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Mr. Willis is excited to go back to his roots and return to ELHS in a new position.

Mr. Willis: Old School, New Role

MAYA D’AQUILA
March 26, 2024

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...

Hall poses as part of a photoshoot for DFX, a dance company she works with.

The Grace and Grit Behind Taking to The Stage

MAYA D’AQUILA
February 5, 2024

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...

John Whittaker Takes the Roads Less  Travelled by Bike

John Whittaker Takes the Roads Less Travelled by Bike

MAYA D’AQUILA
January 30, 2024

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...

ELHS runners show off their banner after winning ECC’s in November.

Three Weeks of Strife, An Amazing Payoff

MAYA D’AQUILA
January 26, 2024

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...

Ariana Lee visits two of the nursing
colleges she applied to.

What It Really Takes to Get Into the Medical Field

MAYA D’AQUILA
November 16, 2023

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...

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