Eagle Spirit

April 7, 2025

Tonight...Alamodome...Florida vs Houston!

Check out Leyden's March Madness standings going into tonight's championship game. Tomorrow, the top 3 students will be announced.

Calling all artists and creative writers to submit for the Prizewrite Magazine! Prizewrite Magazine is an annual arts publication, sponsored by the Leyden District 212. The pieces are selected by the Art and English Departments collectively. There will be prizes for the 1st and 2nd place creatives. DO NOT MISS this opportunity for your art and writing to be showcased in this year's magazine!

See the poster below to learn how to submit your work. The deadline is THIS Thursday!

Do you want to be a leader? Are you already a leader? If so, Leyden's NEW student leadership program, Leyden Leaders, is perfect for YOU! Read on to learn more.

For the 25-26 school year, East Leyden High School is implementing a NEW student leadership program. Students in the program will be trained on how to be a leader within the Leyden community & will apply those leadership skills through various activities & Leyden events. We welcome all rising Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors to apply.

Use the QR code below to get details about the program and to apply. You can also click HERE.

Last month, Business Professionals of America (BPA) club members competed at the State Leadership Conference. BPA is a national organization for students pursuing careers in business related fields. BPA students showcase real-world skills while competing in various business & technology events.

A special congratulations to three students who placed 1st in their competitive events:

• Marina Stoyanova - 1st in Computer Security
• Amelia Mieskowicz - 1st in Health Administration Concepts
• Ryan Medina - 1st in Management, Marketing, and Human Resource Concepts

All three students are eligible to compete at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL from May 7-9th. CONGRATULATIONS! Interested in joining BPA next year? Contact Mrs. Lakdawala or Mr. Smith.

Of the 104 East students who submitted applications for the National Honor Society, 38 were selected to be inducted to NHS during last month's ceremony. Induction into NHS recognizes students for their character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Students must have a 3.3 unweighted GPA, complete an application, receive strong faculty recommendations, and write a brief essay to be selected. Congratulations!

East Leyden Inductees: Maria Aldana, Jesus Andrade, Sophia Arguezo, Olivia Brodowski, Karolina Chowaniec, Eduardo Cuevas, Anesa Dawud, Jonathan De La Torre, Olivia Dogic, Julia Galazka, Jacob Ganir, Dominic Ganir, Ivianna Giuliano, Emelie Gutierrez, Jack Helms, Lesly Herrera, Emily Kafka, Patrycja Klich, Alexa Lorens, Gianna Martorana, Madison Ortiz, Ashley Oseguera, Emily Perez, Lilia Podolska, Andres Rios, Zaniya Rockett, Jenna Rodrigo, Elvis Ruelas, Lily Salgado, Brianna Sandoval, Alicja Smoter, David Soto, Izabella Szwedo, Gabriela Torres, William Torres, Michelle Trinh, Julia Zorniak and Gabriela Zujko

On Tuesday, February 25th, 19 Italian Honor Society and 21 French Honor Society students were inducted into their respective societies. This special event recognized students for their dedication, hard work, and passion for mastering a new language and culture.

We need YOUR opinion. Please answer THESE QUESTIONS to tell Leyden which activities you want to see take place during the lunch periods. Mini-golf, basketball, dancing...the possibilities are endless!

East Leyden has over 60 clubs, including: academic, cultural, general interest, honors, music/performing arts, and service. To learn more, visit the East Leyden Clubs page or see a list here. Most clubs will have their first meeting within the next few weeks. You can always check the East Leyden Student Activities calendar or email the club sponsor for more information.