Every year EHS has a series of traditions that students can enjoy and look forward to.  Here are some highlights of some popular traditions, some of which have already happened this year. 

Mr. EHS 

Although it hasn’t happened in three years due to COVID-19 and other complications, Mr. EHS is the student council’s yearly way to showcase the senior boys and have a little fun. In this talent show each candidate competes to determine who will be named Mr. EHS. 

Powderpuff 

This yearly battle between the junior and senior classes reverses stereotypical gender roles by having girls play football and guys become cheerleaders. Planned months in advance, each player works hard to put on a fun game. This game also serves as a huge fundraiser for both classes. Good luck to each class this year! 

Fusion 

A nod to the cultural diversity at EHS, Fusion showcases Indian culture through a theatrical performance. Fusion is a yearly play that the Peacock Society organizes, which resembles a Bollywood movie. “I like the openness of Fusion and how it embraces multiple types of Brown identities. I also like how it’s a place where everyone is welcomed and people can feel rightfully represented,” said  Bryan Budhram ’23. At its core, Fusion is a celebration of South Asian culture and the different sub-cultures that it consists of. Full of music, dancing, and drama, it is always a fun experience.   

Diwalit 

Another way EHS displays its diversity is through its Diwali celebration. Diwalit is the Peacock Society’s annual Diwali celebration in the form of a large social gathering. It’s a night filled with blasting music, amazing food, and lasting memories. Many Eagles look forward to this every year regardless of their background. 

Hallway Decorating 

As another opportunity for the classes to battle each other, this highly competitive EHS tradition includes each class decorating a section of the wall near the cafeteria. Students consider it enjoyable because of how competitive it is yet entertaining to socialize with each other. 

Sing-A-grams 

Sing-a-grams are a choir-run fundraiser in which students are hired to sing in their friends’ classes. Choir kids find it rewarding and a great opportunity to display their singing abilities. Gabriela Engholm ‘23 said, “Sing-a-grams are an activity choir kids always look forward to because it gives us a chance to share our skills and just have fun running from class to class to sing to our friends and classmates.” Sing-a-grams happen during Christmas and Valentine’s Day and show appreciation to not only friends but also to students involved in choir.   

Fall Pep Rally

Every year before the first football game of the school year students from each grade are invited to attend a pep rally. To display school spirit, students watch the award-winning, national championship Marching Band performance as well as recognition for each of the fall sports. Marching Band Drum Major Sneha Rajagopalan ‘23 said, “The Marching Band adds life to the pep rally and is a fun way for us to practice before our competition. Also, we get to show our hard work to the student body and we often receive compliments from our peers who have never seen us perform.” 

Theater Spring Musical

A way for students to display their interests in theatrical arts, the school musical happens each spring with a new show each year. Students work to put on a musical that demonstrates their passion for the arts. This year the theater department will be putting on their rendition of High School Musical with leads Amy Boslet ‘24 as Gabriella Montez and Dannijames Vergara ‘25 as Troy Bolton. 

Volleyball and Dodgeball for Charity 

As another student council fundraiser, charity events have become popular with the inclusion of various sports. Students create teams of 6 or more to participate in activities like volleyball and dodgeball. Hosted in a bracket style, teams play each other until the two last-standing teams face off in a best-of-three competition. “We might tell a joke but we never tell lie,” said Sudays Ahmed ‘23 in response to how he felt about his team winning the competition. Teams go out of their way to dress up in creative team uniforms while also making money for various causes. 

Senior Sunrise and Senior Sunset 

Every year the seniors are given the chance to watch the sunrise to commemorate the start of the year and the sunset to commemorate the end of the y