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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ls caused by I Changel......., Change is constant, and almost unavoidable. For some, change is good, it enables us to grow. But for others, change only destroys what was. Changing needs make up a big part of changes in themselves. Needs have changed, thus causing the students and administrators to alter old ideas and transform them into new. For the third year in a row students were forced to adjust to another prin- cipal, as Dr. Paul Longhofer replaced Diana Cubbage, who had replaced Dr. R. Larry Roberts. Cherie Miller also replaced Howard Moore as assistant principal. In addition to the new administra- tion, there were also several new faculty members, including teachers throughout all departments, counselors, drama and vocal music directors, and two new head coaches. The arrival of the coaches and per- forming arts directors was of great importance as all four had incredible records to live up to. With the changes in staff and equipment also came some changes in school policies. Among the new policies was the relaxation of the dress code, which enabled students to wear shorts, a classroom food policy, which allowed students to have food and drink in classrooms with the teachers' consent, and, most importantly, a modified attendance policy, which involved a lot of paper- work but successfully kept most students in school. A change that caused some disagreement among some students and faculty was the cancellation of the annual performance of the Messiah by the vocal music depart- ment. However the administration en- dorsed the decision based on the fact that only 50 students were enrolled in vocal music while the tradition of the Messiah was established when the average vocal music enrollment was 300, more appropriate for such a grand scale performance. As time passes, almost everything changes, buildings, education, trends and people, East High changes. UPPER LEFT: Aces' spirit soars high as balloons are launched at an outdoor sports assembly. UPPER MIDDLE: Locker decor helps to ease the bordom ot hourly locker vislts, as shown by senior Jim Oetting. UPPER RIGHT: Pete Holloway, senior, and Carl Thomas, English teacher, participate in a special assembly at which Free Fare played. These assemblies were added privileges to students this year. MIDDLE LEFT: Administrators can have fun too. Assistant principal Roel Ouintanilla and associate principal Sam Allen enjoy a football game. MIDDLE CENTER: Blue Max is full ot excite- ment and enthusiasm as Laura Brooker, senior, keeps warm inside. BOTTOM LEFT: Women's gymnastics con- tinues atter a year with no participants. BOTTOM MIDDLE: The crowd directs its newly adopted cheer toward the Southeast team. BOTTOM: During her first year at East, Cherie Miller, assistant principal gets into dealing with students. I Change