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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Jiwoo Lee

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside Photo Editor

Jiwoo Lee is a junior and one of the photo editors for Eastside. She is the school-wide Vice President at East and plays volleyball for the school. When Jiwoo does not have a camera in hand to take photos for Eastside nor a pencil to write an Eastside story, she can be found guessing people’s MBTI; taking pictures of her cat, Echo; or sleeping. This year, she is striving to break the world record of putting on the most socks on one foot in thirty seconds- inspired by Asher.

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As college tuition increases, students rely largely on financial aid resources.

High tuition costs affect students’ college decisions

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside Photo Editor
March 29, 2023

According to Forbes 2023, the average federal student loan debt in the United States is roughly $37,574. The total student loan debt in the United States is $1.75 trillion as of early 2023. 55% of students from public institutions took on student loans....

Mr. Kovnat organized a class trip to Costa Rica this past summer in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Mr. Kovnat organizes his 21st foreign class trip

Jiwoo Lee, Photo Editor
January 1, 2023

In 1982, Mr. Bill Kovnat organized his first trip overseas with Cherry Hill East students. Almost 40 years later, Kovnat is assembling his 21st trip of the program.  Ever since the beginning, Kovnat, the East photography teacher, has worked with Education...

South Korea’s Suneung

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside Photo Editor
November 22, 2022

On the third Thursday of November, the country collectively comes to silence with halted airports, military training and construction sites, delayed openings of the stock market, banks and local stores, and special lookouts by police and taxis. These...

The aftermath of the halloween activities in Itaewon

Many die on the streets of Itaewon

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside Photo Editor
November 18, 2022

On October 29, 156 people died while 198 were injured in the crowd surge of almost 100,000 people in South Korea’s Itaewon, the hotspot of nightlife for South Koreans and foreign visitors. Many victims were reported to be in their 20s, while 26 were...

On Thursday, June 2, the Class of 2022 hosted the annual East Senior Prom at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia, PA. The Senior Class dressed up in gowns and suits and posed, enjoying the dance floor, food, and overall experience.

PHOTOS: Senior Prom 2022

Jiwoo Lee and Lucas Tang
June 17, 2022

The Class of 2022 hosted the annual East Senior Prom at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday, June 2. The Senior Class dressed up in gowns and suits and posed, enjoying the dance floor, food, and overall experience.

Josh Janove ('22) playing baseball for the Cherry Hill High School East boys baseball team

Josh Janove is going to the IMG Academy for baseball

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside News Editor
May 30, 2022

Year round, Joshua Janove (‘22) is spotted standing tall and competitive on the field, with the bold, pronounced digits of “11”, presented proudly on his back. Off and especially on the field, Janove is noted to be a key athlete who has stood out...

Tim Ackerman

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside News Editor
April 28, 2022

Highlighting the 2019 Mr. East Competition as one of the first and most memorable East shows he had attended his freshman year, Tim Ackerman (‘22) participates in now one of his last shows as a candidate for the 2022 Mr. East Competition his senior...

Introducing the contestants for Mr. East 2022

After two years, Cherry Hill High School East's tradition of the Mr. East pageant returns in person. The pageant will occur in East's auditorium on Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. Eight contestants will battle it out in the categories of talent, formal wear,...

Students meet different animals in the courtyard.

East PAWS Club hosts animal show event

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside News Editor
March 31, 2022

The Pet and Animal Welfare for Students Club hosted their second event of the year on Monday, March 21, inviting all students to join and interact with the animals brought by the New Jersey Hog Wild HedgeHogs. Each student was asked to donate $2 for admission...

The juniors perform in the 2021 Spirit Week Dance Competition

Mr. Davis weighs in on the importance of school spirit events

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside News Editor
November 20, 2021

Spirit Week is a prime example of East spirit. The activities during this week would not have been possible without one of East’s activities directors, Mr. Charles Davis. Along with directing the activities throughout the school year, Davis is also...

CHE students will return to school under a mask mandate this fall.

Back to school, back with masks

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside News Editor
September 4, 2021

For the 2021-2022 school year, Cherry Hill East students enter school, expected to wear a face mask, like the n95 mask. Masks are mandated for all students, staff, and visitors at all times in all areas of the building. This masking requirement stands...

AP Exams will take place both in person and virtually, in May and June.

College Board AP Exams are administered differently this year

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside Staff
May 3, 2021

With adjustments in school due to COVID-19, the College Board had altered the system of AP testing this year to fit all conditions- both online and in person. Unlike the changes in testing the previous year and with additional options added for the students,...

EMC hosts a concert to raise funds for children to continue their musical careers through a non-cost instrument rental program.

EMC hosts an in-person concert on 4/16

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside Staff
April 22, 2021

East Musicians on Call held their first benefit concert as part of their overarching initiative, Project Crescendo: Helping Kids Make Music, on Friday, April 16 at the Y.A.L.E. School Ellisburg Campus. EMC’s mission of their in-person concert was directed...

East students celebrated Thanksgiving with their families by making traditional meals.

PHOTOS: East students celebrate Thanksgiving at home

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside Staff
November 29, 2020

Students say that the highlight of every Thanksgiving day is their awaited Thanksgiving dinner. When Thanksgiving comes to mind, you cannot forget to mention the filling meals that come along this day. The holiday’s feast is prepared with much effort...

Mrs. Pereira takes a selfie of her virtual work station.

Mrs. Katherine Pereira

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside Staff
November 2, 2020

Cherry Hill East greets one of the new faces of the East Staff, but this year- through the computer screen. Mrs. Katherine Pereira is the new teacher of East’s science department, teaching Chemistry 1H and 1A. Mrs. Pereira is currently teaching her...

East students took the PSATs on October 14th but with necessary regulations and guidelines.

East hosts the PSATs with COVID-19 precautions

Jiwoo Lee, Eastside Staff
October 21, 2020

The time of the school year is here- PSATs. PSATs are the yearly fall tests taken by sophomores and juniors to prepare for their upcoming exam of the SATs. “PSATs will work the same as in previous years. It is offered on Wednesday, October 14th...