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Portrait
The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

Portrait
The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

Portrait
Aya Howard

Aya Howard, Photo Editor

Aya Howard is a member of the class of 2026 and is the photo editor for Portrait. This is Aya’s second year on staff as a senior. Aya’s favorite thing about journalism is telling unique stories. When she is not in the newsroom, Aya loves birding, playing cello, and learning new things.

 

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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
Madeleine Plowright (11) stands with the girls long distance track team during track practice on March 10. This was the first official day of track practice.

Just keep running

Story by Aya Howard, Writer/Photographer
May 10, 2025
Sierrah Broughman (9) kneels front and center, putting her arms up during the final number of the evening.

[Photo] Spring Dance Showcase

May 7, 2025
Katie Flynn (12) baptizes Molly Shaw (10) on Feb. 23. Both Flynn and Shaw attend the Commons Church. Courtesy photo.

A leap of faith

Story by Aya Howard, Writer/Photographer
May 7, 2025
Lainey Hampton (12) poses in the hallway during the school day on April 17. Hampton recently moved to Michigan from Florida.

[Photo] One in a million

Story by Elizabeth Gisholt and Anita Pereira Nunes
May 2, 2025
New district nurse Randi Trumble works in her office in the Student Services wing. Trumble splits her time between all 8 schools in the district.

[Photo] One decision after another

Story by Peyton Crane
May 12, 2025
Aniaya Mendenhall (12) drives the ball away from a Waverly player on Feb. 6. Mendenhall scored the last shot of the game, making the final score against Waverly 44-42.

[Photo] More than a game

Story by Elizabeth Gisholt, Copy Editor
February 19, 2025
Ariyana James (12) sits on the bench alongside her teammates. After being named to the CAAC Blue All-League team last year, James suffered a stroke during preseason this year, causing her to be out for season.

[Photo] Unbreakable

Story by Holyn Walsh, Editor-in-Chief of Copy
February 13, 2025

What’s in a name?

Story by Aya Howard, Writer/Photographer
February 4, 2025
Izzy Antaya (11) competes in a home roller derby game. Antaya is a jammer for the Kalamazoo Killer Beez. Courtesy photo.

Busy bee

Story by Aya Howard, Writer/Photographer
December 13, 2024
Photo illustration by Aya Howard.

[Photo] Vertical Raise needs to go

Story by Sasha Pager, Writer
December 5, 2024
During the band and orchestra’s Night Out fundraiser, orchestra members Tristan Lee (10), Joseph Barger (10), Henry Halbisen (10), Guhyun Jeong (12), David Barger (12), Newman Liao (10) perform for households in the Whitehills neighborhood on Sep. 29. The organization raised over $14,000 in the fundraiser, which covers operating costs for the programs.

Band and orchestra students hold annual fundraiser, raise over $14,000

Story by Aya Howard, Soleil Schwartz
October 1, 2024
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