Being a male cheerleader is probably one of the most interesting sports here at EHS. Apart from being around girls all the time, you get to learn a dance and stunt routine. There is winter cheerleading, where you cheer for the boys at their basketball games, and then there is competitive cheer, where you go to competitions and compete against other squads. Continue reading Being a Male Cheerleader→
Do you know what Black History Month is, and who is part of Black History? Black History Month is when Americans and Canadians remember the history of African Americans. According to http://www.history.com/, since 1976 every U.S. President has chosen February as Black History Month. Other countries have a month to celebrate black history as well, although some chose different months than the United States. The story of Black History Month in the United States started in 1915, 10 years after the thirteenth amendment ended slavery. The reason why the month is February is because Abraham Lincoln’s and Frederick Douglass’ birthdays fall in February. The event sparked schools and communities around the world to plan local celebrations. The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington, highlights the 150th and 50th anniversaries of two critical events in African American history. Continue reading Observing Black History Month→
Now that the snow is melting and spring-time is approaching, winter sports at EMHS are coming to an end. The boys are working extra hard every day to prepare for the basketball playoffs and wrestling sections. Playoffs and sections are an entirely different atmosphere than the regular season, so the teams will have to stay calm and play their game. Continue reading Boys’ Winter Sports Coming to an End→
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