2017 Sullivan Gateway Turns 100 in 2017, Denver Parks Restoring Built in 1917, the Sullivan Gate- Due to the Freeze-Thaw Cycles

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East Angel Friends & Alumni potlight Foundation S February 2017 Sullivan Gateway Turns 100 In 2017, Denver Parks Restoring Built in 1917, the Sullivan Gate- due to the freeze-thaw cycles. way has served as an impressive Plants are growing out of the walls and grand entry to the City Park and vandalism and graffiti are evi- Esplanade. dent. As a result, Denver Parks The new East High School has begun to secure funding to opened for business in September phase in the restoration of the site 1925. The gateway was originally which is expected to cost more conceived by George Kessler in than a million dollars. his 1906 plan for Denver City The first phase has been under- Parks. Strongly influenced by the way in conjunction with the con- City Beautiful Movement, Kessler struction of the new recreation was one of the leading national center at the corner of Colfax and figures in City Beautiful Design. Josephine streets. The two lion While grand in style, the gate- head fountains have been restored way is in seriously deteriorated to active use and should run water condition. The terra cotta walls this next spring and summer. are broken in multiple locations Edward Bennett, a protégé of and will continue to deteriorate Daniel Burnham, was the archi- tect for the City Park Esplanade structures and his design is true to the classical themes and elements of the era. The gateway includes two 300-foot sweeping terra cotta walls, punctuated by two 40-foot tall freestanding sculptures atop Doric columns that represent early Colorado agricultural and mining endeavors. The Sullivan Gateway in 1926. The sculptures were completed dolphin fountain, accompanied ed wall of the gateway. The Sulli- Mitchell in honor of his friend and by noted New York artist Leon by two smaller lion head fountains van Gateway was erected with colleague, Denver banker Dennis Lintelli. Also on the site is a large that were installed into each curv- funds donated by John Clarke Sullivan.

The two lion head fountains have been restored to active use. . D I 4 G A 0 R P O 9 O . C E O T G I R N A F E T T O V I S R N M O P E R P N D . E O S P . N U East High School terra cotta walls will be part of the restoration.

East High Auditorium Editor’s Note: The history of the three grand buildings of East High’s history are not only about brick and mortar, glass, wood and iron. It is an ideal — a set of ideas — ideas of character, of scholarship, of conduct or culture. May Regain Its Light When Old East, located at 20th and Stout, was closed in the spring of 1925 East High School’s auditori- and the New East was opened on the Esplanade (known then as the “hill”), um was called “the gathering a special ceremony marked the transition. Two principals spoke eloquently of place” by Roscoe Hill, it’s first the past and the future of East High School. principal. Over the years it has been the scene of countless stu- AVE AE VALE dent assemblies, plays, con- by Principal Harry Barrett, Old East, 1912-1920 certs, variety shows and speech A farewell to the old building which to many /debate activities. The audito- generations of students and teachers is an integral rium has retained a great deal and inseparable part of East is not easy to write. of its charm and beauty, but The memories throng and choke utterance. An plans are being explored to old saying goes: “An old house is like an old vio- upgrade the facility and restore lin: the music of the past is wrought into it.” So it some of its past glory. is with our old house and the occasion is worthy When the auditorium was of commemoration in verse by those lived and completed in 1924, it had north studied there. There is no building like East in and south windows which pro- Denver, in Colorado or anywhere in the West. To vided natural light to the space, a multitude it is as the Boston Latin School was to but shortly after the comple- those who began American History in New England. tion of the building, those win- So as we bear our lares and penates to the new and beautiful habita- dows were covered to enhance tion on the hill let us lift our voices once more about the old school for fire safety. During that era, fire- The historic windows in the audi- the last time in Hail, East Denver! Ave ae vale — hail and farewell. rated glass options were limit- torium may be restored. ed. Services and the East administra- THE SPIRIT OF EAST At the same time, again because tion and faculty. by Principal Roscoe C. Hill, Old and New East, 1920-1944 of fire concerns, the beautiful open The Foundation has retained Hail! To the spirit of East Denver, that spirit stairwells were boarded up. Both the services of Semple Brown which has made itself manifest in the lives and modifications enhanced safety but Architects to provide a feasibility achievements of the graduates and former stu- seriously diminished the aesthetic study and a conceptual design. dents of this grand old school. To know and to feel value of the original architecture. Along with providing for restora- that spirit is to love it. It impels those who are here The East Angel Friends & Alum- tion of historic windows, the — teachers and pupils alike — to push onward to ni Foundation has begun explor- study includes electrical lighting greater things. The challenge comes to us across the & n

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n chair of the Building and Grounds then work with the school admin- in the new building. There we hope to transfer the spirit of Old East, r o n e A B Committee is spearheading this istration to define the scope of the increasing its influence in the community. To the loyal alumni we v m t . n u s initiative, which involves coordi- project and the size of the neces- pledge our best effort and dedicate the future to the task of making if l e O a . D A E P nation with DPS Construction sary fundraising initiative. possible, the spirit of East greater and finer than when we received it. EAST ANGEL FRIENDS & ALUMNI FOUNDATION President’s Message This year is an exciting one. Our priorities evidence a commitment to continuing the well-established and successful initiatives of our standing committees which enhance the East environment for its students, faculty and alumni community. Be sure to see the article in this issue which details this year’s faculty and staff grants. As well, we are kicking off several new initiatives. A sampling of what we’re up to in 2016-17: • Raising $200,000 to support our programs — along with faculty 2016-2017 East High Con Scholars and staff grants, we fund direct student assistance (books, calcu- lators, bus passes and nutritional assistance), scholarships, improvements to building and grounds, and programs which foster East High Constitutional Scholars community engagement. • Developing our most persistent grants into “legacy” grants and ‘We the People … The Citizen And The Constitution’ budgeting accordingly. Max Davidson, Daisy Davis, Ha- former East parents who each year • Engaging Semple Brown Architects and the DPS construction State Champions Again! ley Drake, William Glennie, Abby contribute their time and talents to services group to assess upgrades to the auditorium — particu- In April of 2017 East will once Harder, Luke Howes, Lilly Hutch- help prepare the new team. larly daylighting, electrical lighting, sound system enhancements, again be representing Colorado in inson, Peter Jonas, Connor Jones, The “We the People” competi- and other aesthetic improvements. the National “We the People” com- Grace Kieft, Max Kieling, Wilson tion, as it is now known, started • Cultivating relationships with our recent alumni, and fostering petition. This dedicated 32 member Murane, Rachel Nobles, Thomas the school year of 1987-1988 as positive connections with current East students around postsec- team (our largest team in decades) Patterson, Olivia Pittard, Nell part of the Bicentennial Celebra- ondary education and career choices. once again, beat Cherry Creek Salzman, Katherine Sawyer, Har- tion of the drafting of the U.S. • East’s PTSA was disbanded two years ago and the Community School District’s Grandview High rison Scudamore, Bridget Sidwell, Constitution. Team members, past Engagement committee was formed to help ensure that several School to win the State Cham- Joseph Snyder, Bruce Valentine, and present, consider Con Schol- “tried and true” activities persist and to develop new means of pionship. East will participate for Isha Vial, Scarlett Vigil, John ars to be one of the most difficult connecting our parent community, particularly fostering a warm the 27th time as State Champions. Walsh, Kelly Wulf, Lindsay Young. and time-consuming undertak- welcome to East newcomers In the 30 year history of the pro- The national competition is not ings of their high school career — Thanks for your continued interest in the Foundation’s activities gram East has lost the State title in any way a “quiz bowl” type of and one of the most rewarding. and for being a Spotlight subscriber — your support is critical to the only twice — 2002 and 2014. competition. It is an oral question- We are proud of all the East par- achievement of our mission! The 2016-2017 team members ing and discussion by demanding ticipants for their hard work and all Julie Bock are: Aaron Bacon, Allyana Bradley, judges who are college professors, those adults who engage and help East High Angel Foundation President Etta Carpender, Maria Crippen, government policy makers, jus- make this level of learning possible! Theodore Culhane, Quinn Daly, tices and judges from state and (Just in case you hadn’t heard, federal offices. Historical knowl- the 2015-2016 East team placed edge combined with understand- SECOND in the nation last April Alumni Scholarship Awards 2016 ing, supportive evidence, and the — the tradition of excellence con- Started in 1926, student awards ships: Paul Carrasco, Jason Cer- ability to make application to tinues!) are based on specific qualifications, vantes, William Flanagan, Allison modern day situations, events and If you wish to help the 2016- recommendations, written applica- Forsberg, Claudia Nunez-Medina issues are the norm. 2017 Constitutional Scholars Team tion, and an interview. Since 2011, Gisela, Anna Harder, Sydney As with all East teams they un- travel to Washington, D.C. to com- and the creation of the East Angel Johnson, Keila Lopez, Anna Mar- derwent rigorous preparation pete, please make a tax-deductible Friends & Alumni Foundation tens, Will Palmquest, Mercedes with their coach and teacher Mark donation payable to: East High (EAFAF), the scholarship program Pinillo, Taylor Finley-Ponds, Jose Thalhofer, along with hours of School - Con Scholars; Mail to: has been supported and funded Sanchez, Charlotte Thayer, Bianca help from local attorneys. East is Beth Gower, East High School, by the Foundation. East alums also Urness, Ella Westerfield, De’Janae fortunate, and so grateful, to have 1600 City Park Esplanade, Denver, provide scholarships, a specific Guillory-Williams. loyal community members and CO 80206. class in honor of a classmate, or as In addition to the EAFAF schol- part of a reunion celebration. arships, six other scholarships In May of 2016, the East Angel were awarded. Four students, Con Obituaries Friends & Alumni Foundation, the Scholar team participants, receiv- Miriam Harris Goldberg Thomas W. Bean Foundation, the ed family scholarships honoring 1916-2017 • Class of 1934 Epstein-Smith family, and alum former Con Scholars Ethan Wolf Miriam Harris Goldberg, a leading force in the James Reece (1960) generously and Emily L. Saslow. Those awards Denver Jewish community, died January 8, 2017, provided scholarship dollars for went to John DeMoully, Aiden at the age of 100. 18 students totaling $45,000. Jacobs, Remi Ruyle, and Maura Molly Culhane Miriam grew up in Denver and never left. She Molly Culhane received the Winstanley. The James E. Tracy graduated from East High School in 1934. After special $6,000 Alumni & Friends them.’ For me, the most valuable family awards continued to Dan- earning a college degree from the University of Scholarship. Molly’s transcript part of East has always been the iel Garcia and Angel Oaxaca. Colorado, she married Max Goldberg and in 1943 shows that she’s a remarkably out- people. What I have learned from To give a scholarship in your the two took over the Intermountain Jewish News standing student, one of the very these peers has been perhaps an name, on behalf of your family, and when Max died in 1943, Miriam took the reins finest. (GPA5.1) But it doesn’t tell even greater education than what or in honor of your graduating and led the editing and publishing of one of the Miriam Goldberg the whole story. She maintained I have learned in the classroom.” class, contact Cissy Nuanes: cissy country’s leading newspapers. the quality of her work in all class- Additional remarkable East [email protected], 303-564- One of her innovations was her “Focus of Women” section of the es as she did intensive research seniors receiving EAFAF scholar- 7178, or [email protected]. paper. She revealed the important work done in Denver by the vari- for her role on the Constitutional ous Jewish women’s organizations. She was able to live long enough Scholars team, competed in na- Andy Hill • 1962-2016 to witness the publishing of the 100th edition of the News in 2013. tional extemporaneous speaking, She is a charter member of both the East High School Heritage Hall public forum debate, and was a A Life Of Community Service of Fame and the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. member of the cross country team Andrew (Andy) Hill, passed away in Owen Hahn • 1940-2017 • Class of 1958 for four years! She also joined the Washington, after a long battle with lung Owen Hahn, long time counselor at East passed math club, Italian club and won cancer on October 31, 2016. He became away in January of 2017. He had productive career the 2016 Fortnightly essay contest. well known and respected as an extraor- as a teacher and counselor in the Denver Public All this plus with twinkle in her dinary public official and a principled Schools. eye and a grin on her face. leader in the state senate of Washington. Owen graduated from East High School in the Asked about the value of her A 1981 graduate of East High School, class of 1958. He took a life-long interest in his East High education: “Hispanic Andy earned a Bachelor of Science graduating class and was active in promoting Literature was one of my favorite degree in physics and computer science class reunions. classes. This class represented my from Colgate University. Later on he After graduating from the University of Denver, high-school experience — not on- earned a Masters in Business from Owen began his educational career as a math ly because of the excellent teach- Harvard Business School. His first work teacher at Byers Junior High. Later he moved to Owen Hahn ing and fascinating curriculum, was with Microsoft where he helped East High School where for 22 years he served as but it brought important global spearhead the development of Windows a counselor and college counselor. Overall, Owen worked as a pro- issues to the classroom and allow- ’95. fessional educator for the DPS for 42 years. ed students to learn from one an- In 2008, Andy was diagnosed with After retiring from the DPS, Owen devoted volunteer hours work- other. lung cancer, despite never having smok- ing on behalf of the East High Alumni and museum committee. He was Hispanic Lit forced me to chal- ed. Through cutting-edge cancer treat- Senator Andy Hill proud of his alma mater and worked diligently for years on behalf of lenge myself not only academi- ment he managed the disease for several years and with this experi- East High School. cally but also socially. The class ence came a new perspective of wanting to help others. helped me improve my writing, In 2010, running against an incumbent, Andy was elected to the but most of the learning happened Washington State Senate. After a successful first term, he was re-elect- DOORS OPEN DENVER through connection with other ed in 2014. He spoke often about how much he loved the community students. We learned about each and the people he represented. He was known for his gift of working other by sharing our own ex- across party lines to solve problems. He served on the Ways and Means Visit Historic East High School periences and beliefs as they relat- committee in the senate and was successful in helping pass legislation For A Free Guided Tour Of ed to the books we read. Hispanic to increase school funding and historic reductions in college tuition. Lit was one of the most integrated He had even been touted as the perfect candidate to run for the office The Building And Tower Museum classes I have taken. Interestingly, of governor. the diversity of the class made it Andy enjoyed playing soccer while at East High School and his fav- April 29-30, 2017 easy to connect with classmates. orite way of serving his community was to be a youth soccer coach. I think the most important thing He combined his competitive spirit with his skills as a mentor and teach- It is an annual two-day event that provides residents and visitors about Hispanic Lit, and about East er to help young athletes. the opportunity to explore high profile and historic buildings in general, is that my peers, even He leaves behind a wife, Molly, and children Katie, Allie and Char- sponsored by the Denver Architectural Foundation. completely different from myself, lie. His mother, Claudia Robinson Hill, East high graduate in 1953, were never considered ‘other.’ would like those Angels who knew Andy to know that he loved his Visit their website at doorsopendenver.com for further details. There was no culture of ‘us versus time at East and the relationships he developed there. ALUMNI HERITAGE HALL INDUCTION 2016 The fourth East High Alumni Heritage Hall Induction Cere- mony was another successful celebration of remarkable East High grads. Three hundred one friends and alums gathered September 20, 2016, at the Denver Art Muse- um to honor 16 new inductees. They join 61 previous inductees. The event was sponsored by the East Angel Friends & Alumni Foun- dation (EAFAF). Once again, the food served by Palettes, had rave reviews as did the Ponti Room at 88-year-old Inductee Dr. Spenc- Inductee Chris Hart and Mistress the museum. Special thanks to East er Titley. Inductee Purnell Steen Inductee Larry Dunn of Ceremonies Sheryl Renee. High friends Arlene Hirschfeld and Dick Robinson who helped EAFAF secure the wonderful venue. Both Arlene and Dick sit on the Board of the Denver Art Museum. As has become tradition with the induction events, it was a spir- ited gathering of the East community, with friends and alums from several decades catching up and sharing stories. Of the 16 alums inducted, all 10 of the living inductees attended (Dr. Spencer Titley being the oldest at 88 years Event Co-Chairs Beth Gower and Andrea Dikeou Larry and Marilyn Atler (Induc- young), and two of the six deceas- with Inductee Neal Blue. tees Larry 2016, Marilyn 2008). Inductee Linden Blue and classmates. ed inductees were represented by Dunn and the Angelaires joined Kathy Callum (1968); Graylon Lawyer/Civic Leader Ruth Mosko Handler family members. The inductees forces to conclude the assembly. The Cole (1971); Stephanie Cross James Neal Blue, Class of 1953; (1916-2002), Class of 1934 — provided significant humor with talented Larry Dunn, his keyboards, (1987); Marcia Goldstein (1969); Linden Stanley Blue, Class of Businesswoman/Barbie Doll telltale stories, old memories, and and the Angelaires provided an Traci Jones (1983); Mark Leonard 1954 — Aviation Executives Inventor more serious reflections on the im- appropriately rousing and celebra- (1961); Pat McElhinney (1960); Reverend Malcolm Boyd, Christopher Hart, Class of 1965 pact of their East High education. tory ending for the assembly. Richard Nelson; Alison Nuanes (1923-2015), Class of 1940 — — Executive Director National Sheryl Renee, well-known sing- Following the assembly, a re- (2002); Cissy Nuanes; Betty Episcopal Priest/Social Activist Transportation Safety Board er, actress, and East alum (1980), ception was held in the library. Shreeve (1960); and Beth Woodard Edward Prentiss Costigan John Lounsbery (1911-1976), served as Mistress of Ceremonies. The inductees were able to see (1968). (1874-1939), Class of 1892 — Class of 1930 — Artist/Walt Sheryl was the perfect addition to their portraits/plaques in the Her- If you have names of alums you U.S. Senator; Disney Animator the evening of great music. To start itage Hall cases and talk with one want to be considered for future Mabel Cory Costigan Dr. Jerry Northern, the evening, the Angelaires, under another and East students. Many Heritage Hall induction, please (1873-1951), Class of 1892 — Class of 1958 — the direction of Will Taylor, and the of the inductees were just pleased contact Marcia Goldstein at marci Educator, Women’s Rights Leader Audiologist/Humanitarian East High Jazz Combo, under the to be back at East. 1946 graduate [email protected]. Larry Dunn, Class of 1971 — Purnell Steen, Class of 1959 — direction of Keith Oxman, joined Spencer Titley had not been back EAST HIGH HERITAGE HALL Earth, Wind and Fire Jazz Pianist/Civil Rights Advocate world renowned songwriter, musi- to East for 70 years. INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2016 Keyboardist/Songwriter David Stern, Class of 1965 — cian and inductee Larry Dunn, and The event was a financial suc- Louisa Ward Arps (1901-1984), Honorable Philip Brewster CEO/Software Innovator provided concert quality music for cess because of the generous dona- Class of 1919 — Gilliam (1925-1975), Dr. Spencer Titley, Class of 1946 the audience. The highlight was tions and sponsorships of East Author/Historian Class of 1925 — — Mining And Economic Larry’s own song, “Shining Star.” alums and the East community. Lawrence Atler, Class of 1953 — Denver Juvenile Court Judge Geologist, University Professor Later in the program the audience Special thanks to alums Monty was honored with more amazing Cleworth and Robert Smith. As music from well-known Denver with all Heritage Hall inductions, Pam Grier Awarded Medal Of Honor jazz musician and inductee Purnell any monies remaining after ex- Pam Grier, a graduate of East woman who struggled in the ’70s Steen. Everyone was mesmerized penses go to maintaining Heritage High School in 1967 and a 2009 to gain significant Hollywood as he glided over the keys. Truly Hall. inductee in the East High Heritage roles. Early on the best role a black remarkable musical talents! The induction event would not Hall, was recently honored as one female could get was a maid or a The next morning seven of the be possible without the total sup- of eight recipients of the W.E.B. servant. Pam became known for inductees attended an all-school port of EAFAF and the hard work Dubois Medal of Honor. The cer- her portrayal of Jackie Brown (also assembly at East. They shared sto- of the committee members. The emony took place at the Hutchins known as Foxy Brown) in a series ries, and reminded the students, Event Committee included: Julie Center on the Harvard University of blaxploitation films several they were once walking the same Bock, EAFAF President; Andrea campus on Oct 6. written by Quentin Tarantino. halls with many of the aspirations Dikeou and Beth Gower, Event Others honored were: hiphop Pam has said that as a girl, she as those in the audience. Larry Co-Chairs; Judith Berg (1954); rapper MC Lyte, opera singer grew up with countless female Jessye Norman, Xerox CEO Ursu- role models. Of course her moth- Robert Smith Donates Large Gift la Burns, Harvard University Sen- er, her aunt and her grandma were ior Admissions officer David Stern, the first and maybe the strongest. To African American Museum David Simon who created the Pam Grier But she also admired Shirley Chis- HBO series Wire and the 1966 Tex- work is Souls of Black Folk and he holm, Barbara Jordan, Angela Robert Smith, a 2013 on a graduate degree as Western basketball team, the a co-founder of the NAACP. Davis, Lena Horne, Althea Gibson inductee in the East from Columbia Univer- first all-black college team. Among Pam was seemingly always per- and Rosa Parks. These women High School Heritage sity. He started his ca- the past recipients are: Oprah Win- forming and being noticed. At the were pathfinders and helped Hall of Fame, has be- reer working at Gold- frey, Muhammad Ali, Toni Morri- age of 19 she was a Broncos cheer- drive her dreams and ambitions. come the second largest man Sachs and in 2000 son and U.S. Rep. John Lewis. leader. She finished third in the Her many awards include: the donor to the newly es- he created Vista Equity The Medal of Honor is named 1967 Miss Universe contest. She Black Enterprise Legacy Award tablished National Mu- Partners and has gained after W.E.B. Dubois, the first Afri- wanted to be a doctor and attend- (2015), induction into the National seum of African Ameri- billionaire status and can American to earn a doctorate ed UCLA and she is a cousin of Multicultural Western Heritage can History and Culture. was recently featured in from Harvard and who went on to NFL player Rosey Grier. Hall of Fame (2013) and a star in His $20 million gift to Forbes magazine. become one the country’s leading She was recognized by Harvard the Hollywood Walk of Fame the museum is the sec- His parents encour- intellectual leaders. His seminal as an iconic leader for the black (2015). ond largest donation to Robert Smith aged intellectual and Oprah Winfrey’s $21 million. creative activity in their home. His gift will be used to digitize “Most nights we went to sleep photographs and videos in an ef- listening to the arias of Leontyne fort to preserve the history of Af- Price.” He also was the founding rican American people in the Unit- president of Fund II Foundation ed States. The history center, nam- which helps support non-profit ed in his honor, is a living, inter- groups to promote African Amer- active museum. In a recent inter- ican culture, human rights, music view Robert talked about the val- education and the environment. ue of the countless photos that “I am concerned that the very exist in African American homes. fabric of America that allowed “Many times family photos are as my parents to earn doctorate valuable as stocks and bonds.” degrees and me to build a suc- After graduating from East in cessful business career is vulner- New Denver Rec Center To Open Near East High 1981, Robert earned an engineer- able in the current political cli- After 10 years of discussion and community meet- ience store originally on the spot. The anticipated ing degree from Cornell, and later mate.” ings, the new Denver recreation center is closer to cost of the project is $33 million and will be financed completion on the site at Josephine and Colfax. through revenue acquired through the sale of the Mayor Hancock and City Council members broke Market Street Station and through funds provided by VISIT OUR WEBSITE ground on Nov. 2, 2015, and the construction now the Tabor special revenue fund. No debt is expected. We encourage you to visit the East Angel Friends & Alumni underway is expected to be completed by the end Located just west of East High School, the center Foundation website at eastangelfriends.org. This will allow you of the summer in 2017. will feature a lap pool, a leisure pool, a weight room, to keep up with events at East. It will also allow you to volunteer The center will officially be the Central Denver a cardio room, a fitness room and classrooms. The your time for one or more of the many committees we have to Recreation Center but will be named after longtime building will be in excess of 60,000 square feet spread offer. There is opportunity provided to donate to a worthy East City Councilwoman and City Park West activist out over two floors. Prior to the groundbreaking, the cause of your choosing and a chance to keep up to date about Carla Madison who passed away in 2011. vacant property was used as a very popular dog upcoming class reunions. The 2.56 acre site was made available by the sale park. Plans are to include a smaller scale dog park of the Church of the City and the Sun Mart conven- on the new site. Athletic Hall Ceremony Set For September 2017 The East High athletic hall of rently 11 men’s athletic programs 2017 INDUCTEES TO EAST East Freshman Is The fame committee has announced and 11 women’s programs. ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME its next selection of inductees to be An official recognition recep- MALE ATHLETES Fastest Girl In Colorado recognized in a ceremony at East tion/induction ceremony will take 1928 - Fletcher Birney Track East High Angel track star Arria in the Fall of 2017. This class will place in historic Calloway Gym. 1931 - Tom Harper Tennis Minor is currently the fastest girl in include nine male athletes and five This is a special venue with many 1949 - Jack Patten Swimming Colorado high school track and she female athletes. The committee long time memories. It was part of 1954 - Kent Orchard Wrestling is only 15-years-old. The freshman also voted to give special recog- the new East High building that 1963 - Walt Oliver Football phenom captured the 100-, 200-, and nition to two state championship was opened in September of 1925 1975 - Mitch Monismith Track 400-meter titles in the 2016 Colorado teams: Football 1962 and Girls and features the special feature of 1983 - Tom Wenzel Lacrosse State Track Meet and to cap it off she Soccer 1983. a full balcony hovering over and 1995 - Brian Phelan Baseball ran a leg on the winning 400-meter In keeping with tradition, spe- surrounding the gymnasium. For- 1996 - Kaneil Dickens Basketball relay team. Where will all of this end? cial efforts were made to recog- tunately, when the new gym was 2010 - Zachary Bolden Soccer Her coach at East, Steve Kipper, nize as many decades as possible built in the early ’80s, the quaint believes she will continue to bring as well as recognizing as many old gym was not torn down or ren- FEMALE ATHLETES down her winning times and has the different sports possible. The male ovated into something different. 1973 - Lori Brown Track reasonable expectation of winning athlete list has always been larg- The ceremony date has not been 1981 - Julie Coxe Volleyball state track in her remaining three er than the girls list because of the selected. Those interested should 1996 - Sarah Burgamy Swimming years. She finished last year not only 2001 - Lindsay Barnes Softball as the fastest girl in Colorado but the fact that boys athletics has been start checking next year in the Arria Minor around 123 years and girls only 41 spring when the date and time 2010 - Shea Kelley Basketball fastest girl track star in the nation. She years. The selections were made and details will be published on STATE CHAMPIONSHIP has her eye on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. after considering a final pool of the East Angel Friends & Alumni TEAMS She runs in a crowd of great Angel sprinters: Andrea Bush, Dawn contenders numbering 71 men Foundation (EAFAF) website at: 1982 - Boys Football Riley and Aspen Burkett, and she might eventually join the elite com- and 30 women. There are cur- [email protected]. 1983 - Girls Soccer pany of recognized East greats Chris Babbs and Art Levy. “I am just under the times of Cheryl Smith (1987) of GW in the East Alum Establishes Academic Scholarship 100 and 200, and Ana Holland (2013) of Regis Jesuit in the 400. I ad- East High School graduate From Anna Martens ’16: mire them and I have my sights set on eclipsing their records. I don’t Monty Cleworth ’78 has estab- “The Cleworth scholarship enabled me think they would expect anything else from me. When I was a lit- lished the Cleworth LEAP Schol- to attend the amazing school of Bowdoin tle girl just starting to run I looked at others on the winner’s stand arship — a merit-based award of College. I love being here — despite the and I asked my mother how I could get there — she said, ‘run faster.’” up to $25,000, renewable annual- inevitable difficulty of adjusting to an ly for four years. The scholarship entirely new life — in fun and academ- is intended to recognize outstand- ic aspects alike. I play frisbee, partici- New Alum Joins Alumni ing overall academic achievement pate in Bowdoin Women's Association, as indicated by transcript, test and volunteer with kids in my free time. Relations Committee scores and teacher recommenda- I work at the education department, a The Alum- team set a medley record for the tions during the student’s time at subject I want to study in the long term. ni Relations DPS. After graduating she moved East High School. Though, in a liberal arts way, I am also Committee on to earn a B.A. degree from Trin- It is further intended to facilitate taking gender studies, psychology and welcomes ity College in Hartford, Connec- the recipient’s financial ability to more. I am grateful to East for its mag- Cary Lyford ticut, where she continued to play make the “LEAP” to continued ex- nificent opportunities and I love Bow- as the new soccer and swim and added rugby cellence and enroll at the highest doin! co-chair of to her athletic history. caliber postsecondary institution. the commit- She has worked for the past 18 Denver Scholarship Foundation From Charlotte McClintock ’16: “At the University, I’m planning to tee. She was years at Aon Risk Solutions, a counselor Angrith Na noted, “The also elected global insurance broker. She en- Cleworth LEAP Scholarship will major in Politics & Foreign Affairs, and double minor in Global Sustainability to the board joys skiing, mountain biking and truly help those high-achieving Cary Lyford of the East exploring new destinations with students who occasionally fall and Middle Eastern Studies and I’m also looking at applying to the Accelerated Angel Friends & Alumni Foun- her husband and sons. thru the cracks and aren’t able to dation. attend their first choice of schools Masters in Public Policy program EAST HIGH PROFILE through the Batten School. I’m involved Cary is a 1981 graduate from — their circumstances aren’t such East High School and has seen 2016-2017 that they receive full aid packages in the Honor Committee as a support Andy Mendelsberg Principal officer, on the Echols Council Social and two sons graduate from East as but their family circumstances well: Kellen, a graduate of the Enrollment 2,550 aren’t such that there’s a comfort Community Events Committee, a mem- Ethnicity: ber of Green Grounds and University class of 2014; and Ryan, in the class level with the $65,000+ annual of 2016. Anglo 45% commitment involved in attend- Democrats, and a volunteer mentor to at- African-American 20% risk kids through Madison House. She played soccer at East and ing our country’s most selective was a member of the first women’s Hispanic 22% institutions.” The University of Virginia exceeds Multi-Race 9% even my highest expectations and I have state championship team. Cary In 2015-16, two Cleworth LEAP was also a member of the swim Asian 3% Scholarships were awarded: to found it to be the most wonderful, engaging, interesting, and challenging place Native-American 1% I could imagine. Every day, I have a new interesting experience that wouldn’t team for three years and was a cap- Anna Martens, who is enrolled at tain in her senior year. Her relay Students Eligible for free Bowdoin College in Maine; and be possible without the incredible generosity of the Cleworth Foundation.” and reduced Lunch 39% to Charlotte McClintock, who is at Faculty and Staff: the University of Virginia. The 2016 Faculty And Staff Grants Herb Sanders Administers 8 Cleworth LEAP Scholarship is Full-Time Teachers 152 administered by the East Friends — Your Support At Work Garners Counselors 10 & Alumni Foundation. Tech Specialists 2 For East Students! Baseball Honors Nurse 1 Herb Sanders, class of 1966, Social Worker 1 Through the generosity of its amples of grants recently funded was recently recognized for his Psychologists 2 supporters, the East Angel Friends include: on and off field achievements Full-Time Secretaries 7 & Alumni Foundation “EAFAF” • Bringing DCPA’s “Shakespeare with DPS students. The Colora- Paraprofessionals/Aides 17 has been funding grants for sever- in the Parking Lot” to East do Dugout Club inducted Herb Support Staff 3 al years through its Faculty and • Continuing support for East’s into their baseball hall of fame Graduates: Class of 2016 A+ Angels works to close the Staff Grant Committee. “Angels on Air” radio broad- in a ceremony held January 14 4-Year Institutions 72% achievement gap at EHS by pairing The committee strives to fund casting program adult volunteers with students in Denver. 2-Year Institutions 11% great ideas where school funding • Cooking classes for special edu- who struggle academically. Coach Sanders was an out- Vocational Schools 1% is either not available or sufficient. cation students Your support helps fund standing baseball player for Work Force 1% scholarships for A+ Angels Each fall, faculty and staff are • Facilitating student participa- East, earning All City honors. Armed Forces 1% students who graduate from high invited to apply for grant funds. tion in the Telluride and Denver He played in the Colorado Other 14% school and enroll in a post- According to the committee’s Film Festivals Baseball All Star game. He re- Advancement secondary program or college. chair Megan Bertron, the com- • An assistant athletic trainer to turned to DPS as the head base- Placement Classes 22 For more information go to mittee seeks applications that sup- work with student athletes and www.APlusAngels.org. ball and softball coach of Mont- Eng. Lit Eng Lang. port innovation, excellence and P.E. classes bello High School from 1993 Amer. Hist Euro. Hist enrichment for the students of • A support group for students through 2004. His 1999 team won World Hist Geography East High. experiencing homelessness dur- Montbello’s only DPS league Calculus AB Calculus BC 2017 REUNION The Committee reviews each ing the academic year championship. The Denver Post Chemistry Biology application with the administra- • Funding for music, theatre, and named him Coach of the Year. Psychology Statistics DATES tion, conducts follow-up with fac- dance program instruments In 2007 he started a new base- Span. Lit Span. Lang ulty and staff as needed, and then and equipment CLASSES OF THE 1940s ball program at Manual High Government French Lang meets to make funding decisions. Over time, if a grant clearly All 1940s students invited School. He coached there Physics Studio Art Bertron says that every year meets a need and is requested and Dates: TBA through 2012. Comp. Sci Micro/Macro since she has been involved with awarded over multiple years, the He is the executive director Music Sci Economics Contact: 303-955-0994 the process, the applications have Foundation works with the school of the Full Court Ministry, a non- American College Test [email protected] inspired and amazed her. “The to transition the program or initi- profit organization which striv- Percentile: Class of 2016 faculty at East High clearly cares ative into East’s budget so that it CLASS OF 1967 es to teach and develop youth to 36-20 62% about their students. The ideas can be funded and properly inte- Dates: August 4-6, 2017 model Christian behavior. The 19-1 38% they present for consideration are grated into the school’s annual Contact: [email protected] Colorado Rockies awarded him National Merit sometimes simple and sometimes education and enrichment pro- the Pioneer Award given to per- Semi-Finalists 6 new and innovative. In either case, grams. CLASSES OF 1976 & 1977 sons who have actively pro- Finalists 6 they are always student-focused.” The Foundation can then con- East/Manual Reunion moted baseball in Colorado. Commended 13 Dates: July 28-30, 2017 In recent years, the Committee has tinue to entertain and fund new Contact: 7677eastmanual.com received, on average, between 30 ideas as they come along — an ex- Change Of Address and 35 grant requests seeking be- ample of educational venture cap- Help us to keep track of you when you move. We can then be confident CHECK EAST HIGH tween $75,000 and $100,000 in ital at work through your gener- that alumni materials will continue to be sent to you. funding. The Committee is usual- osity. “Every year we wish we FOUNDATION WEBSITE To report address changes, please go to www.eastangelfriends.org ly able to fully or partially fund a could fund them all!” says Ber- eastangelfriends.org and click on “Contact” to update your information. majority of the grant requests. Ex- tron.