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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 Tradition of the Homecoming Dance

The Tradition of the Homecoming Dance

Destiny Lee Herrmann, Reporter
November 26, 2024

Many of us are familiar with Homecoming as the dance as well as the Homecoming Football game. However, what does it really signify? The first homecoming is believed to have taken place in 1910, initiated...

Materials used during the course of the Mythology Class

Discovering Yourself Through Stories: Mythology Class at EHHS

Willow Torres, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2024
At EHHS, senior electives are always a great opportunity for seniors to continue their English education through an entirely different lens. Mythology is one of the courses offered to seniors as an English elective.
Nicolas Balseiro and Anthony Fazio outside of Mrs. Martin's classroom where they take their CNA class

The Boys of the EHHS CNA Program

Madison Paolella, Reporter
November 26, 2024

CNA is a program at EHHS led by Mrs. Li Martin for people who are planning on entering into the medical field. For the 2024-2025 school year, Anthony Fazio and Nicolas Balseiro are the only two boys at...

Soccer team big win

East Haven Boys Soccer Making STATES?

Valery Orrego, Reporter/ Sports Editor
November 26, 2024

EH boys soccer participated in a great season this year by making it to the State Championship for the first time in over 20 years. East Haven Soccer has always been a team that was looked down on because...

Photo by Rachel Pistone

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,...

Photo courtesy of Bella O.

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...

https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/new-haven-ymca-youth-center

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...

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