East High School - Echoes Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Yea'-SlTime goes on while Sixty one years have passed since East first opened its doors in the ear- ly '20s. Many young minds have lived, grown up and even learned a little through the years. Along with these minds came ideas that were new to the school but which eventually became tradition. Many of these traditions can still be seen today. Winning is a major factor to all students who pass through the halls of East. Whether it be in sports, debate, art competition or other con- tests, the trophies and plaques that East displays show that these halls have always been filled with winners. Spirit is a natural part of school life. Many activities, such as football games, pep assemblies and spirit weeks, are built on spirit. Although the many sports teams have changed players and coaches through the years, the school en- thusiasm is still the same. Whether it be football, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics or any other sport, the student body supports all the teams to the end of each season. It doesn't matter who the team is against or who yells the loudest for the spirit stick, the auditorium will still rumble at pep assemblies. Then, when the excitement settles down, students join in arms and harmony to sing the Alma Mater that was passed traditions remain on to us from the class of '35 who first originated it. Traditions are carried out every year by all classes, but they are especially seen through the actions of the seniors. They are the ones who get to park in the closest lot to the school. Several traditions have been handed down from one senior class to the next. Such senior activities in- clude homecoming and prom can- didates, the center section in the auditorium, senior breakfast, gradua- tion and the prom itself. Each year brings new people and ideas, but the old traditions will never be forgotten as they are repeated by the many classes of East High. FAR UPPER LEFT: Dr. Paul Longhofer begins his initiation into East tradltion at the Fall Homecoming dance which he attended with his wife, Jan. TOP LEFT: Designing floats for Homecoming has become a tradition as juniors Christian Kentllng and Wllllam Luglnblll display tha juniors' float which took second place. CENTER LEFT: Party Invltatlons become a common sight through the halls as seniors Laura Nyenhuls, Tlffany Brown and Tlffany Forney dlstrlbute their own. BOTTOM LEFT: Selling ice cream cones durlng lunch was just one of the fund ralsers for United Way. Senior Tracy Anderson and sophomore Paula Daniel prepare juniors Sally Clements, Daniel Edwards and senior Jamie Bone for the obstacle course. FAR BOTTOM LEFT: Still standing tall after 61 years, the school has become a home for tradl- tlon whlle changes are continually being made. Tradition

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