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Karina Gupta

Karina Gupta, Eastside Media Director

Returning to her role, Karina Gupta is the Multimedia Director for the 2023-2024 school year. A seasoned senior, you’ll often spot her outside the walls of F087, actively recruiting East students for her newest Eastside video. Beyond the media screens, she loves playing tennis and is an active member of East Robotics and Little Mentors. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

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Frosh 2024: The freshmen snowball

Karina Gupta, Eastside Multimedia Director
January 29, 2024

On Friday, January 26, The class of 2027 enjoyed a successful freshmen dance. Watch the video to see some of the highlights from the evening!

Recent concerts boost economies post-pandemic

Recent concerts boost economies post-pandemic

Karina Gupta, Eastside Media Editor
December 19, 2023

Newton’s Third Law states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Many concertgoers believe they simply are enjoying a memorable night of singing with their favorite stars. Yet unbeknownst to many, their actions have another reaction:...

SZA returns to Philadelphia for her SOS tour

Ella Hampton, Eastside Culture Editor
November 8, 2023

For the first time in five years, SZA makes her return to Philadelphia on her SOS North American Tour. Her tour began on February 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, and was scheduled to perform in Philadelphia on March 2, she postponed it due to unforeseen...

What is Rosh Hashanah?

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Karina Gupta, Eastside Media Director
September 16, 2023

This weekend, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated from Friday, September 15, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023. Karina Gupta ('24) interviews East students to see if they know what the Jewish holiday celebrates. Mason Rosenbaum ('24), president of the Jewish...

[Video] 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...

[Video] 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...

[Video] 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...

[Video] 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...

[Video] Christian Jamison as Mr. Lunch and Learn

Ella Hampton, Eastside Online News Editor
April 13, 2023

Q: What is your Mr. East name and what is the significance of it? A: “I thought it would be funny to be Mr. Lunch and Learn. I’m sure Dr. Perry would enjoy it, he really seems to like Lunch and Learn.” Q: What pop star did you choose to represent...

[Video] Lucas Tang as Mr. Intangible

Lauren Winslow, 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. Intangible and its a play on words of in-tang-ible because that’s a cool name and it has my last name in it, which is why I chose it." Q: What pop star...

[Video] Rome Ciocco as Mr. Rome-ance

Ava Richman, Eastside Social Media Director
April 13, 2023

Q: What is your Mr. East name and what is the significance of it? A: "My Mr. East name is Mr. Rome-ance and there is no significance. I just like the play on words." Q: What pop star did you choose to represent and why? A: "I chose to represent...

East Blood Drive's new chairpeople successfully held this year's spring blood drive.

[Video] East Spring Blood Drive 2023 recap

Izzy Sobel, Eastside News Editor
March 19, 2023

On March 7th and 8th, Cherry Hill High School East’s Annual Spring Blood Drive took place in the Library-Annex. Students at East and members of the community were able to donate blood to save up to three lives. A total of 249 units were collected, making...

A National English Honors Society member reads to elementary students at James H. Johnson Elementary School.

National English Honors Society reads to elementary schools

Karina Gupta, Eastside Media Director
March 14, 2023

Cherry Hill High School East’s National English Honors Society continues to make a positive impact on the community by hosting outreach events at several elementary schools this month. During their outreach events, members of the honors society leave...

Unicef Unite

Unicef Unite

Karina Gupta, Eastside Media Director
November 17, 2022

At East, another popular community service club that students can get involved in is UNICEF Unite. UNICEF Unite, a branch of the United Nations Unicef Organization, advocates for impoverished and disadvantaged children around the world. Their goal is...

Conservation Club

Conservation Club

Karina Gupta, Media Director
November 17, 2022

Conservation Club is a club focused on raising money and awareness for environmental conservation. Being a relatively new club, they are eager to have more people involved and instill the passion for change in other students at East. Their motto, “conserving...

[Video] VIDEO: Students pack the dance floor at Hocorade

Karina Gupta, Eastside Media Director
October 16, 2022

Even after the pandemic, students presented themselves at Friday’s Homecoming Dance in masks — except this year, it was a different type. Put together by SGA and Thespian Society, the Hocorade Dance (Masquerade themed Homecoming) hosted over 1,200...

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,...

Marcus Bullock (2000) was inducted into the 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame.

[Video] Marcus Bullock (2000)

Scout Pullano, Eastside Sports Editor
December 8, 2021

Marcus Bullock, graduate of the class of 2000, was a 4-year varsity winner on the basketball team. In Beany's junior year, he led his team to the group IV state championship. During his junior and senior seasons, Bullock led his team as the captain. Bullock...

Mike McBride (1970) was inducted into the 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame.

Mike McBride (1970)

Scout Pullano, Eastside Sports Editor
December 8, 2021

Mike McBride, a graduate from the class of 1970, was privileged to start all 4 years for football, basketball and baseball. After high school, McBride walked on to the U.S. Naval Academy’s football team. “I was the only person to ever get hit at...

Brad Pomeroy (1977) was inducted into the 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame.

[Video] Brad Pomeroy (1977)

Scout Pullano, Eastside Sports Editor
December 8, 2021

Brad Pomeroy, a graduate from the class of 1977, 9 varsity letter athlete for cross country as well as winter and spring track. After his career at East, Pomeroy ran at Rutgers University. “I don't think I have ever been asked to speak in high school,...

Dan Beaney (1989) is inducted into the 2021 Hall of Fame.

[Video] Dan Beaney (1989)

Scout Pullano, Eastside Sports Editor
December 8, 2021

Dan Beaney, graduate of the class of 1989, played varsity soccer for 3 years at East. In Beaney's junior year, he led his team to the group IV state championship. His senior year, he was the team captain, MVP, All-South Jersey, All-State, and NJ Defensive...

Nancy Davis (1980) was inducted into the 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame.

[Video] Nancy Davis (1980)

Scout Pullano, Eastside Sports Editor
December 8, 2021

Nancy Davis, a graduate from the class of 1980, played softball and basketball. For basketball, Davis was selected as a first team All-South Jersey player. After her career at East, Davis went off to play basketball at Davis and Elkins College. “I...

Andy Branin speaks on behalf of his father, Ed Branin, at the 2021 Athletic Fall of Fame Induction.

[Video] Ed Branin (Contributor)

Scout Pullano, Eastside Sports Editor
December 8, 2021

Ed Branin became CHE’s assistant principal in charge of budgeting and athletic administration and support. He actively supported the athletic teams and coaches to the best of his ability. Unfortunately, Ed Branin is no longer with us and therefore represented...

Ed Kornberger (1972) was inducted into the 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame.

[Video] Ed Kornberger (1972)

Scout Pullano, Eastside Sports Editor
December 8, 2021

Ed Kornberger, a graduate from the class of 1972, played football, basketball, and baseball while he attended East. During Kornberger’s junior year, he was selected as an All-Group 4 player in each sport. After his career at East, he attended Duke University...

Jessica Naumann Semar (1999) was inducted into the 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame.

[Video] Jessica Naumann Semar (1999)

Scout Pullano, Eastside Sports Editor
December 8, 2021

Jessica Naumann, a graduate from the class of 1999, was a four year varsity soccer player and senior captain, 3 year varsity lacrosse player, and 4 year varsity swimmer and senior captain. In Naumann’s last 3 years at East, she was a part of the state...

Teneacia Smith (1993) was inducted into the 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame.

[Video] Teneacia Smith (1993)

Scout Pullano, Eastside Sports Editor
December 8, 2021

Teneacia Smith, a graduate from the class of 1993, ran track and participated in field events, which allowed her to make the All-South Jersey team and compete in the NJ State Meet of Champions. “When I come back and I see everyone out here, it's...

Fred Knouse was inducted into the 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame.

[Video] Fred Knouse (Boys Swimming Coach)

Scout Pullano
December 8, 2021

Fred Krouse began his career at East in 1968 and coached his swim teams to 21 conference championships, 15 sectional championships and 10 state championships during his tenure. In 1999, Fred retired to his home in Medford with his wife, Barb.

The 2021 Cherry Hill East Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees after getting inducted.

The 2021 East Athletic Hall of Fame

Karina Gupta, Scout Pullano, and Yena Son
December 8, 2021

The Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on November 27 inducted 15 athletes, 2 coaches, and 1 staff member for their achievements and dedication to East’s athletic program. At Indian Springs Country Club, 2021 inductees ranging from the class of 1970 to...

[Video] Jeff Presant (1980) and Wayne Streibich (1980)

Scout Pullano, Eastside Sports Editor
December 8, 2021

Jeff Presant and Wayne Streibich, graduates of the class of 1980, were members of the Varsity Tennis team. In their junior and senior years, they went undefeated, doubled up together, with a record of 52-0. They were named first team All-Conference, first...

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PODCAST: A Fresh Start with Aline Tang and Pushti Shah

Karina Gupta, Eastside Media Editor
October 15, 2021

Aline Tang (‘25) and Pushti Shah (‘25), two freshmen at Cherry Hill East, explain their experiences being back in school after almost two years. They talk about their expectations for high school, homework, tests, and friend groups.

Blue light glasses remains a popular choice among teens to avoid eye straining  while staring at a computer screen for extended periods of time.

Teens must adopt healthy screen habits

Karina Gupta, Eastside Staff
November 9, 2020

The American Heart Association recommends that teenagers limit screen time to two hours a day. Right now, that number is upwards of six to seven hours for teens. With online learning, students have been using devices more than usual to complete homework,...

A 17.4 million dollar construction project will widen and reconstruct the bridge which carries Kresson Road over the New Jersey Turnpike in Cherry Hill.

Cherry Hill’s Kresson Road bridge undergoes construction

Karina Gupta, Eastside Staff
October 30, 2020

Over the past couple of months, starting halfway through May, the 17.4 million dollar construction project on Kresson Road has proceeded. Funded by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the project is contracted to reconstruct and widen the bridge, which...