East High School - Sunrise Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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ELEANOR STUART OLIVER Claes day Com. 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Class Sec’y 4; College Girl’s Club 4. Eleanor has been with us for only two short years, not having seen the error of her way before. Her soft. Brown, eyes and winsome smile, have won her many friends. We don’t know what she is going to do when she leaves dear old East, but she’ll be far from a failure, that’s certain. ORIEN BAILEY PATCH Band 4; Orchestra 4. Orion came to us from South Side High School. Fort Wayne. Indiana, and proceeded to make a name for himself’through his ability as a trumpet player. Blessed with a very likeable personality the “Gentleman from Indiana’’ has made many friends during the short time he has been among us. We wish you the best of luck In college old man. don’t forget to vote for the eight period day. HOWARD N. PLATE Debating 1. 2. 3, 4; Burns Contest 2; Constitution Contest 3; President Hi-Y 4: Hi-Y Clubs 3, 4; Sunrise Staff 3, 4; Business Manager 4. Here is the “Cicero of our class. H s personality is as convincing as are his orations. Howard is also a fine business man. as his work on the Annual testifies. To know Howard even a short time is to receive a lasting impression. We think Edith K. thinks so too. ANDREW JOSEPH PLUCINSKI Football 2; Swimming Team 2; Orchestra 1, 2. 3. Although not participating to any extent in athletics at East High. Andrew is a wrestler of high standing in the various amateur clubs of the city. His ability in this sport is not well known to many of us as wrestling is not among the school activities. He has devoted his school time entirely to study, and has succeeded very well in this. MARY MARLINE POLEO M Club 3; Miss Bob White 1; Dramatic Club 1. Mary is very quiet and demure, but she is very. very, sweet. She seldom says much, but when she does, it means something. She is sure to be successful in her undertakings. 27

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LOUISE MOZDY A sweet, winning, girl who radiates cheer and happiness is the best way we know to describe Louise. She left us at mid-year to enter the business world, and we are pleased to say that she is making good. LAVERNE MARY MURRAY Glee Club 4; M Club 4. When you're blue and looking for someone with a sunny disposition, scout up Laverne if you desire to laugh. Her smile is always visible, no matter what interferes with her plans. She is a very valuable friend to be able to claim, and it is a certainty that she will succeed in whatever she undertakes. ELIZABETH LOUISE NIEDZIELSKI Spanish Club 1; M Club 2. This little girl is one of the quiet, modest members of our class. Klizabeth has a rare combination of dark eyes and light hair which is very attractive. She has a friendly disposition and is always ready to do her part or to lend a friend a helping hand. CLOVIS JOHN NUSS Debating 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Treasurer Hi-Y 4; Track 3,4; Glee Club 3; Football 3. Clovis has a most earnest and convincing manner about him. His efforts in debating have all been successful ones. This boy is another one of our cheer scattering Lawrence Park , commuters. Clovis owes a good deal of his success to the encouraging backing of Frances. To know Clovis is to have a sympathetic friend. GERTRUDE OBREZESKI Gertrude belongs to the silent pluggers. Her time while among us has been spent in doing her lessons well, and with this consistent doctrine she is bound to come out at the top of the ladder. 26

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GERTRUDE M. RECTENWALD M Club 4; Captain Crossbones 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Mamzelle Taps 1. Seems as though Gertrude has a great attraction outside of Bast, which claims most of her spare time. We wonder who? She. nevertheless, has been very active while at Hast and has proved herself to be a loyal and true friend. The class wishes her success in her career. EARL PETER RENZ Stamp Club 1, 2; Track 2; Sunrise Staff 4; Ring Com. 4; Class Play 4. Here is one of Bast High’s artists! Karl’s drawings are so original and life-like that they have received very favorable comment from people who appreciate and understand art. Besides this accomplishment. Earl is an excellent scholar. In future years, we hope to hear more of him. WILLIAM RICART Folks this is ‘‘Bill”, “King of the Queens”! The fair sex is Bill’s most important subject. He is a good student also, and we know that he will succeed, even if his heart is sometimes crowded with thoughts of a certain someone. MARTHA RIETHMILLER Initiative and personality are two great assets which this young lady has. A good student, a loyal friend and a pleasing companion. Martha has indeed won the hearts of all with whom she has come in contact. We shall be sorry to lose her and will long remember her winning ways. MARY TERESA ROACH M Club 1; Glee Club 4. Queen of the Ivories! Mary sure can make the keys of the piano and the typewriter talk! She is a fine student. During her stay at East, Mary has won a large circle of friends. When she has left us. we know that she will continue to win more friends. The class wishes her success in whatever she attempts. 28