Eastside’s New Principal

Eric Riegert has come from Palmdale High School to replace Mr. Grady. This will be his second year as a principal; he has worked as a vice principal and an assistant principal. Riegert stated: “Everyone has been very welcoming—students and staff. They have been extremely helpful getting me situated at Eastside.” Riegert has been popping in and out of eleventh grade history and English classes to get acquainted with his “seniors” for next year. Riegert wants to help guide the juniors to graduation and to help them reach their personal goals in any way he can.

            Riegert says that he is not going to change anything instituted by the teachers here; he will not change anything about the school of studies, either. There are only a few disciplinary and safety issues he wants to change. He wants to start having students wear their IDs for safety reasons. He also wants to cut back on the tardies accumulated by students. Welcome to Eastside High, Principal Riegert.

Eastside Swimming Making a Splash

Swimming season is on its way.  Coach Negaard, along with Coach Clausen, is holding practices Monday through Friday at the Eastside Pool. Negaard is holding a mandatory parent meeting Friday, February 15th.  There are between twenty and thirty returning swimmers, and an expected twenty new swimmers. “Practices have been stepped up, and intensified from last year; this is so we can compete with the other schools,” Negaard stated. If you are interested, head over to room 201 and talk with Coach Negaard.

Guitar Hero 3 Tournament

Hey Eastsiders, ready to rock? Starting January 14, 2008, and continuing through the 25th, a Guitar Hero 3 competition will be held. It’s an elimination style tournament, meaning you go head-to-head with many opponents and once you lose, you’re out of the tournament. Don’t worry, there are other games available to play such as Madden 08, Need for Speed Pro Street, and GH2, but these games have no prizes to win. The first day is free, but after that, the price for entry is $3, $1 for watching *prizes may be awarded* as well as a *Special Prize for Winner of Tournament.* Go to room 221, Mr. Davis, to sign up or to get information.

Holiday Photo Bucket

 Mr. Davis is hosting a holiday photo bucket in his class, room 221. You and your friends can pay a small fee of two dollars and take pictures for the holidays. There are two holiday themed backgrounds to choose from. This has never been done at our school, so don’t miss out on the chance to capture these memories with your friends. The holiday photo bucket will be going on until December 14, 2007, during both lunches.

First Victory!

On Tuesday December 2, Eastside’s boys’ varsity soccer squad won its first match against Frontier High of Bakersfield. Miguel Gomez scored both goals in our 2-1 victory.

On Schedule!

The new school is on track and should be ready by Christmas break of 2008.  The theater and administrative buildings, however, have been delayed due to the failure of Measure W to pass earlier this month. The gym will most likely be done by August or September of 2008. The main goal is to be able to use the gym for basketball and other sporting events and/or pep rallies next year. If the school is finished by winter break of 2008, the furniture from the current classes will be moved to the new classes during that break. This would allow students and faculty to move in right after the break

Run, Steven, Run!

Steven Melena finished 9th in division three of the CIF competition with a time of 15:40 for the three mile. His finish in the top 10 secured him a spot in the state meet.  The meet is in Fresno this Friday the 23rd.  Steven Melena is the only runner from the Golden League to make it to the final round.

Dj Miklo helps ASB

Dj Miklo came to Eastside High School on November 11, 2007 during first and second lunches to help ASB spread the word about the Fall Formal. The Fall Formal will be held on November 17, 2007 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. Admission is $25.00 at the door, $18.00 before the Formal with an ASB card, and $20.00 without.

Tennis Season Ends

 

Coach Poland took his girls’ tennis team to the CIF qualifying match on November 1, 2007 at Antelope Valley High School. Kamillia Martinez made it to the second round, advancing further than any other girl on the squad (singles and doubles). Kamillia Martinez also scored the most points for the team during the season, scoring 24 out of 42. “The girls played their best and got some much needed experience,” Coach Poland stated.

Teachers Tour Future Campus

On Friday, October 26, 2007, teachers, administrators, and staff (shown here entering the gym) were given a tour of the construction site east of the current campus.

The future library (above).

The Fine Arts Building.