Early College program gets high marks from state

EAST CHICAGO | The Early College program at East Chicago Central High School recently received an endorsement from the University of Indianapolis-based Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning.

Dillinger project earns teen state history contest honors

Diana Silva, 15, recently advanced to the state level of the National History Day Competition after taking first place locally for her solo performance about infamous Public Enemy No. 1 John Dillinger.

E.C. Central Senior recognized at Tri-county Regional Jr./Sr. Art Show

EAST CHICAGO | Demetris Cousins, a Senior at EC Central High School, won the highest art award possible at this year's "Tri-County Regional Jr/Sr Art Show" at 'The Visual and Performing Arts Center' in Munster, IN.

Students pitch in to clean up Jeorse Park Beach

EAST CHICAGO | Students from East Chicago Central High School gathered last month to tackle a major problem on Jeorse Park Beach - litter.

Students keep history alive with competition projects

I have written extensively about the work of Tom Clark’s students at Lake Central High School and the Gold Star Memorial project. They were in the national spotlight with a segment on the CBS Evening News recently, and the feedback has been positive.

E.C. teacher, T.F. South student part of inauguration festivities

WASHINGTON, D.C. | The nation’s capital was flooded with thousands of people joining in the celebration of President Barack Obama’s second inauguration.

Students host first Chautauqua with Ancient China as theme

EAST CHICAGO | The city limits seemed to extend further east than usual - about 6,500 miles, to be exact - when the East Chicago Central High School History Club hosted its first Chautauqua last month.

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E.C. Central girls basketball coach Eric Kundich

EC students host Chautauqua today

EAST CHICAGO | "The most American thing in America" is how President Theodore Roosevelt described Chautauqua. The original Chautauqua took place in New York beside the lake that it was named for.

Meet David Bork: Student, Athlete, Eagle Scout, Superfan, Super person

EAST CHICAGO | David Bork wears many hats and not just because he's a sports fan. From Superfan, Boy Scout to athlete to scholar, he is no stranger to perseverance and community leadership.

E'Twaun Moore conducts first basketball camp at E.C. Central

EAST CHICAGO | E'Twaun Moore remembers the nervous excitement he experienced during the 2011 NBA draft.

East Chicago Teacher participates in Civil War Washington Teacher Fellows Session

WASHINGTON D.C. |Twenty teachers from 14 states, including East Chicago Central High School teacher Gale Carter, will participate in the Catherine B. Reynolds Civil War Washington Teacher Fellows Institute, July 8 through 13, in Washington, D.C.

Central High students show that they care

EAST CHICAGO | East Chicago Central High School's new chapter of Skills USA (Food Management & Nutrition Division) recently completed a year-long service project supporting the residents of the Carmelite Home in East Chicago.

AL HAMNIK: Local hero E'Twaun Moore hasn't forgotten 'the kids"

E'Twaun Moore isn't marketing a new line of basketball shoes. He isn't polishing his star for some big-money NBA endorsements.

World Book Night comes to East Chicago

EAST CHICAGO | World Book Night celebrates the importance of books and reading. The event began last year in the United Kingdom.

More than 200 E.C. Central seniors need special help to earn enough credits to graduate

EAST CHICAGO | With three weeks of school left, more than 200 seniors at East Chicago Central High School need one or more credits to graduate.

New Vistas High School announces principal

PORTAGE | Donald "D.J." Knotts has jumped into his role as principal of the New Vistas High School even though he doesn't officially take the position until July 1.

E.C. Central students inspire community through SkillsUSA Program

EAST CHICAGO | The power of giving permeated the hearts of 42 children at the Carmelite Home this week as they received gift bags full of treats and essentials.

E.C. Central Earns 3rd Place in Science Olympiad Regional Competition

EAST CHICAGO | The Science Olympiad team at Central High School continues to advance and prove they are serious when it comes to science. On Saturday, March 3, the team competed in the Northwest Indiana Regional Competition at Purdue University Calumet against nine other local high schools, …