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Freshmen see their futures at East at Orientation

Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Freshmen see their futures at East at Orientation

Incoming freshmen got a taste of the future as they walked into the auditorium, watching this past year’s graduation on the projector.

Rosa teacher and students form connection with Uganda

Friday, August 8th, 2008 Rosa teacher and students form connection with Uganda

 Gretchen Seibert, a seventh grade English teacher at Rosa International Middle School, wants to team up with her students to change Uganda. The name of the organization she and her students are helping is the “Outside the Dream” foundation. The organization was started by Ugandan citizens and promotes education and funding needed for children to […]

SGA election results

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 SGA election results

The votes for 2008-2009 Student Government President and Vice Presidents are in!

SGA Presidential elections: Todd Hummel

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 SGA Presidential elections: Todd Hummel

Slogan: Like Soulja Boy, I want YOUUUU to vote Todd Hummel for SGA President!

What have you done for the school already (including involvement in SGA)?
Freshman and Sophomore Class President; SGA Vice President; Varsity Soccer; Blood Drive Publicity and Donor Chairperson; DECA

What are you hoping to change at East?
When elected, I hope to transform the attitude of the student body. Basically, I want to encourage students of all interests to participate in and attend school events.

SGA Presidential elections: Emily Zippilli

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 SGA Presidential elections: Emily Zippilli

Slogans: Make the E.Z. Choice; Don’t be silly, vote Zippilli

What have you done for the school already (including involvement in SGA)?
This year I served as the Vice President of SGA, which involved putting many events together for the school. Sophomore year I was VP for the class and freshman year I was a rep. I am also very involved in sports.

What are you hoping to change at East?
I think we can all agree that SGA only interests a select group of students in the school and I would hope to change that and expand the reach of SGA in the student body.

SGA Vice Presidential elections: Madison Back

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 SGA Vice Presidential elections: Madison Back

Slogan: “I’ve got your BACK”, “BACK by popular demand”, etc.

What have you done for the school already (including involvement in SGA)?
SGA representative (11th grade), organized spirit week dance (9, 10, 11 grade), participated in various clubs and activities (see #8).

What are you hoping to change at East?
I’m hoping to amp up the school spirit and increase student involvement. I’m also hoping to make East a place where everyone feels like they belong.

SGA Vice Presidential elections: Anthony Giannopoulos

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 SGA Vice Presidential elections: Anthony Giannopoulos

Slogan: Nothing is better than a Greek god.

What have you done for the school already (including involvement in SGA)?
I am the vice president of the class of 09’. I contribute to all the events of CHE.

What are you hoping to change at East?
I don’t think the East needs any changes, I like the way it works, if anything I’d like to add more ways to get SGA to interact with the rest of the students.

SGA Vice Presidential elections: Dov Halevy

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 SGA Vice Presidential elections: Dov Halevy

Slogan: Show a little love, Vote for Dov

What have you done for the school already (including involvement in SGA)?
I am a varsity lacrosse player, two-time SGA class representative, DECA regional finalist, DECA state representative, FOP holiday party.

What are you hoping to change at East?
My hopes are to change the outlook of the student body, and to have students be more enthused to participate in school activities, also to inspire school pride and spirit.
What is your main priority?
My main priority is to make students feel safe in the east community and encourage the student body to become more involved in school activities and functions.

SGA Vice Presidential elections: Brett Marlowe

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 SGA Vice Presidential elections: Brett Marlowe

Slogan: Aim high, vote Brett Marlowe!

What have you done for the school already (including involvement in SGA)?
In the past, I was Freshman Class and Sophomore Class President.

What are you hoping to change at East?
I want to get the students involved, end student complacency, improve the athletic facilities and limit the gap in subjects between levels and classes in the same level.

SGA Vice Presidential elections: Meghan Marro

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 SGA Vice Presidential elections: Meghan Marro

Slogan: Vote Meghan Marro for a better 2marro

What have you done for the school already (including involvement in SGA)?
My freshman and sophomore year I was a student rep. Then this past year as a junior I was the Junior Class Vice President.

What are you hoping to change at East?
I am hoping to change the school spirit and school involvement. I want to try to get as many students involved in as many activities as I can. I think our school spirit is very low and I want to try and change that.