The East Vision

Jill Woodhouse 17 stands at Annapurna base camp.

Jill Woodhouse goes to Nepal for adventure

Sophie Ackermann, Staff Writer October 10, 2016

It’s not uncommon for a high schooler to waste away their summer days hanging out at home, avoiding the sun that they’ll so dearly wish for in a few short months. This was not the case for Jill Woodhouse...

Abby Schneider 17 and Anna Baermann 18 in Europe to play cello.

EGR students perform cello in Europe

Alexandros Adamopoulos, Staff Writer October 10, 2016

East Grand Rapids yet again expands their talents abroad when Abby Schneider ‘17 and Anna Baerman ‘18 went to Austria and the Czech Republic to play the cello and viola respectively. Anna and Abby...

Georgia Deems 16, Eleanor West 17, Asha Lewis 18, and Macy Albaitis 18 getting ready to race at the MSU Regatta last season.

Crew team rigged and ready to row at Michigan State this weekend

Ashley Ward, Staff Writer October 7, 2016

With the addition of a new varsity coach, the EGR Crew team is off to a strong start this fall. Although crew is often known as a spring sport, the team still trains and competes in fall regattas. “The...

Falling into fashion

Falling into fashion

Grace Brooks, Staff Writer October 3, 2016

Flannels are a nice comfortable choice of clothing for this upcoming autumn weather. The soft woven fabric will keep you warm as you sip your pumpkin spice latte or go on a nature walk to enjoy the...

Giulia Amati ‘17 (Italy) , Kristina Sviland ‘18 (Denmark), and Patri ‘17 (Spain) are all new to the EGR hallways as foreign exchange students.

Q & A with three foreign exchange students

Hallie Butterer, Staff Writer September 28, 2016

This school year East Grand Rapids has welcomed several new students to the high school from countries across the globe. The new students are here to learn in a different environment and experience American...

Senior boys tennis players celebrate their last home match at senior night.

Boys tennis faces unexpected obstacles as the championship season approaches

Hannah Stuursma, Staff Writer September 28, 2016

The news a sports team never wants to hear.   The news that a key player is injured. “The diagnosis was that I broke my third disk in my back,” Ben Collins 20’ said. After a tough loss from...

Underclassmen gather in the renovated learning commons to study and collaborate.

Students embrace change with renovations

Ben Sagritalo, Staff Writer September 28, 2016

Students were greeted to a drastically different school last tuesday after the extensive summer renovations. The renovations transformed the first floor of the school including, converting the front hallway...

Student Council plans a board game themed homecoming

Hallie Butterer, Staff Writer September 28, 2016

The whole school is in for a treat as homecoming week in October rounds the corner. Students look forward to hearing about the themes, lunch time games, and details of the dance. The school buzzes with...

Kennzie Hartmann 18, Sydney Higgins 19, Lainey Skaggs 18, and Ashley Ward 18  atop the podium at West Michigan Relays for their second place 400 Medley relay finish.

Girls swimming starts off season with a splash

Caroline Pursley, Staff Writer September 28, 2016

The Lady Pios are back and kicking their season off with a bang. So far, they have competed in three conference meets and have crushed the competition. On Tuesday Sept. 13, the girls had their third home...

The four senior founders and their little sisters. From left to right: (bottom) Emma Keane 17, Lindsay Duca 17, Kenzie Fee 17, and Grace Ruppert 17. (top) Abby Williams 20, Bella Poortenga 20, Belle Bennett 20, and Gracie Gorsline 20.

Big Sisters to Little Sisters: they got your back

Grace Brooks, Staff Writer September 26, 2016

After a few years of unsuccessful bonding programs, four senior girls have created a big sister little sister program for senior and freshmen girls. Their success is obvious with a total of 82 pairs of...

East Grand Rapids opens school doors for the start of the 175 school year

Hub Hejna, Staff Writer September 25, 2016

Since 1841, students have attended class in the East Grand Rapids Public School district, making this year its 175th anniversary. Throughout the years the students of EGR have established a storied legacy...

Girls volleyball matches competition in new conference

Girls volleyball matches competition in new conference

Ella Gourley, Staff Writer September 21, 2016

A new conference with new teams is no problem for the Girls Varsity volleyball team as they grab a victory at home against Forest Hills Eastern. The team breezed easily through their first conference game...

Run Fasta, Eat Pasta

Grace Brooks, Staff Writer September 16, 2016

East Grand Rapids Girls Cross Country team had a big start to the week with their first conference race Monday, Sept 12th; also, they have their biggest race of the season this Friday, Sept 16. They got...

Community supports Arbor Circle at annual Hearts of Gold game

Anna Dayton, Staff Writer September 16, 2016

The Bridge at Arbor Circle is an organization that supports the universal struggles of teenagers and young adults in West Michigan. East Grand Rapids is ready to support their cause. With more than 33...

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