Talking to Alena Zhang ('23) and Chris Shin ('23) on a Friday night at my desk on Google Meet was compelling. Both are motivated youth who spread the joy of learning and the wondrous magic of education. Listening to them speak about an experience that...

Being a student at East is an economic proposition – a family needs to be highly financially stable for their child to be "involved." Far removed from the idea of public school, where everything is supposed to be free, activities and additional enrichments...

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...

This package explores the nuisances of STEM education - the drawbacks and the benefits. We take a cumulative look at the evolution of STEM education, including the history of these subjects in the US, the implementation of these practices, and the effect...

Ej Matthews-Spratley’s (‘22) 20 points led the Cherry Hill East Cougars in a blowout win over the Seneca Golden Eagles by a score of 83-28 on Friday afternoon. These two teams also faced each other in last year’s season opener which resulted in...

Emily Fekete (‘23) has been swimming almost all her life. At age 4, she started swimming at Fox Hollow Swim Club in Cherry Hill. She stuck with the sport and as she improved she made it even more of her life. She started swimming for East her freshman...

Jaclyn Burmood (‘22) has committed to Neumann University to continue her athletic and academic career. Next fall, Burmood will join the Neumann soccer team and pursue a major in nursing. At the age of just four years old, Burmood started playing soccer...

Cherry Hill East held their annual Powder Puff football game after an unprecedented year on November 14th. Spirit at East was on a rampant high and the senior and junior girls delivered an amazing performance after attending numerous practices throughout...

Going into the season, this was going to be a pivotal year for the Cherry Hill East Football team. With the team regressing in wins over the past two seasons and starting a sophomore quarterback with no varsity experience, the Cougars had to turn things...

With one minute and 23 seconds left in the 3rd quarter, Ben Cohen (‘24) dropped back in the pocket at his own 23 yard-line. He threw the ball downfield to Ethan Haddock (‘23) who made the catch and ran right past his defender and eventually into the...

In a torrential downpour and hurling winds, the Cherry Hill East Cougars (2-7) fell to the Cherry Hill West Lions (3-6) by a score of 33-0 on Friday night. Due to the game conditions, the Cougars struggled all night offensively. Quarterback Ben Cohen...

When the Cherry Hill East Cougars (2-6) take the field Friday night (10/29) against their cross-town rival Cherry Hill West Lions (1-6) there will be much more at stake than just putting a W in the win column. This game is as much about school pride and...

With four minutes and 19 seconds left in the 4th quarter, Ben Cohen (‘24) dropped back in the pocket at his own 18-yard line. He launched the ball downfield to Mark Hendri (‘22) who beat his defender and made a great catch then went all the way into...