East High School - Crucible Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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lgadffi an 0 mai fke jufure ringd Then we began plans for a Spring Festival on the theme of spring's return to wartorn countries after a long, bitter winter. Many of us participated in music groups for the festivity. Some had an active part in dramatic bits or in the preparation of the gay and colorful cos- tumes. We all helped in some respect to put over one of the most important events of the year. Our track team took third place in the city league. At last, we found ourselves at the close of two years of school. It was now our privilege to select from our number those members of our class whom we felt most worthy and re- sponsible to be our leaders. For our president we chose Cornelius Lyons Cnote: Barneyj Roschg Ann Williams as our vice president: Nancy Dunham, our secretary: and our choice for the treasurer as Geraldine Ruhl. We were sure that they would never be- tray the trust and responsibilities which we had placed in their hands, nor were we disappointed. Our senior class was also ably represented in student council by well-chosen members. We took the war situation more seriously than ever now, as we found our numbers greatly diminished by many volunteer enlistments. We got out our old togs and worked vigorously in a campaign to collect old scrap metal to lick the Japs : and our efforts were not in vain, for we were rewarded by having one of the largest scrap piles in the complete system of public schools. On December 7, the anniversary of the japs' treacherous attack on Pearl Harbor, we bought many hundreds of dollars of war stamps and bonds. Though we were disappointed earlier in the year by cancellation of homecoming, this was greatly over-shadowed by our victory over North, and were we proud of our championship team! As a result of the war, many new courses were introduced to us such as aeronautics, war math, war English, and global geography. We studied more seriously than ever before, realiz- ing the need of the world for a stronger and more intelligent American youth. Our boys were given commando training, and girls engaged in vigorous calisthenics three pe- riods of each school week. At first, we were as mystified as the tenth graders by the huge question marks about the school but soon learned that they signified the beginning of an extensive campaign for our Crucible. None could have been quite so pleased as we at its success. Many of us took an active part in a lovely Christmas pageant. Others were given the op- portunity to participate in the Passion Play which proved to be a great thrill to all. Ten members of our June graduation class were elected to the National Honor Society, and five others were made members of Quill and Scroll. As graduation drew nearer, each day we took upon ourselves added responsibilities and obli- gations, realizing that our graduation would prove to be the culmination of all our happy days at East High School. And now, before we take our departure, be- fore we step out into the world to go our sep- arate ways, we wish to leave to posterity a rec- ord of our achievements and accomplishments. We all realize the tremendous task before us, but we go with a willingness and seriousness never before felt so deeply in the hearts of graduates of East High School. eunion CAfter having read Oliver W. Holmes' The Boys J By Mary Joy Connors, Evelyn Gilmore, and jerry Lauck. ' Oh listen, dear classmates, and you will all hear Something that's being attempted this year: We know that our class is the best in its time, So our prophecy has been put into rhyme. But first of all we would like to abolish Any ideas that our version is polished. To Oliver Holmes goes an apology For any resemblance to his poetry. just pay attention to what we will say, And we shall begin without further delay: Time won't stand still so it's now '53, A reunion is getting in progress, you see. We're back at East High as we were once before, But this time we hurry to get through the door, For friends of long standing are waiting within, So enter these portals and let us begin. Oh, look at the people all laughing and gay: We can't remember when they weren't that wayg In spite of the farne they have brought to East High, They're always good fellows each year that goes by: That lad over there was our president then, And we can all say we remember him when, For Barney, you see, is a congressman now With millions of wrinkles all over his brow. Remember Art Eddy? He's back with us here, He's just been commissioned a major this year. Dave Humphrey's been traveling in Cuba a while, He has his own band and it's right there in style. Now that handsome man has a trained dog named Pal, He's part of a circus-yes, that's Jim Gasal. C Continued on page 32 J Page Twenty-lhree

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I . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,MA,flwjuneCfaaao!i43, .MJ !0l'y Graduation. Class of '43! Doesn't that send an exciting thrill of rapture through your hearts. seniors? Though we make our departure with lifted heads and pride in our hearts, we find. too, that there are a few tears in our eyes as we dreamily reminisce of blissful days spent with many true and loyal friends at East High School. We fondly look back upon the many activities in which we participated, upon our victories and conquests, the honors bestowed upon us, and our teachers whom we have grown to love dearly. It was in 1940 that we entered East High School, out-numbering all the other classes in the building with the complete total of four hun- dred and eighty-five students. Though we were awed and bewildered by the immensity of the school and the hordes of stu- dents, we soon learned to make our way about quite well, and were eager to share in the many privileges and activities open to those who might take advantage of the opportunity. We uttered exclamations of joy at the dis- covery of the immense cafeteria where we found tempting dishes prepared by expert dietitians. We found our teachers and the upperclassmen willing and capable of helping us through many of the little trials and tribulations which we found we must meet as 10B's. We marveled at the many courses of study which we were given the opportunity of choos- ing. We entered our lovely library somewhat mys- tified as to where we might locate the books for which we were searching, but found our capable librarian and her assistants willing to explain its mysteries and help us in locating books nec- Page Twenty-two essary for our school work and our own pleas- ure in leisure hours. Some of our members were elected by their classmates as student representatives in council and senate. Others of us took an active part as X-Ray reporters, assistant librarians, ofiice workers, aides in the attendance department, cafeteria workers, and assistants in the book ex- change. We closely followed sports, and our hearts filled with pride as we joined in lusty cheers for our team. We excitedly attended the senior play and small one-act plays presented for us in the Little Theatre which we soon grew to love. We contributed generously to Red Cross and shoe funds, and gladly assisted in the filling of Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for the needy. Many of us joined various organizations and clubs in the school as Girl Reserves and Hi-Y. For the seniors, we felt the utmost respect as they strolled through the halls in the dignity found commonly among all seniors. We soon took up our place in the world of fashions and followed our seniors in wearing apparel. We girls adorned ourselves in baller- ina skirts, sloppy sweaters, saddle shoes, and pig-tails: our boys, not to be out-done, took to close-shaven hair cuts commonly referred to as pineapples. Our boys organized one of the first cooking classes in the city and received considerable at- tention from all the other schools. In our midst we found great talent in the field of music, for many of our members par- ticipated in Gamut programs, orchestra, and band. Others of our group found their talent centered in art and journalism. S9206 0 Our Time rushed by, and we found ourselves al- most sooner than we realized it in our second year as juniors. Though some of our friends dropped along the way, the greater percentage of us remained to join in the activities of the school. From our student body, we organized a Chemistry Club and the very first Math Club. Our boys became outstanding in sports, and of these boys we are justly proud, feeling that some day from them we shall have future All- Americans. We produced members skilled in extempore speaking and debate, thus winning a district championship in the Ohio Speech League which had been held for three consecutive years by North High School. Those of us engaged in secretarial and com- mercial work learned to improve our speed and accuracy in typing through a special demon- stration by a former world's champion typist. The first string quartet of East High School was organized during the February semester of '42 directed by our honorable Mr. Steinhauer. Finding the world in a sad state of war, we helped all we could in paper drives and conser- vation programs. We skimped and saved our pennies and nickels from our lunch money and weekly allowances so that we might buy more and more war stamps and bonds in a glorious effort to get those essential war materials needed in aiding our fathers, brothers, and sweethearts to return that much sooner to their homes. Those of us who were members of Girl Re- serves and Hi-Y attended get-acquainted parties for incoming 10B students. We were among the first to buy carnations on a special day set aside by Girl Reserves so that some deserving girls might go to camp during the hot summer months.

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