Eastside’s Junior Prom

On April 26, 2008 Eastside High had its very first junior prom. The prom was held at Union Station, which is located in downtown Los Angeles. Students arrived at school at 4:00 pm to go through the security check, and then departed from school at 5:00 pm. The prom started at 7:00 pm and ended at 12:00 am. The theme of the prom was Arabian Nights. When the students arrived at Union Station they were offered dinner. The meal consisted of salad, fruit, potatoes, and a choice of pasta, beef or chicken. Soda and coffee were offered throughout the evening. At 10:00 pm desert was served which included cheesecake, brownies, and cookies. Anthony Aleman was the first prince; Ajarah Mitchell was the first princess.

 

Girls’ Softball Suffers Big Loss

Eastside’s varsity softball team got obliterated 15-0 against Lancaster High on April 17, 2008. Our JV did not fare very well, either; they also lost 15-0.

Alicia Paiz up to bat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Eastside’s Varsity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JV’s first and second base

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JV’s pitcher Brittany Wilson

 

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Our boys’ varsity baseball team played Palmdale’s boys on April 16, 2008, here at Eastside. The score was 8-5 Palmdale, although we lost, we played hard, and fought to the very end. This was the first game in a two-game series. The next game will be April 18, 2008 at Palmdale. Coach Mercier expects to win.

Lions Bring Back the Past

From the ‘50s to the ‘90s, Eastside High School’s ASB held a spirit week representing a certain decade for each day of the week. Each day ASB performed dance, and then fun and games ensued with the giving out of prizes such as Starbucks gift cards, candy, and sunglasses.

For ‘50s day, Mr. Perez’s ASB class brought back the days of “The Greasers” with a sock-hop. They then played a game with the students called the “The Three-legged Race,” giving out candy to the winners.

Then, for ‘60s day Mrs. Rouzer’s ASB class performed a well put together dance to “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” along with an exciting relay race testing the student’s Hop-Scotch and hoola-hooping skills, handing out Starbucks cards and sunglasses to the fastest.

On ‘70s day, Ms. Clark’s ASB class, wearing neon green vests, performed the legendary YMCA tied in with a jump rope routine. Then, taking inspiration from the crowd, the ASB class pulled in enthusiastic students from the crowd to perform the last round of the YMCA

‘80s day was the most celebrated day, put on by Mr. Davis’ ASB class; it included a fantastic performance by the students to Michael Jackson’s song, “The Way You Make Me Feel.” It also included a “Best ‘80’s Moves” dance off and a surprise performance of “Thriller.”

Lastly, ‘90s day closed out the week with the Macarena, performed by Mrs. Lee’s ASB class. Bringing back memories of the decade all the students were born in, they played songs such as “Tootsie Roll,” “If You Want to be My Lover” and “The Electric Slide.”

More fun and games…

Total Domination

Eastside High’s Boys varsity track team dominated Quartz Hill High’s team, with a score of 86-50. Eastside won 13 out of the16 events, while Quartz Hill won only three, one of which we did not compete in, the pole vault. Along with the crushing victory, Eastside boys set new school records:

800m Steven Melena2:06; Shot Put Steven Sims 44’6”; Discus Scottie Echols 136’1”; 400m Daniel Williams 53.9; 100m Devon Batiste 11.1; 200m Dawayne Dickson 23.4; Long Jump Marcellus Golliday 20’10.5; High Jump Marcellus Golliday 6’3”; Triple Jump Lorryn Carter 37’8”; 1600m Relay 3:38 Dickson, Weaver, Batiste, and Williams; 400m Relay Johnson, Batiste, Dickson, and Golliday

Congratulations to our Eastside High School boys’ varsity track team.