The Eagle is courageous, and ruler of the sky. The Lion is king on the earth, protector of the pride But the beast that is most fearless, most powerful and true, is the Griffin of Lincoln-Way East, whose blood runs black and blue! Fight On! Lincoln-Way! Our honor we defend! Fight on! Lincoln-Way! Our allegiance never ends! Rah! Rah! As the team runs out before you, everyone stand up and hail. Victory to the mighty Griffins! The pride of Lincoln-Way!!

L-W East Step Team to perform Friday

On Friday, May 9, the Step Team at Lincoln-Way East High School will showcase some of its dance moves at an evening performance at the school.

The team, which includes about 30 students, is coached by Lincoln-Way East social science teachers Sara Pavlik and Sarah Brady as well as Lincoln-Way psychology teacher Nicole Porter.

“The point (of step dancing) is to create dances or routines that involve little to no music,” said Pavlik, who traces the dance form to post World War I.

Students use their hands and feet to create a synchronized dance, clapping and stomping their way through each routine, she added.

The school’s Step Team started last school year when a group of students asked Brady to sponsor it.

The girls now practice three days a week (between January and May) from 3:30-6 p.m.

“In recent years, Step has become more popularized and more accessible to high school students through teams and competitions,” said Pavlik. “It is really just an extension of the college culture into the high school level.”

The Step performance will begin at 7 p.m. in Lincoln-Way East’s auditorium.

Entry is $3 for adults and $2 for students.