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In Coversation With… Richard Siken

NATHANIEL SCOTT
February 24, 2025

Viking Saga: When did your interest in writing poetry first develop and what caused it? Richard Siken: It was the summer between my sophomore and junior years of high school. I had just switched schools...

Art Heals Through Creativity and Wellness

Art Heals Through Creativity and Wellness

MAGGIE WHRITENOUR
February 4, 2025

For students, the act of creating art can be more than just a hobby–it can serve as a positive outlet for mental health. Throughout schools and art studios, students are turning to the arts as an essential...

Interview with Appalachian State University English Professor: Belinda Walzer

Interview with Appalachian State University English Professor: Belinda Walzer

JEN WALLACE
February 4, 2025

Viking Saga: What does your average day look like on a day with classes or meetings? Belinda Walzer: Every semester is totally different, [but] I’ll give you an average day this semester, which was...

Opening the Door in Education: Essential  Insights for Aspiring Educators

Opening the Door in Education: Essential Insights for Aspiring Educators

KATELYN DICKIE
February 4, 2025

ELHS counselor David Willis describes education as “the most powerful weapon to change the world.” According to Student Choice, education is currently the fourth most popular undergraduate major,...

Big Shoes to Fill: Mr. Kydd Steps Up as Principal

GABRIELLE MOORE
February 4, 2025

From a part time social studies teacher teaching guitar classes, to becoming head of the social studies department, to assistant principal, Henry Kydd has worked his way up in the high school and is now...

A Dive Into National History Day

MAKAYLA WILKEY
February 4, 2025

Imagine you’re in a massive amphitheater - there are oceans of people waving flags in support of their states and excited whispers of those awaiting the next presentation that someone’s worked so hard...

ELHS Students Provided Life-Saving Opportunities

KATELYN DICKIE
February 4, 2025

Bridging the gap between education and medical training, EMT certification course teacher Mary Turano’s efforts allow for students to learn professional emergency skills. The ELHS administration unanimously...

Refueling Responsibility: Student Athletes

ASTRID PHILLIPS-GEEZA
February 4, 2025

It’s no secret that food gives you energy, but many athletes don’t recognize the importance of eating the right kind and amount of food before and after practices and games. Many athletes try to limit...

Give It A Shot, Make A Difference: Sign up for Journalism 1

JAMES AMBROSINI
February 4, 2025

The first time I heard about Journalism was from my English teacher, and the promise of “Breakfast Fridays.” Students sharing a box of donuts while reading through the last edition sounded all too...

Wade Larson (center right) and the boys co-op ice hockey team poses before a game.

Co-op Ice Hockey Team Works Hard to Achieve

ZACHARY BARTH
January 13, 2025

Co-op teams are much different than the traditional high school team. On a co-op team, there are new players each season from all participating high schools along with rising freshmen. East Lyme is a part...

PHOTO BY JC GELLIDON ON UNSPLASH

2024 NBA Play-in Tournament Prediction

ZACK BARTH
April 17, 2024

The NBA playoffs are on the horizon, and it is looking competitive. There are multiple teams who look like they can take the trophy. However, nobody can be counted out. In the 2023 NBA playoffs, the eight-seeded...

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