East High School - Sunrise Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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 Thelma Aspegren Eugene Cotter Howard Plate Hyacinth Yaple SENIOR CLASS HISTORY—(Continued) Then we became Juniors! At last we were being noticed! The Seniors seemed to awaken to the fact that we were alive! Whenever the Seniors needed help with any of their ventures, they turned to us, and we responded gladly—proud to be of any service to the dignified Seniors! In fact we became so fond of them that we attempted and achieved a Junior-Senior Prom. At last we won the goal that we had sought completely. We were Seniors! We elected our class officers and appointed various committees. We sponsored several dances, and some of our members took part in a School play ’’Out of the Air.” Then our Senior play, “Summer is a Cornin’ In,” the class worked hard to make the play a success, and to keep faith with Senior classes of other years which had done so commendably. The football team and the famous basketball team was supported enthusiastically by our class, and we watched each man of the different teams with pride and gratitude. However, without the support of our beloved faculty we could never have come through so victoriously to the crowning glory of Commencement day. Our faculty offered us their wisdom, and understanding, and guided our feet in the right paths. In every one of our hearts is a little shrine that will ever gleam brightly in their memory in the future years. Today, wejk stand on the threshold of our Alma Mater, and look into the future knowing nought what it may hold forth for each and every one of us. “Though one were as wise as Solomon And failed at never a task essayed: Had raced, a runner not yet outrun. What shall he say when none have stayed. And over the Campus the silent shade Of twilight falls, and the watchers know The ghost of a high school year is laid? What shall we say as we turn to go? Prince, to whom we erstwhile prayed. Of Heartfelt things that are whispered low; When throats catch and lips are afraid. What shall we say when we turn to go?” HYACINTH YAPLE 15

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Eleanor Oliver Secretary Eugene Cotter Sarah Sisson President Treasurer Hyacinth Yaple Vice-President Senior Class History J Four years ago we entered East High as Freshman. We were a group of studious, and unsophisticated boys and girls. We had heard from other disillusioned Freshmen, of other years, that to be a Freshman is not the important office that it seems to be, so we entered quietly—and watched the seniors wistfully. The next year we were Sophomores, and having reached that blissful egotistical frame of mind, we lifted our heads and looked about us. Noting that little attention was paid to this we became even bolder, and would gladly have sponsored a dance or two, but this was promptly squelched, so we retired to the background once more. 14

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LEO ANDREW Class Play 4 A quiet, studious fellow who always has his lessons. I eo is a firm believer in doing one thing and doing it well. For all his reserve, he possesses a keen sense of humor and is really a delightful fellow when you get to know him. We are uncertain of his future ambition but we would not be surprised to find him owner of a large food business some day. ARTHUR VON GLENTHWORTH ARROWSMITH Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball Mgr. 3; Class Basketball 4; Student Council 4; Pres. 4; Captain Crossbones 2; Spanish Club 1; Class Play Committee; Junior Prom Committee 4; Glee Club 2. “Art is another one of our popular Seniors, not only in school but also with the fair sex. He has made many a fair maiden’s heart go afluttering when he put in an appearance, only to cast them aside for Flea nor. “Art has also played regular end on the football team for the last two seasons and he certainly has done a good job of it. We are sure that he will make a good Admiral some day. THELMA BONITA ASPEGREN Spanish Club 1; Class Ring Com. 4; Sunrise Staff 4. Thelma is one of East’s best students. She has proven her ability to study and it is a pleasure for the teachers to see her enter the classroom, because her lessons are always prepared and she is eager for knowledge. Thelma has a host of friends and we know that she will continue to make them when she departs from her Alma Mater. BERNICE ELIZABETH BENGSTEN M. Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Sunrise Staff 4. Bernice, with her golden hair and smiling face, is a burst of sunshine. Who can doubt that Bernice with her ability and capacity for work, will succeed in any line of endeavor. Her smile and cheerfulness help us as we “tread our weary way. REXFORD S. BILLS Pentagon Staff 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Glee Club 3. 4; HI-Y 3, 4; Boomer Staff 1; Orchestra 2, 3; Captain Crossbones” 3. The big man of the school. Big in stature, ideals, and accomplishment, a host of friends pay tribute to his unusual personality. Hex is indeed one of the pillars of the school and his friendliness and wit have made him known from hall to hall. Hex can do anything and do it well and as for the fair sex—Wow! A huge success in high school he will seek greater laurels in college, and he leaves with the best wishes of the entire class. 16