Belleville Township High School East - Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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“You have the opportunity of developing this school into one of the best in the nation.” Charles McCoy Former Principal 1966-1983 dent participation and school spirit have developed these organizations into the outstanding programs they are today. Students and teachers alike take great pride in the success of the athletic pro¬ gram. Two years after East opened, in 1969, Coach Otness took the basketball team to state. This event set the pace for future teams to follow. Coach Patton, sharing his feeling of triumph, said, “One of the most pleasant experiences was in 1979 when we lost our first 13 games; but, through prayer and determination, we marched into state. Baseball’s most recent trip to state was in 1986. “They were very talented, had an excellent atti¬ tude, and were hard working. We won the most games in the history of East, con¬ cluded Coach Patton. Football and wres¬ tling also have qualified for state in past years. Just as the trees on the East campus have matured, so has the philosophy of the school. Through careful analyzation and self-evaluation, Mr. Curtis and the ad¬ ministration have developed a well round¬ ed curriculum to meet the needs of the students. In the words of Principal Curtis, “Without question East has become what Mr. McCoy said it could become — that of one of the best of the nation.”

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COMING OF AGE W e ' ve developed a motto for our schools. Be proud! Be proud of yourself, your school, your community.” When Pri ncipal Charles Mc¬ Coy spoke these words to the student body on August 30, 1966 he set the pace for the future of Belleville Township High School East. Although these words were uttered over 21 years ago, they still hold true today. “You have the opportunity of develop¬ ing this school into one of the best in the nation,” McCoy continued. Has this prophecy been fulfilled? To answer this question, one will have to take a closer look at school life on the East campus. Above all, an excellent academic pro¬ gram is essential. The curriculum of Belle¬ ville East provides basic education and specialized courses for students accord¬ ing to their abilities and goals. These pro¬ grams may lead to jobs immediately after high school, or they may prepare stu¬ dents for four year college programs. A good academic program is nothing without excellent teachers to encourage each student’s educational growth. Be¬ cause of this dedication to excellence, East students are able to attend some of the finest colleges in the United States. Since East opened in 1966, the school has gone from two organizations, Student Council and Future Homemakers of America, to sixty-two organizations. Stu-

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Geoff Story Editor-in-chief Amy Humes Assistant Editor Sharon Wagner Business Manager Jill Ogles Copy Editor Johanna Thebus Head Writer Jill Muckensturm Sports Editor Chris Hott Sports Assistant Editor Jennifer Thebus Academics Editor Kristi Ratliff Clubs Editor Beth Cummings Seniors Editor Denise Chastain Underclassmen Editor Maria Nihells Ad Layout Mike Clifton Billy Wagner Ad Sales Pam Riestis Geoff Story Brian Pour Scott Irwin Photographers Tracy Poser Mike Worley Special Projects Fred M. Hott Faculty Advisor Cover and division page design by Geoff Story Cover photograph by James Colgan The Belleville East Yearbook is published annually by the Yearbook Staff Belleville Township High School East Belleville. Illinois Volume 20 1986-1987