East High School - Eastonian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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HELENA AICHELE Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.” Home Economics Club 3. WAYNE CLARK ALTON A generous fellow, full of virtue.” Museum Club 2. 3; Student Council 4; Proctor 3, 4; Outburst 3, 4; Football, fullback 3. 4. Second team letter 3. First team letter 4; Track. 220, 440 yd. 3. EDITH ASHLEY Edith speaks with spirit and force so she’s usually the winner, of course. National Honor Society; Eu-lexia 1-4. Vice-president 4; Latin Club. President 4; Girl Reserves 1-4. President 4; Literary Contest Third place. Oration 3; American Legion Representative 3; Debate Team 3; Charity Speaker 3; Outburst side show 3; Harvest Moon 2. BETTY BEISER She was a mischievous imp of gaiety. .eundis 2-4; Secretary 4; Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club 2. 3. Secretary 3; Girl Reserves I; Outburst I, side show 2. 3, General Honor Roll 1-3. JAMES H. BERGEE A cool, level head is his greatest asset.” Commercial Club; Leader Club 4; Student Council 2; Football 3, Right half, letter. JACK BLEDSOE Willing to be useful; what more could we ask Commercial Club; Proctor 4; Echo Sports Editor 4; Outburst I, 2. 4; Tennis 4. Captain. First team doubles; Lenders’ Club 2, 3; Ping Pong LILLIAN BOOTKA Filled to the brim with energy, she used it effectively and was seldom still.” SARA BELLE ALEXANDER The personification of vim. vigor, and vitality. Kaluilu 1-3; Echo Staff, Reporter 4; Outburst side show 2. 3. WILBUR ANDERSON He's a lot of fun when you get to know him. WANDA BALL She had the gift of amiability. National Honor Society; Latin Club 1-4. Vice-president 4; Leider Club 3. Secretary 3. Reporter 3; Outburst 3; Highest Honor Roll 1-4; General Honor Roll 2-3. EILENE BENNETT She is one of those quiet, capable girls we all consider as a worthwhile friend.” Athenian Club 2, 3; Museum Club 4; Basketball, Guard 4; Endball 2. 3; Volley ball 4; Little ”E”; Big E”: Outburst side show 3. PATRICIA BICKNELL ’Pat’ is endowed with many merits, and deserves credit for her ideals and thoughtfulness. Art Club 3, 4. Inter-Club Representative 4; Home Economics Club 3. 4; Camp Fire Girls 1-3; Eastonian Art Staff; Poster Contest. Honorable Mention 2; Art Honor Society 2-4; Outburst Scenery Staff 4. ROGER LEE BLEICH Dependability is a valuable asset. Hi-Y 2-4, Treasurer 4, President 4; Outburst 4; Football. Left Guard, Second team letter. First team letter 4. HOWARD BRADLEY Ofttimes. shyness is a virtue. RALPH ALLEN Watch my smoke a few years hence. Commercial Club 3, 4; Outburst. Usher 2. 3; Harvest Moon. Usher 2. 3; R. O. T. C.. First sergeant. 3. 4. WILLIS ANDERSON A little bashful and reserved, but we think a lot of him. GLEN BECK A true character is the only ornament a man can wear. Engineers’ Club 3. 4. Secretary 4; Hi-Y Club 3. 4, Vice-president 4. VIOLA BENNESON A true friend; a loyal booster. Junior Choral Club I. 2; Girl Reserves 2; Outburst I. 2. ALVIS R. BISHOP Our friend Alvis is indeed versatile. Webster 4; Art Club 4; Outburst 3; Basketball 3. Second team; Track, half mile 3. 4; Poster contest 3, honorable mention; Scenery Staff 4; Lenders’ Club 3. JEANNE BOETJER Life is a jest, and all things show it; I thought so once but now 1 know it. Latin Club I; French Club 2; Outburst 2. JEAN BROCK An all-round good sport. Latin Club 2; Commercial Club 4; Band 2-4; Orchestra 4; General Honor Roll. NORMAN WAYNE ALLEN Ability won’t stay hidden.” Outburst 3; Harvest Moon 2; Leaders' Club 3; Hi-Y 2. EVERETT ARMSTRONG Handsome is as handsome does. FRED BECKFORD Fred was tall. dark, and very handsome. Hamilton 2-4; Commercial Club 4; Leaders’ Club 2-4; Museum Club 2; East Echo Sport Editor 3; Mid-year play 2; Midyear play 3. Student director; Outburst 2. 4; Harvest Moon 3; Track quarter mile, relay 2, First team letter; Tennis team Doubles 2. DOROTHY BENTON Charm is the keynote of her personality. Leundis 1-4; Leundian 4; Home Economics I. 2. Treasurer 2; Commercial Club 2-4, Critic 4; Girl Reserves 2-4. Vice-president 2, Vice-president 4; Student Council 2. 3. 4, Secretary 4; Echo Staff, Feature Editor 4; Outburst 1-4. side show 2. 3; Harvest Moon 4; Volley ball 2; R. O. T. C. Queen 4. MARTIN BLANKENSHIP What more could one want than a bit of fun? Engineers' Club 2-4, Vice-president 4; Hi-Y 1-4. President 4. Activity chairman 3; Honor Roll 3. HARRY BOHLEN Some think the world was made for fun and frolic; and so does Harry. ELMER BROWN Though reserved and dignified. he was a jolly good fellow. Paye Twenty-seven ]

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MM SEPTEMBER 6 . . School opened with a bang today. Old and new faces adorned the campus. Hi, everybody! 22 . . Student Council elected that popular senior girl, Mary Betty Claunch, president. Lucky council! 26 The teachers broke bounds today and had their annual faculty picnic. Dignity and formality were laid aside and . . . well! OCTOBER 1 . . . Football season opened today with the East Bears clashing with the Northeast Vikings. The game ended in a 7-7 deadlock. Just wait till our boys get started. { Pane Tirentn-six

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SENIORS LEE B. BROWN. JR. A mixture of fun and dignity. National Honor Society; Hamil-tons 2-4, Critic 3. President 4. Hamiltonian 4; Latin Club. Mascot 2, Sgt.-at-Arms 2; Student Council 2; Proctor 3; Echo Advertising manager 4; Mid-year play 2. 3; Oration Finalist — American Legion Contest 3; Debate Team, Intra-school debates 3; Literary contest 3. Silver medal short story; Outburst 2; Harvest Moon 2; Track, 440 yd. 3; Tennis 2, 3. doubles and singles; Honor Roll 3, 4; Stage Crew I, 2; City wide high school ping pong tournament 4. Quarter finals 2. Ping pong doubles champion. BENNY FRANKLIN CALVERT He makes his music talk.” Band 1-4. ELDON CHRISTIE “His energy was surpassed only by his ability.” Engineers’ Club 3. treasurer 5. 6; Commercial Club 7, 8; Proctor 3; Eastonian 4, business manager; Outburst 2. main show. ROBERT COHLMEYER Known and liked by all for his winning ways.” National Honor Society; Ham-iltons 1-4. Vice-president 4; Art Club 1-4, Treasurer 4; Senior Vice-president; Junior President; Freshman Treasurer; Student Council 2. 4. Vice-president 4; Literary contest 3; Eastonian 4, Co-Art Editor; Football team I, 2, quarterback. Second team letter. First team letter; Basketball. Guard, Second team letter, First team letter; Highest Honor Roll I ; General Honor Roll 2-4; Poster Contest 3, First place, second place. Honorable mention; Outburst; Art Honor Society 2. 3. EUGENE COOK Why waste time on activities?” MAURICE CUBERLY ”A keen eye for livestock, plus a keen eye for business, spells success.” 4-H Club 1-4, fourth place National livestock Judging Contest 3; F. F. A. 3. 4. Treasurer 3. Vice-president 4. BETTY LOU CUNNINGHAM You hail from dreamland.” Eulexia 1-3; Art Club 3. 4. Vice-president 4. Secretary 4; Freshman Vice-president; East Echo Reporter 4; Eastonian Art Staff 4; Outburst 1-4; General Honor Roll I. HAZEL BROWNLEY She can be relied upon to do her best in anything she undertakes. Pioneer Club 4. Secretary 4; Student Secretary 4. HOWARD CAMPBELL He's cute and, above all. a swell fellow.” R. O. T. C. MARY BETTY CLAUNCH Her many honors speak for themselves as to her fine character. National Honor Society; Eulexia 1-4, Secretary 4; Athenian Club 1-3; Leider Club 1-4. Vice • president. Secretary; Commercial Club 4; Girl Reserves 1-4, Secretary, Vice-president; Senior Secretary; Sophomore President; “Girl Who Has Done Most for East ; Student Council 2-4; President 4; Outburst 3. 4. side show 3. 4; Harvest Moon 4; Baseball. Pitcher. Catcher; Volley Ball; Highest Honor Roll 1-4; General Honor Roll I; Music Contest 3; Representative to University Women's Club. BETTY COLEMAN Ground not upon dreams; you know they are ever contrary.” National Honor Society; Eulexia 1-4. Eulexian 4. President 4; Home Economics I ; Art Club 2-4; Art Honor Society 3; Girl Reserves I, 3, 4. Secretary I ; Sophomore Reporter; Student Council I. 3; Echo Staff. Editor-in-Chief 4; Eastonian. Senior Activities Editor; Debate Team 2; Charity Finalist 2; Outburst I. 3. Side Show I. 3; Harvest Moon 3; Highest Honor Roll 1. 2, 4; General Honor Roll 3; Literary Contest 2. Bronze Medal; Typing Contest 3; Student Secretary 4; Representative to University Women's Club. STARK COOPER Enthusiastic and loyal. Proctor 4; Hi-Y 1; Football 2. 3. Tackle 2. Guard 3; Track. Shot-put. 440 yd. 2. 3. 4. CLYDE H. CUMMINGS Great is the reward for those who work. Spanish Club 3. 4; Band I. 3; Orchestra 3. 4; General Honor Roll 1.2; Rifle Team 2; Hi-Y 3. 4. Cabinet 4; Engineers 3. 4. Treasurer 3; R. O. T. C. 2. 3. ROBERT CUNNINGHAM He was heart and soul for East.” Kalailu; Commercial Club; Student Council 2; Basketball 2. 3. 4. Forward. First team letter; General Honor Roll 4. GLENN BURNETT ‘Windy’ had a gay word and a tall tale, always.” JESSE ARCH CAMPBELL He runs—but not from obligations. Websters; Commercial Club; Student Council 2; Proctor 4; Track. 100 - 220 yd.. 2-4; Leaders Club 4; Ping Pong Champion 4. MARGARET COBBLE Quiet, retiring—but always a friend. Latin Club I; Spanish Club 4; Girl Reserves; Baseball I. 2; End Ball I. 2. Forward. WARREN COLLINS Dependable. What more could you ask? Spanish Club; Pioneer Club; Jr. Glee Club; Chorus. BENNETT COULTER “Honest and upright is he.” Webster 3, 4; Student Council 4; Harvest Moon; Outburst 3. 4; Football 2. Right End, Second team letter; R. O. T. C. captain 4. rifle team 4. rifle matches 4; Senior Play; Midyear play. Student director and stage manager. EUGENE CUMMINGS Class of '40. ALICE MARIE DAVIS All things come 'round to her who will but wait. Home Economics 3; Museum Club 1. JAMES BURNETT He may grow up to be a great man some day. BUFORD CARVER. JR. He shall hav ? music wherever he goes. Jr. Glee Club I; Band 3. 4; Orchestra 2; Outburst 4. KITTIE COFFMAN She looks languid and languorous. but looks are deceiv ing.” Girl Reserves 1-4; Senior Play Make-up Committee 3. 4; Midyear play Costume and Makeup Committee 1-4; Outburst I. 3. 4; Harvest Moon 1. 3. 4. CHARLES CONNELY. JR. We never saw him in anger.” Kalailu. Sgt.-at-Arms 4; President Junior Class; Sgt.-at-Arms Senior Class; Student Council 2; Outburst 4; Football 2. 3. Guard, Second team letter: First team letter Basketball, Guard; Track 3. 4. Shot-put. First team letter 3. 4; Poster Contest. Outburst. WM. A. CRAWFORD “He had ability plus ! Hamilton 2-4. Secretary 4. President 4; Museum Club 2; Hi-Y 3, 4, President 3; Student Council I. 4. Treasurer 4; Outburst 3. Side Show 2, 3; Harvest Moon 3; Proctor 3, 4. Captain; Football 2. left end. Second team letter; Track 3. Reserve letter. High Jump; Stage Crew 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 3. 4; Mid-year play Lambeth Walk 3. GERALDINE ELLEN CUMMINGS The sweetest thing in captivity. as yet unaffected by civilization—but give her time.” Museum Club 3; Girl Reserves 4; Outburst 4; Junior Choral Club 2; Chorus 3, 4. MARGARET DAVIS She weaves an enchanting spell. Choral Club 1-4; Pioneer Club 4; Spanish Club 2. 3: Girl Reserves 1-4; Outburst 1-4; Harvest Moon 2. 3. ( Page Twenty-eight