The Messenger Issue 1: August

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Messenger Wichita High School East 2301 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67211 ehsmessenger.com Volume 124 Issue 1 August 23, 2017

Follow us on twitter @easthighmedia Interview with Sara Richardson, vice principal, explains updated cafeteria Page 2, 3

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into the past Old tradition meets new cafeteria design

Upon returning to school this fall, students will notice various changes that have been made not only within our building but also to the building itself.

Over the summer, Sara Richardson, assistant principal, and Ken Thiessen, principal, worked alongside a designer in an effort to recreate, uplift, and modernize the cafeteria, otherwise known as The Hangar.

While working with the designer, Richardson said quite an effort was made to tie together the past and the traditions of East High, which make up such a large part of the school spirit, while also making the space very modern and appealing to present day students.

“We have two main symbols of East High, which would be the wings and the tower,” Richardson said. “We wanted to incorporate both of those in the design: the tower being the old, the wings being more of the new.”

This collaboration of past and present is showcased by the historical photographs of the building at its early stages, which are mounted on the east wall of The Hangar, while across the room, students have access to contemporary charging stations.

“I wanted the tower but I wanted it subtle because it looks old, and even though we want to embrace old traditions, we need it to look modern,” Richardson said. “There’s also

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“We worked really hard to bring what is important to East High and the culture into the room. We wanted it to be the best because we are the best.”

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to school Students, staff get jump start on the year

Jack Tobias, sr., attends band camp. All marching band students learned music and practiced marching during the summer. jordan plowmanphotographer

Sandra Prevost, counselor, helps students enroll in classes and fix schedules. sharon martinphotographer

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historic pictures of East at its and previous locations are along the east wall of the a above the new booths.

Color guard squad members Priscilla DeLoera, sr., and Sierra Smith, soph., learn and practice their routines prior to the school year starting. truc nguyenphotographer

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Yearbook editor-in-chief Addison Herzberg, sr., and yearbook staff recieve an award for best cover and theme development at yearbook camp. sharon martinphotographer

An image of the original School building, built in 1884, afeteria.

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the year of the

BIPLANE Donated biplane adds to tradition

“We’ve settled on ‘Ol’ Blue.’”

Back in May, plans to redesign the recently donated World War I era biplane were just being created. Now, the completed biplane, “Ol’ Blue,” hangs in the gym foyer.

A lot of time and effort was put into recreating the biplane this summer. Some of the designs include the navy and Columbia blue color, the traditional Blue Aces wings logo, and the “N1976” written on the side of the plane.

“The number on the side represents the class of 1976,” Ken Thiessen, principal, said.

“Planes have a number on the side that starts with the letter ‘N’…that is the call number on a plane. And the 1-9-7-6 stands for the class of 1976 because they raised the money and donated the money for us to be able to have the funds to do the project.

“The class of ’76 took it upon themselves to raise all the money for it. There have been numerous individuals who have donated time and expertise for the project but not any other monetary donations.”

With the biplane being hung before the beginning of the school year, Thiessen has designated this year as “The Year of the Biplane.” The designer that did the graphic design for the biplane gave the school a copy of the design to use.

“Because of the biplane project, we designated this the year of the biplane,” Thiessen said. “The front of the agenda has biplanes on it, and a lot of other people are doing t-shirt designs with biplanes, and then the original t-shirt this year…has the picture of what the plane looks like on the front of it.”

The biplane adds another special tradition to the school which will be in place for years to come.

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elcome back Aces.

Big things happened before the start of this school year and we, the Messenger staff, thought you would find them interesting. For starters, as you can see on pages 2 and 3, we have a newly remodeled cafeteria. The designers placed a heavy emphasis on uniting our old, valued tradition with new, updated designs.

Adding to that tradition, the World War I era biplane donated by the class of 1976 has been hung in the gym foyer. Ken Thiessen, principal, gave an insightful interview revealing details about the plane. Because of that, we decided to put out a first day of school edition. Enjoy the Mess!

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Upcoming Events

Picture day - Aug. 30

Picture day will take place Aug. 30 with picture packets being distributed Aug. 25 or 28 in English classes. Students who are purchasing photos can bring their payment and packets the day of pictures or order photos online. The dress code is expected to be followed. Retakes will be taken Oct. 10 in the afternoon only.

Freshman, Stuco electionsSept. 1 Freshmen will vote for their Student Council representatives during seventh hour, Sept. 1.

No school - Sept. 4

School will not be held Sept. 4 in recognition of Labor Day.

Pep assembly - Sept. 1

Take part in celebrating the fall sports teams and get pumped for the year, Sept. 1 following seventh hour, in the gym.

Fall blood drive - Sept. 12

Give back by giving blood. The Red Cross fall blood drive will be held in the wrestling room from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 12.

Big Do - Sept. 13

Help support fellow students in clubs and activities by attending the Big Do after school, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the front lawn for an evening of food, games and music. Students are encouraged to bring parents and siblings to meet teachers.

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