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Construction commences for newly-renovated weightroom

Sofia Williams, Staff Writer August 21, 2019

With a fresh start to the school year, students are invited to take a fresh start on their physical health with the new and improved Michael B. Arrington Wellness and Performance Center.  Michael Arrington,...

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New ETHS Day School founded to better support students

Rebecca Lustig, Community Outreach Editor August 21, 2019

A new ETHS Day School was founded to better support students with individual needs. The Day School, located about three blocks from the school on 1123 Hartrey Ave. will host approximately 20-25 students...

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District 65 searching for new Superintendent

Louise Bond, Staff Writer August 21, 2019

In a joint statement released on June 14, the District 65 School Board President Suni Kartha and Superintendent Paul Goren announced that he would be ending his five years as Superintendent, describing...

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Moving on after 24 years

Eden Drajpuch, Staff Writer May 23, 2019

After four years of high school and 24 years at ETHS, Robin Harkness has chosen to retire and move onto new opportunities. A diligent worker in Student Activities, the Registrar’s Office and both...

Culinary and Child Development teacher retires

Culinary and Child Development teacher retires

Sofia Louise Williams, Staff Writer May 23, 2019

After 15 years, Sharon Slack is retiring from her dream job teaching culinary and child development at ETHS. “This is exactly what I wanted to do when I was in college, but there weren’t all that...

Courtesy of the ETHS Key.

Chemistry teacher retires with plans to travel

Jojo Wertheimer, Staff Writer May 23, 2019

After 39 years of teaching, chemistry teacher Valrie Barrett is retiring from a long and rewarding career. Barrett is originally from Jamaica and started her teaching career in the Bahamas where she...

Donations enable renovation for weight room

Izzy Lobin, Staff Writer May 23, 2019

With a generous alumni donation, ETHS will be renovating and revamping its weight room during the summer of 2019. Michael Arrington’s (‘61) $330,000 contribution, along with $200,000 from other...

English teacher seeks future in counseling

English teacher seeks future in counseling

Eden Drajpuch, Staff Writer May 23, 2019

Although some may know him as the English teacher who wore an orange pantsuit every Friday, Fred Schenck is better known for loving his students. “Having taught here for 25 years, I can tell you that...

Special education teacher reflects on 22 year journey

Special education teacher reflects on 22 year journey

Saskia Teterycz, Staff Writer May 23, 2019

Navigating the development of Special Education in public schools, Lynn Gross, special education teacher, is retiring after 22 years at ETHS. Gross teaches freshmen and sophomores, and for the past 10...

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