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

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4 t ' jo .szniom Again it is my privilege to speak for the faculty and undergraduates a word of appre- ciation and farewell to the departing seniors. As you leave our halls, you will carry with you not only our warm regard as friends and com- panions of the recent years but our respect and admiration for the high quality of leader- ship you have displayed and for the very def- inite contribution you have made to the growth in East High School of a finer spirit of coopera- tion and student responsibility. It is my considered opinion that the high school has had nothing to offer you transcend- ing in importance the opportunity to develop the will and the capacity to assume responsi- bility and to carry on under your own power to a worthy goal. Whether your diplomas represent the customary degree of mastery of the course content of American history, chem- istry,trigonometry or English literature the dis- turbed conditions under which you have worked the past year and the many distrac- tions to which you have been subiected lead me to doubt. But the ac- colade a c- corded o u r battling bas- ketball team 12 of putting into every play everything they had can with equal reason be accorded the Class of '44 in its every undertaking. Thus came your success in the nation-wide paper salvage drive and in the other phases of the war effort -Red Cross, stamp and bond sales, the work program. Your leadership in student council activities has resulted in an expansion of the faculty- sponsored student committee plan to embrace many areas of study and action. In a very real sense the decisions of these groups have reflected student viewpoint and have met with general voluntary acceptance. Student con- duct in school and out has become a matter of student concern. Student initiative has been welcomed and proposals, whether emanating from home rooms or individuals, when found to be sound have been adopted. The revival of the Outburst was in considerable degree the result of student interest and effort, and the inauguration of the community center was almost wholly a student achievement. As you go forth to assume your new ob- ligations, many to immediate induction into the armed services of our country, we know that you can be depended upon to carry on in characteristic East High spirit. You will give a good account of yourselves. Our prayers and best wishes go with you. -W. W. CLEMENT. 1 J' 4' if Q' 4 'V , at iff. . , ff ,f 4 i f gg., . :ss 2 Q.,

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rr Q- V 9 g , . I X' 1 . tr l yt 5 . I 5' SZ' f 1 ' ,:,, ' W 41' ' iii l. Mais Braidwood Coughlin Ifwfl Q., 515 t I ' ..., .kv Sims Coleman Baker .Simior icera On November 2, the senior class officers were elected by ballots of the senior students. During the senior year, the students are en- gaged in more activities than ever before in their preceding high school years. Plans for the year are prepared and developed by the senior officers. Edward Mais, president of the class, has taken part in many activities and in doing so, he has acquired the reputa- tion of a competent leader. Ed received many other honors during his senior year such as Best Boy Student, Boy Who Has Done Most for East, president of the Student Council, and Hamiltonian. Don Braidwood, Most Popular Boy on the Senior Ballot, was elected vice-president of the senior class. A very faithful Hamilton, he was elected treasurer, president and ser- geant-at-arms, during his four years in the club. Don was also a member of the Engi- neer's club, Hi-Y, and was on the General Honor Roll all four years. Shirley Coughlin, Most Popular Girl on the Senior Ballot, was elected secretary of the '44 class. Shirley has been very active in school entertainments and activities. Among her many honors she was Senior class repre- sentative of Student Council, Eulexian and president of Eulexia, recording secretary of the Commercial club, Issue Editor of Echo, and on the Eastonian staff. Inez Lord, elected treasurer of the senior class, was also treasurer of her iunior class. 14 lnez has been a shining figure at East and has participated in many activities. Among her honors are Best Girl Bluffer, secretary of the Student Council, treasurer of Leundis, and president of the Senior Girl Reserves. Chosen reporter of the senior class was the very active Shirley Sims. Shirley, Girl Who Has Done Most for East, was also re- porter of her junior class, president of Leun- dis, a star in Black Hawk, a member of the debate team, a charity speaker, and a leader in many other school activities. Martha Coleman was elected Giftorian of the '44 senior class among many other hon- ors she has received. Martha has definitely been a leader during her four years at East. She was elected vice-president and secretary of Leundis, secretary of the Commercial club, Gift Receiver of the junior class, treas- urer and reporter of the A Cappella Choir, and was on the General Honor Roll all four years. Bob Baker, secretary of the iunior class, was elected sergeant-at-arms on this year's senior officer ballot. Bob was elected iunior representative of the Student Council, vice- president of the same organization this year, vice-president of the Hamilton Literary socie- ty, treasurer of the Hi-Y. He was also a proctor captain, a member of the Museum club, Spanish club, fullback and co-captain of the football team.