Horike Vaults, Pittenger Runs

ARANIEE SOTHILINGAM '25, Staff Writer

December 8, 2023

Courtesy of EHS Athletic Department, KARINA HAWALDAR ’25

Emili Horike ’25 (left) posing with her medals after placing at her competition and Paolo Pittenger ’24 (right) runs at the Battle at Ocean County Park.

Horike Vaults

Our first athlete of the week is Emili Horike ‘25, our one-woman gymnastic team. Horike has represented Edison High in numerous competitions since her freshman year. This past season, she became the 2023 Beam State Champion. At GMCs, she placed fifth on vault as well as second on bars and beam. Additionally, she placed fourth on floor and second all around. At states, Horike placed fourth on bars, first on beam, and sixth all around. She represent Edison High well as she continues along for the next season.

Pittenger Runs

Our second athlete of the week is Paolo Pittenger ‘24 from the cross country team. This past season, he made it to the Group Four state championship. There, Pittenger ran a 48-second course PR (personal record). With his last cross country season with Edison High finished, we will continue to cheer him on as he continues to run for our track team in the winter and spring.

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ARANIEE SOTHILINGAM '25, Photography Editor

Araniee Sothilingam has been contributing as a staff writer and photographer for "The Eagle's Eye" since her sophomore year. When she is not writing, she enjoys reading, listening to music, or taking pictures for different school events. She can also be found after school at Student Council, DECA, Film Club, or with the EHS orchestra.