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

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In the news Watergate raged on. Presi- dent Nixon fired Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox, triggering mass resignations throughout his staff. Con- troversies concerning White House tapes aroused public opi- nion to a peak. Gerald Ford took the oath of office on December 6, 1973, filling the vacancy left after the resignation of Spiro T. Agnew as Vice-President two months earlier. Everyone did his part to help in the energy crisis. To conserve fuel, gas stations were asked to close completely on Left: East football player show their in- volvement by downing Tech opponents. Above: Sophomores Lauren Hunsberger and Kay Johannsen, while passing between classes. Sundays and to shorten their hours throughout the week. Americans were asked to take their vacations at home, in- stead of traveling; airlines cut back the number of flights they would make. President Nixon asked people to turn down their thermostats. Federal and state institutions did so, advising oc- cupants to dress warm. Americans got a glimpse of English royalty at the wedding of Princess Anne to Lieutenant Mark Phillips, which was telecast from Westminster Abbey in November. SECTION EDITORS Valerie Scott, Student Life Sheri Diercks, Clubs and Organizations Gregg Thomas, Sports

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Homecoming ' 74 marks eginning of East Era The 73-74 Homecoming activities got off to a start with Spirit Week, with its annual door and cake- decorating contests. Highlighting the week was an assembly, held in the boys ' gym, at which the Colorguard, Steppers, Ma- jorettes, and Cheerleaders performed. The Scarlet Stompers made their debut, and the teachers presented a skit. Contest winners were also named. During this assembly, Lori Sherman was named Homecoming Queen. Seniors Lynn Beghtol and Becky Staley were princesses and junior Tami Maupin and sophomore Karen Brandenburg were attendants. The Homecom- ing parade was highlighted by the traditional float, con- structed by Pep Club. The game against Dowling was played during a downpour. Even though we lost, in overtime, 8-6, the Scarlets proved their spirit could not be dampened by defeat. The cl imax of spirit week came on Saturday night, September 29, with the Homecoming dance. The band Kiss provided the music. The highlight of the evening came with the cor- onation of the queen and her court. Homecoming 74 had come and gone, but The Dawning of the Scarlet Era had just begun. Above: Scarlet mascot, senior Roy Pray, is shown riding high over the Homecoming activities. Right: Members of the Homecoming Court include senior Keith Bruner, escorting Princess Lynn Beghtol, Sophomore Attendant Karen Branden- burg, Homecoming Queen Lori Sherman, escorted by senior John Clayton, Junior Attendant Tami Maupin, Princess Becky Staley, escorted by senior Sam Allgeier. H INVOLVEMENT