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73 Questions with Ms. Heather Lockart

Gia Gupta and Lucas Tang May 3, 2023

Gia Gupta ('23) asks Ms. Heather Lockart, one of East's Choral Directors, 73 Questions in the style of Vogue's 73 Questions videos. Lucas Tang ('23) films as Lockart gives truthful answers to the numerous questions about her job and her life.

Mandescu conducts the String Orchestra at the Fall preview.

Mandescu guides string musicians at East

Emily Boyle, Eastside Features Editor May 3, 2023

The average length of a child's index finger ranges from 50-88 mm. To most 6-year-old girls, this information is meaningless. But for Ms. Gabriela Mandescu, it had the potential to completely alter her fate. Growing up in Romania, the only way Mandescu...

Walton instructs the introductory band class, Freshman Winds

Walton finds community in East’s music department

Ava Crawley, Online Features Editor May 3, 2023

For many people, music is just a hobby or talent that they’re interested in. But for Ms. Gia Walton, one of East’s instrumental music directors, music is her life. Given that her parents owned one location of the New Jersey School of Music, Walton...

Keleher instructs the Symphony Orchestra

Keleher succeeds as ensemble leader and musician

Lauren Winslow, Online Editor in Chief May 3, 2023

D-Wing is home to not only the students who make up the music department but also teachers such as Mr. Timothy Keleher, who are the backbone of the department. What most don’t know about Keleher is that he had a successful career in music before...

Alison Bildner and Carson Altomonte as Dance Chairs

Alison Bildner and Carson Altomonte as Dance Chairs

Jillian Koenig, Eastside News Editor April 13, 2023

Q: What is the main role of the dance chairs? Alison: “We want to create an effective opening number that’s going to make sure that everyone remembers this year’s Mr. East.” Carson: “[The opening number] is an introduction to the theme and...

AJ Cicco as Mr. Cheeks

Matthew Rentezelas, Eastside Global Commentary Editor April 13, 2023

Q: What is your Mr. East name and what is the significance of it? A: "So my Mr. East name is Mr. Cheeks and my last name is Cicco. It’s kinda just like a branch off from my last name. I’ve been called ‘Cheeks’ before by my friends, it’s kinda...

Chris Korneyev as Mr. Chris

Julia Rosten, Eastside Culture Editor April 13, 2023

Q: What is your Mr. East name and what is the significance of it? A: “Mr. Chris. It's significant because it is my name.” Q: What pop star did you choose to represent and why? A: “We are having a little bit of an issue with my selection right...

Siddarth Pejavera as Mr. Saxxy

Ella Goodstadt, Eastisde Online Culture Editor April 13, 2023

Q: What is your Mr. East name and what is the significance of it? A: "My Mr. East name is Mr Saxxy. I chose that name because I’ve been playing sax for my whole life and I believe I'm a pretty saxy man." Q: What pop star did you choose to represent...

Eric Ji as Mr. Ji-sus

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2023

Q: What is your Mr. East name and what is the significance of it? A: "My Mr. East name is Mr. Ji-sus. I feel like this really represents me because I am a very influential and well-loved figure of the community." Q: What pop star did you choose to...