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While it enabled some individuals to spend more time with their pets and families at home, it has also stripped many from meeting their family and friends that live elsewhere. This situation has consequently had positive and negative effects depending on an individual’s personality, lifestyle, and their perspective on socializing.

On March 4th, the East Literary Digest met with poet Keith S. Wilson, author of Fieldnotes on Ordinary Love, over Zoom to listen to him read and discuss his work.

According to Mr. Meyer, Williamsville East math teacher (and now father to two kids!), NHS will hold a meeting at the end of March with hopes of a ‘Kids Escaping Drugs’ bowling event occurring in April or May.

The district decided that all hybrid students will be expected to take their AP exams during the first administration from May 3rd to May 17. Remote students can expect a survey asking them whether or not they are able to come into the building to take in-person exams.

Girls Up, a club connected to the United Nations designed to support women throughout the world, is one of the few clubs still running despite not being able to meet in person.

There has been talk of planning a different end of the year senior bash, whether that is at the school or an alternate location we do not know.

East is taking part in a fundraising mission called Willpower for Wishes through Make-A-Wish, a foundation that works to grant wishes towards critically ill children.

Ms. Roberts spoke about the significance of the club as well, saying that “it’s truly a celebration and an understanding of France as well as francophone countries and their traditions.”

This year, academics have been vastly impacted by the ongoing pandemic, and despite challenges, the freshman class representatives are hard at work in organizing events such as the talent show.

There are now 35 active clubs at East. So, there are plenty of ways for students to get involved with something they’re interested in.