For Alumni And Friends potlight Of East High S October 2004 New Book Captures The 130-Year War Memorial Update History Of East High School Statuary is most often After four years of research, the that each decade faced its own identified with the past, Alumni and Friends of East are unique challenges and problems. but an East High alum is on the verge of publishing a new For instance, a student of the busy creating this unique history of East High School. Flights 1930s faced the depression year, art form today. Ray of Angels: A History of East High while a student of the ’40s had to Fedde (1954) owns Fedde School 1874-2004 is set to come out contend with World War II. Stu- Bronze Works in east as early as the end of October this dents of the ’70s dealt with civil Denver, but it is not a ca- year. Written by Richard Nelson, rights, the Viet Nam war and bus- reer he envisioned when a former East teacher (1964-1995), ing to achieve integration, while he left East High School. the book provides an overview of students of the new century had Ray’s post-secondary each decade of East’s history in Columbine and 9/11 etched into career took many turns an attempt to show how the his- his/her memory. over the years. After tory of East has evolved over the East emerged as a leader among graduation, he entered years. Denver schools each decade. The St. Olaf’s College in Min- An earlier history was publish- new book does not picture East nesota. He came back to ed in 1950 in time to commemo- High School as a perfect place or Denver one year later rate the 25th anniversary of the a perfect school. It does, however, and enrolled in Colorado school. The alumni association has portray a school populated by School of Mines. Before long had the goal of providing the special people doing distinctive he could complete a de- East community with a new his- marks the beginning of the histo- things with their lives. gree he entered the Unit- tory that includes the later years ry of Denver East. In 1881, Denver Like all public schools, East has ed States Navy and was The 9/11 Display was placed near the of East’s history. East Side High School was opened evolved over the years. The build- stationed in Hawaii as an War Memorial on the second floor. See The title of the book Flights of on 19th and Stout and in 1924 the ing that housed the “children of electrical technician. box on page 2. Angels was chosen to honor the school was moved to Esplanade East” has changed and moved its He returned to enroll thousands of East Angels who left and Colfax Ave. location over the years. The curric- in the University of Denver Business School. To this day he remains East High School for the larger A special alumni open house ulum has changed. The hair styles four hours short of a degree. He inherited his family Oil Supply world. Many of these students will be held December 5, in the and clothing have changed. The Business. During the gasoline crunch of the ’70s the gas business who return to the school share the main lobby of East, from 1-4 p.m. idioms of language have changed. hit bottom and once again, Ray was in search of his destiny. fact that East was a special place At this time, alums can purchase Social awareness has changed. He entered the University of Colorado at Denver, where he took in their early years. The book the book and take a tour of the Teachers and administrators have up art classes. Once again, no degree. While he was on the Auraria attempts to capture the images, historical tower museum or a come and gone. However, the campus, he noticed that they were tearing down a foundry. He people and programs that made walking tour of the various histor- book will stress the fact that the bought the equipment and thus his career in creating bronze works East High School the best school ical sites within the school. Alums story of East High School is a story began. in Denver. who live out of the area or who of a unique spirit and soul. The NEW OR Ray has entered into contract The first official history of East cannot attend the open house will purpose of the book is to give CORRECTED NAMES: with the Alumni and Friends of begins in 1874 with the opening of be able to purchase the book meaning to the history that shap- WORLD WAR II East Association on two projects. Arapahoe School in downtown through the mail. ed East and to provide a sense of Richard Ames The first is the updating of the Denver. It was the first public high The chapters of the book will be what it has always meant to be an Les Andrews War Memorial at East. This school in the area and thus it divided by decades. It was felt “East High Angel.” Morton P. Gross memorial was erected by the Paul V. Hansen classes of 1945 and ’46 and paid Class Of 1964 Proud Of School Achievements James R. Howell tribute to those who fell in World Carl Lindblad War I and II. Since then, the asso- In 1964, Look magazine rated Jewish students. But what seemed chance to catch up on what had Robert A. Mariam ciation has asked for informa- East High School as one of the top most important to the magazine happened to each other in the last Francis J. Morse tion on servicemen who died in 10 schools in the country. How- was that East High School was 40 years. Norman R. Morse the Korean and Viet Nam wars. ever, it was more than a rating for making integration work. Perhaps The banquet on Saturday night Bryan Wayne Meyers The project will be completed academic achievement, which East this is why the school weathered carried with it a bit of history. The Charles l. Parsons Jr. late this fall. The original names had established early in its history. the storm of forced busing to scene was the former Scottish George Schmidt were cut into faux bronze name East was considered one of the achieve integration in the ’70s. Rite/El Jebel Temple at 1770 Sher- Elvis N. Spotts plates. The Korean and Viet Nam model schools in terms of racial This was not true of many of the man Street. Interestingly, this was Otto Richard Thiede casualties are so noted on the diversity and racial harmony. schools in Denver. the site of the first proms held out- Everett L. Walling name plate in a similar but re- When the class of 1964 returned The group met Friday, Septem- side East High School in the ’20s Leonard Wolff duced font. to East High School for their 40th ber 17, at Bogie’s On the Park res- and ’30s. Over 300 alums danced He is also recasting the origi- reunion September 17-19, they taurant at City Park Golf Course. to the music of the ’60s. KOREA Wilson Bingaman nal Woodbury Declamation fondly recalled this special honor On Saturday morning alums were On Sunday morning 150 alums Medal and the Wolcott Sight for their school. East was naturally invited to the south courtyard of gathered in the auditorium of Raymond E. Hobbs Ronald G. Payne Reading Medal. The alumni evolving into a diverse school of East to enjoy a picnic and the East. They were told about cur- association will provide the win- Anglo, African American, Native rent happenings at East High. Kenneth Riley Karle Seydel ner of each contest a medal for American, Hispanic and Japanese They were also offered the chance winning the contest. These med- students. It was also a school with to ask about programs and people VIET NAM als go back more than 125 years. a large population of Greek and from the past. Following this ses- Charles Hackett Ray’s son, Matthew Fedde sion, they toured the building and Edward R. Naylor graduated in 2002. eventually found themselves in Frank Ralston Jr. the tower museum. Class Of 1954 Celebrates 50th Reunion When the class of 1954 met in students saw their friends at alums gathered at East High Denver June 11-12, to celebrate its church. There is truth in the say- School for a time of remembering 50th reunion, it was as if a com- ing that high school was not just and a tour of the East High Alum- munity was being re-established. a time, it was a place and that spe- ni Museum. It was appropriate When these students attended cial place was East High School. that they all meet in the auditori- East from 1952-1954, a great deal The group gathered Friday, um at the beginning. Roscoe Hill, was made about how cohesive the June 11, at Glenmoor Country legendary principal at East, called community had been in those Club in Englewood. On Saturday, (Continued on Page 3) days. East students spent a great deal of time at The original Keystone angel sculpture remains in a garden at East. school, they walked Ella Catherine Matty Orman, who at age six was the model for the home together and it original, with the new bust which was a gift from the graduating wasn’t hard for the boys Class of 1964. It is on display on the second floor. to find a pick-up game of ball somewhere in the neighborhood. On week- ends, students would Annual Meeting gather at the stadium to cheer on the big red foot- Thursday, October 21, 2004 ball team and they might get together for a potluck 10 a.m. or a trip downtown to the movies on Saturday night. Even on Sunday East High Social Room morning, the community was still in tact as many White Jackets and Marching Band perform in 1954. Owen Hahn Leaves DPS 2004 OBITUARIES: EAST HIGH ALUMS After 42 Years Of Service COLLEEN CARMEN EITE- been married for 52 years and to- Owen Hahn represents the best Owen admits that upon his re- MILLER — Born Dec. 3, 1927. gether they touched many civic of East High. He spent the past 42 turn to East, he was amazed by Died August 12, 2003. She attend- and community institutions and years serving the youth of Denver how much had changed in the ed Blessed Sacrament and Smiley programs. both as a teacher and as a counsel- building itself. “The lunchroom Junior High School and she grad- In March of 1985, Bruce Rock- or. His 42-year career is second was no longer on the fourth floor, uated from East High School in well’s picture appeared on the only to the legendary 47-year the statues were gone from the 1945. She was an accomplished cover of Colorado Business maga- record set by Malcolm Pitts. His front hall and the newly installed pianist and was well known zine. Bruce was serving as the experience is not completely un- fire walls on the staircases had around Denver. chief executive officer of the Colo- usual, as many teachers have robbed East High of much of its DIANE GORSUCH KEPNER rado National Bank and he was given a lifetime of service to East natural beauty. It is funny how — Died June 22, 2004. Diane grad- recognized by the business com- High School. He was an East small memories came back. We uated from East in 1955. She was munity as their “Man of the Year.” Angel from 1955-1958. were taken on a tour of the build- head girl. She graduated from the He was described as a “servant of ing on my first day at East. It University of Colorado in 1959. the city.” should have been a familiar trip She was a missionary, Christian Writing in The Denver Post, col- down memory lane. It wasn’t. I educator and a spiritual counselor. umnist Susan Barnes-Gelt wrote: found very little that I remember- She is survived by her husband “The Rockwell’s set the standard ed other than the library. But as we Hal, three children and 18 grand- for civic engagement. They em- went from the boys’ locker room children. braced the responsibilities of lead- ership and service and lived their down to the old gym I remem- VIRGINIA RUTH DARNELL lives according to their strong con- bered vividly those metal stairs. KLODT — Age 92, passed away Elvin Caldwell victions. Why, I have no idea.” December 22, 2003. She lived ELVIN CALDWELL — Died Ginny served on the Denver While a student, Owen remem- much of her life in Denver where April 30, 2004. Elvin served for 25 School board from 1975-1982, dur- bers being in contemporary liter- she graduated from East High years as Denver’s first African- ing the tumultuous years of the ature with Judy Collins who went School in 1929. She attended her American member of the City city busing program. The contro- on to carve out a significant career 50th and 52nd class reunions and Council. He represented Denver’s versial program resulted in mas- as a singer. He also remembers kept a proud allegiance to East District 8 with passion, develop- sive white flight from the city. having Principal Bob Colwell’s High School throughout her life- ing a community center and being Bruce and Ginny refused to aban- daughter, Penny, in one of his time. Two daughters also gradu- an advocate for black businesses. don the city schools and sent their classes. ated from East: Jean Koldt Hejde In 2003, Elvin was honored, three children, David (1969), Jane “I wasn’t that involved as a stu- (1951) and Joan Klodt Malouff along with Omar Blair. The Blair- (1973) and Sarah (1976) to East dent at East. It was a large school (1953). She is interred in New- Caldwell African American Re- High School. Owen Hahn and it wasn’t always easy to find castle, Wyoming. Owen is one of many East High a niche. I do have fond memories search Library was dedicated in Bruce believed in a vital down- Five Points on April 26, 2003. He PHIL NEUHALFEN — Long town Denver. He spearheaded the alums who eventually found their of the bowling club, which is time audio-visual aids coordinator way back to East. Owen started about all I listed on my senior helped establish the Eastside creation of Downtown Denver, Neighborhood Health Center and at East High School. Phil was well Inc. (Downtown Denver Partner- his educational career at Byers resume in the Angelus. I do re- known for his love of music and Junior High School, where he member some remarkable teach- Five Points Community Center. ship). He also played a role in the In 1990, the Denver City Council the number of friends he gained in development of the 16th Street spent 20 years. He returned to East ers however. Of course, math was the East High Community. He High School in 1982 when the my favorite and I was glad to have created the Elvin R. Caldwell Mall and the Auraria campus. He Community Service Plaza. Mr. was an active member of the “Don chaired Denver Urban Renewal freshmen were added to the high Harry W. Charlesworth as my Bobb” field trips to Copper Can- schools and middle schools were math teacher. I also remember tak- Caldwell also served as the city’s Authority from 1954-1968. He also safety manager and three terms yon, Mexico. He leaves two sons worked with others for the preser- created in the DPS. Owen retired ing Latin from Margaret Smith David (1986) and John (1990). from East the summer of 2004. and I was especially fond of Mike as a Colorado legislator in the vation of the D&F tower and he BRUCE ROCKWELL — The He earned his bachelor’s degree Mahonchak who taught American House. worked to keep Larimer Street vital. East High community lost one of in mathematics from the Univer- history. Elvin was born in Denver in Interestingly, the two grew up its distinguished alumni and the sity of Denver. He also earned a The Hahn family has been in 1919. He graduated from East on Marion Street, Bruce at 1018 city of Denver lost one of its most master’s degree in education with Denver since 1908. He had an aunt High School in 1937, and went on Marion and Ginny at 600 Marion. successful business and civic lead- a specialization in counseling. At who went to Old East downtown to the University of Colorado on Both attended public schools. ers. Bruce Rockwell (1944), died East, he was a general counselor and a sister, Eleanor, and a broth- a track scholarship. Caldwell’s Bruce graduated from East High on July 13, 2004 at the age of 81. and a college counselor. For years er, Roger, who also attended East long-time friend, Omar Blair pre- School in 1941. He was an active Just last year, Ginny Rockwell college counseling was assigned in the 1950s. ceded him in death on March 25, Angel. He served on the student died at the age of 79. The two had to a particular counselor. When The Alumni and Friends of East 2004. Omar served on the school council and was president of the Jim Tracy came to East as princi- salute Owen Hahn for his devo- board and was a life-time advo- pre-law club. He also served as pal he changed the system and tion and dedication to East and cate of educational equity and op- president of Hi-Y and was the vice made every counselor a college most importantly for his knowl- portunity. Both men’s children at- president of the National Honor counselor as well as a general edgeable care and concern for East tended East. Society. He was in the Red Jackets counselor. High students. Elvin was a champion for the and he played baseball and was in rights of African-American and the “D” club. served on the board of directors of The Rockwell’s lived their lives the NAACP. His leadership result- in service to the city of Denver, its 9/11 Display ed in the state’s first Fair Employ- people and its institutions. They ment Practices Act. Mayor Hick- left huge footprints. enlooper, upon hearing of the VERNON SCOTT — Died Erected At East passing of Elvin Caldwell said: June 25, 2004. He graduated from The faculty of East High School commissioned a special display “He was one of the true icons of East High School in 1937. He grad- to commemorate the terrible tragedy of 9/11. A large flag, framed Denver, a leader of his generation uated from the University of Den- in oak and covered by glass has been mounted on the landing on and those that followed. Dr. Bern- ver. During WWII, Scotty was a the second floor at East. ard Gipson, another East gradu- ski instructor for the 10th Moun- Additionally, the names of two East High alums are placed on ate, worked with Elvin on many tain Division. He opened the first the frame of the flag. Leslie Whittington (1973) and Charles Fal- community projects. “I found him ski shop in Denver in 1946, and in kenberg (1974) were killed when their plane was hijacked and went to be a wonderful elder and a fel- 1968 he built the first indoor ten- down in Pennsylvania on 9/11. low who could communicate well nis facility in the state, the Colo- with all of Denver’s citizens. Bruce Rockwell rado Racquet Club. Two East High Organizations Providing Support And Help Alumni & Friends Of East ents and community members. for post graduate education and ent and former parents and com- pursue summer programs; post The Angel Foundation The Alumni Association seeks to projects mutually beneficial to cur- munity members interested in graduate assistance in the coun- The Alumni & Friends of East preserve and promote East High’s rent East students and alumni are maintaining the educational excel- seling office; curriculum support Association was reactivated un- past, present and future. Associa- major goals for the alumni associa- lence of East in this period of eco- and textbook acquisition; student der the leadership of James Tracy tion members value the architec- tion. Contributions support all nomic downturn and shortfall. assistance fund; library renova- (1950 alum and former East prin- tural and historical heritage of alumni efforts. Foundation organizers feel that tion; East High videos for recruit- cipal) in 1989. The Alumni Associ- East, as well as its social and edu- Preservation projects have in- quality public education requires ment of students and fundraising; ation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit chari- cational role in today’s challenging cluded: Denver Landmark status participation and financial sup- and funding of the Teacher Grant table organization. The Alumni & world. Historical preservation for East in 1991; East High Tower port from parents, alumni, policy Program. Friends was founded by a group projects, communication with Museum, restoration of the social makers, businesses and commu- As with the Alumni Association, of alumni from many generations, alumni (including assisting reun- room, restoration of the front entry nity leaders. if you have specific interests please as well as teachers, principals, par- ion groups), student scholarships way and doors. Additional sup- The purpose of the East High indicate where your contribution port has been given to the restora- Foundation is to raise and distrib- should be directed. Most great edu- Fate Of The Lowenstein Theatre tion of the auditorium and land- ute money to support the overall cational institutions have both an The Lowenstein Theatre, once the crown jewel of Denver theater, has scaping activities. Financial sup- mission of East High School. It is Alumni Association and a Founda- been sitting vacant for 18 years. Talks are under way that could see some port has been provided for the also a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable tion. Both organizations work in movement on the theatre’s future. Alumni Scholarship program, organization. the best interest of East High and The Denver Center for the Performing Arts had received several offers Constitutional Scholars, After Currently Foundation funds are jointly on specific projects. for the theater at East Colfax Avenue and Elizabeth Street. As of Prom, Heritage Hall and the War being granted for: scholarships for Alumni & Friends of East September 17, 2004, a new owner of the property is a possibility. The Memorial. participation in a spectrum of ac- 1545 Detroit St. Denver real estate development firm St. Charles Town Co., has sign- The Alumni & Friends is a tivities from academics, the arts, Denver, CO 80206 ed an agreement to purchase the historic theatre from the Bonfils membership organization. Any- and sports for students who could Foundation for an estimated 1.8 million. one can join the association. An- not otherwise participate; recruit- East Angel Foundation The former crown jewel of Denver theaters could be reopened as early nual membership dues are $10.00 ment and retention of quality P.O. Box 201404 as July 2006, as a multipurpose arts and retail center. The plan does and all donations are fully tax- teachers; awards for faculty to Denver, CO 80220 not include a residential component. deductible. If you have a specific The Bonfils Theatre was built in 1953 by Denver Post publisher and area of interest, please indicate Membership Renewal philanthropist Helen Bonfils, and it was home to theatrical events when making contributions. until the Denver Performing Arts Complex was opened in 1980. In 1986 The Angel Foundation was (Continued on Page 4) formed in 2003 by a group of pres- To Be Mailed In January 2005. East High Alum Voted Into Happy Haynes Ends 12-Year Colorado Women’s Hall Of Fame Run On City Council Antoinette Perry-Frueauff, a tion raised money through bene- When Allegra “Happy” Haynes 1906 graduate of East High School fits. All profits went toward the came to East High School as a was recently elected to the Colo- war effort. She also coordinated sophomore in 1969, she immedi- rado Women’s Hall of Fame. The 6,700 hospital ward entertainment ately embarked on a social/polit- honor was presented at the hall’s units at home and abroad. ical activist career. Eventually she ceremony on March 11, 2004. Teaming up with Brock Prem- would opt for a political career in Antoinette (Tony) made her berton, she produced and direct- her hometown of Denver. mark in the theater as a leading ac- ed a great run of Broadway hits, After graduating in 1971, Hap- tress and director. More impor- including Harvey, the Pulitzer py attended Barnard College in tantly, she opened doors for other Prize-winning comedy, written by New York, where she earned a women directors. She was known Mary Chase, a West High School B.A. degree in political science. as an activist and great humanitar- alum. “My goal was to go on to Barnard ian. Broadway’s most distinguish- Her family’s ranch, Salt Works Antoinette Perry-Frueuff Teachers’ College and earn a mas- ed honor for excellence in the the- Ranch, in South Park is the oldest (1955), children’s rights advocate; ters and then teach. In fact, I did ater, the Tony Award (officially ranch in Colorado and is a histor- Joan Packard Birkland (1946) ath- some student teaching in the New the Antoinette Perry Award), was ical landmark. lete; Miriam Harris Goldberg York city school system.” Her established in 1947 by the Amer- The Women’s Hall of Fame was (1934) publisher; Jane Silverstein career soon returned to politics. ican Theatre. Tony co-founded this opened in 1985 to recognize the Ries (1927), landscape architect; She served under Lt. Gov. George organization in order to encourage value of women’s civic and pro- Edwina Hume Fallis (1895) edu- Brown during his four-year term. young talent. fessional accomplishments. Sev- cator; Marie Wormington Volk Later on she worked for Mayor During World War II, Tony eral East graduates have been (1931) anthropologist/archaeolo- Federico Peña and Councilman formed the American Theater honored with induction in the gist; and Jean Yancey, (1943) entre- Bill Roberts. Allegra “Happy” Haynes Wing War Service. This organiza- past: Marilyn Van Derbur Atler preneur. Allegra was elected to the city of African-American teachers in council from District 11 in 1990. the classroom. I give principal Bob She served a one-year term which Colwell a great deal of credit for Tribute To Active Alum Ned Nicholls was created by Councilman Rob- listening to us and for doing what In 1939, East High School was board and continues to provide a erts stepping down early. The next was necessary to provide these a special place. The country had unique perspective about East. year she ran on her own campaign things for us. just recently stepped out of the As a senior in 1939 Ned would and served three four-year terms I remember that our first spon- depression years and high school don his “red jacket” and join with as a councilwoman. She stepped sor was Linda Matarese. In Janu- was still considered a place of spe- the community of Angels in root- down from that position in 2003. ary of 1969, Regis Groff was cial innocence. It would take only ing on the “big red” teams. He Today, she is a special liaison be- brought in from Smiley Junior a few months for that sense of in- sang in the a cappella and glee tween Mayor John Hickenlooper High to teach the Black history nocence to change. choirs led by Violette McCarthy and the City Council. courses. “One of the crazy things When the alumni association and Fareeda Moorhead and he The Haynes family has deep about that class was that I was was established in 1989, Ned would be part of the Christmas roots in East High School. Her good on the tests and homework Nicholls became one of its most pageant under the direction of father, Leroy Haynes, graduated and had high marks, but because active members. He was the first Genevieve Kreiner. East students in 1950 and all of his children it was the first class after lunch, I vice-president of the association. had a multitude of clubs to join in graduated from East: Khadija in didn’t always make it back. My He was vital in the establishment 1939. Ned chose to be part of the 1976, Michael in 1978, Mary in friend Regis gave me a “C” for of the history museum in the tow- Junior Chamber of Commerce. 1979 and LeAnn in 1980. Her not showing up regularly. One er and has worked diligently in Ned had the good fortune of mother was a strong civil rights class I did not miss was Price maintaining the museum. Ned taking classes under some of the advocate and thus Allegra was Smith’s. I had him at every level has been a regular figure at East legends of East: Justin Brierly, H. surrounded by political discus- and I think he was about as good High alumni reunions, sharing his W. Charlesworth, Dorothy Dunn, sions from a very early age. a teacher as I have ever seen.” knowledge and pride for East Kenneth Gorsline, Katherine Hoff- At East Happy was into politics. The ’70s were a tumultuous High School. He remains on the man, Helen Hunter, Mary Lowe, She was in on the creation of the time everywhere in America. East Oscar Marinoff, Milton Molien, Black Students Alliance in 1969 had slowly evolved into a diverse Ned and Harryette Nicholls Winfield Niblo, Ralph Pitts, Ralph and stayed with the organization student population. “It was not Putnam, Elizabeth Sparhawk, POW medal, the air medal with until graduation. “I remember the perfect racial understanding, but Virginia Stearns, Fred Ticen and three oak leaf clusters and the Dis- strong leadership provided by the faculty, students and admin- George Wagner, to name a few. tinguished Flying Cross. Following Judy Benton (1970). Happy also istration seemed dedicated to Ned and his brothers helped the war, Ned vowed to return to served as president of the Dele- making it work as best as possible. support their mother after their Denver and never leave again. gate Assembly in her senior year. I give credit to Bob Colwell. father died in the flu epidemic fol- The Alumni and Friends of East “We made a lot of fuss about the I had become discouraged with lowing World War I. When the sec- salute the work and dedication of exclusion of Afro-American his- school in my senior year. I was ond war broke out, Ned enlisted in one of East’s great alums. tory in the curriculum and the lack highly charged by political and the Army Air Force. He flew 25 social events and I was disturbed successful missions as part of a B- by the number of students who 17 crew. However, on his 25th mis- Alumni Scholarship were apathetic. Mr. Colwell steer- sion, a daylight bombing raid of ed me in the direction of the sen- Berlin, his plane was shot down. Awards 2004 ior seminar. What a marvelous ex- He survived the crash and after six For the 10th consecutive year perience that was. The program weeks in a hospital he was trans- the Alumni & Friends of East took students from all social and ferred to Stalag Luft One where he awarded scholarship dollars to economic levels and put them was held prisoner until the Ger- outstanding graduating seniors. together in a real community of mans surrendered. Ned was This year eight deserving seniors learners. I remember that Craig Ned Nicholls awarded the Purple Heart, the received awards totaling $6,000.00 Spillman was the director. We Alyssa Teves received the re- learned about grass-roots learn- newable $1,000 scholarship for ing. I still drive by the children’s Class Of 1954 Reunion 2004. Alyssa was an outstanding playground we built together in (Continued from Page 1) challenging and ROTC was grow- student at East. In addition to her northeast Denver.” the auditorium the gathering of ing. We planted trees on Arbor academic achievements she parti- Allegra spoke about the unique- the community. How appropriate. Day (begun in 1886); Red and cipated in three sports, band, and ness of the newly established del- Saturday night they met at the White Day (1927) provided a fun- four years of theatre production. egate assembly. “Student Council Cherry Hills Country Club for filled break from classes with cos- The East theatre director des- was into old, traditional programs their banquet. tumes, floats, skits and the city cribes Alyssa as having, “an artist’s of dances, color day floats and the When this group entered East track meet and dance. The year- eye for the stage and an instinctive Alyssa Teves like. I wanted to talk about other High as sophomores, they were book, Angelus, (1909), recorded grasp of the demands of a script to his soccer field time, Chris was issues. Usually the kids who were 886 strong. They immediately em- and bound the memories at a cost — as well as bright, enthusiastic an invaluable math tutor. Interest- on council were the popular stu- braced East’s traditions. Andrea of $4. Today the cost is $45. The and dependable. The best techie ed in the sciences, Chris is current- dents. DA representatives came Jane Jelstrup Corley, a 1954 alum student government included a ever!” Alyssa is currently attend- ly studying at the University of out of each homeroom. It was a shared her thoughts in the alum- Head Boy and a Head Girl (1909), ing Notre Dame, where she plans Vermont. real democracy where the elite ni reunion book. These were her student council (1920) and dele- to earn a degree in engineering. Described as “deeply curious, and the masses came together to observations: gate assembly (1941). Three additional seniors were inquisitive and amazingly posi- talk. It was a way for the council Howdy Day tags were signed, Echoing an 1878 event back at awarded one-time $1,000 scholar- tive,” Jazmyn Singleton received to get back in touch with its base. continuing a tradition that began Arapahoe School, teacher Genevi- ships for 2004. a $1,000 scholarship for outstand- “We didn’t want to just deal in 1930. The Spotlight kept us in- eve Kreiner (whose career began in Ian Campbell is a well-rounded ing achievement. Her leadership with high school issues. We took formed at 15 cents a copy; today 1921), produced memorable Christ- young man with a serious interest in Student Council, Octagon Club, our lead from the anti-war move- it is free. Dance bids and theatre mas Pageants and Graduations. in science and math. His intellec- the PANDA team and as captain ment in colleges. We wanted to be tickets were sold from the front We graduated 718 seniors from tual curiosity and wish to “make of the soccer team complemented like them while still in high school. hall box office nearly “under the the student body of 2,458. Begin- a difference in the lives of many her academic accomplishments at It was a time of rebellion and a lot clock.” (At Old East, students met ning with the senior prom (1913) people” led him to envisioning ar- East. Jazmyn is currently working of traditional things at East were at the radiator. Today, they get on held at the Shirley-Savoy Hotel, tificial alternatives for organ trans- toward a degree in public relations either questioned or died for lack their cell phones and call their through Class day at Elitch Gar- plants. Ian is currently attending at Duke University. of interest. Black Students Alliance friends to set up a meeting time dens and finally graduation exer- Colorado School of Mines pursu- Four remarkable East seniors would meet with Afro-American and place.) cises at City Auditorium Arena, ing a degree in chemical engin- were granted $500 Book Awards: students at CU to help design a Assemblies, contests, plays and June 10, 1954, we separated from eering with a minor in bioengin- Whitney Chapman, Joyce Joseph, high school program.” the All School Show (started in each other to find our futures. eering. Morgan McKay, and Marie Louise Happy Haynes joins the long 1912) were interesting and chal- As the class celebrated their Chris Healy also received a Vaughn. list of East High alums who have lenging. Athletic events were hot- 50th reunion, they fondly remem- $1,000 award for outstanding The Alumni scholarship pro- served in political office on either ly contested and widely support- bered the special people and the achievement. At East he was a ser- gram has awarded over $60,000 a national, state or local level. The ed by the community. The march- cherished traditions and activities ious academic student who man- since 1995 when we reactivated alumni association applauds Hap- ing band and the white jackets of- that made attending East High aged full participation in extra the original scholarship trust start- py for her long and distinguished ten performed. Class work was School a wonderful experience. curricular activities. In addition ed in 1925. service to the city of Denver. East Athletic Titles And Coach Carey — A LOOK BACK — State championships in athlet- ketball returned to the respectabil- 130 Years Ago — First High School (Arapahoe School) established ics have been hard to come by in ity it had achieved in the 1950s in Denver. (1874) the Denver Public Schools in the and 1960s. 120 Years Ago — Music officially added to East High curriculum. past two decades. As the power- Coach Carey has been success- (1884) base shifted to the ever-growing ful in spite of an eroding talent 110 Years Ago — Manual Training School opens. (1894) suburban schools and the private base in Denver. Many of Denver’s 100 Years Ago — Congress set up as East’s first club. (1904) school sector. best athletes eventually find their 90 Years Ago — Boys and Girls Welfare Organizations set up to Since 1970, East has managed to way into the suburban programs. assist students in need. (1914) win only four state championship How has East remained success- 80 Years Ago — First city wide standard testing program estab- titles. The Angels captured the ful in basketball? Some would say lished. (1924) state baseball title in 1994 and bas- it is because Rudy is one of the 80 Years Ago — Boys Tennis becomes official sport at East. (1924) ketball titles in 1996, 1999 and most effective recruiters in a state 70 Years Ago — Hugh Weller unveils “Marco Polo” mural in East 2004. where such things are supposed to library. (1934) Coach Rudy Carey has six state be against the rules. Others, how- 60 Years Ago — Coordinator of instruction established. Chandos titles under his belt, three at Man- ever, point out that all schools re- Reid the 1st. (1944) ual and three at his alma mater, cruit and that the reason East is 50 Years Ago — Brown versus Board of Education desegregates East. Even when his team’s are successful is because young peo- public schools. (1954) not champions, they are usually in ple don’t need to be invited to 40 Years Ago — Civil Rights Act passed. (1964) the thick of every year’s race. come to East. They flock to a pro- 30 Years Ago — Pondstone Amendment limits Denver growth. In 2004, Rudy reached a pinna- gram that will give them state (1974) cle that few even dream about. exposure and a chance to play for 30 Years Ago — Busing begins in Denver to achieve integration. His Angels went undefeated in the legendary Rudy Carey. (1974) capturing the state title and in the Rudy Carey Graduation has taken its toll on 30 Years Ago — Title IX gives girls equal status to boys in sports process, he earned his 500th vic- the best basketball players in Col- East this year. But this does not and activities. (1974) tory as a DPS basketball coach. orado. We just couldn’t win the bother coach Carey. “It is part of 30 Years Ago — Judge Doyle sets up East/Manual Complex. (1974) He has coached some of the best big title. His teammates included the game to rebuild every so often. 20 Years Ago — The year of the yuppie arrives. (1984) basketball players in the state of Dale Hooks, Marvin “Skipper” I am not worried about our chanc- 10 Years Ago — Collaborative Decision Making Committee estab- Colorado, from Chuck Sproling Smith and Chuck Flowers. Later es this year. We will be competi- lished. (1994) and Johnnie Reece at Manual to Rudy entered Colorado State Uni- tive as always. Will we win anoth- 10 Years Ago — Busing stops in Denver. (1994) J.B. Bickerstaff, Stan King, Sadat versity where he earned all-league er state title? 10 Years Ago — Second teacher strike in Denver history. (1994) Montgomery, Chad Edwards, honors. “I don’t know, but I am never 2004 — East basketball team earns state title with perfect 23-0 Stan King, Ross Schraeder, Anto- He started coaching at Manual shocked when it happens.” record. nio Porch, Charlie Mays and Sean and won three state titles. Pia There is little middle ground on Ogirri at East. Smith, an East graduate and coach Carey. People either love Rudy graduated from East in friend of coach Carey, was princi- him or they don’t. There is no 1970. He played guard and was pal at East and talked Rudy into denying that he has made his East Today . . . named to all-city and all-state returning to his alma mater. The mark in Colorado basketball and Current Facts About East High School squads. “I played with some of move was great for East. Bas- brought glory to his alma mater. In an age which often seems 4 Administrators careless with tradition, East prides 98 Teachers Dave Sidwell Returns To Alma itself on its long-standing educa- 5 Counselors tional heritage in the Denver com- 1 Library media specialist Mater To Lead Football Team munity. The striking East building, 1 Technology specialist Dave Sidwell graduated from and South. He was also once on located in the City Park setting, 1 Nurse East High School in 1964 and was the coaching staff of the University offers beautiful landscaping and 1 Social worker a member of the last state cham- of Colorado when they won a na- renders an aesthetic experience 10 Full time secretaries pionship football team from East. tional championship. He has also for East students. East is patterned 19 Paraprofessional/Aides He would like nothing better than had experience in coaching Arena after Independence Hall in Phila- ENROLLMENT to restore a winning tradition at football. delphia. 1932 Students his alma mater. Sidwell will undoubtedly find East remains a model of a high- 398 Senior Class Dave played on the state cham- things a bit different than when he ly mobile but integrated commu- ETHNICITY pion team in 1962 along side some attended East and played for the nity which allows its students to Anglo 46% of East’s best football talent in its legendary Pat Panek. He will not experience people of different African American 37% long history: Jim Blaschke, Alan have the fortune of large numbers races, cultures and economic back- Hispanic 12% Dertinger, William Bayers, Ron as did coach Panek, and he will grounds. In this way, East High Asian 3% Sheppard, Ad Lopez, Skip Hilton, have to instill a sense of dedication prepares young people to live in Native American 2% and Al Oliver, to name a few. In his and pride in winning. a pluralistic world. Students on free senior year, the East team lost to In a recent interview in the stu- Since 1925, when the “New & reduced lunch 26% Pueblo Centennial in the semi- dent newspaper (Spotlight) coach Dave Sidwell East” first opened, East has fared SENIOR CLASS STATS finals of the state championship. Sidwell was asked what his team team. I want them to understand well in academic and athletic com- Top% Rank GPA Dave was forced to sit out that should focus on this year. “I just that playing football well requires petition. Numerous athletic tro- 10 36 & above 4.566 game because of injuries. want them to show up. If every two things: the ability to run and phies for league championships 15 54 & above 4.336 After playing at the University capable kid showed up we would the courage to play the game. and state titles grace the trophy 20 72 & above 4.119 of Colorado, Dave has coached in have a great team. If we could get The alumni association wishes cases at East. Its theatre program, 33 119 & above 3.561 several school programs includ- the lacrosse and rugby players all coach Sidwell success in his new music performance, both vocal 50 180 & above 3.012 ing: Mullen, Manual, Machebeuf to come out we could have a great venture. and instrumental, student publi- 67 242 & above 2.539 cations, ROTC unit, speech, Unit- 75 271 & above 2.293 Ron Shavlik’s Roots Continued At Duke ed Nations and Constitutional GRADUATES CLASS OF 2004 One of the great sports legends his grandfather playing in college. Scholars teams bring a feeling of 4-Year Institutions 66% at East High School is being re- “We’re both skinny white guys. I pride to the East community. 2-Year Institutions 14% membered through a grandchild would like to think I am as good East is blessed with well pre- Vocational Schools 3% making his own mark on the hard- at rebounding as my grandfather, pared, dedicated teachers who Full Time Employment 11% wood. but I know he has it over me on through their humanizing style of Armed Services 4% Shavlik Randolph is entering shooting the hook shot. I know he teaching, provide an outstanding Apprentice Programs 1% his junior year as a forward on the was a great player, but from what total educational experience. In NATIONAL MERIT Duke University basketball team. I heard he was also a great person.” 1957 and 1965 East was honored NOMINEES His grandfather, the late Ronnie Some great basketball players as one of the countries top high Semi-Finalists 3 Shavlik graduated from East in have followed Ron Shavlik at East. schools. Later in 1968, East was Finalists 2 1952 and was one of the first great But he was the first “great” East selected as one of America’s top 10 Boettcher Scholarships 2 basketball players produced in player to generate any media schools. In 2000, Newsweek maga- GRADUATION Colorado. hype. He was the first to be named zine recognized East as one of REQUIREMENTS Ron’s teams at East captured college All-American (Joe Barry America’s top 100 public schools. English 40 hours the state title in 1951 and 1952 un- Carroll would be named All- Although there has been a great Science 30 hours der coach Bill Weimar. He went American later) and the first An- deal of change since East first Math 30 hours to North Carolina State in Raleigh, gel to play pro ball (Knicks). opened its doors, it remains a Social Studies 25 hours North Carolina and played bas- Ron Shavlik was posthumously place where the total education of P.E. 10 hours ketball, earning All-American inducted into the Colorado Sports the student is held foremost. Electives 85 hours honors. At 6’8”, the center still Hall of Fame in 2003. FACULTY and STAFF Total 220 hours ranks as the ACC’s second leading Ron Shavlik ADVANCED PLACEMENT career rebounded. He starred at His grandson, Shavlik Ran- Fate Of The Lowenstein (Continued from Page 2) CLASSES State from 1953-1956 and averag- dolph, played at Broughton High the Bonfils Theater was renamed the Lowenstein after longtime artis- English Lit. ed 18.5 points and 16.8 rebounds in Raleigh and was named to the tic director Henry Lowenstein. American History over a three-year season. He was McDonald’s and Parade All- Carol Boigon, city councilwoman, has been one of many leading the English Comp. noted for his tenacious rebound- American High School teams. He fight to preserve the theater. Carol’s children graduated from East European History ing and his “sweet hook shot.” As did not follow in his grandfather’s High and she is quite interested in seeing the theater remain a vital piece Calculus an Angel he was the Denver Prep footsteps. He chose Duke over in the architecture of the area. Originally known as Bonfils Theater, the Government US League’s all-time leading scorer North Carolina State. 650 seat theater was designed as part of the entrance to the Esplanade, Chemistry with 764 points. The grandson has seen video of which is the gateway to City Park and includes East High School. Micro/Macro Economics Carol would like to see some public-private partnership among the Biology East Players Have Roots In Past city, Denver Public Schools and private investors. The scenario con- French Language tinues. Will the theater be preserved or it will be another grand old Physics Xavier Nady, Jr., is currently Evan Hornsby, currently building torn down for development? “It is my dream that the Spanish Language the starting right fielder for the starting on the East High base- Lowenstein will be part of the revitalization project currently under Music Theory San Diego Padres in the National ball team comes from the stock way for East Colfax.” Statistics League West. His father X, as he of a legend. His great, great Aspokesman for St. Charles, one of the largest renovators of historic Psychology was known, was a starter for the grandfather, Rogers Hornsby commercial property in Denver, said that, “if St. Charles cannot bring Human Geography East Angels and graduated in was clearly one of the greatest its plan to fruition, we will walk away from the project before we tear Studio Art 1964. hitters in the professional game. down the building.”