OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018 ARE ELECTED
Clint Brewer
Hello to all who proudly became Mountaineers, attended and graduated from East High School from 1952 until 1968, and remain true to the Blue and Gray. Upon my return to Knoxville after forty-six years in Middle Tennessee, I discovered that the city has changed dramatically. Thankfully, I was greeted by friends and acquaintances as though I had never been away. For sure, my heart had never left. To then be considered for a leadership role in KEHSAA was a complete surprise.
Those who served before me, who have given so much of their time, talents, wisdom and guidance, deserve our appreciation and continued commitment. I accept the trust you have shown and will give my all to carry the mission forward. I am asking for your ideas and hope we can all move toward common goals in our cooperative venture so that we can together revel in the school’s rich history, creating a future of love, laughter, respect and support for our East High School sisters and brothers. Thanks, Mountaineers, one and all.
— Clint Brewer, President, Class of ’63
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The slate of officers nominated for 2017-2018 were elected by acclamation at the January board meeting.
The other officers are:
Vice President: Loretta Smith Crowder, Class of ’62
Recording Secretary: Helen Heap Mills, Class of ’55
Assistant Recording Secretary: Jane Moulton Ray, Class of ’58
Corresponding Secretary: Sylvia Moulton Sproul, Class of ’55
Treasurer: Jack Sherrod, Class of ’63
Assistant Treasurer: Carolyn Ellis Cottrell, Class of ’53
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Appointed to the 2017-2018 Board
Benevolence: Tommy Green, Class of ’60
Legal Counsel: Larry Leibowitz, Class of ’63
Liaison to the Board: Gail Mynatt Ingram, Class of ’62
Education: Margie Humphrey LeCoultre, Class of ’55
Sergeant of Arms: Vincent Kanipe, Class of ’63
Public Relations: David Lawson, Class of ’60
Communications: Chris Wohlwend, Class of ’63
Ways and Means: Joe P. Atkins, Class of ’62
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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES FOR 2017 NAMED
On behalf of the executive board and the board of directors and the membership of the Knoxville East High School Alumni Association, congratulations to the 2017 inductees into the KEHSAA Hall of Fame.
The honorees are:
Alfred Billips, class of 1955
Bob Bostick, class of 1954
Sue Meador Campbell, class of 1956
Carolyn Ellis Cottrell, class of 1953
John Foster, class of 1967 (posthumous)
Richard Hillard, class of 1963
Carey F. McWilliams, class of 1955
James M. (Jay) Nelson, class of 1963
Sherry Wright Nelson, class of 1963
Zafer Roback, class of 1958
— Clint Brewer, president, class of 1963
Make your plans now to join your friends as they are honored by their classmates, friends and family Saturday, August 5.
REMEMBER THIS SPECIAL DATE
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Noon until 3 p.m
THE 2017 KEHSAA HALL OF FAME HONOREES CEREMONY
The Lighthouse Event Center
6800 Baum Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919
Send your check, made out to KEHSAA, to KEHSAA, Box 51763, Knoxville, TN 37950-1763
Make your plans now
$50.00 per person
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TO MY FELLOW EAST HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAMERS
I was very honored and proud to have been elected into our East High School Hall of Fame and I assume that you were also. I am writing to you today to encourage you to become more active in our East High School Alumni Association (KEHSAA).
KEHSAA was founded in 2010 and has allowed us to renew old friendships and relive old memories. KEHSAA does many good works such as 1) trying to find every individual who ever attended EHS, 2) sending our classmate news and photographs via our quarterly Blue and Grey newspaper and our website, KEHSAA.org, 3) awarding several scholarships, 4) donating to the Smoky Strong Relief Fund through the Dollywood Foundation, 5) remembering our Hall of Honor Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, and 6) inducting and celebrating Hall of Fame recipients.
Some of us have only attended our annual KEHSAA Banquet and Celebration when we were inducted. Some of our honored group have not even joined our own Alumni Association.
Remembering our wonderful days at EHS and appreciating the great start our alma mater gave to our lives should encourage us to join and support our Alumni Association. As you would imagine, there are expenses associated with maintaining KEHSAA. Your $ 25 annual dues will help our Ole’ Alma Mater to continue bringing you news of our school, classmates, and memories.
You are cordially invited to our next Hall of Fame Banquet and Celebration this coming August 5 at The Lighthouse Restaurant (6800 Baum Drive, Knoxville).
There you can visit with friends (old and new) and be able to thank those who honored us with this unique membership.
Thank you ahead of time for your consideration and generosity.
David Lawson – EHS Class of 1960
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LARRY LEIBOWITZ OPENS HOLOCAUST COMMISSION EVENT
Kay and Larry Leibowitz
The class of 1963’s Larry Leibowitz opened the Day of Remembrance of the Tennessee State Holocaust Commission, Tuesday, March 7 in the State Capitol’s House Chamber. This year’s theme is Generations of Memory: Heading the Call to Action. Addressed were the work that Tennessee’s students are doing to combat human rights violations and build awareness of current genocide in the world.
During the ceremony, the winners and finalists for the Betz-Lipman Holocaust Educator of the Year Award were recognized for their outstanding work in the field of Holocaust education. Gov. Bill Haslem, Speaker Beth Harwell, Sen. Becky Massey and Rep. Roger Kane, along with several other members of the legislature, provided personal reflections on the day. Gov. Haslem praised Leibowitz for his work in assuring the ongoing viability of the commission. Under Leibowitz’s leadership, the organization’s reach has expanded throughout the state.
This school year the commission hosted more than 300 speaking engagements and professional development workshops reaching more than 4,000 educators, 80,000 students, and 11,000 community members in 15 colleges and universities, 60 public-school districts, and 60 private schools. “Remembrance obligates us not only to memorialize those that were killed but also to reflect on what could have been done to save them,” Leibowitz said. “The antidote for anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry is education and by working together, we can fulfill the promise of ‘Never Again’.”
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WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF KHSAA
Though the website of the Knoxville East High School Alumni Association is still a work in progress, we are happy to be here. In addition to sparking the wonderful memories that we cherish and want to preserve, we are dedicated to communicating, enjoying each other’s friendship, and supporting efforts to keep the spirit of our school alive.
We are hopeful that you will relish revisiting those memories and will be willing to share events that have woven the fabric of our lives since those unique and special years that were “East High School”.
One of our goals is to honor distinguished EHS alumni with a Hall of Fame. The initial class was inducted in 2012, and we have added additional alumni each year since.
THE HONOREES OF 2012 WERE:
Sara B. O’Mera 1952
Kyle “Buddy” Cruze 1952
Dr. Lucy Scroggle (posthumous) 1953
Phyllis B. Severance 1957
Jerry “Ace” Miller 1957
Charles “Bud” Lobetti 1957
Bobby Denton 1959
Bill Denton 1959
Sam Furrow 1959
Carolyn W. Shorter 1959
Richard “Andy” Rader (posthumous) 1960
Dr. Herman Saatkamp 1960
Arnold Schwartzbart 1960
“Edd” Poore 1962
Dr. Grazia “Pucci” DiDonato 1965
Sandra Mitchell Woods 1966
THE HONOREES OF 2013 WERE:
Bill Craig 1952
Frank Hall 1953
Dr. Margie H. LeCoultre 1955
Col. Robert Pickle 1955
Dr. William “Bill” Williford 1955
Frank Flynn Jr. (posthumous) 1956
Elvin Henry 1957
Rich Ray 1958
Dr. Ted Shelton 1959
Joe P. Atkins 1962
Lt. Col. Lorry Ruth 1962
Dr. Mary Lou S. Kanipe 1962
Col. (R) Henry C. Ruth III 1966
Thomas Moultry 1967
THE HONOREES OF 2014 WERE:
Charles Leon Dodson (posthumous) 1953
Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Whicker 1953
Dr. Robert R. “Bob” Small 1954
John W. “J.W.” Bailey 1956
Gay Walter Valentine 1956
Colonel Donald “Don” Martin 1957
Billie Ray Cannon Demont (posthumous) 1959
William Kinser Ellenburg 1960
Roger Henry 1960
David Lawson 1960
William “Bill” Black 1962
Dr. Michael R. Carpenter 1966
Sgt. Maj. David R. Hatfield 1966
THE HONOREES OF 2015 WERE:
Clyde Richard “Dick” Bales 1954
Carlo Harris 1955
Rosa Maria DeRobertis Faulkner 1955
Shirley Ford Monte (posthumous) 1956
Dr. Robert Simerly 1957
James “Jim” Burton Ford 1960
James “Jim” Martin Atkins 1962
Randolph “Rand” Phillip Bradford 1963
Randall “Randy” Harvey Schwartz 1963
Christopher “Chris” Wohlwend 1963
Teddy “Ted” Weaver Land 1964
Anthony “Tony” Conrad Evans (posthumous) 1966
THE HONOREES OF 2016 WERE:
Yvonne Coleman Lowrie 1954
Ben Dillard 1955
Steve Lockett (posthumous) 1956
Phyllis Clem Baer 1956
Dr. Harold C. Warner Jr. 1957
William Larry Ventis 1960
Frederick J. Mynatt Jr. 1960
Darris K. Doyal 1961
Larry Leibowitz 1963
Dwight Smith 1966
NOTES FROM THE 2014 INDUCTION CEREMONY
What a wonderful evening it was. There was an abundance of MOUNTAINEER SPIRIT going around. The 3rd KEHSAA Hall of Fame Award Celebration was held last evening at the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Site. There were approximately 150 people in attendance. The food was wonderful, the atmosphere was great. There were tears and there was laughter and so much friendship going around!
This year’s winners were Charles Dodson (posthumous – 1953), Dr. Lawrence Whicker (1953), Dr. Bob Small (1954), J. W. Bailey (1956), Col. Donald Martin (1957), Billie Ray Cannon DeMont (posthumous 1959), Kinser Ellenburg (1960), Roger Henry (1960), David Lawson (1960), Bill Black (1962), Michael Carpenter (1966), and Sgt. Major David R. Hatfield (retired), (1966). How’s that for a classy group of Mountaineers? We are so proud of the successes that have come from our little school in East Knoxville. Who would’ve thought?
There was also a new award added – the Coach Bob LeSueur Track & Field Award. This award went to Mickey Shelton. Coach LeSueur seemed particularly pleased with this and Mickey was a gracious and appreciative winner.
Our scholarship award winners were also recognized. They are Lannette Harris, Dontae Johnson, and Devante Mack.
After the awards we had a time of karaoke, dancing and fellowship until we all had to go home. Beautiful ending to a beautiful evening.
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