ECJSHS sophomore Will McDuffie assisted Whiteville First Presbyterian Church in packaging 10,147 meals Saturday morning as part of the International Rise Against Hunger effort. McDuffie joined seven of his fellow Scouts from BSA Troop 512, which is sponsored by the church, as they worked with 34 other volunteers. The Scouts helped with the set-up and take-down of the equipment. They also packed and moved more than 40 boxes of meals.

The ECJSHS soccer team won 2-1 against Whiteville, Monday evening. They were tied, 1-1, at the half. Reggie Shufford scored the opening goal, assisted by Noah Dibble. Adrion Jenrette scored the winning goal, also assisted by Dibble, with only four minutes to go. Goalie Erick Garcia had seven saves.

East Columbus staff members grab an image at the 2023 Convocation.

Five large flatscreen televisions await installation in the new computer technology and repair section of the school’s CTE computer technology program run by Dr. Anthony Martin.

Gator Media students strike a pose in the main hall recently as they learn about group photography for the school’s magazine and yearbook.

East Columbus Student Council President Tristan Bellamy is flanked by council officers Gemilia Calderon and Ariana Oppenheimer. The council has wasted no time in becoming active for the new school year. The East Columbus Student Council is a dedicated group of students committed to making positive changes within their school community.

East Columbus Junior-Senior High School’s staff at the 2023 Columbus County Schools Convocation was a vibrant and dedicated group. Constituting the largest group, their energy was palpable, setting the tone for the entire event.

The Gator Varsity Volleyball team is a force to be reckoned with on the court. Comprising a talented group of dedicated athletes, they consistently demonstrate exceptional teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship.

East Senior Josie Welch prepares to return a serve during a recent Gator Tennis match.

The staff of East Columbus gathers for its first faculty meeting of the year. Returning and new staff members were introduced. New policies for the school were also introduced.

A painter applies a fresh coat of paint to the main hallway just prior to the opening of the new school year.

East Columbus Junior-Senior High School’s new principal, Dr. Kenneth Bowen, conducts his first faculty meeting with the East staff. School began for Bowen and staff on Monday, Aug. 28.