The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

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The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

Portrait
The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

Portrait
Walking while talking, coach Alexandra Cross gives strategies and advice to Miles Johnston (12). Cross is the wife of the official varsity boys' coach, Cody Cross, as well as a devoted tennis player.

Varsity boys’ tennis defeats Waverly on senior night

Story by Ava Harmon
October 1, 2025
Cameron White (10) and Baylor Schanski (11) celebrate after Schanski scored a touchdown during the homecoming game against Okemos Friday, Sep. 21.

Varsity football defeats Okemos for first win of season

Story by Scarlett Wong
September 25, 2025
During a game against DeWitt on Sep. 18, Ariyanna Johnson (12) blocks a spike. Johnson was named Portrait's September 2025 athlete of the month.

Varsity volleyball falls to DeWitt

Story by Zoey Shuptar
September 24, 2025
During senior night on Sept. 18, the boys' varsity soccer team celebrates Copa Manoti's (12) return to the field. Manoti hasn't played with the team since 2023.

Varsity soccer celebrates senior night, defeats Davison 3-0

Story by Laila Armstead-Williams, Amelia DeHuelbes
September 23, 2025
Sitting on the bench, players left to right Isaiah Lott (12), Benjamin Fletcher (12), Owen Fortman (12), Henry Peck (11), Paul VanDam (11) watch as their teammates face Kalamazoo Central at the Don Johnson Field House on March 6th, 2025. The Trojans dominated with a 77-42 final score.

East Lansing Takes on Kalamazoo Central to Secure Regional Title

Story by Ava Abood, Staff Writer
May 23, 2025
Jonny Kalt (12) stands with his brother Benny Kalt ('22) and cousins at Ford Field before a Lions game. Watching the Lions is a family tradition for the Kalts. Courtesy photo.

Out with a roar

Story by Aya Howard, Writer/Photographer
May 13, 2025
Walking off the field at halftime, assistant coach Julian Birge, helped lead the East Lansing girls varsity soccer team to a win against Okemos.

Where passion meets purpose

Story by Olin Moyer, Online Editor
April 24, 2025
Ainsley Adams (12) blocks a shot during a girls ice hockey game for her new team, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Adams uprooted her life to move to Pittsburgh last August to play for this team.

Finding her footing

Story by Nina VanOtteren, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025

More than a game

Story by Elizabeth Gisholt, Copy Editor
February 19, 2025

The Nights to Remember

Story by Anita Pereira-Nunes and Elizabeth Gisholt
February 18, 2025
Brayden Lewis Farver (11) sits alongside teammate Isaac Garza (10) at their bowling match agaisnt Dewitt on 12/13/24.

A way to be together

Story by Olin Moyer, Online Editor
February 16, 2025

Looking towards the next level

Story by Joseph Powers, Staff Writer
February 15, 2025
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