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The Student News Site of Bellevue East High School

The Tom Tom
The Student News Site of Bellevue East High School

The Tom Tom

Charlotte Palm, Newspaper Features Editor

Hi! My name is Charlotte, and I am the features editor. I am an Eagle Scout and I love everything outdoors and nature. I’m also part of JDS dance studio in Plattsmouth. I love to go on adventures and some cool places I’ve been to are Alaska and the Florida Keys. Hiking and backpacking are some of my favorite activities.

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Photo courtesy of Tom Zuk

SPLASH! New water park is scheduled to arrive in 2026

Charlotte Palm, Newspaper Features Editor
November 1, 2024
Serving soup. Instructor Stephanie Simon stands at the table as a judge, serving soup at the annual Chile Cook off at Bellevue East on October 11. The cook off brought a surprising twist after her crock pot broke, resulting in her become a judge instead of contestant, but she still enjoyed it greatly. “I liked that there were some interesting soups that I had never tried before,” Simon said.

Teachers kick off fall with annual Crocktoberfest

Charlotte Palm, Newspaper Features Editor
November 1, 2024
Playing on. Marching band member Ethan Wichael plays the tenor saxophone at the Bellevue Band Festival with both his friends and peers. While marching band requires a lot of practice, Wichael still finds time to enjoy it. “I love the company and being with all the people around me,” Wichael said, “I wanted to be in something fun that I could continue.”

[Photo] East marching band ends season with fifth place

Maya Valenti, Newspaper Reporter
November 1, 2024
Sudden storms. Watching as the tree finally snaps, Tony Valenti contemplates how to remove the tree that rests on the roof due to storms. His house was a victim of the persistent storms caused by climate change that were causing damage throughout local neighborhoods. “I felt really annoyed because I had other things I wanted to do besides deal with a tree,” Valenti said. “I was somewhat thankful though because I didn’t like the tree and this gave me a great opportunity to get rid of it.” Photo courtesy of Bethany Valenti

Extreme weather, heat affects East students

Charlotte Palm, Newspaper Features Editor
September 30, 2024
Story time. The kids’ room in the new library is almost ready to go. This is one room of many at the new Bellevue Public Library opening on Oct. 7. The new library will allow for many updated features that the old library doesn’t have. “We will have the same awesome staff, lots of windows for a brighter atmosphere, new technology, a drive-through service, a great location that is centrally located and easily accessible, all while looking after the taxpayers’ dollars,” Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike said.

The Bellevue Public Library moves locations

Charlotte Palm, Newspaper Features Editor
September 30, 2024
Illustration by Lisa Connell

Student expression protected in schools

Charlotte Palm, Reporter
May 17, 2024

Girls can join BSA

Charlotte Palm, Reporter
May 17, 2024

New restaurants in Bellevue include Crumbl, Five Guys, the Alley

Charlotte Palm, Reporter
April 18, 2024

ASL needs to be taught in more schools

Charlotte Palm, Reporter
April 18, 2024

Student journalists being affected by censorship

Charlotte Palm, Reporter
February 29, 2024

Snow days affect schedules

Charlotte Palm, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Pretty poinsettias. Janet Gruber, owner of Brown Floral, poses next to her poinsettias on December 8. She set them out after Thanksgiving to grab people’s attention. “Poinsettias are a tradition of holiday decorating,” Gruber said.

Debate arises over when to decorate for the holidays

Charlotte Palm, Reporter
December 20, 2023
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