Introducing the Ambassadors

Have you ever wondered who talks to the Des Moines School Board to make changes at East and the district? Do you ever wonder who advocates for East High School students? Have you ever wondered who plans most of the dances and spirit weeks? These people are strong-willed, amazing, ready to help in any way they can, and have amazing hearts. These people are called Ambassadors. The Ambassadors are a group of Scarlet Squad students ready to jump into action during fourth period every day.

To become an Ambassador, you must be in the Scarlet Squad as well. They do a lot to make East High School a better place. Right now, they are trying to find a new mascot instead of just the “E.” In order to end the controversy surrounding the Indian mascot of 25 years, East High School decided to remove it, now the Ambassadors are attempting to create a new mascot to better represent East. The Ambassadors must talk to students, alumni, and the school board to get a mascot everyone will like. The process of finding a new mascot is long and complicated but they are trying their best. They have gone through