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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Zoey Dorn

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director

Zoey Dorn is a sophomore and the Media Director for Eastside. At East, she participates in Fall Cheerleading, FOP, Road to Med, Holton’s Heroes, and Women in Business. Outside of school, she competes competitively for gymnastics and love spending time with her friends and family. Zoey cannot wait for her first year on the Eastside board!

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Lockart conducts the Rock Voices choir during the concert.

Rock Voices brings community together through music

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
May 10, 2026

Rock Voices, an adult community choir directed by Cherry Hill High School East choir teacher Heather Lockart, performed its spring concert on May 2 at Bethel Baptist Church. The choir, centered around classic rock music and community connection, aims...

Mr. Know-It-All is thrown into the air by the other Mr. East contestants.

Mr. East 2026 performances

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
April 17, 2026

Nathan Aguelo ('26), Mr. Buco, was crowned Mr. East on April 16 at the Cherry Hill West Old Auditorium. The first- and second-place runner-ups were Ben Sautter ('26) as Mr. Slaughter and Lukas Ortega ('26) as Mr. Renaissance Man. During this charity-run...

Artemis II launched on April 1. Artemis II Launch by Joel Kowsky is licensed under CC BY NC-ND 4.0.

Inside Artemis II: What it takes to send humans to the Moon

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
April 8, 2026

As the Artemis II spacecraft launched on April 1 at 6:35 p.m. ET, millions of people watched the massive rocket propel into the sky. To the public, that launch lasted a few minutes–but behind that fleeting moment was years of engineering, problem-solving,...

Kaelan Faria ('27) and Taylor Damon ('28) perform a partner dance during the African American Culture Club performance.

Multicultural Day performances celebrate East culture

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
March 26, 2026

Multicultural Day (MCD)'s hallmark event, cultural performances, stunned audiences with their spectacle and celebration of East's diversity on Thursday, March 26. The clubs that performed were, in order, Korean Culture Club, Hispanic Heritage Club, Vietnamese...

Student artists incorporated varying mediums into their work, from paint to acrylic pens to mixed media.

‘I Heart Art’ Youth Art Show encourages creativity

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
March 9, 2026

Young artists across Cherry Hill Township got the chance to see their creativity displayed on gallery walls during the annual 'I Heart Art' Youth Art Show, held Feb. 10–22 at the Croft Farm Arts Center. The show invited students in grades K–8 to...

[Video] Sophomore Cotillion 2026

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
February 20, 2026

On February 19, 2026, sophomores traded their usual Thursday night routines for a Paris-inspired evening at this year’s Sophomore Cotillion. With decorated tables, a glowing photo booth, and colorful lights flashing over the dance floor, Cafeteria 1...

[Video] Cherry Hill East ICE walkout

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
February 6, 2026

Earlier this morning, students at East participated in a student-led walkout addressing concerns about ICE policies and their impact on immigrant communities. The walkout began at 9:28 a.m., with hundreds of students gathering outside to listen to speeches...

Talia Armando ('27) has committed to play Division 1 soccer at Seton Hall University. Used with permission from Talia Armando.

Talia Armando (’27) commits to Seton Hall University

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
January 15, 2026

To many high school athletes, a Division I commitment represents many years of hard work and diligence. For Talia Armando (‘27), it represents something even more meaningful than that: it represents resilience. After overcoming a brain injury that once...

[Video] Eight Mitzvahs for eight nights of Hanukkah

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
December 22, 2025

Jessie Atlas, Maya Morgan, Lauren Rinehart, and Lily Shubach participated in doing a mitzvah for each night of Hanukkah. They shared their experiences, acts of kindness, and the significance of giving during the holiday. From donating to local charities...

[Video] FOP Holiday Party 2025

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
December 16, 2025

The 2025 FOP Holiday Party was such a blast! Schools came together for a fun time with food, dancing, and lots of good vibes.  

An illustration in the style of "Dancing with the Stars" promotional material for Season 34.

Recapping Season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars”

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
December 13, 2025

Season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars" debuted on September 16, 2025, bringing together one of the most broad, conversation-starting casts the show has put together in years. With elite athletes, social media stars, and reality TV stars, the season quickly...

Art Club is introduced as a new East activity

Art Club is introduced as a new East activity

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
November 22, 2025

Art has been a big part of the high school experience at Cherry Hill High School East, as students are able explore self-expression through electives ranging from 3D art to commercial art. Recently, two junior students have been working to expand creative...

[Video] National High School Journalism Convention

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
November 16, 2025

Join Eastside as we dive into the exciting world of the National High School Journalism Convention! From inspiring keynote speakers to hands-on workshops and networking with fellow student journalists, this event is the ultimate experience for anyone...

[Video] Activities Fair 2025

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Media Director
September 30, 2025

East held its annual activities fair last week, showcasing 89 clubs over the course of two days during the LBs in the Dibart Gym. This video includes highlights of club activities and a look at the overall atmosphere of the fair. Watch to see what East...

Oberoi focuses and prepares for her swing.

Women’s March Athlete Spotlight

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Staff
May 2, 2025

Golf is a sport where the smallest improvements take countless hours of practice. It’s not just a physical sport, but a mental one too. Golf requires self discipline, focus, and resilience. One girl who emulates these qualities from the Cherry Hill...

Vogue releases controversial "Hairspray" ad

Vogue releases controversial “Hairspray” ad

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Staff
April 2, 2025

Vogue’s latest ad, inspired by the 2002 musical and 2007 film Hairspray, had sparked a heated debate. The ad features world known supermodel Gigi Hadid stepping into the shoes of Amber Von Tussle, the film’s iconic blonde antagonist– and fans aren't...

Michelle Le ('26) scores a three pointer.

Lady Cougars suffer a tough loss against Eastern

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Staff
January 31, 2025

Cherry Hill High School East faced off against Eastern High School in an intense girls varsity basketball game on January 7th. Despite a strong effort, East fell to Eastern with a final score of 49-36. The starting lineup for East included Jessie Atlas...

Hollywood celebrates deal with the LA wildfires.

Celebrities mourn their homes lost in L.A. wildfires

Zoey Dorn, Eastside Staff
January 22, 2025

A tragedy has been unfolding in the Los Angeles area over the past two weeks, as uncontrollable wildfires continue to wreck homes. More than 25 people have been confirmed dead, and many others have been injured. The fires started on January 7th and...