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Do you remember February of 1955? We entered, at that time, a new phase of life. Over 200 of us were received at East Side Commercial and Technical High School, in a newly constructed auditorium, as the 9B students. We became acquainted with a new school routine which was to become a part of our daily lives. The first summer passed and we returned to both joy and sadness. Although we had been here but a short while, everyone had come to know and honor Michael A. Windus. our football coach, and his death on October 7. 1955 was a great shock to all of us. In December, under the supervision of Mr. Jannarone. our class adviser, we held our first class meeting. Sports and other activities were patronized by many, and one of our earliest discovered athletes. Patsy Rozzo, attended an honorary dinner at the Essex House on January 9. 1956. Our class had decreased, since a new count recorded only 180 Sophomore B’s. Our school’s name was shortened and we were now attending. simply. East Side High School. A great tragedy had befallen the school on October 23. 1956. Dr. Henry A. McCracken, our principal, passed away. Everyone felt a deep sorrow, and in our hearts we thanked him for everything he had done for us. With the death of Dr. McCracken. Mr. Griffiths, our vice-principal, was acting principal until February. 1957. when Mr. A. Walter Ackerman, a former East Sider. was appointed to fill the principalship. He received a warm welcome and we wished him the best of everything for the future. Our Junior year brought a change in our class activities. We held our first elections and the officers, who were to serve the entire year, were; James Fife, President; Judy Hartman. Vice President; and Jo Ann Zentz. Secretary and Treasurer. We received our school rings this term and wore them with pride. The first class dance. Rhapsody in Blue , took place on May 10. 1957 and. as expected, proved a big success. To cope with the money problem, we sold Christmas cards and gift wrappings. 28
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Mr. Ackerman announced a change in Senior Day. eliminating the stage show, and making it more formal in order to recognize the true meaning of that day. On January 10. 1958. we held our second dance. “Fantasy in Frost was a real winter wonderland dance. And. when January 24 came, we had a surprise in store for us . . . Final Examinations. The Senior Year began with the election of new officers: Frank Scholz. President; Roy Crawford. Vice President; Mary Ann Di Nicolas. Secretary, and Evangelina Aznar. Treasurer. In March our Senior girls displayed-their athletic skill in a basketball game with the women teachers, but unfortunately they lost 28-21. to their elders. Our proudest day in school was Senior Day on April 18. 1958. We were recognized as Seniors and also were given custody of the Torch of Knowledge. The happiest day of our social lives was that of our Senior Prom, which was held on May 2. Stardust filled everyone's eyes as we dined and danced in the Oxford Room, at Essex House. It was. surely, an unforgettable night, especially for Gail Schnegelberger and Charles Knehr who were elected Queen and King of the Ball. On June 3. we relived the famous past at our Roaring 20’s dance. The appearance of some of our girls made one wonder if it really was 1958. And so. with the termination of summer, our final term began. We held our final dance, the 12A Hop , on October 17. On Senior Day. November 21. we were hosts to the new 1 2B class who were recognized as Seniors, and who received the Torch of Knowledge from us. Our final days were heralded by the Farewell Dance which was held on January 23. We bid each other and the school farewell, and thanked everyone for four wonderful years of study and pleasure. On January 28. 1959. we received our diplomas and. ceremonies over, proceeded from the auditorium to greet the friends and relatives who had joined us on this festive occasion. As we left the building we realized we would never again return as carefree students. 29
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