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ECHOStage
By Guest Writer Will Barnes
East Coweta High School’s ECHOStage student directed one act shows were amazing! The students put on two amazing performances, including Crafting A Killer and Orange Is The New Glass. The first show, Crafting A Killer, is a keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat performance. It’s based around the idea of a spy agency swapping you and other contestants’ bodies and “separating” you from your sense of self. After every “switch” the contestants reclaim their hats that correspond with their color assigned to them at the beginning of the show. By the end of the show, you’re in awe at the shocking plot twist that comes out of nowhere! Sophomore Kenzie Rose said, “The costuming was very eye-catching and that the cast and crew did amazing! “
After intermission and you settle back into your seat, the next show is Orange Is The New Glass. This show is like a fairy-tale creature reality TV show. This show follows the story of Cinderella, Goldilocks, Rapunzel, and the Witch. This show incorporates all the fairy tale creatures we love and gives them “real people’s” responsibilities. These responsibilities include: parking tickets, house arrest, and a prison break. The story ends with the people voting on who is fitter to rule the kingdom: Prince Charming or Cinderella. Between these two shows, the cast and crew did a phenomenal job bringing these students directed shows to life.
The next time East Coweta High School ECHOStage puts on a performance, you don’t want to miss out! Make sure you get your tickets as soon as possible because they sell out fast, and for good reason!
By Guest Writer Erin Huynh
On December 7th of 2025, students of ECHOStage got together to perform the drama Spitfire Grill at East Coweta High School. Within the theater, there was a stage set up to appear as an old-fashioned diner. They organized five round tables on and off the stage and a small kitchen in the left corner. On the side lay wood and an aged tree stump. There were about eight actors who played in total: four being the leads and the rest on the side. For someone who went in blind, the story was relatively easy to follow.
Miss Talbott, the main protagonist of the story, went off to a shabby, near-abandoned town in the midwest after being released from prison. As an attempt to return to society, she finds a job at the Spitfire Grill, owned by Hannah Fergeuson, to save enough money for a new home. She meets with the locals, forms new bonds, and finds herself in a deep rabbit hole after meeting the owner’s son. Her nightly errands of leaving bread out on the tree stump were all for him. Turns out, the son hadn’t appeared in Hannah’s life for years after being punished by his father. And while the story ends in a happy reunion between the two, the buildup was incredibly emotional to witness. The team behind ECHOStage is intensely passionate about its performances; this forever remains as a core memory to me. If you’re interested in the arts of acting, I highly recommend buying yourself a ticket to one!
Coming from one of the lead actors, “The story is insanely tragic; I think I cried multiple times while performing it!… all the people I worked with were so awesome! I adore them a lot.”
JROTC Raiders
By Guest Writer Austin Forsberg
EC’s JROTC Raiders are training after school in the weight room and on the track to prepare for upcoming competitions. After the final bell rings, JROTC Raiders stay on campus for after school training. Raiders is a competitive team that focuses on physical fitness, teamwork, and discipline while preparing cadets for tough competitions. Training includes lots of running, strength training, obstacle-based challenges, and team focused drills that push cadets to improve together.
One of the biggest parts of Raiders is the friendships formed through training. Cadets encourage each other during difficult workouts and build trust by working as a team. “Everyone struggles at some point, but no one gets left behind,” said one cadet, “That’s how real friendships are built.”
Raiders compete against other high schools in demanding events such as team runs, physical-fitness challenges, and coordination-based tasks. These competitions test endurance, communication, and leadership under pressure. As one cadet explained, “Competitions bring out the best in us. We rely on each other and represent our school as one team.”
Through consistent after school training, strong bonds, and competitive events, JROTC Raiders develop confidence and teamwork. For many students, Raiders become more than an activity. It becomes a community built on effort and respect.
Foreign Language and International Clubs
French Club
Guest Writer Christany Lopez
On the first Tuesday of every month, the French Club, including students and teachers, meets in the main cafeteria of our high school. Members participate in activities such as learning French phrases, watching French films, and trying traditional French food. This club allows students to learn about a new culture, practice language skills, and connect with classmates who share similar interests. French Club comprises students from various grade levels, and Madame Barber and Madame Poling, the wonderful French teachers of our school, guide it. Additionally, with the help of student helpers/officers, the French Honor Society, who assists with organizing meetings and activities, play a part in the club’s meetings.
In the club, students get the chance to take a dive into what it is like living through French culture. Members are able to take part in many fun events like bake-off competitions, creating art pieces, etc. The bake-off competitions are extremely exciting; they allow the students to learn the creative and interesting ways the French people choose to create their delicious dishes. It is definitely not a French Club meeting without the best part: the food! In every meeting, Madame Poling and Madame Barber bring in all kinds of sweet and savory traditional foods. Often, they encourage the members to bring in snacks and meals as well. As the students try these new and improved foods, if I may say so myself, they also learn the history behind them, including the history of what holiday/special day they might revolve around. During a meeting, one member, Aliyah, stated that the club is a fun experience because she gets to learn about French culture in a relaxing and enjoyable way. This shows how even in a simple setting, such as sitting at the tables in the cafeteria, learning about these interesting foods, holidays, people, significant events, and more keeps all the students entertained as well as wanting to learn more.
If you or anyone you talk to is interested in this club, email Madame Barber or Madame Poling to be allowed into the meetings.
French National Honor Society
Guest Writer Jaida Kennedy
On Wednesday, January 28, after school, the French National Honor Society came together in room 1408 to discuss future events, ideas that promote French, and pre welcome new members.
First, let’s talk about what future events the French National Honor Society has in store. According to the Society, there will be an array of lockers painted with warm colors and bold designs representing different francophone countries. Madame Poling, a teacher and coordinator (for French-related activities) has stated, “The plan is to have the French National Honor Society decorate and paint the lockers outside this classroom based on Francophone countries.” The Society hopes to promote the many French cultures and spark an interest in French in anyone who walks by. The meeting briefly mentioned this subject: the induction of new members this coming Thursday, where they will sing the French national anthem and receive a certificate.
So be on the lookout for any vibrant splashes of paint when walking through the halls of Longstreet. If you feel a spark of interest in France or a French-speaking country, don’t hesitate to sign up for the French National Honor Society, French club, or even a French class!
International Club
Guest Writer Ekua Serwaa
On Thursday, December 11th 2025, the East Coweta International Club met in the media center of East Coweta High School to learn about Christmas traditions from all around the world and to take part in fun activities such as Pass the Parcel. Students also shared and learned Christmas traditions from different countries and ethnic groups. A member of the ECHS International Club, Madisen Roper, 10th, says, ” I enjoyed learning about how different countries celebrate Christmas because it showed how traditions can be different but still meaningful.” Another member, Mason Contes, 11th, says, “The activities made the meeting really fun and helped everyone interact instead of just listening.” If you are interested in different cultures and countries, the ECHS International Club is the right place for you. Be sure to visit Madame Poling in room 1408 or attend the next International Club meeting!
Spanish National Honor Society
Guest Writer Brianna Cruz-Rodriguez
On January 20,2026, the Spanish National Society had its first meeting of the year. The meeting was in Ms. Gonzalez’s room in Spanish Hall with Ms. Gonzalez, the president, and the vice president of the club. This meeting was to introduce new and old members to the club and to show them their opportunities to take part in the club. They also explained the goal of the club, which is to incorporate and celebrate Spanish culture at our school.
When you first walked into the classroom, you saw all the seats filled with new and old members giggling and chattering about. The president and the vice president were standing at the front of the room, greeting everyone who came through the door. Soon the room fell silent as Ms. Gonzalez announced that the meeting would start. Ms. Gonzales introduced herself, the president, and the vice president in Spanish:” Hi guys, I am Ms. Gonzalez., this is Daniela Benito Landa, our president, and this is Clair Frackleton, our vice president. Unfortunately, the treasurer and the social media members are not here today, but we will still move on today.” The president and the vice president presented Google Slides about the missions and opportunities for this year. The President,Daniela Benito Landa, said to us,” You must have 10 hours by the end of this year. ” You can sign up on this Google form sheet in Google classroom but opportunities get taken really fast, so you must sign up quickly.” The meeting ended quickly after that.
The next meeting is unknown right now, but if you would like to join, email Ms. Gonzalez to make sure you can get a spot!
Whatever your interests, there’s a spot for you at East Coweta High School!
French Club
Guest Writer Mirna Paz
The French class and club regularly enjoy French delicacies and exciting activities during class and after school to learn about French culture. During class on February 2nd, the French 2 class makes crepes. Dante, a 10th grader and a French 2 student, says, “It had cookie butter, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup.” These are typical toppings for crepes, which are like flat pancakes in French cuisine. Dante also claims, “We are also going to have food on Friday.” The French 2 class has many opportunities to try French food. The French club also has regular meetings that almost always have food to enjoy, like French cheeses, breads, and drinks.
Once every few years, the French club has opportunities to travel. You could go outside the country and explore the differences in culture around the world. The French class also interacts with the other language classes occasionally. For example, during Christmas times the language classes learn Christmas songs in their language and sing together in the cafeteria. If trying new foods, traveling, learning about culture, or interacting with classes interests you, you can go on the school’s website, make an appointment with your counselor to enroll in the class, or you could join the club by speaking to a French teacher or check the daily announcements for information on the club.
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