East High School - Echoes Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Aces claim state 6-A football title prospering season was the reward earned by the varsity football squad. Their City League record of 8-0 got them the City League title, took them to Regionals and Sub-state and eventually to win the State 6-A Champion- ship under the coaching of head coach Chuck Porter, named Eagle-Beacon Coach of the Year. After an 8-8 tie at half time, the Aces romped to a 20-8 victory in their clash with Shawnee Mission West for the state title. Senior Sean jackson kicked a field goal to put the Aces ahead. Highlighting the regular season games were the 34-0 and 14-0 wins over our respec- tive rivals Kapaun-Mount Carmel and Southeast. Leading the offense in yards rushing was Wes Anderson, Eagle-Beacon player of the year, with 1,208 yards. The line that enabl- ed him to become one of the top rushers of all time by opening holes in the line was nicknamed the Grunts. The Grunts were anchored by seniors Mike Brown, centerg Terry Anderson, right guard, Sean jackson and Dwayne Coffman, left guards, Kelly Smith, jeff Wielert and Stan Miller, tackles. The defense that enabled the offense to get onto the field was led by Bernardjones, Kirk Allen, Erik Purins, Ken Woods, LJ. Crosby, Clint Normore and Wes Anderson. Representing the Aces on the Wichita Eagle-Beacon's All City team were seniors Wes Anderson, first team offense and defense, Kelly Smith, first team offenseg Terry Anderson, first team offense, Kirk Allen, first team defense, Bernard jones, first team defense, Ken Woods, first team defense, and junior Erik Purins, first team defense. The JV football season went well also. They were undefeated with a record of 4-0. Coach Ray Farag attributed their winning edge to the offensive and defensive lines. Concerning their final game, a 21-0 win over the Titans, Farag stated that the the lines dominated the game, as they did all season. The defense was led by junior linemen Mitch Breit and Al Teague, and junior defensive back Tim Green. I think we had a real good team, and I was proud to play on such a good team. We stuck together and had a successful season, stated David Feather. 20 X Varsity X J V Football E X 1. Kelly Smith, left, and Bernard jones double team three Crusaders in a play that lead to an in- complete pass by the K-MC offgnsc. 2. In pep assemblies, head football coach Chuck Porter referred to the crowd as being the twelfth man on the football field when they stood and cheered until the first score. A group of standing students sported this sign at the East vs. Southeast playoff game. 3. Members of the varsity football squad are ffront rowj Scott Gehrer, captain Wes Anderson, james Stewart, Tom Benefiel, Heath Bradbury, captain Clint Nor- more, David Fiechtl, Robert Gamer, Earl Williams, Cliff Normore, Tom Smith, Troy Overton, Ricky Oberlechner, Erik Purinsg fsecond rowl Mark Ellis, Tyrone Reese, David Oliver, Garyjohnsonhlohn Hup- man, Terrell Sims, Steve jenkins, Paul Young, Brian Calhoun, jay Agnew, Ed Howard, Chip Hardage, Darin Heath, Sean jacksong fthird rowj head coach Chuck Porter, assistant coach Ray Farag, Mike Brown, Shelton Watley, Dwayne Coffman, Tim Green, Vince Fowler, Brent Beldon, Allen Teague, Doug Fletcher, Mitch Breit, james jones, Terry Anderson, Kenny Woods, Alvin Teague, Robert Gulledge, assistant coach jim Bourne, assistant coach jerry Taylor: fback rowj Stan Miller, Willie Lugrand, David Feather, Kelly Smith, Alvin Richard,jason Pehde, jeff Weilert, Ervin Colvin, Bill Smith, Leonard Crosby, Troy Sloan, Carl Owens, Kirk Allen, Charles McGairity, Bernardjones. E r ,, ,. . f, '.'., ,V,., , ,.,, ,Q af, ,,,a,-.iraois nfs ew- ensef -

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SPGRT Ill IWIH gl, W V Teams rack up city, state titles he fortunes of East High's sports teams have waxed and waned over the years. The '70s marked East's most dismal sporting era, as the Aces became the doormat of the City League in nearly every sport. However, East's athletic teams have found renewed success in recent years, claiming .numerous city and state championships. Highlighting East's year in sports was the football team's victory over Shawnee Mis- sion West to claim their second consecutive 6A state title and the men's and women's basketball teams' trip to the state tournament, where they placed third and fourth respectively. During both the fall and winter seasons, East managed to place all of its sports teams in state competition. The performances of the Aces' spring sports teams also added to East's reputation as a school to be reckoned with in athletics. 1. Senior Monica Spencer protects the ball from an opposing player. 2. Freshman julie Davidson, a member of the East doubles team that went to State, hits a hard backhand. 3. Returning the ball to her North High opponents, senior Heidi Wimmer plays in a sub-state volleyball match. 4. Senior Randy Lewis swims -in a dual meet against Southeast. 5. Senior Dwayne Coffman gains control of his opponent in a 145 pound weight class wrestling match. 6. juniors Don Howard, john Woosypiti and Pat Wentling and seniorjoe Hornback work for position at the start of a cross country meet. 7. The varsity football team celebrates its second consecutive 6A state championship, beating Shawnee Mission West 20-8. 8. Driving for an uncontested layup, senior jim McBride scores against Heights. Sports DZ'UZifZ'0?2

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if t 3 1 if ..- il. fa Q Q gati- , ,,, , ,, , 4 , 4 A 'mf g V ,': ,ff , rl 5 ! ' 27 I 4, i :::.?'04 ' ' 1, Clint Normore, Terry Anderson, Mike Brown, Kirk Allen, jay Agnew and Wes Anderson work together to execute a Nebraska sweep. The pitch was from Nor- more to Anderson. The defense in this play seems non-existant. 2. Kirk Allen falls on a fumble, taking quite a blow from the opposition. Mike Brown is close behind to give assistance, if needed. 3. Many cheering spectators stand behind this sign awaiting the arrival of their defending state champion football team. This game was the first match against Southeast. East was victorious with a shutout of 14-0. Southeast had a season that ended in being defeated by East in the playoffs. 4. Leonard Crosby stands at the side line keeping an eye on the developments, waiting for a chance to be put back into the game so he can do his part to help the team win. 5. The offensive line is set. At the snap another play contributing to a scoring drive will be set into action. The score after this drive againstK-MC was final, 34-0. Vanity X J V Football X2 1