East High School - Sunrise Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Seniors -- JUNE

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Senior Review-continued How time flew! Our last name had been adopted by the oncoming class, there- fore, we changed ours and now became Iuniors. Although we held an election of class officers, we still had not become active as a class. Many of our names were seen, however, in reports of the various activities the school offered. The time was coming in the near future when we were to display our wares and show the school exactly what we were made of. We arrived at our destination. The name -Senior, of course. All that was neces- sary now was hard work for one more year and we would be able to walk out of school with a cherished diploma under the arm. But, what is this? Most of the members are leaving in Iune? Yes, that is true. There were exactly fifty who graduated with the Iune class of '39 who were originally our own class members. There were very few left of the class now, but we still carried on. In September election of new class officers took place with Iim Rectenwald, president, Ierry Kienholtz, vice president, Irene Susan, secretary, and Albert DeLuca, treasurer. Many from the Iune class of '40 came up to make our class what it now was. We were well represented in all lines. During the football season Walter Swanson and Albert DeLuca, manager of the team, were seen on the field fighting for the glory of the school. Also backing them up was Carl I oncyk, our peppy cheerleader, Mal McLeod, our strutting flag bearer, Ioe Dunst, our loud horn blower, Anita Paulson, our skin beater, Esther Sulewski, our cymbal player and Elizabeth Schnaekel, our tooter. Then along came water polo with Ioseph Habas and Lester Shannon dashing and splashing down the pool for a score. Following that, basketball brought Harry Boroway, co-captain, and Len Morse, manager, into the limelight. Although talking out of season, track showed Ed Wiertel, Vincent Young, and Walter Swanson burning up the cinders. November saw us prepared for our operetta Notes to You. The able voices of Mal McLeod, Ierry Kienholtz, Gail Scoville, Ieanne Troyan, and Bettie Schnaekel were lustily heard in this. Yours truly also appeared for a mite second. The first part of Ianuary, induction for the National Honor Society took place. Marianne Crishock, Elizabeth Lewis, Leona Szymanski, and Harry Boroway, old mem- bers of the organization, came tapping the shoulders of the new members, which in- cluded Grace Norwat, Rita Kuhn, Veronica Ieska, Mary Bebko, and Charles Renning. It was at this initiation picnic that Elizabeth Lewis had the misfortune of hurting her back, thus disabling her for the few remaining days of school. We held our banquet and prom on Ianuary 22. The banquet program still rings loud in our minds for such a grand time was had by all. The unique souvenirs made by Vincent Young are among the cherished possessions in many of our scrap books. The highlight of the prom came when'we crowned our king and queen: tall and handsome Mal McLeod and tall and sophisticated Irene Susan. Three days later we were in our places on the stage. Last minute instructions Were heard, the curtain opened, our picture taken, and then an anxious look for our parents. And I do mean anxious. I know many of us searched until we thought they didn't come. Then all at once a shining face was seen and proved to be mother. Following the shining face to one that beamed with pleasure, we saw dad. The program, with a violin selection by Harriet Ulanski, a few selections by the orchestra, songs by the Girls' Ensemble, speeches by Iim Recten- wald, Bettie Schnaekel, Irene Susan, Ierry Kienholtz, Grace Norwat, Leona Szymanski, Charles Renning, Mr. Coon, the presentation of our diplomas, and lastly, the strains of our school song, closed our long struggle that enabled us to face the world. 18

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Ahrens, Kenneth Kenny Ahrens, the music man, Plays a drum to beat the band. Band 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Hi Y 3, 45 Spring Circus 2, 35 Notes To You 4. Baker, Jean lean with the dimples and dancing eyes. Gym Review 25 Dancing Activity 25 Chain Lightning 25 Choir Activity 2, 3, 45 M Club 2, 3, 45 Readers Digest Club 35 Handkerchief Club 35 Tom Tom Staff 45 Notes To You 45 Club Treasurer 45 National Honor Society 45 Sunrise Captain. Baranowski, Mary When all the world is dark and dreary, We need her smile to make us cheery. Polish Club 25 Nutrition Club 35 Tennis Club 35 Club 3, 45 Patchwork Club 35 National Honor Society 3, 4. Bielak, Kathleen Quiet and well-mannered. Knitting 35 Handkerchief Club 3, 4. Blossey, Stephen Stephen Blossey is known and respected, The debutant boy, calm and collected. Proiectionist Club 25 Tennis Club 2, 35 Neon Sign Club 35 Monitors Club 2, 35 Archery 35 Chess Club 3. Brackett , Marie Good-hearted and fine, she lends many a helping hand. Readers Digest 25 Knitting 25 Tennis 35 Etiquette 45 Student Council 3, 45 UM Club 45 Track Meet 35 Volley Ball 35 Thrift 2. 20 Arnold Betty To see her smile is a jolly sight. Thrift Club 2' Readers Digest 2' Handkerchief Club 3' Sunrise Staff 4' Gym Review 3' Archery 4. Barber, Robert A tennis star and swimmer too, Our business manager has much to do. Camera Club 25 Tennis Club 35 Sunrise 45 Swim and Water Polo 25 Tennis Team 2, 3, 45 Student Council 45 Table Tennis 35 Hi-Y 3, 45 Chairman of Ring Committee 3, 45 Cheerleading 4. Behringer , Ethel She does well with all she tries. Club 2, 3, 45 Readers Digest Club 35 Drum and Bugle 2, 35 l-landkerchief Club 35 Dancing 4. Bixby, Chester A rugged individualist. Projectionist Club 25 Neon Sign Club 25 Chess Club 35 Typewriting Service Club 45 Monitors Club 2. Borek, Edward lf he didn't have ears, we wonder where his grin would stop? Tennis Activity 25 Garden Activity 45 Swimming Ac- tivity 2. Bradley, Mary Ann A smile on her lips, and stars in her eyes. Choir 25 Knitting 25 Thrift Club 25 Basketball 25 M Club 35 Handkerchief Club 3.