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The Student News Site of East Haven High School

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The Student News Site of East Haven High School

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The Ins and Outs of Community Service Requirements

Rachel Pistone, Reporter
November 13, 2024

EHHS - and the state of Connecticut - requires 20 hours of community service for all students before they are eligible for graduation. It is recommended for students to do at least 5 hours of community...

Photo of Mrs. Alexander at her desk in the guidance office

Mrs. Andrea Alexander: The Face of the Guidance Department

Destiny Lee Herrmann, Reporter
November 13, 2024

Mrs. Andrea Alexander has been the Guidance Administrative Assistant at EHHS since last November. With experience in various roles, she plays a key part in supporting students and staff. Before joining...

Photo of the TESOL teachers courtesy of Mrs. Michalowski

Creating A Culture of Community: The EHHS TESOL Department

Valery Orrego, Reporter/ Sports Editor
November 13, 2024

The EHHS Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) department has seen a period of great growth in the last few years. EHHS has continued to see a growing number of multilingual learner (ML) students...

Mr. Devany outside of his classroom on his last day.

Mr. Devany Finishes Up His Time at EHHS

Stellarose Fratantonio, Reporter
November 2, 2024

Mr. John Devany will be leaving EHHS at the end of October 2024. He shared that he had a business opportunity closer to home. He will continue teaching at Sheehan High School in Wallingford. He says he...

Photo courtesy of East Haven Wrestling

From Wrestler to Class President: Gonul Celik Has EHHS in a Full Nelson

Isabella Mott, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2024

EHHS senior, Gonul Celik, shows academic success and gets involved to benefit her career after high school. Gonul has had many achievements in her EHHS career, including 4 years on the wrestling team,...

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Rising Star Anabella O’Mara’s Journey in Sports and Politics

Frank Cabrera, Reporter
October 17, 2024

Meet Anabella O'Mara—a passionate freshman athlete who is making her mark on the soccer field while juggling her academic responsibilities and aspirations for the future. With strong communication skills...

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YMCA Before and After School Program

Elisabeth Gonzalez, reporter
October 11, 2024
the YMCA is providing an open house on October 17th, all are welcome. Bring joy back into the world through our future generations of doctors, scientists, psychologists, and more.
From History Lectures to Math Tangents: Mr. Paul Albano's Big Move

From History Lectures to Math Tangents: Mr. Paul Albano’s Big Move

David Ross (Cristal), Reporter
October 5, 2024

After 8 years, history/social studies teacher Mr. Paul Albano moved to the East wing to teach Algebra 2, Advanced Algebra, and Geometry classes. His first experience teaching math was during the 2023-2024...

Gianna Perciballi and Kolbey Nastri Make All State

Gianna Perciballi and Kolbey Nastri Make All State

Rachel Pistone, Reporter
October 4, 2024

Kolbey and Gianna made All States cheer during the 2024-2025 season. They were previously selected for All States each of the last 3 years. Only 5 girls from each school qualify for All States. The requirements...

EHHS Culinary and Environmental Science Programs Plant a Garden

EHHS Culinary and Environmental Science Programs Plant a Garden

Valery Orrego, Reporter/ Sports Editor
June 11, 2024

There is a new class being added to the 2024-25 school year at EHHS. It is exciting to hear about this new project from the Profettos. This class was created by the culinary teachers of EHHS, Mr. John...

Natalie Brown's Big Finish: The Road to Valedictorian

Natalie Brown’s Big Finish: The Road to Valedictorian

Bella Katynski, Reporter
June 7, 2024

Senior Natalie Brown earned herself the title of the Class of 2024’s Valedictorian. She put her all into her years of schooling and has earned many achievements for all her hard work. But, is being the...

Mrs. Marsico says Au Revoir to EHHS after 33 years

Mrs. Marsico says Au Revoir to EHHS after 33 years

Isabella Mott, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2024

Mrs. Carla Marsico, the World Language Team Leader, is retiring after 33 years of teaching. Mrs. Marsico teaches both French classes and Spanish classes for EHHS, being the only French teacher in the building....

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