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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Courtney Finnegan, Sports Editor

Courtney Finnegan, apart from being a full time student, is also employed in retail. During the week after school and on weekends, Courtney works at Denim Habit, a woman’s clothing store in the Promenade. Courtney’s time is mostly consumed by school, work, DECA, and FOP during the winter. In the spring, Courtney balances her extracurriculars with the occurring lacrosse season. In her free time, Courtney hangs out with her friends and loves to watch movies. Courtney spends her summers in Wildwood Crest, NJ, where she surfs and spends time with her family. Originally from San Diego, California, Courtney has always loved the beach. The beach is Courtney’s favorite place to do her favorite things: sleeping, reading, and listening to music.

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Howdy! Mr. Vapp to the Top represents Texas!

Howdy! Mr. Vapp to the Top represents Texas!

Courtney Finnegan, Eastside Sports Editor
April 19, 2017

America, or in the words of Ben Vaupen (‘17), “The Land of the Free,” is about to get “Vauped to the top” this Friday April 21 at the Mr. East Competition. Throughout the last weeks of preparation for the event, Ben Vaupen (‘17), also known...

College Deciding Factors are Timeless

College Deciding Factors are Timeless

Courtney Finnegan, Eastside Sports Editor
November 11, 2016

The ultimate deciding factors when applying for the perfect college are timeless. Office Manager for the Quill and Scroll Organization, Judy Hauge sees similarities between how she decided which university to apply to almost thirty years ago and how...

Part 2: The Present

Courtney Finnegan
May 13, 2016

From his daily morning announcements, to his sincere hallway conversations, Chapman has reinforced “respect, kindness, and gratitude” to students and faculty. Chapman’s appreciation for East has been seen through his attendance at school performances...

Mr. East Countdown: Mr.Berger and Fries- 3 days to go!

Mr. East Countdown: Mr.Berger and Fries- 3 days to go!

Courtney Finnegan, Eastside News/ Features Editor
April 12, 2016

Personable, outgoing, and incredibly vibrant, Aaron Silverberg (’16) channels his inner parrot in preparation for the Mr. East competition. Silverberg plans to amaze his audience by performing a combination of juggling, singing, and dancing. “I’m...

Goodwill Treasures

Goodwill Treasures

Brett Dashevsky and Courtney Finnegan
February 29, 2016

Brett Dashevsky's Goodwill Adventure: In Alexander Hamilton’s 1800s, a ten dollar bill could buy one the equivalent of $125.00 of purchases in today’s America.  However, the Hamilton bill at the local mall today, could probably only quench one’s...

East students dress up for Tropical Tuesday

East has a Tropical Tuesday theme for Spirit Week

Courtney Finnegan, Eastside News/Features Editor
November 26, 2015

Cherry Hill East students and staff went on a "vacation" yesterday for the spirit week dress up day; the theme was Tropical Tuesday. Students and staff dressed in Hawaiian shirts, leis, and sunglasses in order to show their school spirit. "I wasn't...

Celebrities affect people's body image

Celebrities affect people’s body image

Courtney Finnegan, Eastside News/Features Editor
September 8, 2015

What constitutes as the “perfect” body? Is a perfect body pictured as skinny or as proportional? Does this image include long legs or short legs? Are big features considered perfection or are small features more appealing to the eyes? There are no...

Mr. East Countdown: Mr. Jess Do It – 2 Days to go!

Mr. East Countdown: Mr. Jess Do It – 2 Days to go!

Courtney Finnegan, Eastside Sports Editor
March 25, 2015

Jesse Viggiano (‘15), also known as Mr. Jess Do It, plans to claim this year’s Mr. East title by finally showing off his lyrical voice. Viggiano is involved in East’s choir group "East Singers," as well as the a Capella groups Stay Tuned. “I...

Team members gather around Pierce Elliot ('16) for pre game hype up.

Cougar Boys Varsity Basketball defeats Bishop Eustace

Courtney Finnegan, Eastside Sports Editor
January 9, 2015

Undefeated and better than ever, Cherry Hill East’s varsity boys basketball played a clean, successful and victorious game against the Eustace Crusaders. Jake Silpe (’15) began and ended the first half with three pointers. Silpe’s buzzer beater...