East Anchorage High School - Legend Yearbook (Anchorage, AK)

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, 'WC mater for the Alumni Tea held over the Christmas holidays. Q if 3 Tara Garrett looks on amused as Santa tries to persuade Brenda Johnson to take the traditional position on his knee and tell her Linda Jefferson, Eddie Brown, and Carl Woods return to their alma is Chrislmos ln the air was a feeling of Christmas. All the noise and bustle that goes along with the season could be heard in the halls of East. The atmosphere was electric with excitement and anticipation. Students were whisked up in a whirlwind of activities which preceded the Christmas holidays. The annual canned food drive began with a slow start, but before the week had ended the final count resulted in over 8,000 cans. The door decorating contest started on Monday and by Friday almost all the homeroom doors were dressed in their festive apparel. Many different ideas appeared on the doors and the general appearance was one of holiday cheer. Mrs. Renner's homeroom had the prize-winning door. Again this year the Alumni Tea was held in the East High Cafeteria. The purpose of the tea was to reunite East graduates and ex-students with old classmates, teachers, and staff. This tea helped renew acquaint- ances. Even the administration was in the Christmas spirit and on Friday afternoon gave the students a sock hop. Music was supplied by a live band, the Seven O'Clock Solution, who played many of today's popular songs for the students. Christmas Wish- As a surprise the administration gave the student bod a sock Y hop at which the Seven O'Clock Solution played.

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Bonjour, says Matt Goodson as he strolls through French Club's sidewalk cafe. Thunderbird Dinner November 9 marked the finale of many weeks of hard work and planning in preparation for the annual Thunderbird Dinner. Kerry Kennedy, overall chairman of the dinner, worked closely with committee chair- men in organizing promotion campaigns which brought over S5,000. The hundreds who attended the event enjoyed a meal of salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, and ice cream which was served by members of Epsilons. Madchen members directed guests to the entertain- ment program which was provided by approximately 30 student groups. A fencing demonstration, a simu- lated dating game, a tricycle race, and performances by the choir and band were among the variety of activities which highlighted the evening. VA If E t . .1 Q' ' t , ,,l ? , l .surf vw A t vi., - iff Q' 7s 'C' .,, . M ww 1,7 f' ., pg 1' X-Li 4 5 A sg ,,,, -- 653 ,. JN' 'bmi M ' ,WW Senior Debbie Moore is intrigued by the photography of Mr. McLane and Nlr. Geiger on display during the T-Bird Dinner. QQNV X Wil QL

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Basketball found its way into the Christmas holidays in the form of the annual Christmas tournament. Curt Brandon C133 lays up the ball for two points. I ftggng Senior Rhonda Aubrey puts the finishing touches on the door which she created for Mrs. Renner's homeroom.