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

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Debate accomplishments numerous ABOVE: Preparing information for a debate tournament are John Keller, Skip Shaffer, and Leann Dawson. Accomplishments in debate have been both individual and team. As a result of these accomplishments, the team received 16 trophies as well as recognition, and ranked seventh in the state. The team as a whole placed first at three tournaments: Dowling, Valley, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The team of John Keller and Greg Deitch ranked thirteenth at Little Nationals. John and Greg were also ranked as seventh in the state in debate. Skip Shaffer was the state champion in radio broadcasting. John Keller placed first in oratory numerous times during many tournaments. The novices, as well as the whole team, had a successful year. DEBATE TEAM. ROW 1: David Head, Kathy Needels, Denise Tungland, Mindy Henderson, Cathy Woods, Janice Papiani, Debbie. Bettis, Kim Wunder, Greg Baker, I ann Dawson, Barry Little, Chris Hedberg. ROW 2: Chuck Huff, Bill Knapp, Greg Deitch, Kevin Erwin, Dave Gustafson, Sarah Luthens, John Keller (co-captain). Skip Shaffer (captain), Norm Sappenfield, Bob Hart. NOT PICTURED: Lori Barrett, Margine Connors, Kelly Hayworth, Monty Mickle, Thomas Philhps, Russ Simmons, Karen Vahey, Leonard Wilkison, Beth Wimber, Mr. Klousia (coach). Ready to leave on a trip are John Keller and suitcase, and Norm Sappenfield. CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS 27

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Synchronettes plan amazing show Synchronettes included six girls who worked to synchronize water ballet routines. Practicing at least twice a week, the girls worked hard. After writing up their routines, the girls then worked out the routines in the water. In order to achieve an all-around better show, the East Syn- chronettes have joined with the North Dolphins. East Syn- chronettes have therefore done all their practicing and performing at North. On May 12 13, Synchronettes were to put on the performance which they had prepared for all year. This amazing show was to be to the theme of ' Memories. ' ' ABOVE RIGHT: Marcy Kasner looks on as Jodie Stanton practices a maneuver for the next show. BELOW: Cindy Gering doing the Tub in a concentrated fashion. SYNCHRONETTES. FROM LEFT: Brid get Watland, Cindy Bobbins (president), Jodi Stanton, Kim Wunder. NOT PICTURED: Cindy Gering, Marcy Kasner. 26 CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS

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Chess team has very successful year The chess team went to a YMCA individual chess tournament on December 11 and 12. John Rose won the state high school individual chess championship. On January 6, there was an inner-city practice tournament, and the state high school team tournaments were held January 5 and 6 at the YMCA. The Iowa East High School Alliance is a school business alliance involving an exchanged use of Iowa Power ' s manpower, equipment, and funds for East ' s faculty and facilities. The alliance gives students an opportunity to work on their own time outside of school in areas such as advertising, printing, and audio visual. There were 35 volunteers enrolled in the program, along with three Office Education students. RIGHT: Seniors JuHe Hiatt and Sheryl Wheatly work with an Iowa Power instructor. BELOW: Senior John Rose sits with trophies won by the chess team. CHESS TEAM: Joe IHff, Chuck Huff, Dan Tuinstra. NOT PICTURED: John Rose. 28 CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS