Congratulations to Darion Trezevant on being named one of the Students of the Week for October 21st. His teacher states: Having Darion in my first hour class truly brightens my day. His positive attitude and friendly demeanor create a wonderful classroom atmosphere. He consistently checks in on assignments and approaches his work with dedication. I can’t imagine starting the day without him!
Congratulations to Aiden Smith on being named one of the Students of the Week for October 21st. Aiden Smith is more than just a high-achieving student and athlete. As a dedicated football player, Aiden has proven his ability to excel under pressure, balancing his academic commitments with the demanding nature of playing varsity sports. Aiden's work ethic on the field is only matched by his dedication in the classroom. Beyond his physical and intellectual efforts, Aiden shines as a selfless contributor. Whether helping teammates or supporting friends and family, he consistently puts others before himself. Ultimately, Aiden embodies the qualities of leadership, character, and service that we always look for in our students. His dedication to growth and helping others makes him a role model for his peers, not just on the football field, but in every aspect of life.
Congratulations to Kaiden Nair on being named one of the Students of the Week for October 14th. Ms. Leitman states: Kaiden is a calm, quiet force of leadership in our school and surrounding community. This morning, I opened Pride News to find an exceptional video reminding students that it's okay to not be okay. So many of us are facing challenges and feeling overwhelmed. The video highlighted that everyone's "hard" is different and that's okay too. Although, I've never had Kaiden as a student, it has been my privilege to work with him in National Honor Society. Kaiden consistently goes above and beyond, always representing himself and East High in the most positive way. He's always looking for ways to help his peers, school, and community. His genuinely kind heart makes him a force that I will miss next year, after he graduates. The impact Kaiden has had on our clubs is lasting and, for that, he deserves to be recognized.#LionPride
Fort Zumwalt East Craft Fair to benefit Class of 2025 Grad Night is this Saturday, October 19th, 9 AM - 3 PM. See the flyer here: https://my.peachjar.com/district/11878/flyer/2753904?audienceId=94295
Congratulations to Mariana Gonzalez on being named one of the Students of the Week for October 14th. Mrs. Shive reports: Mariana has created an incredible dance presentation to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month! She has gotten many peers to participate in the activity and is constantly communicating with them to make sure they are all up to date! Not only has she chosen fantastic songs and dances, but she has asked for peer perspectives to make sure each Hispanic culture is on display and celebrated in the process. The students are all finding this activity to be fun and diverse thanks to her dedication! #LionPride
October is Bullying Prevention Month. FZEiAm has planned activities to inspire everyone to act with kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. On Unity Day, Wednesday, October 16th, wear orange!
Congratulations to Hayilee Hemphill on being named one of the Students of the Week. Mr. Munro states: Hayilee has done a great job making friends after moving to a new district. And she is adjusting to the expectations of FZEast High. She has been a leader in reminding students of being respectful and the importance of the class rules in our Math 9 class. She has removed herself from distractions on a few occasions so she could better focus on completing her work. I appreciate her hard work. Keep it up Hayilee. #LionPride
Picture retakes will take place on Wednesday, October 30th from 7:30am until 11:00am. Any student who needs a retake, or did not have their picture taken on picture day will need to sign up for picture retakes. Students will be provided a pass that day to be excused to the library to have their photo taken. Students MUST sign up for their retake using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceweu1hJoW1AmvOXhcmHS7hWmjBQ8D5a-bthyNB_rQTKQPFw/viewform
Congratulations Ariel Mata on being named one of the Students of the Week for October 7th. Mrs. Shive reports: Ariel has done an amazing job coming up with activities to celebrate
Hispanic Heritage month! Not only has she dedicated most of her time to creating posters, slideshows, and researching, but she has also increased the engagement of so many peers by setting up group chats and encouraging them to all work together to celebrate their cultures! #LionPride
Sean Lawson was nominated for Student of the Week by Ms. Wynn. Sean went above
and beyond by lending his Sony headphones to a fellow student whose headphones had broken. His act of generosity, especially to a peer with special needs, reminds us of the incredible impact that simple acts of kindness can have in our community. 💙 Thank you for showing us what it means to be compassionate, thoughtful, and inclusive. You’re
helping to make our school a better place for everyone! Congratulations, Sean. #LionPride
Congratulations to Aidan Fitzwilliam on being named Student of the Week for October 7th. Mrs. Loutzenhiser reports: I could write a full paragraph on how great Aidan is in Health class - how he participates, gets along with peers, is fun to talk to, how he gave me a coupon for a free car wash, etc. But, what I really want to highlight is one particular moment in the Monday, September 30 JV soccer game against Ladue. During the 2nd half of this game, the Lions were down 3-0 and Ladue was pounding on our defense which included Aidan, the starting center back. There was a cross that came from the left side of the
field and Jay Loutzenhiser, the starting left back, tried to deflect the ball out of bounds but, instead, deflected the ball into their own goal. Immediately, Jay showed all signs of defeat - he dropped down to a crouched position, his head went down, and his face went into his hands. Being down 4-0 it would have been really easy for his teammates to point fingers and blame Jay. However, Aidan went right over to Jay, pulled him up, and said "You're good. Get up. It's not your fault." That one simple act showed so much about Aidan's true character and what true sportsmanship looks like. Picking a teammate up during their time of need. So simple and yet, so powerful. Thanks, Aidan, for demonstrating what a true teammate and leader looks like. #LionPride
Check out the One Pride Newsletter on our Activities site to stay updated on what's happening in sports and clubs at East High! You can find it at fzelions.com. Mr. Wilber provides a weekly update along with photos, so you won't miss a thing!
Congratulations to Shandra Ward on being named one of the Students of the Week for September 30th. Shandra Ward was nominated because of the wonderful report received about her first few weeks at Lewis & Clark in the ARBS program. Her teacher at ARBS reported that she has a positive attitude and respectful demeanor. I am so proud of Shandra and know that she will continue to do great at ARBS!
Rayka Barbosa is one of the Students of the Week for September 30th. Rayka always comes to school with a big smile on her face and ready to work, no matter how bad of a day she is having. She always tries to cheer up others if she sees they are down, and brings a smile to everyone around her. Rayka will also translate words and phrases into Portuguese for us, and help her peers make outside pop culture connections to the academic material. She is a great student and I am so glad to have her in my class! Congratulations, Rayka! #LionPride
Congratulations to Natalie Carter on being named one of our Students of the Week for September 30th. Natalie Carter is the ideal business student at Fort Zumwalt East. A mind that is curious and always wanting to learn more. If you are ever hungry, I'd recommend Natalie's Sandwiches to satisfy your needs! On top of operating a successful business, Natalie is participates in PPI, Softball, CAPS, and much more! Oh, on top of all that she does outside of school, she still has time to take 2 AP classes during her senior year. Natalie is definitely going to be one of the alumni from East High that makes us proud! #LionPride
Junior and Senior parents, make plans to attend FAFSA Financial Aid Night on October 10 at 6:00 pm in the East High Library. Answers to your FAFSA questions!
Congratulations to Caitlyn Phillips on being named one of our Students of the Week for Sept. 23rd. Her teacher reports: Caitlyn has developed unique/positive relationships with all of our Adaptive PE kiddos. She interacts with them outside of just our class that allows the students to feel more inclusive and loved. #LionPride
Come enjoy your Lionheart Thespians at their Freshface Showcase this Friday, September 27th at 6pm in the auditorium. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by scanning the QR codes on the tvs and at the door the night of. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.
Logan Lucas is one of our Students of the Week for Sept. 23rd. His teacher states: In addition to always engaging well in class discussions and encouraging others to do so through his example, Logan has shared some of his abilities in creating 3D printed sculptures that are pure pieces of art. His talent is on par with any that I've seen in production of sculptures of this type and found natural tie ins to our class discussion that made sharing and updating me on his progress of these projects sensible. I'm thankful he's provided me the opportunity to develop a relationship with him, and to get to see a window into is life beyond the classroom. Congratulations Logan! #LionPride
Congratulations to Theresa Newsham on being named one of our Students of the Week for Sept. 23rd. Her teacher states: Theresa started this school year with a positive demeanor and a can do attitude. I am inspired by the hard work she is putting into all of her classes. She is showing more of what has always been capable of. Keep up the great work! #LionPride
