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East High School Alumni Association
The purpose of the East High School Alumni Association is to facilitate reunion activities among the alumni of East High School, to celebrate the school's heritage in community life, and to apply the resources available among alumni toward supporting and strengthening the educational, civic, and social programs of Madison County, Tennessee communities.
Because of our common heritage (East High School) there comes a time that something must be done to change the situation around us. For sometime now, we have too many children dropping out of school, too many graduating unprepared for college, technical jobs or career-ready, too many unemployed, and subsequently, too many locked up in prison. And, the list goes on. But are these just problems for someone else to be concerned about? Many alumni are answering: “No!, we are all responsible to do what we can or at least try”. To meet this challenge, we support the formation of the East High Alumni Association. This association will continue to build on the great job our reunion committe has done, focus on celebrating our school’s heritage in community life and apply the resources available among alumni toward supporting and strengthening the educational, civic, and social programs of Madison County, Tennessee communities.
Some other more specific suggestions from alumni include:
Non-profit Tax Exempt Status (501(c)3 is necessary for most grant applications and Tax Exempt Donations)
Conduct Effective Alumni Meetings ( Agenda, By-Laws, Roberts Rules of Order)
East High Alumni Website and Email
Alumni Scholarship Program
S.W. Beasley Memorial (including advocacy for a new school in Mr. Beasley’s name)
Education and Youth Development Initiatives
East High Museum Development and Maintenance
Deceased Alumni Memorials
Parent, Teacher and Alumni Support Programs
Alumni Advocacy Group (Current Issues, Public Policy, Past Injustices)
Because of our common heritage (East High School) there comes a time that something must be done to change the situation around us. For sometime now, we have too many children dropping out of school, too many graduating unprepared for college, technical jobs or career-ready, too many unemployed, and subsequently, too many locked up in prison. And, the list goes on. But are these just problems for someone else to be concerned about? Many alumni are answering: “No!, we are all responsible to do what we can or at least try”.
Join our East High Alumni Face Book Group now! Since this is a “closed” group, to join, you must first have a face book account and be invited to join by an existing member or request an invitation. Then, you can join our exciting family discussions. See you on face book.
George W Beaman Jr- As Alumni, East High School is paramount in our educational foundation. Whether you were in the 1st Grade or in the 1st Graduating Class of 1961, the education and experiences we received at East High still positively impacts our lives today.
I know these are different times but today our schools are experiencing high dropout rates, graduates not ready for college or career jobs and too many students who subsequently end up in prison.
As an alumni group, how can we have a positive impact on some of these dismal statistics?
August 19 at 7:46pmAlma Blockett King, Willie Price Sr. and Robert Jones like this..
Willie Price Sr. this is great ,we can now stay in touch.August 20 at 5:35am ·
George W Beaman Jr As an alumni group, how can we have a positive impact on these dismal statistics?August 20 at 1:32pm
Merilyn Gunn We can start by developing a 501c-Non profit for a scholarship as little as $250 with only a few people involved. As others join and give we will become bigger and stronger. That will impact. Also Family Counseling with a Spiritual background. Families need help and direction in raising the children they are responsible for, and in directing their own loves. How do we get qualified people to help us start a program like this ?Friday at 6:59pm
George W Beaman Jr Thanks Merilyn for directly addressing the question. You are right on! More to come soon.Friday at 7:51pm
Gloria Taylor Bouknight East High Alumni Scholarship Fund... great idea! Count me in for support! Friday at 8:02pm
Carolyn J. Ewing: Who was Miss East High for 1969? I know who was elected for 1967 and 1968, Laura McLemore and Jessie Chatman. If any one remembers who was elected from their class, please post. Thanks. August 24 at 8:50am
Carolyn J. Ewing
Who was Miss East High for 1969? I know who was elected for 1967 and 1968, Laura McLemore and Jessie Chatman. If any one remembers who was elected from their class, please post. Thanks.LikeUnlike · · August 23 at 11:20pm
Rosie M. Russell: Well, here it is folks, it was dorothy swift in 1969, got the info from lee freeman and sarah steward. We were the last class from east high in 1971 and went over to North side high. We were so upset because we wanted to attend prom there at East. The last graduating class for east high was in 1970 with Vernon Bates. Yes folks there you go. From Peggy Office (Rosie Russell)
Willie Jones I feel bad because I guad. in 1969 and I can't remember who was Miss. East High but I am trying hard to find out. I can't find my yearbook. If I find out before you well i will let you know. Be blessedAugust 23 at 11:44pm ·.
Carolyn J. Ewing Thanks. I will let you know if I find out soon.August 24 at 1:27am · LikeUnlike.
Carolyn J. Ewing According to another East High School Alumnus , Miss EHS of 1969 was Dorothy Swift who is deceased.August 24 at 10:24pm ·.
George W Beaman Jr This is a very good topic and lets do othersAugust 25 at 4:46am via mobile .
George W Beaman Jr Where is Laura McLemore now?August 25 at 4:48am via mobile ·.
Carolyn J. Ewing I don't know. Let's find out.August 26 at 12:43am via .
Carolyn J. Ewing George, was Marilyn Thomas Miss EHS for '64?August 26 at 12:52am · .
Rosie M. Russell Carolyn wasn't it Belinda Abbott?? and did Calvin Rogers escort her in the courts, or was that 1970August 26 at 5:11am ·.
Willie Jones Thank you Carolyn for the up date on my Class of 69 on who was Miss East High.August 26 at 10:59am · LikeUnlike.Carolyn J. Ewing That may have been 1970. Interestiing.August 27 at 8:36pm .
Gloria Bouknight I'm from the Class of 1970. I have all 4 yearbooks (1967-1970) - In the 1967 book - Miss East High is Laura McLemore; in the 1968 book - Miss East High is Jessie Moore; in the 1969 book Miss East High is Dorothy Swift; and in the 1970 (The Last Yearbook for East) - Miss East High is Blenda Abbott.August 29 at 2:20pm.
George W Beaman Jr Tks Gloria for setting the record straight for these years.August 29 at 4:41pm via mobile · LikeUnlike.Robert Jones Can anyone tell me how to get a yearbook for 1968.August 30 at 11:21pm · LikeUnlike.
Gloria Bouknight How far back do companies keep yearbooks? Didn't ours come from the Balfour Company?Friday at 4:45pm
Willie Jones: @Rosie, this is Willie Jones again and after reading your post. I just found out that you are not Rosie Burn that I graduated with cause we all graduated in 1969, but you are a Eagle.
Rosie M. Russell: You are so right!!Friday at 8:54am · LikeUnlike · 1.Rosie M. Russell I came to east high in 1968 as a freshmanFriday at 8:56am · LikeUnlike ·
Gloria Bouknight: @ Rosie.... The class of '70 was full of a lot of emotions for those of us in that class. For some FB readers who might not know... In March of 1970 a federal desegregation order was handed down ordering Madison County Schools to shut down to allow for the transition. We couldn't understand why they couldn't have waited till the end of the school year. There was a lot of begging to keep the system open 3 months to allow the school year to end, but the outcries were for naught. As a result, those of us at East were split up between North Sde, West, and Beech Bluff. Those who lived inside the city limits had Jackson High or Merry High. We, the ladies from the Class of '70 had ordered our dresses from Grabers Dept. Store. They were all going to look alike. (Yellow with mint green corsages). During that turbulent time and the transition to other schools, class rings and other senior paraphanalia were "lost". We never got to use our invitations. Some of those who were on the honor roll at East were "regular" students at the other schools. Because of where I lived, I was going to have to attend Jackson High School. If I had a choice it would have been Merry but I wasn't allowed to cross into the Merry Zone. At that time, the principal at Jackson High said if I attended his school, I'd have to graduate in '71 because some whole credits in the county were half credits in city schools. My dad got a special waiver from Supt. Walker to allow me to attend North Side at our expense. My father would take off his job twice a day to drive me back and forth as there was no bus service available. He sacrificed his lunch hour and went to work an hour early and stayed a hour later just so I could graduate in '70. That's how I remember this so well. It's a time that I hope our youth of today can appreciate what we had to go through in order for them to walk the halls of the schools they're in now. And a special shout-out to Mr. Pearson (may he rest in peace) and Mrs. Pearson, for the determination they had to press to find East High memorabilia which was found stored in a storage shed. Now it's proudly displayed in the Denmark West Center. Sorry if this is long, but when it comes to East, the memories come flooding back.... "Dear East, we love you so. Dear East High, you're ideal. The pleasant experiences gained at our alma mater, make us prepare for a brighter tomorrow....." ahh the memories.Saturday at 2:12am · Edited · UnlikeLike · 2.Bessie Hunt VERY INTERESTING!!Saturday at 2:15am · LikeUnlike.Dottie Woods Ooooo yeah! memoriesSaturday at 3:43am via mobile · LikeUnlike.Carolyn J. Ewing Please infrom me more about this federal desegregation order ordering Madison County to intergrate schools. Brown vs Board of Education 1954 which outlawed segregation in this country was not conformed to by Madison County until 1970. From 1954 until 1970 is 16 years. I wondered what was the rush to close EHS since it was so close to the end of the school year. Please, let us all research this federal desegregation order. I am just happy to know someone knows some history on this event. Thank you. I really think we are owed an apology by the system because students graduating wiith honors lost out and all of our pictures and trophies were disrespected.Saturday at 11:00am · UnlikeLike · 1.George W Beaman Jr http://orig.jacksonsun.com/civilrights/sec2_tn_timeline.shtmlSaturday at 11:36pm · LikeUnlike.Carolyn J. Ewing Very Interesting.
Because of our common heritage (East High School) there comes a time that something must be done to change the situation around us. For sometime now, we have too many children dropping out of school, too many graduating unprepared for college, technical jobs or career-ready, too many unemployed, and subsequently, too many locked up in prison. And, the list goes on. But are these just problems for someone else to be concerned about? Many alumni are answering: “No!, we are all responsible to do what we can or at least try”.
To meet this challenge, we support the formation of the East High Alumni Association. This association will continue to build on the great job our reunion committe has done, focus on celebrating our school’s heritage in community life and apply the resources available among alumni toward supporting and strengthening the educational, civic, and social programs of Madison County, Tennessee communities.
Some other more specific suggestions from alumni include:
Non-profit Tax Exempt Status (501(c)3 is necessary for most grant applications and Tax Exempt Donations)
Conduct Effective Alumni Meetings ( Agenda, By-Laws, Roberts Rules of Order)
East High Alumni Website and Email
Alumni Scholarship Program
S.W. Beasley Memorial (including advocacy for a new school in Mr. Beasley’s name)
Education and Youth Development Initiatives
East High Museum Development and Maintenance
Deceased Alumni Memorials
Parent, Teacher and Alumni Support Programs
Alumni Advocacy Group (Current Issues, Public Policy, Past Injustices)
George W Beaman Jr- East High was about Always Doing Our Best, Striving for Excellence and Caring for Those Around Us. Although the school maybe physically gone now, its spirit is still very much alive in each one of us. And what it stood for is still needed to make this world a better place. So lets pull together, like never before, and make East High proud!
The purpose of the East High School Alumni Association is to facilitate reunion activities among the alumni of East High School, to celebrate the school's heritage in community life, and to apply the resources available among alumni toward supporting and strengthening the educational, civic, and social programs of Madison County, Tennessee communities.
Let us know we have your support.
Like - August 30 at 3:08pm.Carolyn J. Ewing, Bessie Hunt, Willie Jones and 2 others like this..
Jessie Moore - George, You said it well. The East High Spirit is still with us and I just believe that there are more supporters than you know. So, Keep on reaching out to any East Alumni that crosses our paths and encourage them to become a connecting link in our East Alumni chain.August 30 at 4:01pm · UnlikeLike · 2.
Dottie Woods I do agree!!August 30 at 5:55pm
Merilyn Gunn Thanks for your great message of encouragement. I knew that once I joined Facebook. it would be hard for me to keep up with all the other things I do. Once I pace myself, I think I can better respond to the East High Subject when I need to..August 30 at 6:03pm ·
Willie Price Sr. sometime its hard to say words.But im here.August 30 at 6:41pm · .
Willie Price Sr. George,yes you do.
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