East High School - Exodus Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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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

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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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THE CLASS OF NINETEEN-THREE. BY LILLIAN CORRIS, iO3. VVho walks around with learned looks Derived from knowledge gleaned from books? One answer only can there be, It is the class of nineteen-three. Wfhen first they came, they were so green, Some thought such verdure ne'er was seen. But now they shine with ray so bright, This class is simply out of sight. They never let their lessons lag, Nor get their Latin with a nag. Of fun they never miss a bit, These heads so full of keenest wit. In nineteen-three, there not a prig, But all have earned the name of dig They sit up nights and study late, And thus with knowledge fill the pate. And then, when into class they go, Of course their lessons they all know. They answer with such graceful ease, That daily they their teachers please. In years to come, throughout this town, This class will surely win renown. And oh! how proud each one will be To say, l'm one of nineteen-three. 18