Culinary team creamed the competition
Kiyonna Morgan, Staff Writer
February 14, 2012
East Meck’s culinary team creamed the competition at the CMS Regional Culinary competition at CPCC. Jonathan Card, Summer Knight, Kellarbresha Audrey, Aaron Grant, Bryan Martinez, Stanley Weaver and alternate Rachel Jones participated in the competition at Central Piedmont Community College. The East... Read more »
Special Olympics competitions unite East Meck
Alyssa Chapin, Staff Writer
February 14, 2012
While many competitions emit high intensity, and stressful situations, the Special Olympics competitions give off much different vibes. “Everyone is just so positive, and all they do is have fun and cheer each other on,” said student volunteer, Ana Lopez. Throughout the end of January the Exceptional... Read more »
Wal-mart grant
Quincy Stanford, Journalism Class
February 8, 2012
East Meck has received a $5000 grant from Wal-Mart to replace the athletic department’s washer. With the opening of the new Wal-Mart Supercenter on Independence last week, Wal-Mart recognized the closest high school and gave a grant toward the purchase of a new commercial grade washer for the athletic... Read more »
Musical talent impressions
Natalya Bagley, Journalism Class
February 6, 2012
Two East Meck students recently performed at a renowned choral clinic and 10 choral students participated in the North Carolina All-State Choir. The two students, Catherine Neale and Arialdys Pimentel auditioned for the opportunity to go to the renowned choral clinic at Mars Hill College. They were chosen... Read more »
Knox knocks out 1,000 points
Carolyn Coons, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2012
1000 points is a feat not many high school basketball players can claim to have achieved. “It’s a very difficult to do,” said East Meck’s girl’s basketball coach Ziggy Barjona. However, at the beginning of the February 3rd girl’s basketball game against Ardrey Kell, senior Sandra Knox was... Read more »
Guest gives some wisdom to East athletes
Hannah Lieberman, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
For many student athletes, highschool is a balancing act. They have to devote themselves not only to schoolwork, extracurriculars, and jobs, but sacrifice hours every day to team workouts, training, and games. Though some days can be quite overwhelming for these hard-working Eagles, maintaining one’s... Read more »
Exams start next week
India Anderson, Journalism Class
January 5, 2012
East Meck students will be taking mid-term exams starting on Thursday Jan. 12 until Wednesday Jan. 18. The exams are from 7:15am-12:00pm, then lunch and dismissal time will be 12:00 pm-12:45 pm. Thursday Jan. 12 will be the exam for 1st block and Friday Jan. 13 for 2nd block. Monday, Jan. 16 is the... Read more »
Freedom to Tweet
John Boyle, Journalism Class
December 14, 2011
Students have a chance to tweet for a scholarship on December 15th, Bill of Rights Day. The Knight Foundation, along with many other supporters, is funding a contest to help promote knowledge of the First Amendment and what it means to our country. The Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15th, 1791... Read more »
Club snowmen deck the halls
Quincy Stanford, Journalism Class
December 12, 2011
On December 19th, East Meck’s clubs hurried to turn their completed, themed snowmen in to student congress with hopes of placing in the contest. Annually, student congress holds a snowman making contest for the clubs of the school to take part in. Two weeks prior to the... Read more »
East Competes In Wrestling Tournament
Quincy Stanford, Journalism Class
December 6, 2011
Drew Barrett of East Meck placed third in his classification at the annual Jim Hayes Invitational Wrestling Tournament on Saturday. Barrett won the bronze medal in the 220 lb. weight class at the tournament, which was held at Rocky River High School. The tournament was held at East for 44 years. However,... Read more »
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