Art students create memories for orphans
Derek Zhang, Staff Writer
February 2, 2012
It is possibly the most important and influential assignment that East Meck art students will ever receive, and it’s not for a grade or extra credit. Ten students from East Mecklenburg have volunteered to participate in a special art assignment- the Memory Project, where they paint portraits of orphans... Read more »
SAT cheating scandal causes controversy
Carolyn Coons, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2012
Thousands of dollars have been spent in the pursuit of a perfect score- but for 20 students in the New England area, money isn’t the only price for perfection. Fifteen current college students in the Great Neck area of New York, all from top-ranked high schools, were... Read more »
Retired band director recieves high honor
Justin Perry, Photo Editor
December 13, 2011
Michael Soltys, a retired East Meck band director, has received one of the highest honors possible for a North Carolina musician: induction into the North Carolina Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame. Soltys received the award on Nov. 13. In order to be nominated, according to the North Carolina Music... Read more »
Enchanted by Taylor Swift
Alyssa Chapin, Staff Writer
December 8, 2011
In downtown Charlotte there was something different occupying the minds of several thousand teenage girls. Last July, the Taylor Swift Speak Now World Tour was postponed to November 16 due to Swift’s bronchitis. That night, the excitement that had been building since then finally came to a peak and... Read more »
French singer serenades students
November 30, 2011
Students at East Meck welcomed French singer and musician Eric Vincent on November 4th. Vincent performed in the auditorium for French students from various CMS high schools including Rocky River, Providence, and Independence. The show was put together by East Meck French teacher Diane Smith, who, along... Read more »
Deiss serves a successful season
November 21, 2011
Q: How did you get into tennis? A: My grandpa had me playing in the summer a little bit and then after I stopped liking gymnastics, soccer and softball I tried tennis and I just stuck with that. Q: How long ago was this? A: I started competitively playing like tournaments and stuff when I was nine. Q:... Read more »
Friends School of Charlotte comes to East Meck
Alyssa Chapin, Staff Writer
November 15, 2011
What began as an act of truancy has become a close relationship between East Mecklenburg High and the Friends School of Charlotte. The Friends School of Charlotte, which is right across from East Meck, is an elementary school for kids of all religions, but there is a strong emphasis of Quaker morals... Read more »
East Meck students determined to can the competition
Journalism Class
November 15, 2011
The race is on as East Meck, competing against 16 other schools, makes its mark in the competition for can collection. East showed its can-do spirit in October by raising over 3,000 pounds of canned goods. Multiple competitions were held in the school, including ones between homerooms, sports, office... Read more »
Students participate in “Occupy” Movement
Carolyn Coons, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2011
Thousands have occupied Wall Street over the past month, and now some of East Meck’s students have joined this movement here in Charlotte. “As I’ve learned more about how corporate America and our political system really work, I realized just how much deception... Read more »
Marching Eagles soar in competitions
India Anderson, Reporter
October 12, 2011
The East Mecklenburg Marching Eagles spread their wings and flew above the rest in two recent competitions. In the most recent contest, the Marching Eagles won Grand Champion at East Rowan High School in Salisbury. The Grand Champion Award is awarded to the band that is the best overall band at the... Read more »
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