East High School - Exodus Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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he Alumni ssociation Ill: Alumni Xssociation of Fast llieh School ones its beginning to the com president of thc association and former president of tl1e class of 1902 Although the first class to graduate from East was that of 1901, no attelnpts were made to bind the graduates more closely together by an association of this kind. Nearly a year had passed when those who had been members of the class of 1901 received letters, asking that they be present at a meeting called for WVednesday, june 4, 1902. This meeting was to be for the purpose of forming an Alumni Association. At tl1e appointed time tl1e classes of ,OT and ,O2 ca111e together. The consti- tution, which had been drawn up by Mr. Berkes, was adopted, and the officers and an executive connuittee were chosen. The first annual meeting of the newly formed association was held in the auditorium of the school, VVednesday evening, September 3, 1902. A date for a re-union was at that time decided upon. The officers who.had been elected at the previous meeting were also re-chosen for the following year. After various difficulties, and many misgivings as to the condition of the finances, arrangements were made, and on Tuesday evening, December 30, 1902, the re-union took place. Many former classmates came together once more, glad to welcome and be welcomed back to their old home school. The classes who had graduated were well represented, and we were glad to have with us many members of the Senior and Junior Classes of this year. And now we would say a few words to those who have gone before. Do not let old age keep you from taking an active interest in the affairs of the association. Wfe know also that in the rush and hurry of every-day life many things are waiting to engage your attention. Nevertheless let each one take it 1117011 himself to join earnestly in all our undertakings, for your hearty co-operation is greatly needed. As there will always be tenderest memories of dear East,' in our hearts, tl1is appeal will surely not be in vain. But let us turn to the future. At the close of another school year we think of the class which will be the next to ioin with us, and we are happy in knowing that they will bc co-workers with us. XVQ hope that each and every member of the class of 1903 will feel it to be his duty to show loyalty to the old school, and love to their classmates, by becoming a part of us. Wfe have much good to offer, and much we hope to receive from you. An account of the many blessings might be given, but To surround anything with an air of mystery, is to invest it with a secret charm. In future years many will come also, upon whose faces we have never gazed. They, too, will be welcomed with the extended hand of fellowship. The association was established for the mutual friendship of the graduates of this school, a11d for the general welfare, and common interests of the school. Let us not forget this. There is n1ucl1 for us to accomplish in roininq time, and we will do it as befits graduates of East High School. NVhen Ioan of Arc was asked what virtue her white fiag possessed that made it so victorious, she answered, T said to it 'Go boldv among the Englishf and then T followed it myself. Our association will, in years to come, make its power felt, -if each member will not onlv wish it well, but act. VVith hope in our hearts let us go on, and do the work which lies before us. - 1 I I .1 . v - ' - s Y X1 . 1 1 ' . -. bined efforts of our principal, Mr. ll. U. Rannells, and Mr. Harvey Berkes, 16

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1902 IQO2 1 Q02 1902 1 Q02 1902 1 Q02 1 Q02 1 Q02 IQO2 1 Q02 1 Q02 1902 1 902 1902 X902 lQO2 1902 1 902 1 902 1902 1902 1902 1902 1902 IQO2 IQO2 1 902 1902 1902 GREENWOOD, IVAN A., 259 Commonwealth Avenue. Student at Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H., expects to continue college course. HADDEN, ALICE, 1670 Lexington Avenue. Since graduation a student at Wellesley College, expects to continue college course at that school. HERRICK, E. MEADE, 52 Auburndale Avenue. Employed with the Prudential Trust Company, expects to continue in present vocation. HONEYWELL, SARAH MILDRED, 315 Genesee Avenue. Student at College for Women of W. R. U., expects to continue course at college. I-IURST, ETHEL MAY, Lorain, Ohio, R. F. D. No. 1. A Student at College for Women of W. R. U., expects to continue college c011rse. IRVINE, MARY LORTOE, 1097 E. Madison Avenue. Student at College for Women of VV. R. U., enjoying and expects to continue college course. KELLOGG, FLORENCE L., 713 N. Logan Avenue. Student at Cleveland Normal School, expects to complete course. KING, ANNA G., 109 Huntington Street. Student at Kinddergarten School, expects to graduate. KOPSTIEN, JULIA T., 41 Clinton Street. Student at Cleveland Normal School, expects to teach school LAING, MARTHA P., Bedford, Ohio. Studying music. LEFKER, CLYDE R., 152 Willson Place. Student at Case School of Applied Science, expects to continue LINN, LILLIAN R., 112 Dibble Avenue. Student at College for Women of W. R. U., expects to continue LUEHRS, NELLIE MAY, 580 Willson Avenue. Student at College for Women of W. R. U., expects to continue MCCASLIN, MABEL, 8 Meridian Street. Cashier and assistant bookkeeper for a leading Cleveland firm. MERRELL, HAZEL L., 30 Commodore Street. Studying stenography and bookkeeping. MOORE, FRED., Q3 Spangler Avenue. Student at Boston Technology School, expects to continue course at the same school. ' MYERS, R. VERNE, 88 W. Main Street, Shelby, Ohio. Student at Adelbert College of W. R. U., expects to continue course at Reserve next year. NOBLE, ELIZABETH L., 261 Crawford Road. Student at Cleveland Normal School, expects to he a teacher in the public schools. PLUMB, LAURA O., 33 Kirk Street. In the business world, expects to continue in present vocation. PRECORE, MAE S., 227 Commonwealth Avenue. At Normal School since last September, I have been striving to remember Those things which we must use hereafter To teach young men and maids to masterf' ROBERTS, ZULIEKA M., 323 Crawford lload. Student at Cleveland Normal School, expects to continue course at that school. SELMINSKI, I-IELENE, 34 Princeton Street. Student at College for VVomcn of W. R. U., expects to return to college next year. SIDLEY, FLORENCE L., 1541 Doan Street. Attending the Cleveland Normal School, expects to continue studies. SPRACKLING, NELSON A., 184 Van Ness Avenue. Studying Piano, Organ and Harmony with Mr. Clemens, expects to continue studies. SUMMER, ETHEL E., 39 Meridian Street. Teaching school in Lorain County, Ohio, expects to teach next year. THOMPSON, JOHN W., Houghton, Michigan. Employed in tl1e National Bank of Houghton,.expects to enter Michigan College of Mines next year. YOUNG, LUCY H., 22 Melrose Avenue. Student at College for Women of NV. R. U., expects to continue course at college. WALLACE, NELLIE F., 67 'l'ilden Avenue. Student at College for Women of W. R. U. WHEELER, C. FAY, 455 Dunham Avenue, Cleveland, O. Student i11 Kindergarten- school, expects to teach in a Kindergarten school in this City. WELTY, STELLA, 1808 Doan Street. Student at Cleveland Normal School, expects to complete course next year. 15 next year. in that school. college course college course.

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The Alumni Palrty FOUND myself on the night of December thirtieth entering the doors of East High School. It was the night of the Alumni party. It was a joyful occasion to see old familiar faces once more and clasp the hands of old-tiine friends. Even as I entered I could hear voices, and merry laughter coming to me from the upper halls. I hastened to dispose of my wraps, and then to find the crowd of merry-makers. Yes, there they were, groups of them here and there, all talking as only old friends can. Everywhere I turned well-known faces greeted my sight. For a short time the filling of programmes occupied our attention, and then we went to the Gym which had been the scene of many such happy times. It, too, like all the rest of us, was in gala attire, resplendent in its dress of royal blue and gold, with japanese lanterns hung about. to give it a more festive appearance. Rosenthal's orchestra, which had been hired for the occasion, soon commenced a lively two-step. It would not be in the nature of man to keep his feet still while such music was being played, and so many a youth and many a maidn joined in the dance. And at each succeeding dance our feet seemed to grow lighter, and our hearts more joyous. VVhen Molly Shannon was played a great many sang How would you like to be me ? but everyone was too happy in being himself to wish to be anybody else. And there were refreshments also, served in Mr. VVood's room on the third Hoof. They, too, were fully appreciated. So the evening of the Alumni reunion passed, and the music of I'Iome, Sweet Home was played all too soon. The pleasure of meeting old schoolmates, and enjoying a social hour with them had come-and gone-as such pleasures will. ALUMNI OFFICERS. I-Iarvey Herkes, P1'c'sidr'nt. Mary Irvine, Vice President. Jennie Guy, Rec. Sccrvtrwy. Edna Akins, C 0I'I'L'.Y. 5'c'c1'ctm'y. Laura Plumb, T1'cas1z1'e1'. Pearl Monks, Asst. 7'1'cn.r111'c1'. 17