East High School - Eastonian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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IEASTONIIAN 11935 IUNIOR CLASS Back Row: Simonsen, Taylor, Slater, Gray. Front Row: Tipton, Sawyer, Heady, Lee, Smith. OFFICERS KENNETH HEADY -------- President Kenny's unanimous election to this high office testifies to his ability and popularity, WILLIAM SLATER ----f-- Vice-President 'lBill's sincerity and steadiness made him the proper nominee for this position. MARY IANE TIPTON -------- Secretary Her jolly laugh and cheerful personality were attributes necessary to this office. ELLEN GRAY ----e----- Treasurer Ellen's business ability and integrity qualified her to fill this trust. TED TAYLOR ------ - Sergeant-at-Arms Active and cheerful, he fulfilled his duty. GEORGIA SAWYER ------f Gift Receiver A flair for oratory made this little lady the correct choice for this office. ESTELLE LEE and WALTER SMITH ---- Mascots Abounding in pep, this well-matched pair possessed sunny dispositions which fitted them admirably to be general gloom chasers for the class. HISTORY Setting precedent, this Iunior Class was the first to elect a leader unani- mously. Kenneth Heady was the deserving recipient of this distinctive honor. Also the talented president of the lunior Class represented East High School in the oratorical contest sponsored by the American Legion. The class of '36 followed the excellent example set by their predecessors by purchasing their Senior rings early so as to lessen the Costs of the fourth year. It was through the ceaseless efforts of the class sponsors, Miss Martha Ab- bott and Mr. Iohn Broadlick, that the Iuniors were able to present to the de- parting Seniors a fine prom. I25I

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11935 IEASTONIIAN SENIOR CLASS Back Rowi Dettweiler, Weis, Messer, Trowbridge, Corbett. Front Rowi Reynolds, Lee, Bugg. OFFICERS President - - Ted Dettweiler Since Ted displayed his ability as chief executive of the class of '35 last year, the Seniors saw fit to bestow this honor upon him again this year. Vice-President - - George Weis Running Ted a close second in the favor of the class, George was given the office of vice-president. Secretary - - Yvonne Bugg As popular as she is efficient, the Seniors made no mistake in this choice. Treasurer - - Irvin Trowbridge Well experienced in financial matters, there could have been no more proper selection for treasurer than Irvin. Sergeanteat-Arms - - Henry Messer I-lank's conduct on the gridiron contributed much to his election. Giftorian - f Kenneth Corbett Gift-receiver for his Iunior Class last year, Kenny advanced higher because of his gift of oratory. Reporter - - William Reynolds Bills experience on the East Echo served him in good stead when it come to his election. Mascots - - Dorothy Lee and Leroy O'Brien Lacking neither in pep nor good cheer, these mascots were the proper deci- sion of the Senior Class. HISTORY The Senior Class this year, through hard work and perseverance, achieved results of which they might well be proud. They presented a Senior play, The Yellow Iacket, which would have done credit to professional actors. The Seniors were present in practically every activity, having worthy representa- tives on the athletic field as well as in the annual Literary Contest and other events. The sponsors of the class, Mr. L. C. Monroe and Mr. B. W. McDaniel, gave indispensable aid in the Seniors' various undertakings. If-,ll

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31935 EASTUNIAN SCPHCMCRE CLASS Back Row: Grube, Gaba, Wynn, Davies. Front Row: Iones, Weis, Hudnut, Lee. OFFICERS President - - Ted Weis The sophomores gave recognition to the fact that Ted was best qualified for this highest office by electing him by a unanimous ballot. Vice-President - - Wilbur Wynn Sincerity contributed as much to his popularity as did his quietness. Secretary - - Frances l-fudnut Her task was not easy but she fulfilled it thoroughly, as is her Wont. Treasurer - - Donald Lee Small but capable Don gives conclusive proof that the best things come in small packages. A Sergeant-at-Arms - - Richard Davies Though his stature is misleading, PeWee made a completely satisfactory sergeant-at-arms. I Reporter - - Edith Gaba Efficiency and ability were assets in Edith's election. Mascots - - Constance Iones and Charles Grube As the nominees were Well endowed with sunny dispositions, the class could not have erred in its decision. Q HISTORY Following the unprecedented example set by the junior class, the sopho- mores elected their president by a unanimous ballot. This year was the first in the history of East High to see any unanimous election of president. The' sophomore class was Well represented with members in the various extra- curricular activities. The second year class displayed their good judgment in electing for class sponsors Miss Anna K. McGloin and Mr. E. F. Thelen. l26l