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Eastside leadership says farewell
Eastside leadership says farewell
Behind the scenes of Senior Assassin
Behind the scenes of Senior Assassin
Coffeehouse 2026 raises awareness for autism acceptance through "Wizard of Oz" theme
Coffeehouse 2026 raises awareness for autism acceptance through “Wizard of Oz” theme
Cary Bloom ('26), Jake Forstadt ('26), Alexis Nowakowski ('26), Tracy Vuong ('26), Ben Sautter ('26) and Aneesh Rajagopal ('27) pose with their second place award. Used with permission from Kaushik Rachuri ('26).
Two East DECA teams take second place at ICDC
Mr. Buco is crowned Mr. East and receives his flowers and prize.
Mr. East 2026 contestants compete for stardom
Tyler Whitney ('27) hits his driver off the tee on the par-5 fourth hole.
The Masters: Diving into the sport
Hunter Sobus ('26) runs across lacrosse field mid-game
The end of the beginning: a student-athlete story
Mike Fekete ('27) steps up to bat against Eastern's pitcher. Used with permission from Abigail Callahan ('26).
East baseball defeated by Eastern Regional High School
Josh Hammer ('26) saves the ball during a lacrosse game.
Josh Hammer (’26) reaches 600 saves in his high school lacrosse career
Zach Kellerman ('28) poses with his winning bracket for March Madness.
Kellerman ranks 14th in the country for ESPN’s March Madness bracket
Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
"Art Blooms" Juried Art Exhibit celebrates South Jersey artistry
“Art Blooms” Juried Art Exhibit celebrates South Jersey artistry
A sign for Sabrina's Cafe in Collingswood hangs above the sidewalk.
Sabrina’s Cafe in Collingswood celebrates its 25th anniversary
Lockart conducts the Rock Voices choir during the concert.
Rock Voices brings community together through music
Kang ('28) prays for a woman on the streets of Kensington. Used with permission from Emmanuel Church in Philadelphia.
COLUMN: Reaching out in times of crisis at America’s largest open-air drug market
Cherry Hill High School East seniors prepare to graduate on June 18.
Celebrations and controversy surrounds graduation season
East students must stand up to slow walkers
East students must stand up to slow walkers
East needs to address political intolerance
East needs to address political intolerance
Stop blocking my computer and my education
Stop blocking my computer and my education
More than the score: Understanding what DECA results really mean
More than the score: Understanding what DECA results really mean
The Watchlist Episode 1: "Obsession" (2026)
The Watchlist Episode 1: “Obsession” (2026)
The album cover of Drake's "Iceman."
Drake’s surprise trio of albums represents a return to the limelight
"Obsession" has quickly become one of the greatest indie film successes in cinema history.
“Obsession” sparks a cultural phenomenon
The power and problems of reality TV
The power and problems of reality TV
The cover of Olivia Rodrigo's "Drop Dead."
Olivia Rodrigo returns with “drop dead” ahead of upcoming album
Depression is often misrepresented in the media
Depression is often misrepresented in the media
Exposure to negative news can worsen anxiety
Exposure to negative news can worsen anxiety
Tech layoffs surge as AI in the workplace grows
Tech layoffs surge as AI in the workplace grows
France plans to reduce the use of fossil fuels. ExxonMobil operation near Chicago, IL, summer of 2014 by Richard_Hurd is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
France unveils plan to transition away from fossil fuels
Hantavirus outbreak. 3D still showing life cycle of Hantavirus. by scientificanimations is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hantavirus outbreak heightens tensions
President Donald Trump promoted the development of the Anti-Weaponization Fund despite congressional disapproval. "Donald Trump" by The White House is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ faces bipartisan backlash
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation from her role due to her husband's health complications. "Tulsi Gabbard" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns from her role following other Cabinet members
Throughout President Donald Trump's two terms, the power of the executive branch has greatly expanded, threatening to offset the system of checks and balances.
The threat to checks and balances: Congress and the Supreme Court must stand up to Trump
Contrary to popular belief, religious persecution still remains a major issue in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
An Iranian refugee sheds light on the reality of modern religious persecution
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement conduct a Family Unit (FAMU) removal flight to Guatemala. "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement" by NARA Archive is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
ICE agents induce anxiety at airports nationwide
New Jersey Commissioner of Education Dr. Lily Laux (left) walks through the halls of John A. Carusi Middle School while conversing with Board of Education President Gina Winters (right).
NJ Commissioner of Education Dr. Lily Laux visits Cherry Hill Public Schools amid budget crisis
Cherry Hill High School East seniors prepare to graduate on June 18.
Celebrations and controversy surrounds graduation season
Behind the scenes of Senior Assassin
Behind the scenes of Senior Assassin
The power and problems of reality TV
The power and problems of reality TV
Throughout President Donald Trump's two terms, the power of the executive branch has greatly expanded, threatening to offset the system of checks and balances.
The threat to checks and balances: Congress and the Supreme Court must stand up to Trump
The Watchlist Episode 1: "Obsession" (2026)
The Watchlist Episode 1: “Obsession” (2026)
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 8: Fueling Sustainable Careers In Dance With Alissa Nehrlich
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 8: Fueling Sustainable Careers In Dance With Alissa Nehrlich
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 7: Where pointe shoes meet the stage with Brooke Wasserman
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 7: Where pointe shoes meet the stage with Brooke Wasserman
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 6: From injury to empowerment with Allyson Lowis
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 6: From injury to empowerment with Allyson Lowis
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 5: The psychology behind performance with Lauren Ostrander McArdle
The Dancer Diaries Season 3 Episode 5: The psychology behind performance with Lauren Ostrander McArdle
COMIC: The procrastinator
COMIC: The procrastinator
COMIC: Student athlete
COMIC: Student athlete
COMIC: Spring break
COMIC: Spring break
COMIC: The alarm
COMIC: The alarm
Comic: The Assignment
Comic: The Assignment
Prom King Nathan Aguelo ('26) and Prom Queen Sophia Esposito ('26) pose together after winning by popular vote among the attendees.
PHOTOS: Senior Prom 2026
Juniors pose for a picture.
PHOTOS: Junior Prom 2026
Erica Li ('29) poses in a standing side split during the CSA performance.
PHOTOS: Multicultural Day 2026
A sign reads "Protest while you still can."
PHOTOS: Protests in the community
No Kings protesters gather at the rally at the intersection of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 22nd street, with Philadelphia City Hall in the background.
Philadelphia’s third No Kings protest through a lens
Growing leaders across Cherry Hill gather to drive community growth
Growing leaders across Cherry Hill gather to drive community growth
Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
Cherry Hill Township hosts May Wellness Walk at Challenge Grove Park
"Art Blooms" Juried Art Exhibit celebrates South Jersey artistry
“Art Blooms” Juried Art Exhibit celebrates South Jersey artistry
Mr. Know-It-All is thrown into the air by the other Mr. East contestants.
Mr. East 2026 performances
Kaelan Faria ('27) and Taylor Damon ('28) perform a partner dance during the African American Culture Club performance.
Multicultural Day performances celebrate East culture
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Melanie Pedersen

Melanie Pedersen, Eastside Photo Editor

Melanie is a junior and Photo Editor who, to no surprise, loves taking photos! You’ll find her at sports games or music events, reporting photos back to Eastside and the Yearbook. Besides that, she is the president of Interact Club and is involved in DECA, SGA, Peer Leaders, and she plays both soccer and golf for East.

All content by Melanie Pedersen
Mr. Linsanity catches the Golden Snitch, a member of his act, in a fake Quidditch match.

Mr. Linsanity catches the Golden Snitch, a member of his act, in a fake Quidditch match.

Mr. Linsanity, dressed as Harry Potter, performs a duo dance with one of the members of his act.

Mr. Linsanity, dressed as Harry Potter, performs a duo dance with one of the members of his act.

Mr. Buzz steals a wrestling belt from a member of his act dressed up as Fred Flintstone.

Mr. Buzz steals a wrestling belt from a member of his act dressed up as Fred Flintstone.

The Mr. East contestants line up along the stage at the end of the night before the winner is announced.

The Mr. East contestants line up along the stage at the end of the night before the winner is announced.

Mr. Linsanity opens his umbrella inside out in the first act of Mr. East.

Mr. Linsanity opens his umbrella inside out in the first act of Mr. East.

Mr. Buco performs a dance sequence in the opening act of Mr. East.

Mr. Buco performs a dance sequence in the opening act of Mr. East.

Mr. Samuscular pretends to punch one of the members of his act.

Mr. Samuscular pretends to punch one of the members of his act.

Mr. Hendy Sendy walks down the stage in a path made by the other contestants.

Mr. Hendy Sendy walks down the stage in a path made by the other contestants.

The Mr. East contestants pose on the stage at the end of the opening act of the show.

The Mr. East contestants pose on the stage at the end of the opening act of the show.

Mr. Renaissance Man pretends to be kicked by members of his act.

Mr. Renaissance Man pretends to be kicked by members of his act.

Mr. Samuscular jumps in the air surrounded by members of his act.

Mr. Samuscular jumps in the air surrounded by members of his act.

Mr. Slaughter attacks a dolphin man with a lightsaber.

Mr. Slaughter attacks a dolphin man with a lightsaber.

Before starting his act, Mr. Buco does a handshake with Nathan Le ('26).

Before starting his act, Mr. Buco does a handshake with Nathan Le ('26).

Mr. Buco and the members of his act do the viral trend "scuba."

Mr. Buco and the members of his act do the viral trend "scuba."

Mr. Know-It-All plays "The Final Countdown" on the trumpet during his act.

Mr. Know-It-All plays "The Final Countdown" on the trumpet during his act.

Mr. Philly Grim Reaper dances with members of his act.

Mr. Philly Grim Reaper dances with members of his act.

Mr. Know-It-All solves three Rubik's Cubes while singing "The Final Countdown."

Mr. Know-It-All solves three Rubik's Cubes while singing "The Final Countdown."

Mr. Philly Grim Reaper and his friends try to find directions to a party.

Mr. Philly Grim Reaper and his friends try to find directions to a party.

Mr. Philly Grim Reaper dances with the members of his act.

Mr. Philly Grim Reaper dances with the members of his act.

Mr. Renaissance man teaches a member of his act how to play the washboard.

Mr. Renaissance man teaches a member of his act how to play the washboard.

Mr. Renaissance Man performs a jazz solo after teaching members of his act how to play different accompanying instruments.

Mr. Renaissance Man performs a jazz solo after teaching members of his act how to play different accompanying instruments.

The members of Mr. Samuscular's act beg him to teach them how to be villains.

The members of Mr. Samuscular's act beg him to teach them how to be villains.

Mr. Slaughter sings "American Idiot" while members of his act play accompanying instruments.

Mr. Slaughter sings "American Idiot" while members of his act play accompanying instruments.

Mr. Slaughter sings "My Shot" from the musical "Hamilton."

Mr. Slaughter sings "My Shot" from the musical "Hamilton."

Mr. Buco performs a stunt during his performance, doing a flip on one hand.

Mr. Buco performs a stunt during his performance, doing a flip on one hand.

Mr. Buco is carried away at the end of his act by the members of his performance.

Mr. Buco is carried away at the end of his act by the members of his performance.

Mr. Buzz runs up the center aisle after winning a fight and receiving a belt.

Mr. Buzz runs up the center aisle after winning a fight and receiving a belt.

Mr. Hendy Sendy rips up his diss track with the other members of his act.

Mr. Hendy Sendy rips up his diss track with the other members of his act.

Mr. Buco dances with his parents after giving them roses in one of the closing acts of the night.

Mr. Buco dances with his parents after giving them roses in one of the closing acts of the night.

Mr. Buco is overwhelmed with emotion after he is declared Mr. East.

Mr. Buco is overwhelmed with emotion after he is declared Mr. East.

The Italian American Club poses for a photo with their booth members.

The Italian American Club poses for a photo with their booth members.

Jewish Student Union members pose for a photo behind their booth.

Jewish Student Union members pose for a photo behind their booth.

The Chinese Students Association poses for a photo with all of their booth members.

The Chinese Students Association poses for a photo with all of their booth members.

The Vietnamese Culture Club offers cà phê at their MCD booth.

The Vietnamese Culture Club offers cà phê at their MCD booth.

The Hispanic Heritage Club features a wooden stand draped with papel picado at their booth.

The Hispanic Heritage Club features a wooden stand draped with papel picado at their booth.

The Korean Culture Club offers various foods at their booth, such as Turtle Chips.

The Korean Culture Club offers various foods at their booth, such as Turtle Chips.

The Korean Culture Club booth members pose for a photo.

The Korean Culture Club booth members pose for a photo.

The Indian Cultural Society offers henna for students at their booth.

The Indian Cultural Society offers henna for students at their booth.

The French Club offers croissants at their booth, along with a mask decorating station with rhinestone stickers.

The French Club offers croissants at their booth, along with a mask decorating station with rhinestone stickers.

Booth members of the Indian Cultural Society pose for a photo.

Booth members of the Indian Cultural Society pose for a photo.

The Vietnamese Culture Club features a variety of foods at their both such as cơm chiên and goi cuon.

The Vietnamese Culture Club features a variety of foods at their both such as cơm chiên and goi cuon.

Members of the German Club pose for a photo beside their booth.

Members of the German Club pose for a photo beside their booth.

The Pacific Islanders Culture Society speaks with a student at their MCD booth.

The Pacific Islanders Culture Society speaks with a student at their MCD booth.

The Gay-Straight Alliance booth features an informational trifold with cultural landmarks and queer figures.

The Gay-Straight Alliance booth features an informational trifold with cultural landmarks and queer figures.

The Irish American Student Association booth gives Irish potatoes or sugar cookies if students perform an Irish jig.

The Irish American Student Association booth gives Irish potatoes or sugar cookies if students perform an Irish jig.

The Polish Cultural Association's booth features an informational tri fold and a variety of foods.

The Polish Cultural Association's booth features an informational tri fold and a variety of foods.

The Middle Eastern and North African Club has multiple informative posters at their booth for students to read.

The Middle Eastern and North African Club has multiple informative posters at their booth for students to read.

The Middle East and North African Club features an informational trifold explaining the global journey and local roots of people from the Middle East and North Africa.

The Middle East and North African Club features an informational trifold explaining the global journey and local roots of people from the Middle East and North Africa.

The Japanese Student Association offers papers for students to write their wishes on and tie to bamboo stalks.

The Japanese Student Association offers papers for students to write their wishes on and tie to bamboo stalks.

The Japanese Student Association's booth offers handmade onigiri to students.

The Japanese Student Association's booth offers handmade onigiri to students.

The Turkish Culture Club's booth offers Turkish candies to students.

The Turkish Culture Club's booth offers Turkish candies to students.

The African American Culture Club offers a variety of drinks at their booth.

The African American Culture Club offers a variety of drinks at their booth.

The African American Culture Club's booth features an informational tri fold of the club's achievements.

The African American Culture Club's booth features an informational tri fold of the club's achievements.

Ben Sautter ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Slaughter.

Ben Sautter ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Slaughter.

Nolan Perry ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Buzz.

Nolan Perry ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Buzz.

Nathan Aguelo ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Buco.

Nathan Aguelo ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Buco.

Brad Hendricks ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Hendy Sendy.

Brad Hendricks ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Hendy Sendy.

Sameel Hussain ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Samuscular.

Sameel Hussain ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Samuscular.

Tymir Gayle ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Philly Grim Reaper.

Tymir Gayle ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Philly Grim Reaper.

Nico Spatucci ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Know-it-all.

Nico Spatucci ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Know-it-all.

Alvin Lin ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Linsanity.

Alvin Lin ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Linsanity.

Lukas Ortega ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Renaissance Man.

Lukas Ortega ('26) poses for a photo with his Mr. East sash, assuming the identity of Mr. Renaissance Man.

Erica Li ('29) poses in a standing side split during the CSA performance.

PHOTOS: Multicultural Day 2026

Melanie Pedersen, Eastside Photo Editor
April 4, 2026

East held its 35th annual Multicultural Day (MCD) on March 26, with each culture club providing their own takes on this year's theme "Echoes of the Past: Golden Ages." Both the booths and the performances showcased East's diverse culture during this...

Mrs. Katie Radbill and Mr. Erik Radbill show their products: the Buster Brush and peanut butter-flavored dog toothpaste.

The Radbills audition for Shark Tank casting calls

Melanie Pedersen, Eastside Photo Editor
March 30, 2026

Mr. Erik Radbill and Mrs. Katie Radbill took their product, the Buster Brush, to an open casting call to audition for “Shark Tank” on March 18 to receive supplementary funding to launch their business. The Radbills’ dog, Buster, like most canines,...

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