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The Olympic Flame became an iconic symbol of the Olympic and Paralympic Games during the summer games of Amsterdam in 1928.

At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, Williamsville East High School is sad to say farewell to a beloved gym teacher. Mr. Durr is retiring after spending 31 years teaching and coaching here.

Shoma Uno, a world-renowned figure skater, has announced his retirement at the age of 26. He is a three-time Olympic medalist for Japan and two-time world champion.

World number five and Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev was defaulted in the semifinals of the ATP Dubai Championships after supposedly yelling obscenities at a line judge.

Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans recently announced that he will partake in the dunk contest if he makes it to next year's All-Star team. This was brought up during the New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors game, where Zion scored 16 points in 26 minutes in a 138-98 win over the Raptors. After the game, a reporter asked if he could see himself participating in the dunk contest. Zion responded, "If I'm in the All-Star Game, I'll do the dunk contest," he said. "But if I'm not, I'm not doing it."

The Australian Open was a professional tennis tournament that took place during January 7th- 28th, and brought some remarkable results for both the Mens and Womens SIngles Draw.

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.

As a thrilling two weeks of tennis in Melbourne, Australia finally drew to a close on Sunday, January 28th, let’s take a look back on one of the largest stories at this year’s Australian Open — Jannik’s Sinner claims his first Grand Slam singles title!

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.”

The Buffalo Bills playoffs hopes are almost officially dashed. There are not many positives in this disappointing season, but it can be salvaged. From season-ending injuries to the most turnovers in the league, the Buffalo Bills have not lived up to the expectations.