East High School - Sunrise Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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STOUT, WILLIAM THOMAS Orchestra, 2, 3, 4— Mam’zelle Taps—Capt. Crossbones— Glee Club, 1, 2, 4—Out O’ The Air, 3— Class Play, 4— Class President, 4. Bill showed that he was a great man when he guided our class through a stormy year preceding graduation. In the future it will be a pleasure to greet the president of one of our manufacturing concerns by the friendly name of Bill! Success to you, Bill. TORRANCE, GRACE CATHERINE Editor-in-Chief, Sunrise, 4— Class President, 2— Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4— Treasurer, 4— Joke Editor, 3— Burn's Oratorical Contest, 3— Student Council, 4— Class Ring Com. 4— Class Play Com. 4— College Club, 1, 2, 3, 4—- “M” Club, 3— Capt. Crossbones, 2— Out O’ the Air, 3— Dramatic Club, 1. Speaking of busy editors, the most one saw of Grace was her back rapidly disappearing around corners. Did you ever see her when she started to laugh?—She has a most artistic squeak. “Tiny” is not only talented as a writer but has a lovely soprano voice which has been very much enjoyed by the students. On the Departure of the Mid-Year Class The Mid-year class of ninteen twenty-eight Has now “commenced” in quite the finest state, And though you may have thought you’re rid of us, We’ll oft’ be coming back to raise a fuss. Nineteen of us who sat upon the stage, Have started, as we think, the latest rage In having our Commencement in mid-year And launching out upon a bold career, Because our class was small does not denote That we, in any way, shall be the goat; Don’t worry! We all know “our stuff,” ’tis true, And all through life we’ll manage to pull through Without disgrace or shadow of defeat, For we have never dabbled in deceit— We hope! So bid, “God Speed!” and wish us luck And I am sure we’ll never run amuck. Then let this be our parting word to you: Don’t always give up when you’re feeling blue, No matter how discouraged you may be Just say, “I will!” and not, “I can’t!” You’ll see That that’s the most successful policy. Our group was small but we did not give in, That is the thing that really helped us win. —MARTHA RUETHMILLER 21

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MADSEN, HARRY ALFRED Ochestra, 2, 3, 4— Mum’zelle Taps Com.— Copt. Crossbones— Glee Club, 1, 2, 4— Out O’ The Air, 3— Class Plan 4— Class Treas. 4— Class Speaker— Class Day Com. D. Here is one of the shining lights of the February class of ’28. This blond boy with his pleasant personality and his delightful sense of humor, has left an imprint at East that can never be erased. His ability as a student has done credit to this school, to his class, to his teachers and to himself. Good luck, Harry. MATTISON, IlOWARJ) WILLIAM Football, 3, 4— Basketball, 3, 4— Copt. Crossbones— Track 2— Prom. Com. 3— German Club, 2—- Class Day Com. 4— Glee Club, 1, 2— Hi-Y-Club, 2, 3. Here is one of the big men of our class, “Hock” has established an athletic record at East that will be hard to beat. Of course, a really great athlete must have his admirers and “Howie” has his share. I know several of them and so does he. MORRISON, JAMES DONALD Track, 1, 2, 3— Play Com. 4— Ring Com. 4— Class Play, 4. Step right up girls! This handsome young man just can’t help making the girls turn their heads. Jimmy has stepped to the front through his enviable ability and has reaped loads of glory for East, being a star on the track, and a student whose recitations were marvelous to hear. Success is yours, Jimmy— Best wishes! O’KEEFE, CATHERINE M. “A ” Club, 3— College Club, 3— Peg O’ My Heart, 4— Out O’ The Air, 4— Class Officer, 4— Orchestra, 4— Water Pageant, 2— Prom. Com. 3— Class Day Com. 4. Did you ever get to know “Cutsy” outside of school? She just overflows with good spirits and fun, and is a splendid companion. Ask the cast of “Peg O’ My Heart” how she can cook! Catherine is going to Normal. RUETIIMILLER, MARTHA Sunrise Staff, 4— “A ” Club, 3, 4. Martha is an artist to the n’th degree. She has done much for our school magazine and we appreciate it. She is a fun-loving, charming girl, especially when she drives around in her coupe. Martha with her talent is sure to have many lucky breaks. 20

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Blackmore, Jack Hall, Alice Weber, Herman Martin, Mae C. Booth, Miss Mariam B. Gould, Mr. Wells M. June Class History With shaking knees we climbed the stone steps and cautiously sought the whereabouts of the principal’s office. We were directed to our respective home rooms, but, alas, we were unable to locate them. Then, to make matters worse, we forgot the numbers. Thus, the first day in high school was one huge nightmare. We had read terrifying stories of the dreadful hazing to which Freshies are subjected and we looked with awe upon the husky upper classmen, wondering what would happen next. While we were laboring through our Freshman year, the spark of school spirit began to smoulder within us. This Hame was to grow and remain with us not only during our school years, but throughout our entire lives. What an eventful day was that date in June when we would call ourselves Sophomores. We patted ourselves on the back all summer because of this exalted position. What we wouldn’t do to the Freshmen! When the school term reopened, however, we soon went shopping for smaller sized hats. We were still underclassmen, still “know-nothings,” still too inexperienced in the eyes of the Juniors; and in the eyes of the Seniors—they had no eyes for us whatsoever. Consequently our activities were limited and quite undeveloped. We longed to do something for our school. That spark in us burst into flame, but it was of no use. It was promptly extinguished by the upper classmen’s attitude toward our noble attempts! 22