East Angel Friends & Alumni potlight Foundation S January 2015 Groundbreaking For New Rec Center To Begin In 2015 Groundbreaking may start as is the site of a very popular dog er item dropped was solar heating. early as January 2015, on the new- run, where locals have been able Such a center would provide ly proposed recreational center to to use it to exercise their pets. significant benefit to East High be built adjacent to the East High Bouck said that the $18.2 million School. First it would be a great School site. dollar project will be a challenging compliment to the improvements The facility will be named the budget and that certain modifica- already made on the campus such Central Denver Recreation Cen- tions will probably be necessary to as the new all-weather surface ter and located at Colfax and Jo- stay within budget. One item al- field, and the new plaza renova- sephine streets. According to de- ready dropped from the plan was tion. Most importantly, it would signer Craig Bouck of Rinker Sea- the once proposed parking struc- be a great asset to East, as plans cat Architecture there are many ture to go along with the building. call for East to be able to use the options still being considered but Parking will be one of the major center for swim classes and team considerable progress has been concerns as plans progress. Anoth- swimming practices and team made to create what will be the first urban rec center in the state. The center will be built on 2.6 acres and preliminary plans call for a basement level 8-10 lane, 25- yard swimming pool with three- lap lanes and a diving board. The plans would also include a gym Future site of the Central Denver Recreation Center. that can be divided into two high school-size basketball courts. A swim meets. Morey Junior High. Later when running track would also be built For the first time since the school GW opened (1960) the Angels call- on the second level of the struc- opened in 1925, East High School ed the Patriot pool their home ture. Room would also be built to would finally have a home pool. base and then they switched to cater to special events and some of When swimming was introduced the Manual site when the Thun- the land on the northwest corner The site is currently the location of a popular dog park. in 1925, East’s home pool was derdome was opened. could be open to future develop- ment. Photo Collage Showcases East High’s Architectural Grandeur Earlier the land was occupied by a Safeway store and then later the Church in the City. The city purchased all that land and also the smaller parcel on the south- west corner where a gas station once stood. Currently the location . D I 1 G 4 A R 4 P O 1 O C E . T G O I R A F N E T O V T S I R N O M P E P R N D . E O S . P N U

Photo credits: East High School archives and Denver Public Library/Western History Department A view of Denver High School (“Old” East High School) at 19th and Interior view of East High School’s Front Hall in the 1920s, highlights Stout Streets in Denver, depicts Robert Roeschlaub’s grand coffered ceilings, brass banisters, and classical sculptures. The sculp- Romanesque structure with a horse and buggy nearby. The photo was tures originally lived in the “Old East” building and were transferred taken in 1893 by William Henry Jackson, the premier 19th century to New East when it opened in 1925. Their disappearance in more photographer of the American West. recent decades remains an unsolved mystery. A new collection of both histo- revered East High School buildings Roeschlaub in 1880. corporated the Georgian architec- ric and contemporary images cap- as magnificent architectural land- The present day structure re- tural style reminiscent of Indepen- tures the grandeur of East High marks. Denver’s first schoolhouse placed “old East” in 1925, after dence Hall in Philadelphia into architecture yesterday and today. (erected c. 1874 on 17th and Arap- the school district embarked on a his design, which has stood the On display in the newly remodel- ahoe Streets) was replaced by a major expansion of high school test of time. The historic building ed Social Room, the photographs grand Romanesque edifice at 19th buildings throughout the city. has been officially designated as depict the architectural highlights and Stout, designed by early Den- Master architect and East High both a National and Denver Land- of the elegant interiors and exteri- ver’s gifted school architect Robert graduate George Williamson in- mark. ors of East’s buildings. The historic photographs were Grammy Winning Jazz Guitarist Returns To East selected from the archives in the by Beth Woodward To see Bill in concert is a won- East Tower Museum, as well as Alums, students and friends of derful experience. To realize that the Denver Public Library/West- East High School have an oppor- he is a Grammy award-winning ern History Department. The col- tunity to see one of the great jazz artist is another thing. He is con- lection includes several iconic im- guitarists in the world with the sistently named “Guitarist of the ages taken by noted Colorado appearance of East alum and Her- Year” by Downbeat Magazine’s Crit- photographers William Henry itage Hall Inductee Bill Frisell on ics Poll, and he has accumulated Jackson (1843-1942) and Louis January 21, 2015. awards too numerous to mention. Charles McClure (1867-1957). Bill, who graduated from East in He will be joined by Greg Leisz, Professional Denver photogra- 1969, is in town to promote his on pedal steel and electric guitar, pher Karen Trenchard produced new album “Guitar in the Space Tony Scherr on bass and acoustic the contemporary images, which Age!” East High has a special place guitar, and KennyWollesen doing blend artfully with the historic in Bill’s heart, and he specifically triple time on drums, percussion photos to create a sense of the con- asked that the East auditorium be and vibes. The sponsors of this tinuity between “then” and “now.” used as a venue on his U.S. tour. concert are Dazzle Jazz and the East High School has been a favor- A portion of his proceeds will Colorado Conservatory for the ite subject for Karen’s photogra- benefit the East High Music Schol- Jazz Arts. phy, for its splendid architecture arship Fund. Bill is also setting Tickets are $28 for adults and and history. In addition, Karen has aside some time before the concert Bill Frisell $20 for students; at the door, tick- a personal connection, as her moth- to rehearse in front of the jazz Through Teller, Gove and East, ets will be $32. Tickets can only be & n

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t of East High, back in the 1930s. with them, as well. and orchestra. We knew Bill had Please join us on January 21. 2 n a 2 e 4 d i The photo collage is a project “I thought he played the clari- talent, and he would continue to Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the 0 0 r n 8 4

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n Friends & Alumni Foundation, the All School Show in Spring 1968. consistently gives credit to Vince Hall will be available at 6:30 p.m. r o n e A B which generously funded the He and his band played “Bumpin’ Tagliavore, the orchestra and band Please join us for a memorable v m t . n u s display. on Sunset” by Wes Montgomery, teacher at East High, who told him night, a showcase for what it l e O a . D A E P The Denver community has long and many of us were awed. he might like the guitar. means to be an East High Angel. EAST ANGEL FRIENDS & ALUMNI FOUNDATION East Inaugurates The President’s Message College Counseling Center East Angels. They are everywhere! Since the fall of 2009, when Two years ago, then-new princi- my daughter started her freshman year at East, I seem to meet pal Andy Mendelsberg expressed Angels at every turn. They are from all walks of life — among them a big wish to the East Angel business leaders, political figures, friends and neighbors. To a per- Friends and Alumni Foundation son, they speak fondly of their time at East. (“EAFAF”). “When you stand in I am inspired by the notion that the character and quality of an the hallway out in front of the ad- education from East is more than a diploma — it is a life changing ministrative offices, you’re at the experience. Without a doubt, East High School plays an integral part very heart of the school. There are in the fabric of our Denver community. lots of things that you see that I am proud to oversee a Foundation that is supporting all students echo the school’s heritage. I want at East and is committed to continuing the school’s tradition of something that’s fresh and new educational excellence. We truly have a bright future. As we con- and speaks to the students of their tinue to serve all students in the coming year, we hope to focus on future.” ways to improve our organization. We must: With these instructions and 1. Improve our messaging and communication: We will work to under the guidance of Co-Pres- engage our parents, alumni and wider community so they clearly idents Carol McDermott and Sue understand our mission and how they can best support East. Clinton, the EAFAF board ap- 2. Enhance our outreach and service to alumni: We will focus on proved the funds necessary to how to better reach and engage our alumni. explore the feasibility and poten- 3. Advance our internal data management processes: We are tial cost of such a renovation. fortunate to have a large amount of information regarding our East’s college and guidance alumni and donors. We will improve our internal processes so that counseling services were then we can manage our data more effectively and use it to achieve our housed at the end of that hall- mission of supporting East in every way possible. way in cramped quarters. Unim- Achieving these goals goes hand-in-hand with our ongoing proved for more than 40 years commitment to our programs that benefit a broad cross section of and divided by a classroom, East students, faculty and alumni. For more information about our there was a tremendous oppor- programs, please visit www.eafaf.org. tunity to do something that Over the last 12 months we went above and beyond our regular would literally benefit every stu- programming and mounted a capital campaign to renovate the dent during every year that they East Counseling Center. Our goal was to ensure that our students attend East. have a top-of-the-line space where they can access resources to pur- In October 2013, Julie Bock, sue post secondary education and careers. The renovation of the Mark Berzins and Ann Reidy com- space dramatically improved the environment for students and menced fundraising for the half counselors. Our thanks go out to all who were involved with the million dollar endeavor. Marcy fundraising and design campaign. and Bruce Benson paid a visit to Looking ahead, I believe the work of the Foundation will never the existing space and shortly be done. But with our strong Angel community we will continue thereafter committed to a substan- to see great things happen at East. tial challenge gift which gave the Sincerely, project life. Liz Adams Architect Mark Hoskin, Georgi- Foundation President anna Forbes and Julie Bock form- mittee and worked with DPS to The arched entryway, millwork ed the design coordination com- have the renovation ready to on doors and windows, reception launch the day school adjourned desk designed after the library cir- for the summer. While the overall culation desk and the harlequin Alumni Scholarship Awards 2014 objective of the design was to cre- pattern of the carpet are all salutes Started in 1926, awards are bas- the Con Law experience represent ate a great, light-filled contempo- to the building’s original architec- ed on specific qualifications, rec- permanent changes to one’s sense rary work and meeting spaces for ture. These details combine with ommendations, written applica- of what is possible, the extent of students and faculty alike, it was many shots of red throughout the tion, and an interview. Since 2011, ones own power to achieve.” critical that the center felt like it center to declare this as angel ter- and the creation of the East Angel Jeremy is the first EAFAF schol- belonged to East. ritory to all who enter. Friends & Alumni Foundation, the arship recipient to request and be scholarship program has been granted a “gap year” before start- Traci Groff Assumes Role supported and funded by the ing college. Jeremy has been trav- Foundation. East alums also pro- eling and working this year, prior Of Alumni/History Director vide scholarships, a specific class to enrolling in Pomona College, in honor of a classmate, or as part Fall 2015. (He was accepted Spring Traci Groff Jones, class of 1983, of a reunion celebration. 2014) Fall 2014 he worked for has been named the new chairper- In May 2014, with the generos- room and board on a series of son of the East High Foundation ity of the East Angel Friends & farms in Spain and Portugal, and Alumni committee. She will over- Alumni Foundation, Thomas W. after the holidays will be in Costa see all projects concerning alumni Bean Foundation, the Epstein- Rica doing community service. communications, which includes Smith Family, James Reece, (1960) East is proud! the publication of the alumni and the Matthew Tapper family, Other EAFAF scholarship recip- newspaper and Internet commu- 21 students received a total of ients: Hannah Berman, Christal nications. She will also oversee $45,000. Benjamin, Hannah Bland, Jessica history projects that involve such Jeremy Snyder received the spe- Chavez, Sequoyah Copeland- programs as scholarships, the cial $6,000 Alumni and Friends Jeremy Snyder Doyle, Michael Crawford, Garrett Heritage Hall of Fame and the Scholarship. East teachers de- realistic and holistic exposure to Flageolle, Gretchen Frank, Guad- East High Museum. scribe Jeremy as, “intelligent, the world than my earlier educa- alupe Gonzalez-Cervantes, Ny- Recalling her days at East, Traci quick minded, independently mo- tion — and it did! I had many yree Henderson-Hayes, Rachel hopes to rally the East community tivated, and persistent, with dy- great classes and memorable Hendricks, Misti Hobley, Collin and the East alumni to continue to namic leadership skills and a thirst teachers but the most lasting im- MacMillan, Alejandra Martinez, focus on special problems that for knowledge. On a personal lev- pacts of my East education flow Connor Messer, Ta’Neijah Mooty, need addressing at East. “This is Traci Groff Jones el, Jeremy is thoughtful, organiz- from clubs and teams that I had Karina Orellana, Jordynn Pernell, the way we keep East High School the many teachers who impacted ed, well regarded, kind and funny. access to as an Angel. My engage- Jazmin Rodiguez, Rahel Tilhun. great. I am hoping that we can her life. He is a young man concerned ment in East’s speech and debate In addition to the EAFAF Schol- find a way to better reach out to Traci attended Park Hill Ele- about positively impacting the program and my participation in arships, seven other scholarships all East graduates. While the new- mentary and then moved on to world.” the Con Law team have given me were awarded. Two students re- est graduates won’t have the time Gove Middle School before com- Jeremy is strong in all academ- what I believe to be the distin- ceived a James E. Tracy scholar- or resources to support EAFAF, ing to East. Upon graduation in ic areas with an extra passion for, guishing factor in separating an ship, a scholarship established by we still want to make sure that we 1983, Traci attended Pomona Uni- and achievement with the East East education from all others. The family and friends of former East keep track of them. For those An- versity and graduated with a B.A. forensics team and the Constitu- debate team provided me with principal and alum James E. Tracy. gels who are a little older, we need in psychology. tional Scholars team. good skills — speed of thought, And five students, Con Law Team to continue to tap into their time Traci has become a successful When asked about the value of depth of reasoning and an im- participants, received scholarships and expertise. It is essential that writer for youth. Her novel, Stand- his East High education: “I was proved ability to communicate. in honor of former Con Law stu- we keep an updated and growing ing Against the Wind, won the 2007 initially attracted to East for the di- As great as the benefits of debate dent Emily L. Saslow. “Tracy” re- database.” Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe versity of students and the unique were, nothing delivered such val- cipients were Daniel Garcia and The Groff family established its New Talent Award. Her second array of academic and extracur- uable skills and knowledge as my Angel Oaxaca. Sarah DeMoully, name at East in very special ways. book, Finding My Place (2010), is ricular activities it housed. It seem- year with the Constitutional Claire Howard, Grace McCabe, Traci is the daughter of former set in Colorado in the 1970s. This ed East would offer a far more Scholars team. All of the aspects of Austin McCleery and Megan Colorado senator Regis Groff and was the period of Traci’s own ado- Woody received Emily L. Saslow the sister of Colorado senator Pet- lescence at Gove Middle School awards. er Groff. It is clear that Traci was in the tumultuous aftermath of VISIT OUR WEBSITE To give a scholarship in your raised in a household where the court-ordered busing desegrega- We encourage you to visit the East Angel Friends & name, your family’s name, or in concepts of learning and active in- tion. In 2011, Traci’s third book, honor of your graduating class, volvement and service were Alumni Foundation website at eastangelfriends.org. This Silhouetted by the Blue, was pub- contact Beth Gower: mbgower44 stressed. Traci has not had to take lished. will allow you to keep up with events at East. It will also @gmail.com or 303-877-3563 or a back seat to anyone in her family. “People ask if I will ever write allow you to volunteer your time for one or more of the many Cissy Nuances: cissynuanes@ While at East, she was on the for older kids. I love writing for committees we have to offer. There is opportunity provided gmail.com or 303-564-7178. student council, the national hon- young teens. It is such a hectic, We are always seeking tax-de- or society, the East High Spotlight wonderful, turbulent time in life. to donate to a worthy East cause of your choosing and a ductible donations for deserving and the cheerleading squad. She That period of time is full of prom- chance to keep up to date about upcoming class reunions. students! These scholarships has fond memories of her experi- ise and full of misery. It is truly a make a difference! ences at East and especially recalls time to laugh while crying.” ‘Barbie Doll’ Creator The Exchange Ship Carried Became A Business Phenom A Prominent East Alum From an early age, Ruth Mosko 1916, to Polish immigrants. She Thanks to Edith Pickens, grand- Handler (Class of 1934), felt the was the last and 10th child of Jacob daughter of Roscoe Hill and niece need to never be dependent on and Ida Mosko. Ruth grew up to Max Hill, the East High Muse- anyone. She would use her fierce largely in the care of her older um is now the home of her uncle’s independence and ambitious work sister Sarah Greenwald, and her wartime experiences in Japan, ethic to become one of America’s brother-in-law Louie Greenwald. which are recollected in his book most successful businesswomen She worked in their lunch count- The Exchange Ship. and she would help redefine what er named Greenwald’s Soda East High students growing up it meant to be in the American Fountain. She also worked in in the 1940s faced serious events. workforce. Louie’s law office, all while at- Among them were the bombing of Recently, the East High muse- tending East High School Pearl Harbor, America’s entry into um has come into possession of She would graduate from East WWII, the daily radio accounts of Ruth Handler’s book, Dream Doll: in 1934 and would eventually the bloody fighting in European The Ruth Handler Story, co-auth- marry her hometown sweetheart champion and lead the creation and Asian theaters and stories of ored with Jacqueline Shannon and Elliott Handler. Together they of what would become one of his- death camps and prisoners of war. published in 1992. The book fol- would create one of the signature tory’s bestselling toys of all time. Max Hill, (Class of 1930) and lows the rollercoaster life story of corporations of the modern Amer- She would eventually become son of legendary East High Prin- a business genius, the founding ican culture, Mattel Inc. They be- president of Mattel and would cipal, Roscoe Hill (1922-1944), had of Mattel Inc., the creation of the came known as “the whiz kids of start collecting many accolades been assigned as an Associated “Barbie” doll and a crusader for the toy industry.” and awards for her business acu- Press journalist and was stationed breast cancer survivors. In 1956, Ruth came up with the men and her many philanthropic in Tokyo when Pearl Harbor was Japan. His main point was that Ruth was born November 4, idea for the Barbie Doll and would endeavors. In 1971, she was nam- attacked. He would be a prisoner prior to Japan’s militarization, ed as one of the Outstanding Wo- of war in Japan for 18 months and Americans had a great working men in America by Ladies Home eventually returned to the United relationship with the Japanese Journal. She would be inducted in- States via the Gripshom Exchange people. In fact, Max would return to the Business Hall of Fame in Ship. to Japan after the war as an AP 1997. The Gripshom Exchange ship reporter to be part of the recon- In the early 1970s, Ruth was di- was part of the Swedish-American struction. agnosed with breast cancer and cruise line and was decommis- According to his niece, Edith, would eventually undergo a mas- sioned during the war to a repatri- Max was looked upon as a kind of tectomy. This experience would ation ship and used to exchange Edward R. Murrow, as he would inspire her to create a new type of prisoners of war, diplomats and air Sunday night broadcasts. He breast prosthesis to be called the women and children living in said, “the saddest thing about the “Nearly Me.” She worked tireless- Japan. This “mercy ship” made 33 ordeal is that people could move ly to market a product that would voyages across mine-laden and from being friends one day to be- reduce the shame and stigma that submarine infested waters in or- ing enemies the next.” many women felt. der to return “foreigners” to their Max would die at the age of 46 She died on April 27, 2002, due homes. on October 17, 1949. The physical to complications during surgery. When Max returned, he wrote and emotional abuse at the hand The New York Times once said of his book, a first-hand accounting of his captors probably contribut- her, “Ruth is a one-woman sales- of the treatment of prisoners in ed to his early demise. merchandising-promotion-ad- ministrative force, a sort of indus- Elliott Handler, left, and Ruth Mosko Handler pose with Walt Disney. trial Orson Welles.” John Lounsbery: One Of Disney’s ‘Nine Old Men’ John Lounsbery had his own Denver and graduated from East tors had this to say: “John Louns- special way of looking at things. High School in 1930. He was the bery could take a bad situation He would turn a natural talent of art editor of the yearbook in his and make some funny observa- drawing into a fascinating and re- senior year. After graduation, he tion through his drawings to light- warding career. He would become enrolled in the Art Institute of en the situation.” one of Walt Disney’s original ani- Denver where he received a diplo- When asked what his favorite mators, and become known as one ma in 1932. He moved to Los An- animation creations were, he re- of Disney’s “Nine Old Men.” geles and while studying at the sponded, “Ben Ali the dancing al- Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1911, Art Center School of Design, he ligator in Fantasia, Pinocchio, Dum- John moved with his family to would turn his gift of illustration bo and Tony the cook from Lady into a lifelong work. and the Tramp. I have always been His break came during an inter- shy by nature, but my animation view with the Walt Disney Cor- friends are not. I hope my charac- poration. In 1935, he joined the ters will always be fun to watch.” Disney animation team and be- At the time of his death on came an assistant animator. Very February 13, 1976, John Lounsbery soon he would become the direc- was still giving Disney his all as tor of several well-known “block- one of the directors of the animat- buster” animation films, such as ed movie, The Rescuers. Dumbo, Song of the South, Alice in He was named a Disney Leg- Wonderland, Peter Pan, Lady and the end in 1989. Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, The Sword in the Stone, The Jungle Book, Robin Early African-American Students Honor Lincoln Hood, Cinderella, Pinocchio and Among the many interesting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. items in the East tower museum All in all, he would be one of the is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, lead animators in 20 major Disney which hangs on the wall as you productions. enter the tower staircase. It is not In their book Disney Animation: surprising to find a portrait of Lin- John Lounsbery The Illusion of Life, fellow anima- coln in a school, but the plaque attached to the portrait tells an in- teresting story of early East High history. The inscription on the plaque reads: “Presented to Denver High School (District No. 1) on Lincoln’s birthday, 1897, by the colored stu- dents of East High School,” and then the graduates are listed: Ida Childs-Clark (1889), Rosetta Sides (1890), Beatrice Thomp- son (1891), Carrie Reed, (1895), Ida Clark and Julius Fields (1896). 20,758, among them were 897 Af- The portrait was part of a rican-Americans. They became number of artifacts sent over cowboys, businessmen, miners to the new East High School in and farmers. 1925 when old Denver East Things changed in the 1920s Side High School was closed when the Ku Klux Klan controlled on 20th and Stout. It is an public policy and “red-lining” of interesting bit of East history neighbors led to de facto segrega- identifying the fact that African- After the end of the Civil War in tion. East was basically white for American students were attend- 1864, large numbers of people left about four decades when the Fair ing East almost from the begin- the war-devastated South and Housing Act of 1959 and the civil ning. among them were a number of rights movement led to natural When gold was discovered in African-Americans. integration. Diversity has been Colorado in 1858, a number of The first census taken in territo- part of East’s history from the Americans moved from the East rial Colorado was in 1861. The to- beginning when Denver was to try their fortunes in Colorado. tal number of immigrants totaled young. Athletic Hall Induction Ceremony Honors 23 New Members The historic “old gym” at East High School was the scene of the fifth Athletic Hall of Fame induc- tion ceremony held on October 11, 2014. Nearly 300 people attended to honor the 23 individual athletes and five past state championship teams recognized. The hall, which was created in 2007, has as its main purpose to honor the greatest athletes from East’s 140-year history. All-State recognition has been the main cri- teria for selection. This qualifies some 550 male and female ath- letes. To date, 221 male and female athletes have been enshrined. The keynote speakers for the year’s ceremony were Roger Kin- will be known as “Championship would be the first Angel girls THE CLASS OF 2014 1969 FELTON JOHNSON ney, a baseball player from the Hall.” This will be quite an under- track team to win state. Stars 1910 HOMER GRIFFIN 1970 KENNETH AUSBIE class of 1955, and Lori Thomas a taking since East has won 103 state were Andrea Bush, Patricia 1926 ROSS BROWN 1971 GEORGE SPELIOTES basketball and tennis star from the titles in various men’s and wo- Pyles, Goldie Sellers, Felicia 1937 BILLY LEWIS 1977 JAMES RICHARDSON class of 1977. Both talked about men’s sports. Williams and Kelly Delph. 1945 BOB FREDERIC 1977 LORI THOMAS the dedication of the coaches they This year’s teams were: BASEBALL 1994 — Led by Coach 1948 FRANK VAN METER 1982 MICAELE MOORE played under, the pride of wear- BASKETBALL 1964 — This team Tom Severtson and star players 1950 HARRY TAGGART 1984 KATHY HATHAWAY ing the red and white colors and led by Chuck Williams, Dave Jayson Peterson, Andre Cham- 1953 TED EPSTEIN 1995 SUSAN GIVENS the honor of representing East. Babbs and J.R. Craig ran away pagne, Garrett Knapp and An- 1955 ROGER KINNEY 2005 AMY FREEDMAN Roger would become well known with the city title and set an all drew Cleveland, the Angels 1957 JERRY LANE 2007 GILLIAN WINBOURN for his community efforts in bring- time scoring state record beat- won the school’s second state 1965 LEE OMOHUNDRO 2007 ANDREW LAY ing major league baseball to Den- ing Pueblo Central 102-83. title. 1965 BRENT NEWTON 2008 JAMIKO VERNER ver and Lori would go on to star BOYS TRACK 1964 — Under SOCCER 1994 — This would be athletically at Jackson State Uni- coach Jack Moulton’s leader- the first of what would be three versity and eventually be induct- ship, the Angels completely out- state soccer titles. Coaching the Seeking Nominations ed into the Jackson State Athletic classed the field at the state Angels was Tee MacDonald. East Alums are encouraged to nominate candidates for either or Hall of Fame. meet. The Angels were led by The team was led by John Akolt, both the Alumni Heritage Hall and/or the Athletic Hall of Fame. It For the first time, the committee Art Levy, Steve Dertinger, Tarry Brendan Greene and Justin Mil- is always beneficial for the potential candidate to receive supporting decided to honor past champion- Harrison, and Dave and Jerry ner. letters. ship teams. Five beautiful plaques Stevens. To view the entire list of induc- ALUMNI HERITAGE HALL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME will be mounted on a wall which GIRLS TRACK 1994 — This tees go to eastangelfriends.org. This award is based on distin- This award is based on the guished achievement in one’s cho- achievements earned by an athlete sen profession. while he/she was attending East East High Constitutional Scholars Requirements: High School. • Candidate must be East gradu- Requirements: ‘We the People … The Citizen And The Constitution’ ate. Please include year of grad- • Candidate must be East gradu- EAST HIGH RECAPTURES The “We the People” competi- uation. ate. Please include year of grad- STATE TITLE!! tion, as it is now known, started • Documentation of distinguish- uation. In April 2015 East will once the school year of 1987-1988 as ed achievement, including • Documentation of achievement again be representing Colorado in part of the Bicentennial Celebra- awards and honors. (i.e) all-city, all-state, all-metro the National “We the People” tion of the drafting of the U.S. • Provide contact information for or all-American honors. competition. This year’s determin- Constitution. Team members, past nominator and nominee. • Provide contact information for ed and hard working 23 member and present, consider Con Law to Send to: nominator and nominee. team beat Cherry Creek’s Grand- be one of the most difficult and Marcia Goldstein: marciagold@ Send to: view High School to reclaim the time-consuming undertakings of msn.com or mail to 1586 Steele St., Richard Nelson:dick_n_jan@ya State Championship. East will their high school career — and Denver 80206. hoo.com or mail to Richard, 112 S. participate for the 25th time as one of the most rewarding. Eaton Ct., Lakewood 80226. State Champions. In the 28 year We are proud of all the East par- To see the list of past inductees in both Halls, go to eastangel history of the program East has ticipants for their hard work and friends.org and clock on Alumni. lost the State title only twice — all those adults who engage and 2002 and 2014. modern day situations, events and help make this level of learning The national competition is not issues are the norm. possible! Obituaries in any way a “quiz bowl” type of As with all East teams, they If you wish to help the Consti- competition. It is an oral question- underwent rigorous preparation tutional Scholars Team travel to JAMES COLEMAN (1930- Coleman was inducted into the ing and discussion by demanding with their coach and teacher, Mark Washington, D.C. to compete, 2014) — Graduate of East High East High Coaches Hall of Fame. judges who are college professors, Thalhofer, along with hours of please make a tax-deductible do- School (1948). Jim was on the foot- REGIS GROFF (1935-2014) — government policy makers, jus- help from local attorneys. East is nation payable to: East High ball and wrestling teams. He grad- Graduate of Western Illinois Uni- tices and judges from state and fortunate, and so grateful, to have School – Con Scholars; Mail to: uated from the University of Den- versity. Taught in DPS at Smiley federal offices. Historical knowl- loyal community members and Beth Gower, East High School, ver and taught and coached tennis 1963-1966), Lake (1967-1969) and edge combined with understand- former East parents who each year 1600 City Park Esplanade, Den- and wrestling at East. He finished East High School 1969-1978. He ing, supportive evidence, and the contribute their time and talents to ver, CO 80206. his career as a counselor. Coach served in the Colorado Senate ability to make application to help prepare the new team. from 1974-1994 and was named by The Denver Post as “the consci- ence of the Senate.” What’s Happening At East WILLIAM SPOOR (1923-2014) — Bill was an all-state athlete in Speech Team Excels Basketball, Baseball, Track, Swim- football and track at East and At Nationals ming, Tennis, Cross Country. graduated in 1942. He graduated The East High speech team was The girls won the following from Dartmouth College. Bill ranked 16th at the national speech titles: Gymnastics, Golf, Tennis, worked for The Pillsbury Com- tournament in Kansas City this Basketball, Track. A+ Angels works to close the achievement gap pany for over 20 years and was past summer. 3897 students rep- During the fall 2014 season titles named Chairman and CEO of resenting all 50 states were in com- in Tennis, Golf and Cross Country at EHS by pairing adult volunteers with students Pillsbury in 1973. petition. were won by the boys. who struggle academically. East-Manual Academy Angels Capture 2014 SUPPORT EAST HIGH PROGRAMS Scrubbed State Basketball Title Your support helps fund scholarships for A+ Angels Buy King Soopers or Safeway The much talked about East- Led by perennial All-Stars students who graduate from high school and Cards • $10 Each Manual partnership has been Dominique Collier, Ronnie Harrell enroll in a post-secondary program or college. 5% Goes Back To Support East dropped. The proposal would and Javon Griffin, East won the Sign Up For Card Online At have led to a 9th grade academy state title this past March. The title For more information go to www.APlusAngels.org. www.eastangelstore.com at Manual. gives the Angels 11 team champi- East principal, Andy Mendels- onships in basketball and ties berg said, “We continue to be open them with Manual with the most to new ways East might enter into state basketball championships in Change Of a relationship with our friends at Colorado. Manual.” Address East High School EUNION Help us to keep track of Given Blue Distinction 2015 R Visit Our Online Store! For the second year in a row, you when you move. East High School has earned Blue DATES We can then be confident www.eastangelstore.com Distinction based on their excel- CLASS OF 1965 that alumni materials will lent academic record. Shop online for East spirit wear, alumni gear, September 11-13, 2015 continue to be sent to East Athletic Teams To receive information: grocery cards and other “Angel Extras!” Win Big [email protected] you. Report address Both the girls and boys athletic changes to webmaster We are located on the 2nd floor next to the Main Office teams were successful in captur- CHECK EAST HIGH ing city titles during the 2013-2014 FOUNDATION WEBSITE Liz Adams at All profits directly benefit East High School school year. eastangelfriends.org [email protected]. Contact us at: [email protected] The boys won DPS crowns in: