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

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Dmmatics Semi-annually the ramatics department resents a play of heir own choice ith student actors, student directors. and students in lcharge of costumes -and stage design. This semester Al- lmost Eighteen was the choice and was given in such a man- ner that a much more experienced c a s t could have received credit from it. york. In the auto mechanics shop boys work with ordinary cars and may be- bme quite skilled as the course progresses. In the library students have more vpportunity for reference work and reading for pure pleasure than is ever esed. Chemistry lab is the delight of many a student's heart, and many enjoy- .ble hours are spent there. A greater number of departments are not illustrated.

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Forums Several fo r u m s have been presented by the students thisi year on various top-1 ics. They are consi-' dered an aid toward developing cle a r e r s p e e c h, straighter thinking, and poise of manner. Any stu- dent who expressed a desire to be a mem- ber of a panel would certainly be permit- ted to do so. The varied curriculum is somewhat illustrated below. The commercial de- partment consists of typing, shorthand, salesmanship, commercial arithmetic, and so on. Its students often find employment through the department. The music department consists of Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs, A Cappella Choir, and Orchestra. Students in all divisions of the department have done superior

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GmdWfi0n, AM .... Senior Ways Parties, Plays, and Sports Galoreg Wonies, Troubles Nevermore. Comes the Merry Month of May, And at last Commencement Day. SENIOR ACTIVITIES The last semester at East High School was packed with work and pleasure for the seniors. Along with keeping up their studies, the seniors participated in many var- ied activities. They anxiously awaited notice of the first senior meeting. At this meeting everyone greeted everyone else, and much exclama- tion was made at the size of the graduating class. The class ofli- cers were elected after the senior names were all read. With every senior outstanding in his own way, it was difficult to choose the ofliicers. Those chosen were Bob Berwick, president: Dick Mabee, vice-president: Mary Io Williams, secretary: and Dorothy Micka, treasurer. On the Senior Board were Cherrye Ives, Bob Burke, Doris Lyman, Ejve Petterson, Barbara Garrison, Charles Hur- ley, lack Hoyt, and Dorothy Mc- Carty. The first senior party was a social hour followed by a potluck dinner. This was a great success in that almost everyone attended and everyone became better ac- quainted. Unusual was the fact that the admission was a potato which was baked and later eaten at the dinner., Much gayety was present at the senior farmer and farmerette par- ty. The costumes, decorations, and amusements were well carried out along the farmer theme, and ad- ded much to the general congeni- , slim QMANVXA .99 J i f - -Q. T 14' ality. The ruling Yokel and Yok- eless were Eugene Beckman and Ruth Oppenheim, whose appear- ances were especially convincing. Refreshments and box suppers were eaten as everyone sat on the floor. The social orchestra was good, and each one danced to his heart's content. Everyone was invited to the All-School Play, but the seniors especially were invited since it would be their last opportunity to see a school play while still at- tending East High. The play AL most Eighteen was a fine one and provided good entertainment for all who saw it. The senior All-Club party was a grand affair centering around a circus theme. Upon entering the building each one had to obtain about 12 signatures of various people. This served to introduce people and start the circus fun. A number of short skits were pre- sented on the stage by the clubs. Following that, everyone passed to the gym which looked like an amusement center with booths along all sides where students could throw darts, fish for hats, have their fortunes told, and do many other things. Delicious hot dogs were served. Dancing was carried on in time to music provid- ed by the capable social orchestra. The seniors appeared in their best forthe Cotton Formal Ball. The girls were there in a gorgeous