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The Student News Site of St. Charles East High School, 1020 Dunham Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

The X-RAY
The Student News Site of St. Charles East High School, 1020 Dunham Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

The X-RAY
Serena Thakkar

Serena Thakkar, Features Editor

Serena is a senior who has been a part of the X-Ray for all her years at East. She is the Features Editor and her favorite part about X-Ray is  learning about others through interviews. Along with journalism, she is passionate about serving others and traveling the world. Serena is also the President of Key Club, a service based club. In her free time you can find Serena spending time with her family and friends in Chicago.

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Gordons Message to D303 is located on the Districts website. In the video, he shares information about himself, his values, and why he chose D303.

D303 completes their search and hires new superintendent

Serena Thakkar, Features Editor
May 21, 2022
IN-DEPTH: Local women reflect on their experiences in the workforce

IN-DEPTH: Local women reflect on their experiences in the workforce

Serena Thakkar, Features Editor
April 20, 2022
Getting a grip on our mental health

Getting a grip on our mental health

Chloe Ladines and Serena Thakkar
February 16, 2022
Snopko Socks was started by these brothers. Photo courtesy of Snopko Socks.

In a Time of Continued Need, this Season of Giving

Chloe Ladines, Nia Cocroft, Serena Thakkar, Harry Graham, and Brynn Copp
January 4, 2022
Barfi is a dense, milk based sweet that resembles a piece fudge. Photo courtesy of Rahee Ghayal

November through January brings three months of special holiday traditions

Serena Thakkar, Features Editor
January 4, 2022
Menu at the Mad Hatter Bakery in St. Charles, one business that has seen shortages affect offerings. Photo by Serena Thakkar.

Supply, staff, and food shortages take toll

Serena Thakkar , Features Editor
November 17, 2021

No Charges Pressed

Serena Thakkar, Featured Editor
October 5, 2021
The renovated library consists of more windows to allow natural light in, along with plenty of desks and chairs for individuals to work. Photo courtesy of Serena Thakkar.

Remodeled and Ready

Serena Thakkar , Features Editor
August 30, 2021
East and Prospect runners race towards the finish line at the Carol Koszola invite at Lake Park High School. Photo by Dana Andelman.

Competing Priorities

Serena Thakkar
May 11, 2021
English teacher Anthony Gagliardi sports a new look after shaving his head.

St. Baldrick’s “Shaves the Day”

Serena Thakkar, Features Editor
April 5, 2021
Kaylas Hope Foundation was established to honor Kayla and help students with college.

Sharing Hope

Serena Thakkar, Features Editor
February 23, 2021
Workers covering a statue of Columbus in Chicago, IL on June 19, 2020. This was done before the Juneteenth march, a tribute to June 19, 1865; the date when those who were enslaved became emancipated.

Has Christopher Columbus Worn Out His Welcome?

Serena Thakkar, Features Editor
December 11, 2020
Junior Allison Edgar hikes near Boulder, CO. Hiking is just one of many outdoor activities you can enjoy this fall. Photo courtesy of Allison Edgar.

Fall Activities: Good for the Mind and Body

Serena Thakkar, Features Editor
October 27, 2020
A Local Hero Shares Her Story

A Local Hero Shares Her Story

Serena Thakkar, Features Editor
September 16, 2020

Opinion: Creativity Combats Covid-19

Serena Thakkar, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020
Students continue to submit their art for Chapmans 2D gallery.

Interview with Mr. Chapman: The artist’s story through 2D

Serena Thakkar, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
Art students share Covid-19 creations

Art students share “Covid-19” creations

Serena Thakkar, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
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