East Takes the Lussier Cup Homecoming 2011!

October 3, 2011
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Homecoming 2011!
October 15th
East Takes the
Lussier Cup
Patrick McCarthy
On August 19, East’s Varsity Football Team beat LaFollette 14
to 4, not only winning the first game of their season but also taking
possession of the Lussier Cup. However, the Lussier Cup is more than
just a prize awarded to the superior football team. It carries with it a
history and deep significance to both East and LaFollette.
Varsity football coach and social studies teacher Mr. Hill remembers the first game at Lussier Stadium, constructed in 2002 as a
location for East and LaFollette to hold their games. This was also the
inaugural appearance of the cup as a means of commemorating the
newly opened stadium. According to Hill, there were around 5,000
people packing the stands that day including “radio and TV personnel
and dignitaries from the school system.” The Lussier Cup was brought
out during the pre-game ceremony to considerable fanfare.
Although East did not win this game, Hill remembers the year
following particularly well. It was the first year in which East won the
cup. In 2004, the team had been named conference champions. The
team vowed to bring the cup back for East. Hill has plenty of stories,
recalling numerous victories and defeats, as well as “having buckets
of water dumped on (him) several times.”
The Lussier Cup game is always an exciting event for the team
and its fans. Speaking to the skill of both teams, Hill notes that nearly
every year, the game is very close and often decided in the fourth
quarter. This competitive edge shows how closely matched the two
teams really are. The relative strength of both teams is also cemented
by their win record in regard to the cup. LaFollette has won the cup
only a few more times than East has in the past nine years. The two
schools are clearly worthy rivals.
Yet things weren’t always this way. East’s primary rival when
it came to football used to be West, but the Lussier Cup changed that.
With the introduction of both the cup and the stadium, East began
to view LaFollette as its major rival. This shift has not only impacted
football, but other sports and competitive clubs as well.
Yet things weren’t always this way. East’s primary rival when it
came to football used to be West, but the Lussier Cup changed that.
With the introduction of both the cup and the stadium, East began
to view LaFollette as its major rival. This shift has not only impacted
football, but other sports and competitive clubs as well.
The Lussier Cup is significant to East’s football team and the
school as a whole. It stands out as a testament to the skill of the high
school athletes throughout Madison and their willingness to dedicate
themselves to their game.
East Side students show their pride at last year’s homecoming
game
In this Issue:
• EAST SIDE PLAYERS GET A CLUE
• STUDENT RECORD LABEL ROCKS
THE SUN
• KIOJA STEPS IT UP
• DANCE TEAM IS BANGIN’
• GSA WELCOMES EVERYONE
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Newspaper Staff
October 3rd
Erin Barry - Editor-in-Chief
Patrick McCarthy
Liam Sunde
Seth Lesondak
Anna Hipke-Kruger
Amelia Soth
Jacob Benford
Grace Coleman
Ted Huwe
Leon Dinh
Annika Gob
Paige Brooks-Cobbins
Martha Blackwell
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Newspaper Staff doing what they do best.
Left to right: Liam Sunde, Annika Gob, Seth Lesondak, Amelia Soth, Grace
Coleman, Erin Barry, Mary-Kate Dornon, Jacob Benford, Ted Huwe, Careem Hickman, Patrick McCarthy (hidden). Not Pictured: Leon Dinh, Anna
Hipke-Krueger, Martha Blackwell
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Local Bands
Rock the Sun
by Anna Hipke-Krueger
The image of the high school garage
band is iconic and perhaps a little ridiculed
in pop culture, but not all teen bands are
two guys each trying to solo on individual
guitars at the same time. In fact, East has a
history of producing truly talented musical
groups. Thanks to youth-specific venues
like The Loft at the Goodman Community
Center, high school musicians can get their
music to live audiences in a semi-professional setting. This is a huge step up in
terms of exposure from shows in Mom and
Dad’s basement, but when it comes to the
next step teen bands still run into a brick
wall. It is next to impossible for a band to
record a high-quality album unless they are
lucky enough to have friends in the business
or are willing to pay exorbitant prices to
producers, and while lo-fi home recordings
have a do-it-yourself charm they really can’t
capture the depth of talent that these musicians exhibit.
One person is trying to solve this
problem. East senior Wilder Deitz has experienced first-hand the challenges that come
Wilder Deitz
Creator of Rock the Sun records
Young musicians deserve to play the
kind of music that feels good in your soul,
with no compromise, and we here in Madison have a community that will support that
notion. From the business end of it, everyone wins; the musicians get their music
released to a wide audience who get a great
amount and variety of music for very cheap.”
So far Deitz and his Rock the Sun crew of
local high school and college musicians have
signed and recorded five high school bands
from the area, and plan to start producing
releases in the next month. They also make
mixtapes for aspiring rappers. Signed groups
from East include The Pretty Victims, Sick
Civilian, The Shrunken Heads, and Monster
Da Villain. Rock the Sun offers a $10 monthly
subscription service, in which subscribers
get all albums as they are produced as well
as updates on the bands’ live performances
for less than the cost of a single album.
Samples of music can be found at www.
myspace.com/sunearthmadison, and those
interested in contacting Deitz and the Rock
the Sun crew can email sunearthmadison@
gmail.com.
trying to turn a garage band into a professional group. While his band The Pretty
Victims was lucky enough to record on professional equipment at the Madison Media
Institute, he still ended up mixing, burning, and distributing the CDs himself. Most
other musicians would not have been able
to do that sort of finishing work even if they
had been given the opportunity to record,
and in realizing this Deitz decided that he
had to share his ability. Enter Rock the Sun
Records, Deitz’s own Eastside-based label
that focuses on getting local youth music
out where it can be enjoyed. “There is a
vacuum in our area of business,” he said
when questioned. “There is no one else out There is no one else out there representing
there representing young musicians with
young musicians with any degree of
any degree of honesty.
honesty.--Wilder Dietz
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October 3rd
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A New Look at Dance
Team
Liam Sunde
Allie Ryan, captain and choreographer of the East High
Dance Team.
The East High Dance Team, a group that performs at East’s
football and basketball games, is starting their second year at the
school. This year, they are branching out, attending camps and
competitions as well as doing community outreach to teach dance to
younger girls who are interested in the sport.
A lot goes into the team’s dances. Allie Ryan is the dance
team’s choreographer, the person who puts together the moves for
the dances.
“I make the mixes myself. I do all the choreography. It comes
to me when I’m in bed.” Allie is one of three captains, along with
Nina Herfel and Lauren Johnson. Allie’s been dancing since the age
of 3, and is now taking on the job of teaching others her craft. The
captains take joy in “showing girls how to do things they never
thought they could.” At times though, things can get tough.
This year, the levels are harder and the formations are more
challenging. Specific dance moves are needed for the higher level
of competition. A member of Dance Team commented saying: “It is
sometimes [frustrating] when you don’t get a move, but we’re all really close.”
Members of the team also showed bitterness over the criticism they
have received from some parents and students. “People underestimate the dance team. Honestly, they’re not the ones dancing in front
of the whole school,” said dance team member Theresa, “Good thing
about it is team building and getting to know new people, and dancing because I love dancing”
The team is always looking for new talent and people interested in
dance are encouraged to contact History teacher and team coach
Ms. Negova. Some experience is preferred and the team is selective.
Not all who apply are guaranteed to get in, but everyone on the team
who was asked agreed: if you have any interest in dance, go for it.
Everyone Welcome in East’s GSA
River Heisler, Emily Ptak-Pressman, and Dane Skaar
The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is a club that works to promote equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) youth and creates a safe environment to discuss issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. It meets
Thursday mornings at 8:00am in the reading side of the LMC and will soon meet Friday mornings as well.
On Thursdays, club members who have chosen to be a part of the Activities Committee lead the group in expanding understanding on topics related to LGBTQ and other issues such as racism, classism, sexism, and ableism. The group also plays games, has
discussions on current issues, and (of course) eats!
Once Friday meetings begin, GSA members will have the option of attending these more activism-based gatherings lead by the
Action Committee, which will be more directly involved with educating East staff and fellow students on crucial LGBTQ issues. This
process is conducted partially through presentations given in freshman health classes. These presentations have proven to be a very
successful way to clearly explain how to provide a safe and comfortable learning environment for LGBTQ youth.
Another prominent role the Action Committee has is planning events such as the annual Day of Silence. Members do everything
from creating posters and Facebook pages to volunteering at information booths and creating ribbons students can wear to show
their support of the cause or event.
Absolutely anyone can join the GSA; you do not have to identify as LGBTQ. We welcome anyone interested in making East High
School a safe place for all students. For more information, contact Ms. Cudney in Student Services or a member. GSA looks forward to
seeing you at a meeting soon!
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Engineering Club
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Design-and-build competitions, college visits, service & science teaching oppurtunities, and career
information. This year’s focus will be on alternative energy technologies and careers. Events with
African-American, Hispanic, Women’s and other
engineering groups on the UW-Madison Campus.
Fundraising benefits Engineers Without Borders,
which brings simple but necessary technology to
rural areas in developing countries, to improve
health and quality of life. Meets Tuesdays at lunch.
See Ms. Chin, Room 3023 or mr. lyons, Room 1057
J for more information.
One of the robots Engineering club has made
over the years.
East Side Theater Getting Ready for
Competition
Amelia Soth
He’s the greatest detective in the world. He is able to deduce
everything about you from the tiniest details of your appearance. Recently, he starred in a thrilling blockbuster film and
a BBC miniseries. Like it or not, Sherlock Holmes is a big deal
right now, and this year East High’s Theater department is putting its own spin on Sherlock with You’ve Ruined a Perfectly
Good Mystery, a choose-your-own-adventure mystery featuring one of the famous detective’s less orthodox adventures.
The play, which relies on audience participation and a cast of
colorful characters, will be entered to compete in the Wisconsin
High School Theater Festival, which showcases the work of high
school drama programs around the state.
“We’ve got a great cast and the script is a lot of fun,” says Patrick McCarthy, who plays the Cockney thug Tough Guy McGee,
among other variously-accented characters. One can almost
taste the excitement of the actors. This is East’s first year competing, although last year several of East’s actors had the opportunity to attend the festival. If the play makes it past the
qualifying rounds, East will have an opportunity to perform in
the same theaters where they witnessed such theatrical triumphs as Pygmalion and Night of the Living Dead at the Wisconsin High School Theater Festival last year.
As Patrick says, “It’s no mystery why people love East Theater!”
East High students practice for this
year’s play, ‘You’ve Ruined a Perfectly
Good Mystery’.
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October 3rd
SPANISH CLUB T-SHIRTS
$15.00
See Sr. Kempen if interested
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Photo by Allyson Opps
Back home at East: The Lussier Cup
Photo by Marie Abel.
International Students showing their Purgolder Pride at the
Photo by Brynn Nephew
football game! Pictured in the front row are Jose Enrique
(Henry) Narvaez Gago, Yannick Garcia, Annika Gob, Francisco
Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer
Senties, Mateus (Matt) Guimaraes.
an oil painting, and autumn is a mosaic of them all.
-Stanley Horowitz
Ready for homecoming? This
year’s theme is ‘A Night on the
Nile.’
$5.00 Tickets
Theme days are:
Monday: Animals
Tuesday: Toga
Wednesday: Pirates
Thursday: Bummin’ It
Friday: East Spirit
East Tower Times
October 3rd
Forensics: East’s
Least-Known Sport
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by Anna Hipke-Krueger
Some things are just meant to be read aloud. At least,
that’s how the members of East’s forensics team feel. No,
this isn’t the forensic science you are familiar with from TV
crime shows. Forensics in high school refers to competitive public speaking, and anyone tempted to scoff should
be aware that it’s serious business. Students from schools
all over Wisconsin compete for medals, school trophies,
and the chance to qualify for state, and it’s not as simple as
reading out a piece of paper. There are a number of different
events, from playacting to poetry to group interpretation to
storytelling. Some require recitation from memory and all
events have a high expectation of a performer’s abilities of
interpretation and stage presence. This level of competition
requires dedicated hours of practice reading the same piece.
East once had a large forensics team, but in more
recent years it dwindled and eventually disappeared. Two
years ago Mr. Helms (or “Coach Helms,” to the team) decided
to revitalize the club, and since then it has been steadily
growing to the point where he thinks the team will qualify
to compete for small team trophies. At meets it is easy to
see that East stands out from the crowd. Next to legions of
kids from Memorial and Sun Prairie dressed business attire
perhaps East looks a little small and shabby, but what really
stands out is the obvious sense of spirit and good times
our team brings to every competition. Since events compete separately, much like track and field, it is rare that two
members of our team end up in the same room, but as we
regroup for lunch there is an outburst of questions on how
everyone’s performance went, congratulations for those
who thought they did well, and supportive disbelief for
Stepping into the
Future KIOJA offers
a path to success.
By Markettia Britton
You may have seen them practicing in the Mall or
performing at a school function; they wear black jackets
and always seem to be smiling; these are the KIOJA girls,
members of a stepping sorority here at East created and
coached by East graduate Faith Stephenson.
Faith and her mother, Teresa, saw a need for a
group for girls at East that would encourage students to
support one another. While attending Stillman College
in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Faith joined a stepping sorority.
The experience instilled in her a passion to start a similar
organization back at East. There had once been a similar
group, called KOJO, for boys, coached by retired Minority Service Coordinator Richard Scott. As the boy’s team
dwindled, the girl’s team grew and has now been stepping
since 2009. Decked in black and pink, representing pride,
respect, and sisterhood, KIOJA is a strong force in the high
school.
“Stepping” is a form of rhythmic movement that has
evolved from the Gumboot dancing of South African miners. The miners were not allowed to speak while working,
so they developed a form of communication using their
boots and bodies, eventually forming teams to compete
against other mines. Mr. Helms, the Forensic’s coach, with Ms. Motl, a history
teacher here at East
those who thought they did not. At the awards ceremony at the end of
every meet East’s small team can cheer for one of their own as loudly
as or louder than any other school.
When asked what he likes about forensics, Mikko Utevsky said
that “it’s super fun, [and] you get to hear and read really neat pieces
(and sometimes learn some very cool things from them). You’ll learn to
speak confidently in front of people.” Plus, he added, “you get shinies”
(the team’s term for medals and pins). Utevsky medaled at state last
year for oratory. Team practices will be starting in October after school
to work on general reading skills and begin selecting performance
pieces. All interested students are encouraged to talk to Mr. Helms and
attend the first practice. Become a part of this unique and dedicated
team! And yes, if you were wondering, we do consider it a sport.
There are stepping groups across the United States spreading their
positive messages. KIOJA has performed as East’s stepping ambassadors
around Madison at places such as MATC, Edgewood, the Overture Center,
and Olbrich Gardens.
“Stepping” is what KIOJA performs, but it is not all they are about.
The group stresses supporting success among members. KIOJA members
strive to be Knowledgeable of their goals, Invested in their abilities, Organized in their thinking, Joined together in their sisterhood, and Actively
involved in their education, spelling out the name KIOJA. Kioja is also the
Swahili word for miracle—a nod to the group’s African roots. KIOJA members have a phrase which they memorize and use to guide their relationships with each other: “She is my sister; she is not heavy; her success is
my success; her trial is my challenge.”
KIOJA meets Thursdays after school and Saturdays from 11:00 to
12:30 in the mall. Any interested girls are welcome to join. Watch for the
hot wing or candy apple sales that support the group, and yell with them
at the Homecoming Rally!
April Ross, Jameia Taylor +Cox, Markettia Britton, Careem Hickman,
Lynzee Olson, Kelly Ross
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October 2011
October Sporting Event
Schedule
Varsity Football
•
1
Math Club
Lunch
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Boys Varsity Soccer
•
2
9
Spirit
Week!
16
Bike Club ride
23
30
3
Junior Congress
Purgolder time
Rm 2010
10
Wild Animals!
Junior Congress
Purgolder time
Rm 2010
17
Junior Congress
Purgolder time
Rm 2010
24
Junior Congress
Purgolder time
Rm 2010
4
5
Spanish Club, 1061 Imagine Club 3:45
8:00
Film Club 3:45
Robotics 3:45
2027
Rm 151
11
Toga! Spanish
Club, 1061 8:00
Spanish Club, 1061
8:00, Robotics 3:45
Rm 151
18
Spanish Club, 1061
8:00
Robotics 3:45
Rm 151
25
Spanish Club, 1061
8:00
Robotics 3:45
Rm 151
6
Frisbee Golf 4:15
13
Imagine Club 3:45
Frisbee Golf 4:15
National Unity
Day, Film Club
14
Bummin’ It
East Pride
Powderpuff
Game
3:45 Rm 2027
19
8
Math Club
Lunch
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20
Imagine Club 3:45
Film Club 3:45
Rm 2027
Frisbee Golf 4:15
26
27
Imagine Club 3:45 Frisbee Golf 4:15
Orchestra Concert
7:30
Film Club 3:45 Rm
2027
21
Love Your Body
Day!
Senior Picture
Deadline
28
Senior Tributes
Deadline
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15
Homecoming •
Dance
•
Math Club
Lunch
•
22
Math Club
Lunch
29
Math Club
Lunch
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Engineering Club
Design-and-build competitions, college visits, service and science teaching opportunities, and career information. This year’s focus will be on alternative energy technologies and careers. Meets Tuesdays at lunch. See Ms. Chin in room 3023 or Mr. Lyons, room 2059 to get involved.
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Senior Math Teaching Assistants
Senior leadership needed to show the way to success in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Integrated Math 2. Volunteers may earn service E credit or indepen- •
dent study credit by committing to attend and assist in a 9-10th grade math class for one semester.
French Club
French Club promotes the French Language, French Cultures and extends command of the language through exposre to activities not available in the
regular classroom setting.” Meets every Wednesday in room 1054 from 8:00 to 8:20 am. A bientôt!
Spanish Club
Spanish club provides cultural enrichment to East High students. Meets every Tuesday morning in room 1061 at 8am. Studenets of all languages are
welcome, and proceeds from nacho and candy sales support Francis, a 10 year old boy from the Domican Republic. Come join us for annual ice skating, club dinners, and an International Dinner to welcome foreign exchange students to East High School, and mucho, mucho mas.
Like to bike? Bike Club will be hosting an organized
ride to an apple orchard on Sunday,
October 16. See Mr. Kruchten in room 1055 if
interested.
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Monday 10/3 @ Memorial
6:30pm
Tuesday 10/4 vs. Janesville
Craig 6:30pm
Monday 10/10 @ Sun Prairie
6:30pm
Tuesday 10/11 @ Deerfield 5pm
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Expressions Arts Magazine
Poetry, short stories, spoken word, song lyrics, dramatic/comedic sketches, all welcome -- in any language. Art in any media can be scanned or photo•
graphed for publication. See Mr. Hoaglin in room 2059 to get involved in editing and publicity.
Purgolder Preschool
Do you enjoy working with children? Sign up for Purgolder Preschool! Meets November 29th - December 23rd from 8:20am - 12:10pm Tuesday
- Friday. If interested contact Ms. Buettner at [email protected].
Friday 10/7 @ Memorial 5pm
Friday 10/14 vs. Janesville Craig
5pm
Tuesday 10/18 @ Lafollette 5pm
Saturday 10/29 conference @
Girls Varsity Volleyball
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Mathematical Modeling
A fun and creative opportunity for students who have completed Integrated Math 2 or Geometry or higher. Outside-the-box thinkers needed to solve
an open-ended, applied problem by learning, using, and writing about mathematics. See Ms. Chin in room 3023 if interested.
Saturday 10/1 @ Stoughton
9:30am
Thursday 10/6 @Yahara 4pm
Saturday 10/15 conference @
Yahara 9am
Saturday 10/22 sectionals @
Yahara 8am
Middleton 1pm
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Junior Congress
Purgolder time
Rm 2010
Registration begins October 3rd and ends at 3:36pm on October 7th
Cost: $25
Thursday 10/6 vs. Portage 7pm
Girls Varsity Swimming
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PSAT
Wednesday, October 12th
Saturday 10/1 vs. Onalaska
12pm
Tuesday 10/4 vs. Janesville
Craig 6:30pm
Cross Country
12
Pirates!
7
Thursday 10/6 @Memorial
7:00pm
HOMECOMING Friday 10/14
vs. Janesville Craig 7:30
Thursday 10/6 @ Memorial
6:30pm
Tuesday 10/11 vs. Fort Atkinson
6:30pm
Thursday 10/13 @ Middleton
6:30
Tuesday 10/18 @ Beloit Memorial 6:30pm
Thursday 10/20 @ West 6:30p
Girls Varsity Tennis
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Saturday 10/1 conference @
Nielson Stadium 8am
East Tower Times
October 3rd
Across
1. What CNA stands for.
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6. Opened the year in the Ray Edwards Gallery.
9. Another newspaper goal.
11. Assists freshmen in transitioning to East.
12. Charity Organized by Captain’s Club.
14. “We’ve got the ______ ____ ____ _____!”
15. Looking for bands.
18. Trophy for East/Lafollete football rivalry.
19. East Sisterhood.
20. October21st is “Love your ______” day.
21. Quoted in the Sept. issue
Down
2. Group planning the fall play.
3. Spirit Week’s Wednesday theme.
4. Donated to Bratfest.
5. Student and community art is showcased here.
7. River in Egypt and magical Homecoming theme.
8. Athletic club run by Mr. Krutchen.
10. One of the four goals in the Tower Times motto.
13. Cost of a hoodie in the athletic office.
16. New day for Purgolder time.
17. Typo on the first page of the Sept. issue.
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