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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

Belle Potter

Belle Potter, Staff Writer

Belle Potter is in the class of 2026 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a sophomore. Belle’s favorite thing about journalism is being able to accurately share and tell the unique stories of all the students and staff she has the pleasure of speaking to here at ELHS.   When she’s not in the newsroom, Belle enjoys swimming, makes jewelry, drawing, watching movies, and hanging out with her friends.

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 Anna Dean (11) instructs her tap ballet class to elementary school children at a studio in Premier Dance Company on April 11. Dean participated in the same type of classes at the age of 2.

From rookie to role model

Story by Belle Potter, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Math intern Claire Ackerman demonstrates a lesson on tessellations through a computer program, making the process more efficient on Dec 4. Ackerman taught this lesson in Ms. Wheeler's third hour Geometry class.

The future of teaching

Story by Belle Potter and Holyn Walsh
January 21, 2025
Imitating a party scene, students at ELHS showcase beverage bottles and cups. Such objects are common items seen when entering a function.

When the party’s over

Story by Belle Potter, Print Editor
November 8, 2024
Painted out student section, at the home boys varsity football game against Dewitt on Sep 27, poses for a picture during the first quarter.

One… we are the Trojans

Story by Belle Potter, Print Editor
October 25, 2024
Belle Potter (10) lays in the grass surrounded by various vinyls from her collection on May 14.

Unplug. Enjoy your vacation.

Story by Belle Potter, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
Belle Potter (10) lays in the grass surrounded by various vinyls from her collection on May 14.

EL Listeners

Story by Belle Potter, Print Editor
May 17, 2024
While at a swim banquet, a 9 year old Belle Potter (10) embraces her coach before receiving an award. Potter was a member of the Waverly Piranhas Swim Club from 2016 to 2022. (Courtesy Photo)

A coach’s influence

Story by Belle Potter, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
Sitting on the floor of their art class, Lee Hertel (12) covers their newest sculpture of a life-size human in black paint. Hertel is a part of the AP 3-D Art class taught by Ms. Millard.

Painting through pain

Story by Belle Potter, Staff Writer
December 11, 2023
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