East High School - Echoes Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Classes offer more than theory Even though many classes were traditional basics, other classes, as in past years, involved more creativity. Courses teaching graphics, art, drama and vocal and in- strumental music were just a few of the many non-basics. Bookwork was often not as im- portant as actually practicing and do- ing. Graphic Arts, for instance, was a class in which students were taught howto use equipment and machinery and then to put their knowledge into practice. They designed and printed many useful materials for themselves, family and friends. Many of the more advanced students helped in printing posters and pro- grams for school plays, musical pro- grams and other school projects. Both art and drama classes put students creative talents to work as students interpreted the world through the lense of a camera or on canvas or on stage. Another of these classes in which students were taught skills other than reading, writing and arithmatic was vocal music. Several groups were in- volved such as Sophomore Choir, Choral Aces, Madrigals, Concert Choir and T.T.B.B. These groups per- formed in several concerts at East and for different organizations around Wichita. They also participated at contests. And, for the very first time, they participated with the Marching Band in a patriotic salute during the last home football game of the season. The Marching Band took their talents out of school and onto the football field every home football game. Many hours of practice and drilling went into routines done by the Marching Band. lt was not unusual to see them practicing during lunch. The flag team also participated with the marching band as did the Pom Pon girls. So courses of this kind permitted students to be involved in actual ap- plication ofthe theories learned from bookwork. East students were able to become interested in school work that might eventually become their walk of life. Junior Shane Phillips expertly runs the platen press in Bill Ward's third hour Graphic Arts Class. Madrigals Stan Smith, Mary Linn, Tom Sherman, Kim Miller, Kent Morey, Eileen Darlington, Chip Cornwall and Beverly Shanklin get ready for their fall concert. ,X i

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'fwvf' 14 iEnglish as a Second Languagel instructor Dai Nguyen looks on as Dung Luong, Phuc Diep and Tu Tran work diligently. Junior David Taggart and Senior Tony Shelby conduct an experiment in their science class. ff Junior Donna Thomas concentrates on a pen and ink drawing in Annie Lowrey's seventh hour Painting and Drawing class. The East marching band, pom pon squad and flag team perform at the East-Kapaun football game. Junior Jacqui Vorhees adjusts lighting in her Technical Theatre class. Junior Pam Zalewski poses for the Echoes camera as she helps get the stage ready for The Odd Couple. HWY W Www

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' A ' ' d IHVOIVSFTIGDT IS Where lt,S at' 31253522'Q? fi25YiYlil?lZ lLZFSLSSZITE311 High. lnvolvement at East High was not all academics. lt also included social life. Being with friends helped stu- dents unwind after an hour of work. in the morning, after arriving at school, there was usually time for students to prepare themselves for a long day of work. Most students tried to get to school 15 to 20 minutes ear- lyg just enough time to gossip about the previous evening. Open lunch gave students a chance to get away from school. lt gave them a time to be with their friends and have fun for an hour. Besides lunch hour, students had a few minutes to mingle with others during passing period. Many got car- ried away talking and found themselves rushing to class, hoping not to be late. Halls were usually decorated so that each class could claim their ter- ritory. The bright streamers that were usually seen added life to the halls. Lockers were decorated on game days to add enthusiasm for the game that night. As the day came to an end the halls were crowded and noisy. Students were eager to go home to a more relaxing atmosphere. The long day had finally ended, and the halls were quiet once again. Blue Max and senior Kim Miller show school spirit at a pep assembly. supervises. Senior class representatives unpack wrapping paper for prom committee while Annie Lowrey