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

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MYRA LYNN AKES The higher the plum tree, the sweeter the pIum. Pleasures: French-fried potatoes, East, D.A.C.'s. Peeves: Homework. Honor Roll 3, 4, 5, 6: Spotlight Parade 3, 53 Orchestra 4, 6, Concert Band 3, 4, 6, Marching Band 3, 4, 6: Kiddie Party 8. Purpose: To do my best in whatever I try. LARRY BAIRD Why aren't they all contented like me. Pleasures: Spaghetti and meat balls, E.S. Peeves: People who laugh at others' mis- takes, R.M. Usher 85 Class Officer 6, 75 Senior-Parent Dinner B. Purpose: To be happy and successful in everything I do. MARVIN BARTON Marv A quiet young mon, you learn as you can. Pleasures: L.G., East. Peeves: Leaving East. . S25 Quill Ad Club, Senior Banquet 8. Purpose: To succeed in whatever I attempt. PAUL WILLIAM BISI-IOP, JR. WiId BiIl It isn't wise ta be wiser than necessary. Pleasures: Pizza, Fords, blondes, a good time, Peeves: Cars that.won't get high-gear rubber, stuck-up girls, cllques, B.A., hard rocks. Student Council 7, Student Teacher 75 Class Officer 7, 85 Kiddie Party 8. Purpose: To be a good sailor and lead a happy life. MILDRED LOUANN BRODIE Louie Both coming and leaving she smiling goes: A character at happiness and not of woes. Pleasures: Autumn, chocolate cake, and the '55 Ford. Peeves: Leaving East High and my friends. Student Council 4: Honor Roll 5, 6, 75 Monitor 75 Clerical Staff 55 Class Officer 5, 67 Zeta 77 Modern Miss 3, 4, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: Alumni Potluck Host- ess 6: P.T.A. Program 73 Teen Toppers 4, 55 Open House Hostess 6: Assemblies 8: Student Teacher 85 Senior Breakfast 8. Purpose: To be a good wife and make Jack proud of me. CONNIE SUE ARMSTRONG Con' All things readily with a will. Pleasures: R.C., shrimp, races, music dancing. Peeves: Liver, cigar smoke, people wh start things and don't finish them. Student Council Alternate 35 Scroll Staff Student Teacher 75 Class Officer 3, 5, May Festival 3, 5, Junior-Senior Pro Hostess 45 Kiddie Party 8. Purpose: To make my parents proud o me, and be successful in life's at tempts. WILLARD BAKER Bill A nice, unparticular man. Pleasures: Football games, food, cars. Peeves: Cliques, work. Senior Banquet 8. Purpose: To be a success in whatever I do GAIL BICKEL Good sense and good nature are se dom separated. Pleasures: Music, having fun, friends. l Peeves: People who think they're betta than anyone else, leaving East. Monitor 77 Spectators' Club 55 Spinst Spree 8. Purpose: To make my father and moth proud of me. RICHARD T. BREES Brees Telford A likeable boy, with a likeab way. Pleasures: A certain Dody R., pizz hot '46 Fords. Peeves: Not having money, clique arguments. Usher 7: Senior-Parent Dinner 8. Purpose: To make my parents pro of me. JUDITH ANNE BROWN Jud She who is good is happy. Pleasures: Intelligent and witty people. Peeves: Hillbilly music. Student Council Alternate 65 Stude Teacher 7, Spotlight Parade 3, 5, 75 S ence Club 8: Choir 6, 85 Orchestra 3, 5, 6, 7, 85 Concert Band 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Library Staff 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: Y-Teens Tennis Team 7, 85 G.A.A. 3, 7, 8, Fren Club 7, 85 Baccalaureate 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,4 Assemblies 4, 6, 85 Veishea Parade 5, Sp: ster Spree 85 Marching Band 3, 4, 5, 7, 8: Honor Roll 6. Purpose: Surgical nurse.

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BOARD SUE KROUSE Krause Virtue and genuine graces in Themselves speak what no words can utt . Gl' well spent. Day food, singing. That someday I may look over my life and find that it ROBERT EUGENE CROWLEY Bob Mr. Crow Bear Good humor is goodness and wis- dom combined. Pleasures: Food, friendly people, East, W-O-M-E-N, sports. Peeves: Snobbish girls, rocks, Mon- day mornings. Senior Board 8, Student Council 3, 4, 8, Alternate 6, 77 Honor Roll 5, 7, Student Teacher 7, 85 Spotlight Parade 3, 5, 7, Monitor 65 Usher 7, 85 Choir 7, 8, Orchestra 5, Concert Band 3, 4, 5, Marching Band 3, 4, 5, Veishea 3, Boys' Glee Club 7, 85 High School Doy 7, May Fes- tival 3, 5, 7, Anniversary Day 3, 5, 75 Football 4, 6, Big Six Champs 6, City Champs 6, Quill Ad Club 6, Baccalaureate 7, 8, Pep Assemblies 4, 8, Nativity 85 Senior Play 85 Senior Breakfast 85 Jr.-Sr. Prom 85 Boys' Quartet 8. Purpose: Never do anything with less than my ability in the Serv- ice of Humanity. 1- -.al Mg-rv, .4 , 55 ef- N JAMES ALBERT THOMAS .lil im,- Wisdom and judgment are the qualities of a leader. Pleasures: E.H.S., athletics, learn- ing something new every day. Peeves: Footballs without handles, baseball bats with holes in them, Easketballs too big for the bas- et. Senior Board 85 Student Council 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Pres. 8, Honor Roll 3, 4, 5, 6, 75 Student Teacher 7, 85 Spotlight Parade 7, Monitor 5, 6, 7, School Party 6, 7, Orchestra 3, 4, Pres. 55 Spectators Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 5, Hi-Y 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Pres. 4, 5, 8, Sec. 6, Vice Pres. 7, Basket- ball 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, All-City 7, City Champs 51 Baseball 3, 5, 7, All-City 5, 7, City Champs 5, Big Six Champs 5, Football 4, 6, 8, City Champs 6, Big Six Champs 67 Essay Contest 5, 6, 7, Kiwanis Representa- tive Bg Hi-Y World Conference Dele- gate 6, Hi-Y Model Legislature Del- egate 4, 8, Class Mantle 7, Pep As- semblies 6, 7, Bg May Festival 5, 71 Brotherhood Assembly 73 Class Night 8, Junior-Senior Prom 8. Purpose: To find my place in this big wide world and earn my right to occupy it. .4 1... JANUARY 1957 MARY ANN MELLIN Melon Others may sit by idly brewing, l'd rather be actively doing. Pleasures: Sleep, all kinds of music, friends, M.E.N. Peeves: People who keep me wait- ing, fibbers, MGZS, conceited people. Honor Roll 3, 4, 67 Quill Staff 7, Scroll Staff 6, 71 Student Teacher 71 Spotlight Parade 7, Monitor 75 Concert Band 4, 5, 6, 7, 85 March- ing Band 4, 5, 6, 7, 85 Zeta 7 8, Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Ma- iorettes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Captain 7, 85 Assemblies 6, 8, Class Night Host- ess 7, Spinster Spree 8. Purpose: To look up, not down, forward, not backward, out, not in, and always lend a helping hand.

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DAVE BRYANT Black lt's the songs you sing and the smiles you wear, that's making the sun shine everywhere. Pleasures: Confused teachers. Peeves: People who think they're better than everybody else. . Spotlight Parade 5, 75 Monitor 55 Choir 4, 5, 6, 75 Glee Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7: Mes- senger 7, 85 Boys' Quartet 4, 5, 6, 75 Mixed Quartet 4, 55 Baccalaureate 4, 5, 75 Kiddie Party 8. Purpose: Black and I to see 48 states. NANCY BURGETT A nicer person cannot be found. Pleasures: Y.F.C., East Hlgh, Christian fellowship, people with a goal. Peeves: People who deny God, rainy days, saying good-bye. , Student Council Alternate 45 Honor Roll 4, 5, 6, 75 Monitor 55 Clerical Stott 75 Modern Miss 55 Spanish Club 45 Spectators' Club 65 Fellowship Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, President 85 Keys and Cues 7, 8, Vice Pres- ident B5 P.T.A. Assembly 75 Senior-Parent Dinner 8. Purpose: At the end of life, to hear my Master say, Well done. CLARK CARLSON Swede Cardiol and courteous, a gentleman through and through. Pleasures: Fords and Chevys, V.B. Peeves: Cliques, leaving East High. Student Council 85 Student Teacher 75 Mon.tor 75 Usher 75 Future Teachers' Club 75 Football 45 Track 75 Senior-Parent Din- ner 8. Purpose: To make good in whatever l at- tempt. DAVID CARMER Dove Tis virtue, wit, and worth, and all. Pleasures: Food, popular music, sports, money, East. Peeves: Monday mornings, rainy days, show offs, homework. Student Council Alternate 75 Honor Roll 5, 6, 7, 85 Spotlight Parade 3, 5, 75 Assem- bly Usher 85 Chair 85 Concert Band 3, 5, 75 Marching Band 4, 65 Boys' Glee Club 3, 7, 85 May Festival 3, 5, 75 Track 3, 5, Cross Country 45 Thrift Essay Winner 65 Veishea 35 Baccalaureate 85 Nativity 85 Anniversary Day 3, 5, 75 Senior-Parent Din- ner 8. Purpose: To progress to the utmost heights. GLEITA KAY CLEMENS Little Lydge She is capable of her highest ambition. Pleasures: M.E.N., dramatics, long drives, fall, E.N.M.U., OUIJA. Peeves: MGZS, blue formals and spaghetti, garlic and onions, January. Student Council Alternate 45 Honor Roll 3, 5, 75 Quill Staff 7, 85 Student Teacher 7, 85 Spotlight Parade 5, 75 School Party 3, 4, 6, 75 Class Officer 3, 4, 5, 65 Span- ish Club 75 Modern Language 85 Zeta 7, 85 Booster Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 85 Latin Club 3, 4, 5, 65 May Festival 3, 55 Pep Assem- blies 4, 6, 85 Nativity 4, 6, 85 All-School Play 4, 5, 6, 85 P.T.A. Fashion Show Nar- rator 55 Brotherhood Assembly 75 Class Night 85 P.T.A. Program 65 Open House Hostess 55 Alumni Assembly Hostess 85 S.U.l. Journalism Workshop 75 Senior Play, Chairman 85 ll-lSPA Convention B. Purpose: To always be surrounded by the joyous atmosphere of the theatre. MARILYN BUMP Pinky The mildest manners and gentlest heart. , Pleasures: Pizza, Arthur M., East High, school games. Peeves: Leaving East, cliques, loud people, Snobs. Latin Club 35 Fellowship Club 85 Class Night 55 P.T.A. Dinner 55 Memorial Day Assembly 3, 55 Greenharn Scroll 75 KDPS Broadcast 75 Senior-Parent Dinner 8. Purpose: To climb the stairway of suc- cess by doing my best in everything I attempt to do. JOHN CALHOUN Zeb Things that are moderate last a long while. Pleasures: Country music, Sunday nights. Pegvef: Monday mornings, fifth-hour study a . French Club 7585 Senior Banquet 8. Purpose: Be a successful businessman. RONALD CARLSON Ron There is silence without, but mischief within. Pleasures: East, good food, girls. Peeves: Snobs, and people who dan't have a sense of humor. Scroll Staff 65 Monitor 3, 4, 55 Spanish Club 65 Library Staff 45 Hi-Y Club 3, 5, 6, 75 Tennis 3, 55 Visual Aids 75 Basket- ball 55 Football 45 Senior-Parent Dinner 8. Purpose: To go to college and be a success. SHIRLEY ANN CARTER A friendly word to all who pass her way. Pleasures: Almost everybody and every- thing. Pegves: Nothing much, except leaving ast. Student Council 4, 75 Honor Roll 3, 4, 5, 65 Student Teacher 85 Spotlight Parade 3, 5, 75 Orchestra 3, 45 Concert Bond 3, 4, 65 Marching Band 3, 4, 65 Modern Miss 35 Latin Club 3, 45 Y-Teens 75 Future Teach- ers' Club 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 85 French Club 75 Keys and Cues 6, 75 P.T.A. Program 35 G.A.A. 3, 45 Open House Hostess 4, 65 Class Night Hostess 75 Brotherhood Tea' Hostess 75 Assembly 85 Spinster Spree, Co- Chairman 8. Purpose: To be true to my word, my friends, and myself. RUSS CLINE Rapid No man is happy who does not think himself so. Pleasures: C. A., dances, racing, Westerns. Peeves: Cliques. Senior Banquet 8. Purpose: To be a success in business and retire at 40.