East High School - Quill Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Personal Conference and a Study of Pupil Problems Form the Backbone of Our Guidance Program. Carefully Prepared Rec- ords in the Office Are Frequently Consulted in the Effo' to Help All Pupilr . Student Guidance Every teacher is very willing to try to advise any student who may ask for and need advice, but some few teachers are made advisors a little more often than others. For instance, those teachers whose classes are made up predominantly of seniors are naturally bothered for advice a little more often and a little more steadily than those who do not meet the worried senior quite so regularly. However, any student needing aid in the solving of a problem or the making of a decision need only request the aid tio receive all that it is possible for his advisor to give im. A file of the high school records of all the gradu- ates of East High School is kept in the school office so that whenever it is possible the school can recom- mend one of its graduates to a prospective employer. This file consists of a record of the student's grades in his various subjects, a list of his extra-curricular activities, the card made out in his senior semester summing up his qualifications, and the appraisal which the teacher of his choice made of him.

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array of cotton formals. many of which were made by hand. The boys were there looking more handsome than ever with their hair well combed. The room was gayly decorated. Each one agreed, upon leaving, that it was fun to dress up at certain times and at- tend a more elaborate social af- fair. Came the merry month of May when the seniors were more busy than ever. The Music Festival was held: upon its heels came Anniversary Day which was a memorable occasion as usual. The Mother,-Daughter Tea made a nice afternoon for the senior girls. The May Festival was as festive as possible while a colorful pro- gram was given by the 1girls' gym classes and the band. he pretty queen, Dorothy Peterson, was crowned by the handsome Cardi- nal, Duschan Ivanovich. The at- tendants were Irene Lundahl, Rol- lins Short, Imogene Templeton, Kenneth Dilley, Iean Allbright, Duane Milligan, lean Lozier, Bob Springer, Martha May Warren, Crai Knop, Margaret lane King, and Eugene Beckman. The whole senior class was on display and had a grand time. The senior banquet was one of the highlights of the many affairs. The dresses were formal, the din- ner was delicious, the toasts were excellent, and the whole evening was perfect. It was at this banquet that many seniors began to feel homesick for dear East High. Everyday of the first week of Iune was filled. There was the sermon to graduates, the grand class night program and exhibits, the senior assembly, and the senior breakfast. The graduating exercises con- cluded 13 happy years of school ing. For many this marked the end of formal schooling. For many it was a-step further in school training. That night everyone's mind was filled with memories of his former school days. Especially vivid were thoughts of the three years at East High School. The teachers, the subjects, the assem- blies, and the different affairs were remembered. Predominant in such reflections were the traditions and spirit of East High. The joy and pride of wearing the bright red and black colors were -recalled. The many achievements of the representatives of East High were well remembered. Each one was proud to call East High School his alma mater. The thoughts of those graduat- ing turned next to future plans. Some had already prepared to enter college. Others intended to enter special training or vocational schools. A great number hoped to find jobs following graduation. Perhaps some of the class would gain national and world renown. A future President, a great sur- geon, a wise judge, or a famous artist might have been sitting in that throng. With the excellent training that East High afforded, the future for each one promised to be a bright and happy one. Every graduate was prepared to take his place in the world and make himself a wise citizen and a successful person. Each one, in his heart, carried the motto For the Service of Humanity. Rl I 1 i J ...J

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A. I. BURTON Tribute To Mfr. Bwrton Although Mr. Burton has been called to a life beyond our powers of physical contact, he still lives-not only there, but here. For he has left his valued impression, not only upon this community, but across the breadth of this coun- try. His influence is indelibly woven into thou- sands of personalities, and through them, he still lives. His influence now belongs to the ages as it projects itself through our graduates and their influence down through the corridors of time. Mr. Burton was held in high esteem among educators throughout the state and nation. They recognized in him his sincere desire to build a better and more cultured civilization. Whatever EAST HIGH SCHOOL is, he is a very great part of it. He not only is a part of the tradition of this school, but he is one of the great influences tnat constantly emanates from it. Whatever it is that we call the EAST HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT, he was to a very great extent, its keeper and moulder. He is a part of it, and it is a part of him. How fortunate it is that a man of such high moral character should be destined to the pre- eminent position of moulding human lives! As Edwin Markham says concerning the Great Wall of Life and Truth- To each man is given a marble to carve for the wall, A stone that is needed to heighten the beauty of all And only his soul has the magic to give a grace And only his hands have the cunning to put it in place. What a tribute and a compliment it is that The Creator intrusted Mr. Burton with such a pre- cious stone to carve, and what a consolation it is to know that he made no disgraceful marks upon it, but on the contrary the design was dignified and symbolic of high purpose. He was a splendid man with whom to work. He was always kind and helpful. He always tried to understand and help in solving prob- gems. In his home he was a gracious, friendly ost. He was a lover of music, and EAST HIGH SCHOOL felt the effects of it in a greatly expanded department of music. He was, him- self, talented along this line. Mr. Burton was a tireless worker, his broken health testifies to the fact that he carried more than his share of the world's burdens upon his shoulders. He certainly served humanity to his full capacity. To Mr. Burton we bow in respect and. in tribute to him, we dedicate this book. IUNB CLASS or 1940 MR. G. A. BINGHAM, Faculty Representative