Class of ’10 Spirit Week dance

Casey Cutler (’09) and Jared Annarelli (’08)/ For Eastside and Eastside Video Editor • November 19, 2007

Here is the full video of the Sophomores' Spirit Week dance!

Class of ’09 Spirit Week dance

Casey Cutler (’09) and Jared Annarelli (’08)/ For Eastside and Eastside Video Editor • November 19, 2007

Here is the full video of the Juniors' Spirit Week dance!

Class of ’08 Spirit Week dance

Casey Cutler (’09) and Jared Annarelli (’08)/ For Eastside and Eastside Video Editor • November 19, 2007

Here is the full video of the Seniors' first-place performance in the Spirit Week dance!

Spirit Week volleyball tournament serves up an ace

Noah Cohen (’09)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2007

The annual Spirit Week volleyball tournament was held today, November 19, from 4 pm to 6 pm in the DiBart gym. With Mr. CJ Davis, the Coordinator of Student Activities, as the referee, the event was a success. The tournament was two rounds of which the second was best of three games. The seniors swept both the girls’ and boys’ events, but not without a fight from the other classes. The freshman boys led by Eric Zaun (’11), Jonathan Silverstone (’11) and Steven Spiegler (’11) showed some heart, but went winless and ended the afternoon in last with a 0-2 reco

Milk chugging contest quenches Seniors’ thirst for victory

Scott Kessler (’09), Davina Perera (’10), Kim Kline (’09) and Jolie Krooks (’09)/ Eastside World Issues Editors, Eastside Humor Editor and Eastside Special Editions Editor • November 19, 2007

Raising their arms in triumph, the mighty Spartans of the milk-drinking competition chugged down their baby bottles in a ferocious battle of the classes. One girl and one boy representative from each grade was seated on a platform, where the girls squeezed milk out of pink and blue bottles into the mouths of their male counterparts. The catch: the boys, who were seated on the girls’ laps, could not touch the bottle. The first team to empty the bottle won the most points for their class.

Seniors maintain slight lead in Spirit Week standings

Spirit Week Committee • November 17, 2007

Two days through Spirit Week, the Class of ‘08 holds a slight lead in the overall standings after briefly losing it to the class of ‘09 Thursday afternoon. The standings are currently as follows:

Class of 2008 wins dance competition for second consecutive year

Karly Bader (’08) and Dara Weinraub (’09)/ Eastside Opinions Editor and Sports Editor • November 17, 2007

After weeks of preparation and hard work, the Spirit Week dances finally hit the stage at Cherry Hill East in the Spirit Week Dance Competition. The theme this year was board games, with the freshmen playing Operation, sophomores playing Clue, juniors playing Life and seniors playing Monopoly.

Students face sweet competition in lemonade contest

Kim Kline (’09) and Jolie Krooks (’09)/ Eastside Humor Editor and Eastside Special Editions Editor • November 16, 2007

With water pouring out of their mouths, and in some cases their noses, students weren’t too worried about messing up their fathers' ties on Non-Casual Friday. “This game is called ‘Make Lemonade,’” announced Mr. Davis. “But we’re not going to make lemonade in any style you’ve ever seen before.” The competition consisted of four contestants, one from each grade level, competing to “make lemonade” in the fastest time possible. Contestants had to eat two lemon wedges, wolf down two spoonfuls of sugar, gulp down two cups of water and mix it all up with five jumping jacks.

Juniors grab early lead in Spirit Week standings

Spirit Week Committee • November 15, 2007

After the first day of Spirit Week 2007, the class of '09 has jumped into the lead. The standings are currently as follows:

Schedule for Spirit Week!

Spirit Week Committee • November 13, 2007

Click through to view an online copy of the schedule for Spirit Week '07.

East Junior’s father faces titanic Congressional battle

Mike Feinberg (’08)/ Eastside Staff • November 5, 2007

UPDATE: Representative Jim Saxton has announced his retirement from Congress because of health reasons. This improves the chances for State Senator John Adler, who is the only declared candidate for the now open Congress seat. With the incumbent out, the Republican Party will likely nominate a younger candidate to challenge the 48-year-old Adler as both parties attempt to secure the seat for years to come. New Jersey Senator John Adler, father of Alex Adler (‘09), recently announced his intention to run for the Third Congressional District of New Jersey. Adler has been a state senator since 1992, but faces an uphill battle against 12-term incumbent Jim Saxton. Adler has followed the recent political trend of beginning his campaign very early. Adler explains this early announcement by noting the huge fundraising difference between him and Representative Saxton.

Contestant Birnbaum looks back at Mr. East

Josh Weinstock (’07)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief • June 12, 2007

Ben Birnbaum (’07), also known as Mr. Condescension, was one of ten East students who participated in the annual Mr. East competition, which took place on Friday, June 1.    “It was the most fun thing I ever did at school,” Birnbaum said.   Prior...

Christina visits Philadelphia

Ashley Drazen (’09)/ Eastside Staff • May 1, 2007

As the arena filled up on April 3rd, everyone waited for the main act, Christina Aguilera. Philadelphia, one of the many stops she has visited to perform her classic numbers, welcomed her with open arms.

East teacher celebrates Pi Day in style

Joseph Pottackal (’09)/ Eastside World Issues Editor • March 14, 2007

While millions of people across the world mark holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day on their calendars, less than a handful of people treat Pi Day with the same anticipation and eagerness. For most students, Pi Day may proceed just as routinely as March 13 or 15. However, students in Mrs. Linda Heath’s math classes are treated to the little-known festivities and rituals of the holiday.

East hosts annual table tennis tournament

Noah Cohen (’09)/ Eastside Sports Editor • March 1, 2007

The Annual East Table Tennis Tournament was held this past Saturday, February 24. The tournament took place from 1:30-5:00 p.m., in the East gym.