East High School - Sunrise Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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CLASS OFFICERS Harold Burgnon President Thomas Dowler Vice-President Bernice Christenson Secretary Edwin Hein Treasurer SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Four years ago we entered the portals of our Alma Mater for the first time. ™We were proud of ourselves — but w ere doomed to bitter disappointment w hen the first class- men viewed us. We were not even considered; w ere nobodies; just Freshies. The thought angered us. We vowed that w e w ould show them the stuff w e were made of. We ac- complished no more, hov ever, than to elect class officers. Our next step placed us a rung higher on the ladder of learning. We were then Sophomores. Now we thought our time had come. But once more we found that we amounted to little in the eyes of the Seniors. We were merely being tolerated, because the upper classmen were just becoming used to us. Another step higher and we were given the dignified title of Juniors. Our reputa- tion was now increased and w e w ere on good terms with the class above us. They let us venture into several of their enterprises. We were getting along famously, and several of our members had been in school plays and served our cause well. We attempted a junior- Senior Prom, but due to unforseen obstacles this was abandoned. It seemed a century until the next rung was reached. 18

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY (Continuea We were then given that alluring, long-sought-for name of Seniors. It was too good to be true. Our iarder had been well stocked by our previous experience in climbing the ladder and now w e were ready for the feast. New officers were elected, and various com- mittees appointed — all was well. Successful dances and parties were given. The Buck- nell College Glee Club was brought to Erie by us and was put over in a satisfactory man- ner. We then turned our faces toward a new field — dramatics. A fine play, Come Out of the Kitchen, ' was chosen by a special committee and played in a splendid manner. The manner in w hich the parts were handled proved that the Senior Class had some really good talent in it. The football team and championship basketball team owe part of their success to the Seniors. Each team had a large number of Senior players. And the class is justly proud of each and every one of these men. But we must remember that without the aid of our Faculty through the intricacies of our climb, we could not have successfully carried out many of our achievements. Their untiring efforts in our behalf were greatly appreciated. Special mention is due Miss Carew, Miss Booth, Miss Winkler, Mrs. Sackett, Mr. Heck, Mr. Scott, Miss McConkey, Mr. Ray, Miss Farley and Mr. Coon for the wonderful manner in which they co-operated with us. And now as w e stand on the threshhold of our dear East High, we look back with a smile of satisfaction because we know that we have fulfilled our vows and made a mark for other classes to aim at. So w ith a last farewell w e pass on into the world to conquer what further obstacles it may have in store for us. 19 f