East High School - Trojan Yearbook (Waterloo, IA)

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spirinq Rembrandts Lettering plururrls for sports events are R. Garvey, R. Welch, B. Diehl, M. Marken, B. Hitt, D. Van Vliete. Wiith a new supply of paint and chalk on hand, the Paint and Palette club embarked on a new year of informal meetings held to encourage work on special phases of art. The entire school was made aware of this club by their contribution of gay, seasonal decorations for hall and library. Study hall was the show gallery where continuous ex- hibits were hung. These paintings displayed varied techniques and skills showing the ve1'- satility of these modern Rembrandts. Mem- bers' talent in the commercial art field was shown by posters advertising school events. To this group also goes the credit for the name cards at our athletic events. Adrian-like costumes and near-Broadway '54 sets were designed and partially constructed by this versatile group. East high's art work is known throughout the state, for three students rated first place honors in the Scholastic Awards contest sponsored by Younkers at Des Moines. East also has two pictures in the iowa High School Traveling exhibit. which is now touring the United States. .lane Patava was the energetic president, her very capable vice-president was Nancy DeLong. Doing the written work was Beverly Patava. and Pat Miner handled the finances. Mary lllarlxen planned the original programs while Lois Wloran directed initiates. Miss Esther Uleson was faculty advisor. W sketch. Busy at work on rlirillzml projeits are I Putara, B. Sulyer, I Anflerson, NI Hllfllll sun, H. Mover Mundi. MJ lun Ea ton. D. Beebe C' l'lmt S. Wrrlger, R The roith, B. Plant P. Miner poses as J Pataru, L. Furgerson D. Beebe, M Marlten

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M10 e are M f JJ 'i 'gOn stage everybody, bring down the lights, take it., Phipps? The curtain opened November 14 on East's fall hit, 'LUncle Harry, by Thomas Job. George Leebl and Perry Long acted as technicians for the tri-set show with Miss Esther Oleson in charge of settings. Action takes place in England in the early 1900's with the plot revolving around Harry Quincy, played by Herman Diers, a meek bachelor of about forty- iive years of age who is resigned to the domination of his two old maid sisters. Hester, portrayed by Kathy Perry, is the elder sister, a dominant character. Lettie, depicted by Margaret Reed, is the younger sister who gets her way by wheedling Harry. They wage a mental struggle, each trying to gain Ha1'ry's adulation. Harry becomes Uncle Harry to the townspeople. Shirley Skattum, as Lucy, was once in love with Harry and would have married him had it not been for the interference of the sisters. She comes to straighten things out with Harry before her marriage to George Wfaddy, portrayed by Iver Trebon. Resolving to win Lucy back, Harry displays his true character as he proves himself selfish enough to kill by arranging an ingenious method of ridding himself of his sisters. Nona, the maid, played by Barbara Anderson, adds comedy. D'Arcy, played by Tom Myers, Albert, Don Curtis and Blake, Jim Donnell, are Harryis three cronies. Adding laughs and suspense are Darlene Wherry, Miss Phipps, George Hadley, M1'. Jenkins, Harold Glazebrook, Ben, the druggist, Ralph Schauer, the governor, and Nancy Burk, the matron. Evidence of good directing was seen throughout the suspense-filled play. Stage manager was Jerry Leeperg property mis- tresses, Celeste Miller and Orvola Brooks, wardrobe mistress, Martha Larson. Joice Wzults assisted the di- rector, L. L. Zimmerman. on. the Blue Bell scene drops in for tea. erll. Upper left: H. Diers confession is thwarted by M. Reed as N. Burk and R. Schauer look Upper right: D. Wfherrx doubts Lettieis guilt Ill Lower left: Hurry IS confronted with Lucy s fiance when I. Trebon Lower right: The Cro nies surround the pl ano to harmonize at their weekly gathering in the Blue Bell Tau

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N reno pigltf, .Erma East's marching band took to the field with the new look in more ways than one. After many months of anxious Waiting and anticipation, new uniforms finally came to the band. These are made of black wool gabardine trimmed with orange and gold braid. The coats are designed so that they may be buttoned up for marching or worn with white shirts and black ties in concert forma- tion. When the new uniforms were donned for the first time at the Roose- velt of Des Moines game, the common satisfaction of both the band members and spectators was evident. Delores Daggett, as chief drum major, was assisted by Ed Harris, ,lim Donnell and Mary Jean Harbin. ln addition to adding color at Easfs athletic events, the Trojan band par- ticipated in the Community Fund pa- rade. Herbert Goodwin was back as di- rector for the second year following his absence during the war years. He served the community in the capacity of presi- dent of the Waterloo Teachers Com- munity Concert association. He also worked with the Waterloo symphony. This year Mr. Goodwin was assisted by Barbara Litchfield, an outstanding flutist and alumna of East high. A grad- uate of the class of l.942, Barbara at- tended Wayne university for one year. She then attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, from which she received her Bachelor of Music degree in 1946. Last summer she taught at ln- terlocken music camp, famous summer gathering place of instrumentalists in Michigan. Under the direction of their very able instruction, East high's band completed an exceptionally successful season. Delores Doggett led the band in numerous formations during the marching season. One of these was the Av done as a solute to the alumni at the homecoming game.