Symphonic Band At The Chicago Symphony Center
Yareli Paz, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2013
On April 17 Leyden’s Symphonic Band performed at the Chicago Symphony Center where they opened for the Elmhurst College’s wind ensemble and symphonic band. Many high schools don’t get the opportunity to play at the Chicago Symphony Center because it is very expensive to rent out the facility.... Read more »
Senior Brunch: One Last Hurrah
Emily Chiu, Visuals Manager
April 22, 2013
On Monday, May 20th, seniors will gather at the Rosewood Restaurant to celebrate their final days as seniors. The 2013 East Leyden Senior Brunch, planned by the senior class officers, is a school funded event for all graduating seniors. This is an opportunity for the seniors to have one last day together... Read more »
Last Week’s National Library Week Interrupted
Dulce Monreal, Advertising Manager
April 22, 2013
Last week, the Leyden media centers had students and staff involved in various activities as part of National Library week. The week started off with students taking a reading survey during their second period class on Monday morning. Tuesday was ¨Pack the Place¨ where the objective was to get teacher... Read more »
Leyden Continues The St. Baldrick’s Tradition
Dominick Sarno, Visuals Manager
March 15, 2013
St. Baldrick’s is right around the corner and Leyden faculty, staff, and students have geared up for another year of head-shaving for a good cause. St. Baldrick’s is a head-shaving fundraiser for childhood cancer research. During this event both teachers and students can donate money or their... Read more »
SkillsUSA Test Leads To Increase In Leyden State Qualifiers
Emily Chiu, Visuals Manager
March 11, 2013
26 Leyden students passed a qualifying exam for the annual SkillsUSA Illinois State Leadership Conference. There were 36 students that took the test on February 15th. Students across Illinois took the test to find out who would qualify for state. Only the students scoring the highest are invited to... Read more »
10th Annual Ask The Expert Day Attracted Over 50 Speakers
Tyler Jones, Staff Writer
February 8, 2013
Ask the Expert Day took place at East Leyden on Wednesday and was a huge success. Many students came together to help the 54 speakers find their way around the school and their went to various classrooms to share their expertise in various fields. 81 classes during the day had a expert. With the addition... Read more »
Two Leyden Wrestlers Moving On To Sectionals
Tyler Jones, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
Seniors Javier Rhodes (weight class 285) and Tyler Jones (weight class 145) advanced to the IHSA sectional tournament which will take place on Friday and Saturday. The sectional meet, which will take place at Maine East High School, will be broadcast online on High School Cube. Rhodes came away as the... Read more »
Sing ‘N Share Workshop Reaches Out To Local Schools
Amanda Brown, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013
Sing ‘N Share happens once a year to let incoming middle school students get a feel of what Leyden’s Choral Music department is like. Partner schools such as River Grove, Hester and Rhodes elementary schools were invited to Leyden where current Leyden singers guided them through a brief musical workshop... Read more »
Skills USA Club’s Latest Project Is Go-Karts
Piotr Dabek, Contributing Writer
December 12, 2012
One club at Leyden offers students the opportunity to build a machine from scratch. SkillsUSA is that club which lets its members work with their hands. Currently the club is working on a go-kart project which, according to adviser and industrial tech teacher Joe Shilts, was chosen in the students’... Read more »
New Superintendent Dr. Polyak Visits East Leyden
Maja Bulka, Contributing Writer
December 11, 2012
The new District 212 superintendent Dr. Nick Polyak met many teachers and staff during a casual meet and greet after school in the Little Theater on November 29. The meet and greet gave teachers and staff an opportunity to introduce themselves to Dr. Polyak and his wife. Dr. Polyak replaces Dr. Kathryn... Read more »
