East High School Hall of Fame Induction

East High School Hall of Fame Induction

     On March 8 there was a luncheon held at Tangier's in Akron honoring the 2006 East High School Hall of Fame Nominees.  Close to one hundred people attended the luncheon including current Hall of Famers, the Alumni officers, representatives of the City of Akron, Akron Board of Education and other East High Alumni.  The Marine ROTC drill team started off the luncheon in fine fashion.  Each new Hall of Fame nominee had the opportunity to be introduced to the East High Glitterati and share some insights about their lives.  It was a wonderful afternoon and gave proof to our motto "Spirit Wins" because these nominees all had the Spirit.

     Also at the luncheon, Clarence Berry, the master of ceremonies, announced that two more alumni had stepped forward and pledged $10,000 each toward scholarships for East High Students.  This brings to more than $60,000  pledged by alumni to help the students at East in the last two years.  With the alumni association incorporated as a 501(c) 3 these donations are tax deductible and afford donors the opportunity to both help the kids at East as well as to reduce their taxable income... a win/win for both.  A special thanks to Clarence Berry for his work planning, organizing and executing this fine luncheon.

     Later that same day these nominees were formally inducted to the East High School Hall of Fame at a joint ceremony with the 3.0 club at East High School.  The Hall of Famers had the opportunity to share some of their insights with the kids at East and were honored for their accomplishments.  It was a wonderful ceremony followed by a reception in the school cafeteria where the East High Jazz Ensemble entertained every one.  A special thank you goes out to staff members:  Linda Cottman, John Conroy, Pat Fela, Sue Serves, Rita Snyder, Dolores Busch, Sharlene Coffield, Ed Garcia, Mr. Zolyniak and Bobby Smith.  These teachers and secretaries went way beyond the call of duty in working to make this ceremony meaningful and enjoyable for all the kids as well as us alumni.  After working all day they came back to the school and freely gave of their time to make this event a success.  It is this kind of staff that made East great for all of us and they deserve our thanks for their work. 

     Here are the 2006 East High School Hall of Fame Inductees:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

2006 East High Hall of Fame Inductees

Seated:  Kitty (Fisher) Stofsick'49, William Bryant '51, Sheila Berry '52

Standing: Donald McCardle '51, Juanita Jackson '49, Elizabeth Bard '65, Gene Stalnaker'48

Photograph: Howard Siers'45 (posthumously)

Congratulations to All !

                                                                                                                                              

Comments

[Melanie Pratt Leitch]

Where can I find info about my father, Mel W. Pratt at East High School? He graduated just before WWII but I don't know which class.

[operation america]

can anyone help us locate biographical information on harley wright smith.

[operation america]

can anyone help us locate biographical information on harley wright smith.