For the entirety of my youth I have heard the words, “head-heart-hands-health,” the slogan of 4-H. 4-H is a national nonprofit organization based in agriculture. The program focuses on youth involvement...
Growing up locally and having graduated from ELHS in 2005, new school counselor David Willis finds himself returning to his roots.
In the days of the 2000s Mr. Willis walked these same halls. His wired...
On New Year’s Eve, ELHS senior Jazmin Hall performed an extravagant show at Mohegan Sun for an audience of thousands. Her talent has been noticed by Broadway scouts, and she’s been requested to audition...
For most, a bicycle is a simple vehicle to deliver you from point A to point B. For senior John Whittaker, a bicycle represents freedom and nonconformity.
“On the bike, you feel free. You don’t...
Running is a sport that demands more than physical talent. Your strongest asset must be your mind. No matter how many miles you put in or hours you train, if your mind isn’t able to compete, none of...
As a parent, hearing your child say, “I want to be a doctor,” is exciting. But what starts as operating on stuffed animals and playing doctor, quickly becomes challenging AP classes and $400,000 out...
