The East Vision

Girls cross country displays quality over quantity at conference meet

Grace Brooks, Staff Writer October 25, 2016

Girls cross country had a strong finish to their season at their last conference meet Tuesday Oct.18th. They placed in a solid second place just ten points behind their biggest rivals Grand Rapids Christian....

Christian Bayer 18 positions himself for a shot across the pool.

Seniors on boys waterpolo bring lots of laughs to final season

Caroline Pursley, Staff Writer October 20, 2016

On Wed. Oct 5 the boys water polo team had their last home game of the season and had a brief ceremony in celebration of their seniors. The seniors on the team consist of Mikey Roberts, Grant Williams,...

Lykins or not: November election grows closer

Lykins or not: November election grows closer

James Lykins, Staff Writer October 19, 2016

iThis election has become uglier as November nears. The race has gotten tighter and no one can be certain about who is going to win. Many people are still unsure of who they will be casting their ballot...

New unisex bathroom located on the second floor next to the boys bathroom.

New guidelines aim to protect LGBTQ+ students

Ashley Ward, Staff Writer October 19, 2016

The State of Michigan Board of Education passed new voluntary guidance protecting LGBT students in public education, giving them a more comfortable place to learn and thrive. Nearly nine percent of...

Two excited Drama Club members Katherine Christians 18 and JudithMay Ernst 18 pose for a photo.

Drama club announces ‘Grease’

Ben Sagritalo, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

Get ready for a year packed with “automatic, systematic, and hydromatic” performances from the East Grand Rapids High School Drama Club.  The Drama Club announced the lineup  for the 2016-2017 season...

Student section leader Jack Gabridge 17 rallies after touchdown against Wyoming.

‘USA!’ chant banned at OK Conference football games

Keagan Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief October 18, 2016

“USA! USA! USA!” The chant is powerful and clear every Friday under the football lights.  When Graham Post ‘17 waves the American flag every Friday night, students chant until their throats hurt....

The medical debate: vaccinations

Hannah Stuursma, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

Imagine a school full of unvaccinated, disease-prone children playing with the same toys during school.   Imagine a child being diagnosed with whooping cough because one parent disagreed with the powerful...

Grade inflation skyrockets: C is no longer average

Shannon Ors, Web Editor October 18, 2016

There is a common maxim heard by discouraged students when they receive a bad grade that, “a C is average.” However, the validity of that statement is questionable when considering the average profile...

Holy Schoology! Just give us one portal

Ella Gourley, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

Constantly adding pages to bookmarks and switching back and forth from multiple tabs is irritating. But it is not uncommon. Students use wide range of online portals that teachers require in their...

Grace is trying...

Grace is trying…

Grace Ruppert, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

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...

Claire McDonald 18 swings a clean shot on the green.

Girls golf faces chilly temperatures and strong winds on the course during last tournament

Pierce Ruppert, Staff Writer October 12, 2016

Many sports call for specific conditions that may be considered ideal. The game of golf calls for warm temperatures and a light breeze. Last Thursday, the East Grand Rapids girls golf team weren’t given...

Alex West 17 playing his last match on the home court.

Boys tennis ends season on a high note

Asha Lewis, Staff Writer October 12, 2016

Competitiveness and high skill levels are two contributing factors to the Boys Tennis team’s success this year. According to Scott VanDrunen ‘18, success is what this fall season has been all about. “If...

Gabby Higgins 17 will be swimming at the University of Wisconsin next year.

Gabby Higgins commits to University of Wisconsin for swimming

Sophie Ackermann, Staff Writer October 12, 2016

After a very successful four years of swimming for the East Grand Rapids Girls Swim Team, Gabby Higgins ‘17 is looking forward to continuing her swimming career at the University of Wisconsin after signing...

Luciano Amato 17 embraces Sam Longstreth after Amato is announced homecoming king.

Homecoming court announced at annual Powder Puff game

Ella Gourley, Staff Writer October 10, 2016

As the horn signaled the end of the first half of the powder puff game everyone excitedly awaited for the announcement of the homecoming court. It had been on the mind of the seniors for the past week...

Josh Rabideau 17 riles up team before kickoff.

Seniors crush juniors at Powder Puff game

Anna Dayton, Staff Writer October 10, 2016

Special assistance from the referees was not needed this year. The senior girls demolished the junior girls 38-0 Wednesday night in the annual powder puff game. Josh Rabideau, the head coach of the...

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