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East High School (Duluth, Minnesota)
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East High School is the largest of three public secondary schools in Duluth, Minnesota
. It educates students in grades nine through twelve. It first opened its doors in 1927, as a junior high school. In 1950, it became a senior high school to serve the growing student population.
Situated in a residential neighborhood in eastern Duluth, Duluth East currently serves about 1,477 students.
East High School offers many classes to serve its students. These classes include Advanced Placement (AP) classes, Post Secondary Enrollment Options
(PSEO), vocational classes, special education, honors, and basic classes.
According to the new school "red plan", East is going to be moved into the Ordean Middle School Building starting in the year 2011.
Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,...
. It educates students in grades nine through twelve. It first opened its doors in 1927, as a junior high school. In 1950, it became a senior high school to serve the growing student population.
Situated in a residential neighborhood in eastern Duluth, Duluth East currently serves about 1,477 students.
Curriculum
East High School employs a schedule that allows students to take six 50-minute classes a day. It also offers an optional zero hour, for students to take a schedule of seven classes. There are limited options for taking zero hour courses, and they are held before the official start of school, so few students elect to take these options.East High School offers many classes to serve its students. These classes include Advanced Placement (AP) classes, Post Secondary Enrollment Options
Post Secondary Enrollment Options
Post Secondary Enrollment Options is an academic option open to high school seniors and juniors in various US states, such as Minnesota and Ohio. The options allow students to take courses at the college level. It is possible for a student to graduate with both an associate's degree and a high...
(PSEO), vocational classes, special education, honors, and basic classes.
According to the new school "red plan", East is going to be moved into the Ordean Middle School Building starting in the year 2011.
The School Song, The Birchen
Duluth East’s school song is The Birchen. The lyrics of the song are as follows.- East High Rah-Rah-Rah (clap-clap-clap),
- With a Sis-boom-bah (clap-clap-clap),
- At our games united are we,
- Brave and strong we promise to be!
- We are sure to win (clap-clap-clap),
- Once we do begin (clap-clap-clap),
- E-A-S-T Rah-rah for dear old East.
- Dear East Senior High (clap-clap-clap),
- Let your banners fly (clap-clap-clap),
- To our colors true we will be,
- And we’ll head to our victory,
- Come on, Red and Grey (clap-clap-clap),
- Take that game away (clap-clap-clap),
- E-A-S-T Rah-rah for dear old East.
Notable alumni
- Lester M. Crystal, 1952 graduate, is president of MacNeil Lehrer Productions and was executive producer of PBS NewsHour, the nation’s first hour-long nightly newscast. He also worked 20 years for NBC NewsNBC NewsNBC News is the news division of American television network NBC. It first started broadcasting in February 21, 1940. NBC Nightly News has aired from Studio 3B, located on floors 3 of the NBC Studios is the headquarters of the GE Building forms the centerpiece of 30th Rockefeller Center it is...
, serving as president in 1977-79. - Eric EskolaAlmanac (TV series)Almanac is a weekly public-affairs television series produced by Twin Cities Public Television in St. Paul, Minnesota and distributed to other channels around the state via Minnesota Public Television . It has aired weekly since December 7, 1984. Longtime hosts Eric Eskola and Cathy Wurzer are...
, 1971 graduate, is a journalist known for his coverage of Minnesota politics and public affairs. He reports on WCCO Radio and hosts the program AlmanacAlmanac (TV series)Almanac is a weekly public-affairs television series produced by Twin Cities Public Television in St. Paul, Minnesota and distributed to other channels around the state via Minnesota Public Television . It has aired weekly since December 7, 1984. Longtime hosts Eric Eskola and Cathy Wurzer are...
on Twin Cities Public TelevisionTwin Cities Public TelevisionTwin Cities Public Television is a non-profit organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, that operates the Twin Cities' two Public Broadcasting Service member Public television stations, KTCA-TV and KTCI-TV...
. - Kara GoucherKara GoucherKara Goucher is an American long-distance runner.-Personal life:Goucher was born in Queens, New York. When she was 4 years old her family moved to Duluth, Minnesota after her father was killed by a drunk driver on the Harlem River Drive...
(Grgas-Wheeler), 1996 graduate, is a champion long-distance runner. Her time in the 3000 meters led the nation in 2000, and her 10,000 meter time ranks her as the second fastest American woman of all-time. 2007 Bronze medal winner, 10,000 meters, IAAF World ChampionshipsIAAF World ChampionshipsIAAF World Championships may refer to any of the World Championship events organized by the IAAF:* IAAF World Championships in Athletics* IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics* IAAF World Cross Country Championships...
, Osaka, Japan. - Mike HatchMike HatchMichael Allen Hatch is an American politician, and was Attorney General of Minnesota from 1999 to 2007. In 2006, he was the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nominee for governor of Minnesota...
, 1966 graduate, is a former Minnesota Attorney General. He was the DFLMinnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor PartyThe Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party is a major political party in the state of Minnesota and the state affiliate of the Democratic Party. It was created on April 15, 1944, with the merger of the Minnesota Democratic Party and the Farmer–Labor Party...
Party nominee for Governor in 2006. In a very close race, Hatch lost the general electionGeneral electionIn a parliamentary political system, a general election is an election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen. The term is usually used to refer to elections held for a nation's primary legislative body, as distinguished from by-elections and local elections.The term...
to incumbent Governor Tim PawlentyTim PawlentyTimothy James "Tim" Pawlenty , also known affectionately among supporters as T-Paw, is an American politician who served as the 39th Governor of Minnesota . He was a Republican candidate for President of the United States in the 2012 election from May to August 2011...
. - John Muldoon, 1974 graduate, Producer/Sound Engineer, worked with notables such as Buddy RichBuddy RichBernard "Buddy" Rich was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Rich was billed as "the world's greatest drummer" and was known for his virtuosic technique, power, groove, and speed.-Early life:...
, Tina TurnerTina TurnerTina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
, James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
and Count Basie and His Orchestra. Produced the 1984 Texas Music Awards. - Sean HillSean HillSean Ronald Hill is an American professional ice hockey player. He was most recently a defenseman for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL. He won the Stanley Cup in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens...
, 1988 graduate, was a professional hockey player in the National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey LeagueThe National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. - Phil Solem, 1975 graduate, is a member of The RembrandtsThe RembrandtsThe Rembrandts are an American pop-rock duo formed by Phil Solem and Danny Wilde in 1989. They had previously worked together as members of Great Buildings in 1981...
, American pop-rock band, famous for the song "I'll Be There for You," the theme for the popular sitcom FriendsFriendsFriends is an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series revolves around a group of friends in Manhattan. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
. - Phil VerchotaPhil VerchotaPhillip John Verchota is a retired American ice hockey forward. He is best known for being a member of the Miracle on Ice 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team won the gold medal...
, 1975 graduate, played on the 1980 Miracle on IceMiracle on IceThe "Miracle on Ice" is the name in American popular culture for a medal-round men's ice hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, February 22...
gold-medal U.S. Olympic Hockey Team and captained the 1984 Olympic team.
Extracurricular activities
Duluth East High School has extracurricular activities that students can join. These activities include athletic teams, service organizations, and academic teams.Clubs and organizations
In addition to athletic teams, Duluth East also has clubs and organizations. These include:- American Field Service (AFS)
- ANIMEE Club
- Association
- BandBand (music)In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
- Birch Log (yearbookYearbookA yearbook, also known as an annual, is a book to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school or a book published annually. Virtually all American, Australian and Canadian high schools, most colleges and many elementary and middle schools publish yearbooks...
staff) - Book Club
- CadetCadetA cadet is a trainee to become an officer in the military, often a person who is a junior trainee. The term comes from the term "cadet" for younger sons of a noble family.- Military context :...
s - ChoirChoirA choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
- DECADECA (organization)DECA, also known as Collegiate DECA on the college level) is an international association of students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service . DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing,...
- DramaDramaDrama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
- Duluth East Japanese & Anime Organization
- Executive Board
- Fellowship of Jewish Athletes (founded 1995)
- Gay-Straight AllianceGay-straight allianceGay–straight alliances are student organizations, found primarily in North American high schools and universities, that are intended to provide a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and their straight allies .-Goal:The goal of most, if not all,...
(GSA) - GREEN Club
- Greyhound Volleyball Booster Club
- Grill Team
- The Greyhound (school newspaper)
- Harry PotterHarry PotterHarry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by the British author J. K. Rowling. The books chronicle the adventures of the adolescent wizard Harry Potter and his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...
Club - Hound Pack
- Intramural sportsIntramural sportsIntramural sports or intramurals are recreational sports organized within a set geographic area. The term derives from the Latin words intra muros meaning "within walls", and was used to indicate sports matches and contests that took place among teams from "within the walls" of an ancient city...
- Key ClubKey ClubKey Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
- KnittingKnittingKnitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth or other fine crafts. Knitted fabric consists of consecutive rows of loops, called stitches. As each row progresses, a new loop is pulled through an existing loop. The active stitches are held on a needle until another loop can...
Club - Knowledge BowlKnowledge BowlKnowledge Bowl is an interdisciplinary academic competition involving teams of four to six students trying to answer questions in a written round and several oral rounds. No team is eliminated in this event, and every team participates in every round...
- Math Team
- National Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyThe National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
- Odyssey of the MindOdyssey of the MindOdyssey of the Mind, often called OM , is a creative problem-solving competition involving students from kindergarten through college. Team members work together at length to solve a predefined problem ; and present their solution to the problem at a competition...
- OrchestraOrchestraAn orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
- Photography and Video Club
- SpeechPublic speakingPublic speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners...
(in association with Denfeld High SchoolDenfeld High SchoolDenfeld High School is one of two high schools in Duluth, Minnesota, along with East as of 2011. Denfeld and Central merged together during the 2010-2011 school year and are called Denfeld in the newly renovated building. Serving over 1000 students from grades nine to twelve, Denfeld High School...
) - Scott AndersonScott Anderson (pilot)Scott D. Anderson was an F-16 fighter pilot for the Air National Guard in Duluth, Minnesota. He was also a test pilot for Cirrus Design. He was killed in an aircraft crash while testing Cirrus's SR20...
Leadership Team (SALT) - Société National Honoraire de Français
- SpanishSpanish languageSpanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
Club - Student Forum