East High Faculty/Staff Section East High School, Memphis, Tennessee

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Apple, Betty [posted November 1, 2006 Deceased. Mrs. Apple was an art teacher at East, though her time of service at East is undetermined. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Boensch, Paul Austin Boensch Deceased. Mr. Boensch was first band director at East High, circa 1950-51. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Boone, Inez Rosamond [posted September 11, 2007] Deceased. Miss Rosamond was among the original teachers at East when it opened in 1948. As Mrs. Boone, she discontinued her teaching of Spanish and French at East in 1955. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Bowls, Rose Marie - [posted August, 2000] Deceased. East High staff member who worked in the cafeteria. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Britten, Virginia Butler [posted November 12, 2005 Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Brown, Freeland H. [posted November 13, 2002 Deceased. Assistant principal at East. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Buchanan, Martha Lou [posted October 4, 2008] Deceased. East Elementary teacher, most likely 5th grade, for a few years in the late 1950s. Click here to read the obituary. Chess, Virginia Deceased. East High Faculty, 1950's. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Clement, Catherine Deceased. East High Faculty, 1955 through at least 1959. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Cobb, Ruth Deceased. East High American history teacher, approximately 1962-71. Click here to read the obituary. Colbert, Sandra Kay Deceased. East High physical education teacher, late 1960's. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Crump, Marcella Deceased. East High English teacher 1948-1953. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Duncan, Jim - [last updated: June, 1997] Congratulations on a great web site. I look forward to hearing from former students to "catch up." I encourage you to check in. Coach Jim Duncan may be reached via e-mail at Flaniken, Evelyn [posted September 24, 2000] Deceased. Retired East High School Secretary. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Frye, Orion Fredrick [posted January 21, 2005] Deceased. Science teacher at East High about 1954-1960. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Gillespie, Rose Deceased. East High vocal music teacher from about 1966 to 1977. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. A news story about Miss Gillespie's retirement as a church organist in 2006 is available on our Hester, Jim Deceased. East High biology/science teacher circa 1966-67. Also, a 1954 graduate of East High School. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Holland, Kenneth A. - Deceased An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Ken Holland was East High's first coach, leading the football, basketball, and baseball teams, and probably others, as well as teaching social sciences. Prior to his death, Kenny Holland and his wife Majorie, also a former East faculty member, submitted a joint profile, as follows: Holland, Marjorie Dildy Holland, Kenneth A. [last updated April, 2001] Ken and Marge met at the University of Arkansas where Marge was working on her Master's in English and Ken was playing first string tailback for the Razorbacks. Ken was raised in Memphis and graduated from Central High School. He enrolled at Southwestern (now Rhodes College) on a football scholarship. Ken joined the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was awarded a purple heart and bronze star for his service in the South Pacific. He returned to the University of Arkansas to play football and continue his education. There he met Marge Dildy from Hope, Arkansas. He and Marge were married July 11, 1948 in Hope. After graduating, they were hired to teach at East High School, Memphis' newest school--Ken in Physical Education and Marge in English. Ken was East High School's first football coach. After years of teaching at East, Ken and Marge returned to the University of Arkansas to work on advanced degrees. After receiving their doctorates in 1963, they taught at Northeastern State College (now a University) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Ken coached football, basketball, tennis and taught physical education. Marge taught English before being appointed Dean of Graduate School. They retired from Northeastern and continue to make Tahlequah their home. Their son, Mike, graduated from University of the South at Sewanee and is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas. A separate entry is on this page for Kenny Holland, now deceased. Hord, Pauline Jones - Deceased Dr. Pauline Jones Hord taught at East Elementary School for many years when East Elementary, Junior, and High were all combined in the same building. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Jackson, Patricia ("Mrs. J") [last updated August, 2005] [E-mail address updated August, 2006] Hello Fellow Mustangs! It is with great pleasure that I contact each of you. Time and circumstances have brought about many changes. However, it is good to know that the "fruits of my labor" was not in vain. I have enjoyed reading the many profiles of my former students. We, the staff prepared you to become successful individuals. For, that I am most proud. I regret to tell you that your school-East High has undergone a drastic change. I pray that the image of East High does not tarnish. Our current students of the MCS system do not know the path that was charted for them. I believe, if given an administrator who truly values education, then the true pride of the Mustang spirit will reign. Ms. J is currently teaching with MCS at Treadwell High. I am completing the final work towards the last advance degree-ED.S. Please contact me by email. Love always. James, Hallie H. Deceased. East Elementary teacher (6th grade). An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. King, Coalla Deceased. Business and typing teacher at East. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. King, Meah [last updated 2004] Current facilty member (2004). See profile entry under Class of '97. Krause, Dorothy Burns Deceased. East High librarian 1958-1968. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Land, Suzan Allen I taought Art at East High School 1988-89. I transferred there from White Station Middle School. I really enjoyed the experience since I also was a graduate from East High School (Class of '67). (See also her entry on the Class of '67 page.) Liddell, Ollie [last updated May, 2009] [Mr. Liddel is Director of Bands at East, 2008 to present.] Lynch, Shane [last updated November, 2001] I am now teaching at University School of Jackson, in Jackson, Tn. my wife also teaches art at U.S.J. We have two children, Trey, (age 11) and AnnElizabeth, (age 8)three dogs and a cat. We now reside in Humboldt, Tn the home of the world's largest strawberry festival. I also work for Humphreys and Associates, which is involved in real estate sales and appraisal. I taught American History, Gov't, and Econ. at East from 1986 to 1994. My memories of East are great and many. I would love to hear from all my fomer students as to what they are doing now. McCrory, Barry [last updated: March, 2000] East facluty 1982 - 1998 -- We are delighted Barry McCrory joined us as our first faculty/staff participant. At the time, he was Chairman of the Department of Engineering at East and the webmaster of the school's web page. He is now at White Station High School. Visit Barry's personal World Wide Web home page at http://www.mecca.org/~bmccrory/Barry_McCrory.html McGinnis, William A. Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Morton, Joseph (Buddy) [last updated March, 2000] E-mail address updated May, 2008] I taught band and vocal music at East from 1964 through 1972. Following those years, I taught at Lester Jr, Snowden, and Shrine School. When I left Shrine, I went to the Board of Education as a Systems Analyst in the Computer Division in 1980. Now, in the year 2000, I am the first Web Master for the City Schools and am looking forward to retirement on April 19th. I have had some wonderful times visiting with former students since I left East High and would truly love to hear from others. I live at 4869 Southern, Memphis, TN, 38117. Norris, Charles Delbert Deceased. R.O.T.C. instructor at East High 1961-1963 and 1967-1973. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Northern, Dorothy [last updated March, 2006] Faculty: 1998 - current. E-mail: pending verification Pass, Donna Bunch Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Patterson, James (Coach Pat) Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Mr. Patterson was a football coach, teacher, and study hall administrator during his many years at East. He was the husband of Mrs. Jo Patterson (elementary faculty). Patterson, Jo Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Mrs. Patterson taught in the elementary section of East for many years and was the wife of Coach James Patterson (faculty). Pell, Ruth Boyd Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Mrs. Pell taught Spanish at East High 1962-64. Poole, Pat Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Dr. Robinson taught Spanish and English at East 1986-87. Primrose, Patricia [last updated December, 2008] Great to find this website with so many of my former students listed. You guys have done well. Thanks for some really great memories. I am still teaching---Craigmont Middle School. Peace, love, and prosperity to all. [Ms. Primerose taught at East approximately 1989 - 1997.] Pulliam, Faye Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Robinson, Rev. Dr. Betty R. Gardner Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Richards, Rod Deceased. An obituary is available. Mr. Richards was head football coach and/or shop teacher at East from about 1966 to about 1968. He also became a city schools system-wide driver education teacher. Richbourg, Madge Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Rogers, James Ella Deceased. East High cook. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Rosamond, Inez Deceased. See entry for Inez Rosamond Boone. Rowland, Mike [last updated: June, 1997] Former coach of the Mustangs during the 1962-1970 school years. Congratulations on a fine web site. I would like to hear from any of my former students and/or players. I met quite a few of you in the Chickasaw member/guest golf outing last year. Settles, Andy Deceased. East High teacher and coach, 1959-62, including head football coach. Click here to read the obituary. Scott, Mary Joyce ("Jo") Deceased. Mrs. Scott taught English at East, approximately 1967-1968. Click here to read the obituary. Shannon, Betty Deceased. East High science (biology) teacher. Click here to read the obituary. Shelby, John B. (“Sonny Boy”) Deceased. Coach Shelby served at East approximately 1952-55. Click here to read the obituary. Shumaker, Ester Mae Dudley Deceased. Mrs. Shumaker ("Miss Shu") served at East as executive secretary from 1949 to 1956. An obituary is available. Simpson, Victor Darrell Deceased. East High teacher and coach, including girls track coach. Click here to read the obituary. Snider, Joel P. Deceased. Mr. Snider was East High's first principal serving from 1948 until his untimely death in 1964 in a traffic crash. J. P. Snider was a revered legend among the East High community during his tenure. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Spain, Joanne Deceased. Click here to read the obituary. Miss Spain taught vocal music and Engilish in the Memphis City Schools. If anyone can advise the years of service Miss Spain gave to East High and verify the subjects she taught there, please send that information to editor@EastHigh.org Spiller, Earl P. Deceased. East High's chief custodian 1948-1966. Click here to read the obituary. Stone, Elsie Deceased. One of the original faculty members, teaching math and algebra much of her many years at East. Click here to read the obituary. Tatom, Ray Deceased. East art teacher. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Taylor, Joe Deceased. East High School Faculty 1958-1964, music teacher and band director. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Taylor, Maxine Deceased. East Elementary School Faculty 1950s &'60's. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Vollmer, Lilburne Deceased. East High School Faculty 1948 to 1980. An obituary is available. Watkins, Rosalie Keenan Deceased. East Elementary School Faculty. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Weaks, Louise Deceased. East High School Faculty, English teacher, from about 1969 to about 1978. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Welch, Blake Deceased. East High faculty and coach approximately 1950-1959. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Wright, Sara Margaret McEachern  ("Sally") Deceased. East High School Faculty, English/Language Arts teacher from about 1964 at least through 1971 and possibly 1975. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Young, Bobby Deceased. East High faculty teaching chemistry, physics, and algebra in the mid and late 1960s. A news item is available.

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