soccer

Keagan Haulenbeek, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2017

The Girls Soccer team has always been an unusual sport in East Grand Rapids. The team spirit, despite not always winning, is remarkably high. The team is always excited for game days, and is a very tight-knit...

Kent ISD Millage passes, adding 600K to school budgets

Lauren Vanden Bosch, Web Editor May 17, 2017

As the state repeatedly cuts funds for schools and the money allotted per student decreases while inflation rises, school districts across Michigan, including East Grand Rapids, have been continually cutting...

Being a new kid in a school you have attended for 12 years

Shannon Ors, Web Editor May 11, 2017

Growing up in East Grand Rapids it is easy to become blinded to the fact that it is quite an anomaly to have rosters of sports teams and playbills of drama productions that are comprised of students who...

13 Reasons Why Creates a Dangerous Image of Suicide

Aiden Rosario, Guest Writer May 5, 2017

If you are like most high school students with access to the internet, you have probably watched Netflix’s hit show 13 Reasons Why. The show follows the story of high school student Clay Jensen as...

Girls Tennis hopes this weekend solidifies their seeds at states

Maura Burns, News Editor May 5, 2017

The Girls Varsity Tennis team are looking at another great season. After already having many big wins against rival Forest Hill Northern, the team is looking forward to another successful showing at...

Weeple kids succeed in DC: 9th place overall

Halsey Smith, Staff Writer April 28, 2017

“We all couldn't stop celebrating and screaming,” said Marisa Mooney ‘18, reflecting on We the People’s top ten ranking this past weekend. Toward the beginning of Nationals on Saturday, the Weeple...

Seniors make their final college decision in less than a week

Grace Ruppert, Focus Editor April 27, 2017

The deadline for college decisions is quickly approaching. On May 1, seniors will have to put their deposit down at the school they plan to attend. They will have to inform the other colleges that accepted...

East Sophomore Drew Johnston’s take on Grease

Alexi Adamopoulos, Staff Writer April 27, 2017

    Coming up just this weekend is the highly anticipated re enactment of the popular play and movie, Grease. Drama regular Drew Johnston, ‘19, elaborated on his role in the play and also...

Small but strong JV Polo showing promise

Lauren Vanden Bosch, Web Editor April 21, 2017

What exactly does it take to turn a team in the right direction? Junior Varsity Polo might have the answer. In daily grueling morning and afternoon practices, eleven girls have been working hard to add...

Expectations High For Girls Water Polo Team

Hub Hejna, Staff Writer April 19, 2017

The East Grand Rapids Girls Varsity water polo team looks to make their presence known this spring as the season progresses. For the first time in four years, the girls are ranked and have a good shot...

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