The Denver East High School newspaper, The Spotlight, is an over 100 year old publication with issues coming out as early as 1921. In all of these years, the paper has explored a variety of dispositions. With different logos, crests, mottos, editors, writers and stories, the history of The Spotlight is a stark reflection of the history of both East High School and The United States. Throughout controversy and discouragement, the paper has never failed to bring the students th

An exploration of another option after high school!

As this school year comes to a close, look back on all the fun activities, memories made, and things learned. For one teacher here at East, the end of this school year is not only the end to 186 days spent with students this year, but also the end to a 26 year teaching career, the last 17 of which were spent as a treasured member of the East community. "Everything I do is only to make students better, only to make you stronger." (Mr. Velasquez) As Mr. Velasquez’s final year