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The Edison High Cheerleading Varsity and JV team pose for a picture at the Fall Pep Rally before they perform their half-time performance.
EHS Fall Pep Rally: Getting Back At It
November 20, 2024
The EHS Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam stands by the EHS sign with their banner. From left: Aditya Rao '26, Ishani Bakshi '26, Divya Krishna '25, Zashaan Shaik '25, Vedant Talati '25, Mithil Mishra '25, Gauri Kshettry '25, Anthony Baio '26, Twisha Patel '25, and faculty advisor Ms. Jaslin Kaur.
EHS Team Wins $7500 Research Grant: Lemelson-MIT At EHS
November 18, 2024
The Class of 2025 arrived at Edison High’s front lawn at around 6 a.m for Senior Sunrise on September 6th.
Senior Sunrise Success
October 15, 2024
Edison High School's Class of 2024 throws their graduation caps in unison to mark that they are officially graduates.
Soaring to New Heights: Class of 2024 Graduates
June 30, 2024
Mrs. Michele Downey, who teacher Algebra 2, retires after 25 years of teaching students at Edison High.
Etched into History
June 12, 2024
Students representing Pakistan prepare panipuri, a savory snack, to sell along with mango juice.
Traveling From Table to Table
June 12, 2024
Considering she didn't initially aspire to be a nurse, Dr. Sharon Anderson's journey to medicine took many twists and turns.
MEDison: The Nuance of Nursing
November 20, 2024
"From beer to ballots and feasts to TV features. How has election day changed over time in the United States?"
From Past to Present: Democracy in Action, Now and Then
November 20, 2024
The courtyard at Edison High School, located next to the breezeway. This is home to the garden, shed, and several different types and varieties of trees.
Comeback in Green
November 14, 2024
In a post COVID-19 world, years of isolation have created a false and warped perception of time for many.
The Time Disconnect: The 2020 Effect Affects EHS
November 11, 2024
The celebration called Diwali began with the defeat of the demon Narakasura. Colorful diyas, or lights, symbolize this triumph of good over evil.
From Past to Present: The Festival of Lights
November 1, 2024
In the past, witches gathered around a fire pit to celebrate the Celtic Festival of Samhain; nowadays, various people dress up as popular characters looking for a sweet treat.
From Past to Present: The Haunted Roots of Halloween
October 31, 2024
In recent times, it appears that the school spirit that once blossomed in our hallways has disappeared. What happened?
Is it Spirit Week or is the Spirit Weak?
November 18, 2024
Many high schoolers often struggle to find a balance between academic and social life; however, there are many tips and tricks to ensure you're on top of your responsibilities.
Want to Make Your Life Easier?
November 3, 2024
Newly elected Class of 2025 president Derek Dudek has some exciting announcements to make for the coming year.
New Year, New Column, New Spirit
October 14, 2024
Newly elected Class of 2025 president Derek Dudek has some exciting announcements to make for the coming year.
Looking Forward to September
June 12, 2024
The word "acoustic" has evolved as slang to refer to autism.
People Aren’t Guitars, So Why Are We Calling Them Acoustic?
June 7, 2024
While high school nonprofits show initiative, many see their end after a student goes to college, as many times, the sole reason for the nonprofit was for college applications.
Teen Philanthropy: Crafting Compassion or College Credentials?
May 28, 2024
Mrunmaee Bansode '24 asks Dr. Edward Aldarelli a question on the Edison Township school district during a press conference in the Media Center.
New Superintendent Brings New Hopes for Students
January 9, 2024
Students grudgingly take a standardized test in a classroom.
The Low Standards of Standardized Testing
June 14, 2023
The ban on Google Chat has frustrated both students and teachers and has made it difficult to communicate. Students now see a blocked screen instead of the usual Google Chat setup.
Missing Chat Exposes a Missing Education
March 15, 2023
Each November we're told to "Give Thanks," but have we forgotten what that means?
Put The Thanks Back In Thanksgiving
November 7, 2022
Edison High School
No More Thoughts and Prayers
June 8, 2022
Editorial: Don’t Our Voices Count?
Editorial: Don’t Our Voices Count?
November 19, 2021
When he is not adorning his house with skeletons, Mr. McCaffery enjoys traveling abroad.
Teacher by Day, Skeleton Obsessed By Night
November 13, 2024
Georgios Boleros '20 (left) and a colleague stand next to their aircraft.
Eye in the Sky
May 23, 2024
Mr. Carl Adams (left) and Mr. Tom Meagher, members of the EHS Maintenance Staff, deliver much-needed supplies to the E^3 Arena. This is one of the many aspects of their work, which also includes cleaning, sanitation, repair, and maintenance throughout the entire building.
A Day in the Life: EHS Maintenance Staff
May 22, 2024
Ms. Shelly Colletto in London, UK, standing with Big Ben behind her. This is one of her trips that inspired her love for traveling.
Teacher by Day, World Traveler by Night
May 16, 2024
Evangelia "Lia" Stellakis having fun on her horse, Curley. Although this 26-year-old horse is retired, he still enjoys giving "pony rides" to young children.
Teacher’s Pet: Horsing Around With Curley
May 16, 2024
"-ber This Place?", the Congressional Art Competition nominated piece is an oil painting that depicts the deteriorating state of one's room, typically in a period of grief.
The Painter that Made it to Pallone: Emily Park
May 2, 2024
April Godoy '25, the October Rotary Senior of the Month, smiles as she poses for her portrait of herself as a senior varsity cheerleader.
Godoy, Great and Grateful, Recognized as Senior of the Month
November 18, 2024
Ryan Lin ’25 smiles with his certificate as October's Rotary Senior of the Month.
Lin Leads as October’s Rotary Senior of the Month
November 11, 2024
Colin Pridady '25 smiles with his certificate in hand as September's Rotary Senior of the Month.
Pridady Plays His Way Into Being Rotary’s September Senior of the Month
October 28, 2024
Stuti Shah '25, the September Rotary Senior of the Month, says her high school experience has been challenging but meaningful.
Shah Shines as September’s Rotary Senior of the Month
October 14, 2024
Standing tall, Khatri plays at the High School Jazz Festival.
Khatri Marches to Be the Best as Rotary June Senior of the Month
June 12, 2024
Rachael Rodriguez ’24, the June Rotary Senior of the Month, says she is "appreciative and blessed."
Lacrosse Enthusiast Rodriguez Reaches June Rotary Senior of the Month
June 12, 2024
Solai Ramasubramaniyam '27 and Rithika Gunasekaran '27 enact a scene of horror and fright, much like the genre of Grady Hendrix's book, 'Final Girl Support Group'.
Book Review Support Group
November 20, 2024
Rithika Gunasekaran '27 and Solai Ramasubramaniyam '27 act as Julia and Olga Reyes, the two sisters in the young adult novel "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter."
I Am Not Your Perfect Y.A. Book
October 16, 2024
Rithika Gunasekaran '27 and Solai Ramasubramaniyam '27 represent the relationship between Wes Bennett and Liz Buxbaum from the well-known novel, 'Better Than the Movies' by Lynn Painter.
Nothing Gets Better Than the Movies
October 14, 2024
Pearl Jam's twelfth studio record "Dark Matter" has peaked at #1 on Top Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative Albums. The album has been critically acclaimed and positively received by fans.
Pearl Jam is Still “Alive”
October 14, 2024
Rithika Gunasekaran '27 and Solai Ramasubramaniyam '27 read the well-known novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," by Harper Lee, for the 10th grade honors summer reading assignment. The two students explored the numerous important themes in the text that Lee tries to convey as the story takes place in the 1900s in the fictional town: Maycomb, Alabama.
To Kill a Mockingbird or To Harm a Student?
October 1, 2024
Summer is here; flowers are in bloom. Find out the flower that matches with you.
️April Showers Bring May Flowers
June 11, 2024
Crazy Guy Anniversary: Poopeegie Crosses the Road
Crazy Guy Anniversary: Poopeegie Crosses the Road
November 15, 2024
Crazy Guy Halloween
Crazy Guy Halloween
October 25, 2024
The Crazy Guy Technique
The Crazy Guy Technique
October 18, 2024
Failing with Flying Colors
Failing with Flying Colors
October 11, 2024
Difficulties of Hairstyling
Difficulties of Hairstyling
September 27, 2024
Crazy Guy's Best Joke
Crazy Guy’s Best Joke
September 20, 2024
"Brace yourself, this politician is about to tell the truth!"
Bulworth (1998): A Satirical Odyssey of Government and Politics
October 31, 2024
"Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." The story of Ritchie Valens.
La Bamba (1987): Celebrating Latino Pride and Heritage
October 14, 2024
"On the air. Unaware. . .The world is watching."
A Cautionary Warning for the Digital Age
March 21, 2024
All the power on earth can't change destiny
The Godfather Part III (1990): Reflections in Redemption and Government Corruption
February 15, 2024
Real power can't be given. It must be taken
The Godfather Part II (1974): A Duology of Legacy and the American Dream
February 8, 2024
An offer you can't refuse.
The Godfather (1972): An Epic in Family, Decisions, and Duality of Power
February 1, 2024
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September 5, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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May 30, 2024
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May 29, 2024
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May 28, 2024
BIRDLE - SPECIAL EDITION #3
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May 27, 2024
Anna Weng '26 makes her way through Thompson Park's during the varsity girls 5k race.
Edison High Cross Country Shine at the GMC Divisional Championship
November 20, 2024
The Edison High girls varsity tennis team celebrates their streak-breaking win against J.P. Stevens High School.
Newfound Success
October 23, 2024
The Edison Boys Cross Country team poses for a team picture after their respective races.
Eagles Succeed by the Shore: Cross Country Battle at Ocean County Park
October 23, 2024
Noreen Amponsah '24 passes the baton to Grace White '25 during the Girls' 4x400 meter relay. The girls team (Noreen Amponsah '24, Grace White '25, Hailey Dawson '24, Jada Bonds '24) places second overall.
Strong Performance for EHS at GMC’s
June 12, 2024
Sarvesh Premkumar '25 gets in his stance to hit the ball back to Highland Park's Ethan Chen '25 in the first singles. Premkumar emerged victorious, defeating Chen in two sets reading scores of 6-0 and 6-4.
Advantage Eagles
May 15, 2024
Bryce Hickerson '26 runs alongside an opponent from East Brunswick High School during the final stretch of the Varsity Boys 4x800 relay.
Overwhelming Divisional Victory for Edison Track at Middlesex Relays
May 14, 2024
Lindsay Yascko '25 (left) smiles on the track as she cheers with her team for another Friday football night. Cheyenne Singer '25 (right) ready to receive the ball and set up to score another point.
Yascko Cheers, Singer Serves
November 13, 2024
Lenier Whetstone '26 (left) on the field during the Edison High Homecoming game as he looks at surrounding players. Sachita Balamurugan '25 (right) tosses the ball for a jump-serve, the start of a rally between the teams.
Whetstone Rushes, Balamurugan Spikes
November 5, 2024
Isabella Charles (left) '25 moves the ball as she searches for an open teammate. Kayden Aravena '25 (right) keeps the ball in while she searches for an open teammate.
Charles and Aravena, Assist and Score Duo
November 5, 2024
Emmanuel Kostis '26 (left) prepares to score a goal against the opposing team, bringing his team closer to a win. Rylee McEvoy '25 (right) works to reach a new personal best as she loops the track.
Kostis Scores, McEvoy Runs
October 16, 2024
Nyekir Eato ‘25 (left) rushes with the football in hand, his opponent just behind him. (From left to right) Athletes of the Week Nandini Chandra ‘26, Khaliyah Revan ‘25, and Lojein Elgebrawi ‘25 pose after celebrating breaking their team's losing streak against the Hawks.
Eato Rushes, Chandra, Revan, & Elgebrawi Swings
October 16, 2024
Pranav Srinivasan '27 (left) poses with his tennis racket after another winning match. Ajit Sivakumar '25 (middle) performs a jump serve to start the set strong. Layla Robinson '24 (right) runs with the ball as she passes by the opposing players, hoping to score a goal.
Robinson Nets, Srinivasan Swings, Sivakumar Spikes
June 12, 2024

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YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27

YASHASVI KOMPELLA ’27, Features Editor

Yashasvi Kompella is a staff writer for the “Eagle’s Eye” and is a current freshman. Yashasvi is a member of the STEM Academy and enjoys participating in a wide variety clubs, such as Quiz Bowl and MUN. Yashasvi also likes playing the viola and volunteering in his free time.

All content by YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27
"From beer to ballots and feasts to TV features. How has election day changed over time in the United States?"

From Past to Present: Democracy in Action, Now and Then

ESHAN JHAVERI ‘27, YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27, and KAVAN MALAVIYA ‘27
November 20, 2024
The celebration called Diwali began with the defeat of the demon Narakasura. Colorful diyas, or lights, symbolize this triumph of good over evil.

From Past to Present: The Festival of Lights

KAVAN MALAVIYA '27, ESHAN JHAVERI '27, and YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27
November 1, 2024
In the past, witches gathered around a fire pit to celebrate the Celtic Festival of Samhain; nowadays, various people dress up as popular characters looking for a sweet treat.

From Past to Present: The Haunted Roots of Halloween

KAVAN MALAVIYA '27, ESHAN JHAVERI '27, and YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27
October 31, 2024
The Edison High girls varsity tennis team celebrates their streak-breaking win against J.P. Stevens High School.

Newfound Success

YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27 and SAMETH SITARAM ‘27
October 23, 2024
Mrs. Michele Downey, who teacher Algebra 2, retires after 25 years of teaching students at Edison High.

Etched into History

SNEHA BASU '27, AAYUSH CHHABRA '27, YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27, and PRANAV PRABAHARAN '27
June 12, 2024
Diksha Dinesh Kumar '27 and Harshithasri Lekha Vengates Kumar '27 aim to hit back an incoming birdie.

Shuttlecocks and Racquets

TANUSH KANDPAL ‘27, SAMETH SITARAM ‘27, and YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27
May 17, 2024
Sarvesh Premkumar '25 gets in his stance to hit the ball back to Highland Park's Ethan Chen '25 in the first singles. Premkumar emerged victorious, defeating Chen in two sets reading scores of 6-0 and 6-4.

Advantage Eagles

SAMETH SITARAM ‘27 and YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27
May 15, 2024
Abhiram Vemula '26, Gavin Garcia '25, and Ajit Sivakumar '25 celebrate as they win a point against St. Joes.

Boys Volleyball Team Continues Killing It

YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Ashmit Gandhi '26 follows through on a forehand as he readies himself to return the ball.

Eagles Prevail Over Eagles

YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27, SAMETH SITARAM ‘27, and KAVAN MALAVIYA ‘27
May 6, 2024
Mohammad Haady '24 (#19) and Abhiram Vemula '26 (#16) celebrate after winning a pivotal point against St. Joseph.

Edison’s Stunning Upset: Conquering the 11th-Ranked Team In The State

SAMETH SITARAM ‘27, YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27, and TANUSH KANDPAL ‘27
May 6, 2024
Adrian Zapala '24 and Brady Boslet '24 rise up for the block against an incoming attack by a hitter from the Old Bridge Knights.

Volleyball Victors

YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27 and TANUSH KANDPAL '27
April 22, 2024
Students participate in the "Balloon Pop" game, where they attempt to move through the gym floor with a balloon between their legs. They then sit on a chair and pop the balloon.

Five Events, Four Classes, One Winner

SAMETH SITARAM '27, YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27, and KAVAN MALAVIYA '27
April 9, 2024
Holi is holiday which marks the arrival of Spring in India. People traditionally throw colored pigments on each other to celebrate luck, and the triumph of good over evil.

From Past to Present: The Festival of Colors

YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27, KAVAN MALAVIYA '27, and ESHAN JHAVERI '27
April 9, 2024
Mrs. Elizabeth Maliszewski, the Herbert Hoover Middle School Orchestra director, conducts the combined Orchestra of Edison High and Herbert Hoover.

Nurturing With Strings

YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27, PRANAV SHANKAR '27, and EESHA GORANTLA '27
March 26, 2024
Students decorate red envelopes (紅包; hóngbāo). These red envelopes are traditionally filled with money and given to children on Lunar New Year to signify luck and fortune.

Potluck of Fortune

TANUSH KANDPAL ‘27 and YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27
March 18, 2024
Nykir Eato '24 faces off with his opponent.

The Unstoppable Eagles

KAVAN MALAVIYA ‘27, SAMETH SITARAM ‘27, and YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27
March 7, 2024
The girls participate in a post-game handshake after their victory against Sayreville.

Ups and Downs

YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27 and SAMETH SITARAM ‘27
March 5, 2024
The Evolution of Lunar New Year

From Past to Present: Ushering in the Year of the Dragon

YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27, KAVAN MALAVIYA ‘27, and ESHAN JHAVERI ‘27
February 15, 2024
Valentine's Day traditions and ways of celebrating are constantly evolving to this day.

From Past to Present: The Day of Love

ESHAN JHAVERI ‘27, KAVAN MALAVIYA ‘27, and YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27
February 14, 2024
Dheeraj Samparaboyina '26 charges forward against the Hawks.

5 Games, 4 Days, 3 Wins

ESHAN JHAVERI ‘27, YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27, and KAVAN MALAVIYA ‘27
February 1, 2024
DECA West Jersey Districts awards ceremony held at Kean University's Wilkins Theatre.

Eagles Flourish at the DECA District Competition

YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27 and ESHAN JHAVERI '27
January 31, 2024
How has the celebration of a New Year evolved over several eras?

From Past to Present: The Dusk of the Old and the Dawn of a New Year

KAVAN MALAVIYA '27, ESHAN JHAVERI '27, and YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27
January 18, 2024
Edison discusses the game plan before heading to the court.

Girls Basketball Strikes Iselin Kennedy With Dominant Victory

SAMETH SITARAM ’27, YASHASVI KOMPELLA ‘27, and KAVAN MALAVIYA ‘27
January 18, 2024
Nyekir Eato '25 holding his opponent down.

Wrestling Continues Streak With Dominant Win Over East Brunswick

YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27, KAVAN MALAVIYA ‘27, and ESHAN JHAVERI ‘27
January 17, 2024
James Stavenick '25 looking onto the lane before the match.

Close Victory for Boys Bowling Team Against J.P. Stevens

YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27 and SAMETH SITARAM '27
January 9, 2024
How has Christmas changed throughout the centuries?

From Past to Presents: EHS Community Celebrates Christmas

ESHAN JHAVERI '27, YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27, KAVAN MALAVIYA '27, and PRANAV SRINIVASAN '27
December 20, 2023
How have Thanksgiving traditions changed over the years?

Past vs. Present: Thanksgiving

KAVAN MALAVIYA '27, ESHAN JHAVERI '27, and YASHASVI KOMPELLA '27
December 5, 2023
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