East High School - Echoes Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Twirlers ALTHOUGH APPEARING in attractive uniforms in public appearances, band twirlers Jeannine jones, Beverly Sledhoff, Barbara Williams, and Ellen Shan- non, all seniors, wear blue jeans and sweat shirts during practice sessions. Chosen during fall try-outs, four girls were selected to be band twirlers for the '57-'58 year. Three of these girls had experience as twirlers last year. Since the early '4O's, East High band twirlers have performed at football games twirling their batons, pom- poms, and flagst The twirlers are sponsored by Mr. Ken- neth Thompson, band director. AS HEAD TWIRLER it is the duty of senior Beverly Siedhoff to create and develop routines, and to lead the other three twirlers as they perform for athletic events. I WUV YOU chorus the four twirlers after demon- strating their varied abilities at the East-West game on February 14. Since all four twirlers - Barbara lmlliams, Beverly Siedhoff, Ellen Shannon, and Jean- nine Jones - are seniors the Valentine's day game was their last chance to perform for the East High student body.

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Any East High boy who has earned an athletic letter for any sport, and student team managers who have let- tered are entitled to membership in East's Lettermen's Club. Membership early in the fall aver- ages 60 boys, but as the sports sea- son progresses, as many as 125 boys may be listed on the Lettermen's membership role. This club meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month in room 320. Under the sponsorship of Miss Eleanor Davis and Coach Frank Henkle, club members attend talks by sports personalities, see films of athletic events, and sell football and basketball season tickets. The Lettermen's spring dance is the highlight of the year. PLANNING HIS STRATEGY from the sidelines during the East-Southeast game is Head Basketball Coach Cy Sickles. East was edged out by Southeast 47-45. andC eer... 'M I ED DOOL EY President 'WANT TO BUY A SEASON TICKETP' asks Ray Pegg, '58, to Wanda Miller '59, a prospect, While Bill Stone and Dick Rader, both '58, 'keep her from es- caping. The Letterman's Club sells both football and basketball season tickets

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CLUBS Cheerleaders THE LINE UP - East's '57-'58 cheerleaders practice a routine during home room period. Left to rigbz: Vicki Pettit, '60, Anita Davis, '59, Marcene Sears, '58, Judy Addis, '58, Kay Harmon, '59, and Kay Brinnon, '60. AS A CONDUCTOR TRYING hard to bring out the best in his orchestra,Marcene Sears, '58, head cheer- leader, tries to bring out the best enthusiasm from the crowd, and the best performance from the te am. GO, EAST, GO! urge East High's cheerleaders as, the football team prepares to kick off. Leading the cheer are Vicki Petti, '60, Anita Davis, '59, Mar- cene Sears, '58, Judy Addis, '58, Kay Harmon, '59, and Kay Brinnon, '6O. 29 Fly High Aces, Chicka Lacka, the Air Force Song, Stand Up and Cheer, and Extra! Extra! are only a few of the son gs and cheers East's cheerleaders use to arouse enthusiasm during foot- ball and basketball games and other athletic contests at East. Two sophomore, two junior, and two senior girls meet three times a week during home room with Miss Margaret Edwards, cheer- leading sponsor, to practice old cheers and develop new ones. To aid, help, and encourage pep at East the cheerleaders meet with the Pep Club to teach new cheers and songs to its members every other week,