Students trade books for thrilling gap year
Monica Dougherty, Mamie Tabet, Feature Editors
May 30, 2013
Libby Goldman, senior, deferred her acceptance to Tufts University in order to travel to Ecuador with the program Global Citizen Year. Libby will be assigned to live with a host family and will teach English and have her own apprenticeship. “I’m most excited to meet new people both from Ecuador and... Read more »
We say “Farewell” to retirees: Dave Fodor plans to continue conducting, performing
Grace Buszko-Clark, Feature Editor
May 30, 2013
Director of Bands Dave Fodor is leaving ETHS after 36 years of teaching. Fodor helped improve the music department by expanding the band program and giving students opportunities like learning from guest artists. He has also helped by bringing in new technology for the band program with the school. “The... Read more »
School blues: students power through the last month of the 2012-13 school year
Monica Dougherty, Feature Editor
May 13, 2013
One month left to go. One month from today, it’ll be nothing but flip-flops and sunshine, but until then students must buckle down for the last month of school. Senioritis is a term commonly used to describe the decrease in motivation displayed by students nearing the end of their high school careers.... Read more »
Times have changed, but prom is still prom
Maia Moore, Feature Editor
May 13, 2013
Imagine going to prom to gather around a fire, eat sandwiches, and have relay races. That was a typical “prom” at ETHS in 1920. Although the times have changed, the idea of prom has stayed the same. Prom is about dancing, friends and fun. 1900s: Juniors had what was known as the “Junior Promenade”.... Read more »
Farewell to Kevoyn Cox
Yoni Hirsch, Executive Editor
April 10, 2013
“Today it is him, but tomorrow it might be me, so I will praise God while I still can,” said Rev. Monte Dillard at an emotional funeral service held for ETHS senior Kevoyn Cox at the First Church of God Christian Life Center on April 6. Kevoyn Cox passed away on March 28 after a fatal car accident.... Read more »
Unreasonable Rules? Some bans don’t benefit interest of students
Chris Lee, Feature Editor
March 20, 2013
It may seem inconsequential to bring balloons to school or give a friend Advil when they have a headache. You may be surprised to know, however, that these actions can have consequences. “If security stopped me for carrying a balloon, I would probably laugh as they tried to explain to me the risks... Read more »
A Day in the Life of Dr. Witherspoon
Maia Moore, Feature Editor
March 20, 2013
Eric Witherspoon, sometimes referred to as “that guy who smiles all the time”, or “the Spoon”. We all know him by one name or another, but to most of us, he’s still a mystery. “I was actually born in Illinois and a lot of my earlier experiences were down in Decatur, IL. I really grew up in... Read more »
Dreams Delivered provides FREE prom attire
Monica Dougherty, Feature Editor
March 20, 2013
It’s April 9 and five weeks away from one of the biggest events of your senior year, prom. The stress of finding the perfect outfit under a budget is starting to take a toll on you and it seems like all hope is lost—but luckily there’s Dreams Delivered. Dreams Delivered will provide ETHS students... Read more »
Battle of the phones: Verizon rises to the top
Lucy Brennan, Eitan Katz, Hunter Bailey
January 22, 2013
People these days rely more on technology than ever. Students are constantly plugged in, and the most versatile and common device they use is their cell phones. While talking on the phone may not be as common anymore, good service is a necessity for the texting, tweeting, and data needs of phone customers. This... Read more »
Party Poppers: Teens face hard consequences after getting busted for parties
Monica Dougherty, Feature Editor
January 22, 2013
It’s 10 p.m. and the party is starting to get louder by the second. The bass is so loud you can’t think; the alcohol is flowing. Suddenly there is a stampede of people running towards the door and above all the commotion you hear a scream– “POLICE!” “At a party I threw, I went upstairs... Read more »
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