A Look Back on Unity in Diversity
Unity in Diversity performed on February 14th for all of East with bold success! The crowds were cheering and waving their phone flashlights, and the performers all felt great about the big show. As Unity comes to a close, here are some final messages from the officers regarding the performance.
Mamma Mia, Here We Go into Musical Season!
It’s that time of the year again — get ready for the East Drama Club’s performance of Mamma Mia! at 7 P.M. on March 7-9th, in addition to a matinee performance at 2 P.M. on March 9th. Tickets are on sale right now on Ticket Peak for $13.00, and they will also be sold at the door for $15.00 at every showing. Also, there will be an in-school assembly on Wednesday, March 6th.
Happy 30th Anniversary, Unity!
February 14, 2024 is not just a day for romance and valentines. It is the day of the Williamsville East High School annual cultural arts performance brought by the Unity in Diversity Club! The club has been working hard from the beginning of the school year to create, practice, and put together various dances and acts from a wide range of cultures.
Williamsville East’s Science Olympiad Teams Take Over Regional Competition
For the past few months, the Science Olympiad teams at Williamsville East High School partook in a regional competition on Saturday, February 3rd. They competed against various teams across Western New York at SUNY Buffalo State College. The Science Olympiad competition started at 8 A.M. and lasted until the award ceremony at 5:30 P.M. It is a team competition with events where students contend against different teams for a higher score.
East Celebrates Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day, East! February 14th is the iconic day of love, chocolate, teddy bears, and red roses galore. In honor of that, we at the East Side News conducted a survey regarding the holiday. Here is what we’ve found.
Athlete of the Week: January
In an exceptional week of athletic achievements, two standout athletes from Williamsville East High School have secured the coveted title of Athletes of the Week. Bella Ascone, a track and field star, showcased her talent by setting two personal records in consecutive days, while Roman Tedeschi, a swimmer of immense talent, earned his recognition by qualifying for the NYS Championship Meet and breaking a pool record.
Saying Alla Prossima to Mrs. DeSantis
Everybody at East has seen Mrs. DeSantis before, whether it be in the Main Office, or perhaps at the assemblies at the start of the year, or perhaps just in the hall or the Commons. But, how many of us students really know our wonderful Assistant Principal? As Mrs. DeSantis is retiring, we at the ESN want everybody at East to get to know her a little better and send her off with fondness and happy wishes!
Muffin Mondays with the Senior Class
Starting Monday, January 21st, the Class of 2024 officers have been holding Muffin Mondays, where muffins are sold before and after school in the commons. Flavors include chocolate chip, blueberry, and lemon poppyseed. Muffins are $1.00 each. All proceeds will go to funding the senior class’s prom in June
What’s Going on at East? – Club Feature
Updates on clubs including Unity and Diversity and Newspaper Club!
The WEHS Flames: Dangerous When Wet
The Girls Swim Team was 9-0, ECIC Division II champions, Class B champions, and 5th in the state overall. Coach Chris Miller says that “this has been the most successful season in Williamsville East’s 50+ year history.”