East High School - Quill Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

 - Class of 1956

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JIM MULLIN Moon He is great who can do what he wishes -he is wise to do what he can. Pleasures: Custom cars, good-looking Irish girls, blue colors. Peeves: Wheels, Plymouths. Purpose: To be a lieutenant in the Air Force. SARAH LOU NASS Sag Virtue and sense are one. Pleasures: Rod, the gang, double dates, keeping busy. Peeves: Cam and carburetors conversa- tions, too much homework. Monitor 3, 5, School Party 35 Art Serv- ice 3, 4, 55 Nurse's Helper 45 Philo 5, 6, 7, 8, Booster 3, 4, 5, Future Nurses Club 3, G.A.A. 3, 4, 5, 7, 85 Philo Secretary 6, Vice President 83 Modern Miss 4, Senior Kiddie Party 8. Purpose: To have a successful career and a full and happy life. JOHN MARSHALL NELSON V Johnny True worth is quiet and undemonstra- tive. Pleasures: East High, Dodges, music. Peeves: Cliques, leaving East High. Monitor 5, 65 Art Service 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Chess and Checker Club 7, 85 Future Teachers Club 3, 4, Alumni Assembly 5, Vocabulary Club 5. Purpgse: To be successful in whatever o. RICHARD NICHOLSON Dick A man's action shows his character. Pleasures: Pierre's class. Peeves: Cliques. Honor Roll 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Monitor 5, 6, 7, 8, Hi-Y 3, 45 Nativity 7. Purpose: To be a good C.E. CALVIN OSBORN Kelly From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot he is all pep. Pleasures: Dixie, swimming, hunting. Peeves: Cliques, rainy days, homework. Monitor 4. Pu:-pgse: To be a success in whatever o. MARILYN GAY OVERTON MarilIie or Ole Gay Oh that we had more like thee. Pleasures: Our gang, being a secretary, Jean, Jan, Judy's parties, Moments to Remember. Peeves: Being called Red, to be teased about S.A.A.G.T.M., homework, leaving my friends at East. Student Council Alternate 65 Honor Roll 35 Clerical Staff 5, 6, 75 Fellowship Clubs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 85 Keys and Cues Club 8. Purpose: To make my mother proud of me as a faithful follower of Christ. BARBARA JANE MURRAY Bob l'm not bashful-l'm just thoughtful. Pleasures: Pinocchia! Hey! Come herel Pizza, and chili. Peeves: Changeable minds, confusions that lead to mishaps, taking mother to work with me. Student Teacher 65 Monitor 3, 4, 75 School Party 5, 65 Class Officer 3, 4, 5, 6, 73 Drake Lectures 75 Nativity 5, 7, Assem- blies 5, 7, May Festival 4, 6, 8, Open House 5, School Play 5, G.A.A. 3, 4, 5, 7. Purpose: To be happy with Wes and the band of gold. LINDA SUE NEELY Neely A spirit superior to every weapon. Pleasures: Autumn, rainy days, friendly people, talking, laughing. Peeves: S.A.S.P.'s, H,C., W.G.'s, people who don't realize I have a first name. Monitor 5, 6, Capt. 7, Clerical Staff 8, School Party 5, Y-Teens 4, 55 Golf 4, 5, 8, G.A.A. 4, 5. Purpose? To make my parents proud of meg and to live, love, laugh, and be happy always. DONNA JEANNE NICHOLS Don or Jean A friendly word to all who pass her way. Pleasures: P.P.P.'s, pizza, slumber parties, Cinny's dance. Peeves: S.A.S.P.'s, being allergic to choco- ate. Monitor 7, 8, School Party 6, Nurse's Help- er 5, 65 Modern Miss 3, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 85 Latin Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Future Nurses Club 4, 5, 6, 7, 85 May Festival 4, IO-B Registration 75 Usherette 5, 6, 7, Athletic Banquet Hostess 7, Moni- tor Captain 7, Bp Spinster's Spree 7: Senior- Parent Dinner Hostess 7, Open House 4, Senior Banquet 7. Purpose: To live up to my Mother's stand- ards and to be a sincere nurse. RONALD LEE OLSON Oley Persistent people begin their success where others leave off. Pleasures: Cars, tGLG'sl, pizza, Max's sense of iHumor?J, sports. Peeves: Cliques, dead parties, hard rocks, being broke when there's plenty to clo. Honor Roll 3, 65 Monitor 5, Hi-Y 7, 85 Football 3. Pu:-pose: To live a happy and successful i e.. JEROLD OTT Jerry Men of few words are the easiest to get along with. Pleasures: Sports, popular music, to play the drums. Peeves: To get up in the morning, to go to bed at night. Honor Roll 35 Monitor Captain 5, 61 Usher 3, 45 Future Teachers Club 3, 4, Track 45 Basketball 3, 4. Purpose: To be a good teacher and coach. BILL OWENS Red He had so many bright ideas that his hair turned red. Pleasures: Pizza, 18th St., Minnesota. Peeves: B.A.'s, long hair. Monitor 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, Hi-Y 3, 4, 55 Wrest- ling 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Football 3, Baseball 45 KDPS 7, 8, Assemblies 6, 7. Purpose: Never to get into a rut.

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JOHN MCGRIFF Bill A character of noble simpIicity. Pleasures: Food, sport, good times, and graduating. Peeves: Cliques, and conceited people. Purpose: Be a successful farmer. MARY JO MCLAUGHLIN Jo Every day's good work makes the next day's better. Pleasures: A3fc J.L.C., Ann's Ford, going to football games with Jackie, dear East High. Peeves: Home work, cliques, leaving dear East High, waiting for J.L.C. to come home. Quill Ad Club 7, S25 Club 7, Scholastic Art Awards 8. Purpose: Be loved by one and liked by all, make my mother and dad proud of me. JACQUELI NE KAY MIDDLEKAUFF Jackie There's sunshine in her heart. Pleasures: Sports, laughing, Y.F. parties, Andy, Thursday nights, Peeves: Hey Boo, Squirrel Bait. Clerical Staff 3, 4, 5, Class Officer 3, 4, 7, 8, Y-Teens, 3, 4, 7, 8, G.A.A. 3, 4, 525.00 Club 7, May Day Festival 8. Purpose: To enjoy life always. MAX DOUGLAS MILLER Milen His greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say he can not do. Pleasures: Recess, hot pizza, the window open, Robinhood, Bob and Ray, mad nags, and Rock and Roll. Peeves: B. A. 8: J. A., people who steal records, and people who say gob and swabie. Monitor 3, 4, 7, Science Club 5, 6, Booster Club 5, 6, Chess and Checker Club 6, Spec- tators Club 6, 7, 8, Visual Aids 3, 4, Football 3. Purpose: To be the first man on the moon. YVONNE CECILE MILLER Von or Vonnie A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Pleasures: A.C.'s, Little Rascals, E.A.S.T. H.I.G.H. Peeves: Sloppy levis, leaving East, boys with lines! Monitor 5, Clerical Staff 6, 7, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Latin Club 7, 8, Future Nurses Club 7, 8, G.A.A. 3, 4, 7, 8, May Festival 4, 6, 8, Memorial Day Pro- gram 4, Junior-Senior Prom Hostess 6, Open House 6, Spinster Spree 8. Purpose: Make my parents proud of me, live, love, laugh, and be happy! ALFREDA MOORE Sissie or AI The honest heart possesses a kingdom. Pleasures: A certain airmen lM.E.l, M. E. singing, laughter and fun with the gang. Peeves: Getting up in the morning, snobby gir s. Quill Staff Typist 6, Scroll Staff Typist 8, Spotlight Parade 8, Monitor 6, 7, Art Service 3, 4, 5, Choir 7, 8, Modern Miss 6, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, Tennis Team 4, 5, 6, 7, B, Captain 7, 8, G.A.A. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Keys and Cues 7, Alumni Banquet Hostess 5, Senior Class Night Hostess 7, Girls' Glee Club 4, 5, 6, Nativity 7, May Festival 8, Kiddie Party 8, Senior Zeta 8, Sports Banquet 8. Purpose: To always profit by my mistakes and to be happy with whatever life has in store for me. ROSEMARY E. MCKINLEY Rosie or Mac l'Il continue to smile as long as I live, smiles are natural and easy to give. Pleasures: A.C.'s, water guns, clothes, '56 Ford, week ends, M.E.N. Peeves: Aero-Shave, B.M.P.'s, trouble, moody people, curfews, boys. Honor Roll 4, 5, 6, 7, Quill Staff 7, 8, Monitor 8, Zeta 8, Modern Miss 5, Booster Club 4, 5, 6, 7, Spanish Club 3, 4, 5, 6, Spectators Club 6, Y-Teens 3, 4, Open House Hostess 5, Pep Assemblies 3, 5, P.T.A. Program 8, Alumni Potluck 8. Purpose: To make my parents proud of me, and to live, love, laugh, and be happy. BERNIECE MAE MCPHERRON Niece Here is a dear and true industrious friend. Pleasures: Sue's pickles, K.B.A.L.L. Peeves: S.A.S.P., boys who won't dance. Student Council Alternate 5, Monitor 4, 5, 8, Modern Miss 6, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Keys 8: Cues 7, 8, Open House 5, Senior Banquet 7. Purpose: To always have something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. JANEENE ANNE MILLER Nina Her eyes bore ever a merry twinkle. Pleasures: P.P.P.'s, pizza, Shortstap's horn, Katy's 7 minute frosting. Peeves: S.A.S.P.'s, my basketball teams, leaving East High. Student Council Alternate 3, 8, Honor Roll 6, Student Teacher 7, 8, Monitor 6, 7, 8, Captain B, Clerical Staff 6, 7, Usherette 6, 7, School Party 6, 7, 8, Class Officer 5, 7, 8,Zeta 6, 8, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Library Staff 7, G.A.A. 3, 4, Jr.-Sr. Prom 5, Winter Sports Banquet 7, May Fes- tival 4. Purpose: To acquire my beautician's li- cense, and to live up to my parents' ex- pectations. NANCY RAI MILLER Nance Her voice is the sound of many waters. Pleasures: S.S.P.M., pizza, music, good friends, Arkansas. Peeves: Narrow-minded people, people who won't admit it when they're wrong, and getting up in the morning. Student Council 6, Spotlight Parade 6, Choir 6, 7, 8. Purpose: To always be of help where help is needed. MARY MOINE Susie Give her the task and it will be well done. Pleasures: Horses, hillbilly music, blue, E.H.S, Peelves: Conceited people, bad sportsman- 5 ip. Honor Roll 4, 5, 7. Purpose: To move west and own a ranch. CYNTHIA MOORE Cinny lf there is more pep, I wonder where? Pleasures: Pizza, S.S., music, P.P.P.'s, Bubbles' laughter. Peeves: Calories, S.A.S.P.'s, nuts. American High, Salzburg, Austria 3, 4, 5, 6, Class Sec. 3, Music Club 3, 4, 5, 6, Photo Club 3, 4, 5, 6, Jr.-Sr, Prom Choir- man 6, Jr. Class Vice Pres. 6, Pep Club 5, 6, National Honor Society 5, 6, Class Essay Winner 6, Honor Roll 4, 5, 6, Choir 7, Zeta 7, 8, Pres. 8, Booster Club 7, 8, Ath- letic Banquet 7, Senior-Parent Dinner 7. Purpose: To go to college and live a happy and successful life.



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DENNIS PARKER Denny This would be a lonesome world with- out him. Pleasures: T.B.'s, my Merc., working on cars, friendly people, steaks. Peeves: Cliques, rocks, hard luck stories, grouches, stuck up girls, R.B.A.S. Student Council 3, 4, 6, 7, Monitor 4, 5, 6, 7, Captain 5, 6, School Party 4, 6, Booster Club 4, 5, 7, Hi-Y 3, 4, 5, 6, Foot- ball 3, 5, Big Six Champs 5, IOB Coffee. Purpose: To live a successful and self- satisfying life. KAREN LINDA PETERSEN Kar Your happy disposition will smooth the path of life. Pleasures: Muggs, cliques, N.N., big ath- letes, orange juice instead. Peeves: S.A.S.P., being called Karn, get- ting up in the morning, Student Council 3, 4, Alternate 5, Moni- tor 5, 6, 7, 8, Usher 6, School Party 3, 4, Modern Miss 3, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Library 6, llB Mother's Tea 6, KDPS 8. Purpose: To figure out my problems and write a book about them. SALLY ANN PETERSON Sal or Pete Her wit, her smile, her pleasant ways, she'll never lose through all her days. Pleasures: N.N., orange juice instead, East, B , piano, people, records. Peeves: Boys who cross their legs, S.A.S.P., waiting for Jan, saying goodbye, Student Council 3, Honor Roll 5, 6, 7, 8, Monitor 3, 4, School Party 3, 4, 5, Mike and Gavel 8, Zeta 5, 6, 7, 8, Treas. 5, 6, Modern Miss 3, 4, 5, 6, Sec. 6, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Latin Club 3, 4, 5, 6, Banquet 4, 6, Y-Teens 3, Cheerleader 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, G.A.A. 7, 8, P.T.A. Pro- gram 8, Synchronized Swimmer 7, 8, Hawk- eye Girls State 6, KDPS Announcer 7, 8, WOI-TV 7, Assemblies 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Alumni Assemblies 5, 7, School Play 5, 6, 8, Student Director 7, Jr.-Sr. Prom Hast- ess 3, D.A.R. Essay 7. Purpose: Be like the sun and shine even when it's cloudy. MIRDZA PLOSTINS Hearts are stronger than swords . Pleasures: Dancing, music, a certain per- son. Peeves: People who are always late. Purpose: To be a success in whatever I do. DON PRUGH Prug My way is to begin with the beginning. Pleasures: Church, fishing, D.A.C.'s. Peeves: Winter, home work. Purpose: To live my life in the service of Christ. BETTE LOU RAYMOND Lou Eyes that sparkle with merriment. Pleasures: Pizza, parties, dancing, flat- tops, A.C.'s, Peeves: Stubborn, conceited people, wait- ing, juvenile boys. Honor Roll 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, Clerical Staff 5, 6, Class Officer 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Mod- ern Miss 3, 4, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Drake Lecture 7, School Play 4, 5, 6, 7, Nativity 5, 7, Open House Hostess 5, May Festival 6, 8, G.A.A. 3, Assembly 7, P.T.A. Party 8, Kiddie Party 8. Purpose: To live a rich life and capture all the Many Splendored Things. SANDRA JO PARSONS Sandy A sweet disposition is a merit equal to the best. Pleasures: P.P.P.'s, almost everything. Peeves: S.A.S.P.'s, whatever is left. Monitor 8, School Party 4, Science Club 6, Y-Teens 3, 4, 5, Golf Team 3, 4, 5, G.A.A. Vice President 7. Purpose: To be a bright light in a dark and dreary world. CHARLES PETERSON Chuck 'Fgod cheer is no hindrance to a good 1 e. Pleasures: Auto mechanics, swimming. Peeves: Cliques, homework. Honor Roll 4, 5, Library 8. Purpose: More fun, more friends, more festivity. DOLORES PINK' Shorty or Dee' True her ways are ways of pleasant- ness. Pleasures: Skating, traveling, Saturday nights, R.T. Peeves: S.A.S.P., excuses, leaving East and the gang. Student Council 3, Honor Rill 3, 4, Monitor 5, 6, 8, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Keys 8. Cues Club 7, 8, May Festival 8. Purpose: To make my parents as proud of me as l am of them. PATRICIA ANN PORTER Pat or Trish Sensible people find nothing useless. Pleasures: A.C.'s, and J.W.'s parties, mu- sic, friends. Peeves: People who soy things they don't mean, Dee's hysterical laugh, boys with lines, stormy days, my blushing and be- ing embarrassed, Student Council 4, Honor Roll 3, 6, Scroll Staff 7, 8, Co-Editor 8, Monitor 6, School Party 5, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, Y-Teens 7, Co-Editor Greenhorn-Scroll issue 6, KDPS 7, 8, Quill Ad Club 6, May Festival 4, 8, Attended iO3rd Infantry Press Conference for Scroll 8. Purpose: To always look on the brighter sigje of life, and make my parents proud o me. LARRY RAMSEY Rams Fun is my motto. Pleasures: Sports, money, pizza, parties, Mr. Schakel's stories. Peeves: Walking, being to school on time, getting lost, hunting with Steve. Student Council Alternate 7, Monitor 7, Library 4, Hi-Y Club 8, Golf 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, City Tournament Runner-up 6, 7, Assemblies 4, 6, 8, S25 Club 7, 8, S75 Club 7, 8. Purpose: To go to college and be a coach. DAYTON DELROY REAR Of his presence you are always aware. Pleasures: Pizza, late hours, looting, small town girls. Peeves: Loud talking, hair that stands up. Carlisle 3, 4, 5, 6, Track 4, 6, Football 3, Class Play 5, Baccalaureate 6, Drake Re- lays 4, 6, Chorus 6. Purpose: Succeed in all l may attempt.

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