East is Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence!

Posted September 8, 2025

East High’s 150th Anniversary Celebration

East High’s 150th Anniversary kicks off on September 18th, 2025, bringing together alumni, students, faculty, and the entire community for an unforgettable celebration of our rich history and bright future.

Throughout the Celebration, we’ll reflect on the legacy of East High School, reconnect with generations of Angels, and create new memories that will last a lifetime.

Mark Your Calendar!

Thursday, September 18, 2025 – Rededication Ceremony

  • After a Native American Land Dedication, we will read an updated dedication of our 100-year-old landmark building, similar to the one from East’s original opening. Please join East students, dignitaries, and alumni as we honor our school’s history.
  • Location: East High School
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • PLEASE NOTE:
    • This event is taking place during school hours parking will be extremely limited for visitors. Plan ahead with public transport, carpooling, or street parking.
    • For security reasons, there will not be any access inside the school building for visitors. The event will take place on the front steps of the school. For tours of the building, please plan to return for the East Open House on September 20th 11am-3pm.
    • This event will be livestreamed! The link will be posted as we get closer to the event.

Friday, September 19, 2025 – Homecoming Celebration

  • The festivities begin with a pep rally, followed by games, booths, and food trucks on the Esplanade. Students will debut their floats before the Homecoming football game later that afternoon.
  • Location: East High School Esplanade
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Homecoming football game: 7:00 p.m. @ All City Stadium

Saturday, September 20, 2025 – East Leadership: Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence

Breakfast at City Park Pavilion

A breakfast festivity will be held Saturday morning, hosted by Principal Terita Walker and former principal and current school board director, John Youngquist.

All proceeds to benefit the East High 150th Celebration

  • Hosted by: Principals Walker, Youngquist Mendelsberg, Callum & Arthur
  • Location: City Park Pavilion
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
  • Cost per ticket: $25 (Purchase here!)

East High School Open House

Join us for guided tours of East, visit the Tower Museum, explore the Heritage Hall display, enjoy music and historical presentations, and reconnect with friends.

  • Location: East High School
  • Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Free

September 26–27, 2025 – East High Film Festival

Friday, September 26 – East Documentary Premiere: “Angel Power!: 150 Years of East High Excellence”

  • Location: East Auditorium
  • Time: 7:00 pm
  • Q&A and panel discussion
  • Student-made montage celebrating East’s film legacy
  • Purchase tickets here! Tickets are $25 for general admission, $10 for faculty and staff, $1.50 for students, and $200 for Alumni classes bloc of 10 sitting together.

Saturday, September 27 – Alumni Film Screenings

  • Location: Sie Theater
  • Noon – In This Our Life (John Ford, 1942) – Hattie McDaniel
    In person: Kevin John Goff, great-grandnephew
    Purchase tickets here! (Click show time to get to purchase page)
  • 3:00 p.m. – The Freshman (Harold Lloyd, 1925) – Harold Lloyd
    In person: Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter
    Q&A and Lloyd montage
    Purchase tickets here! (Click show time to get to purchase page)
  • 6:30 p.m. – Jackie Brown (Quentin Tarantino, 1997) – Pam Grier in person!
    Q&A and Grier montage
    Exclusive VIP pre-show reception at the Sie with Pam Grier and other guests, 5- 6:15 pm, $100 for reception and film showingTickets available for both here! (Click show time to get to purchase page)

Confirmed Attendees: Pam Grier, Rod Grier, Suzanne Lloyd, Kevin John Goff,  Robert Dean, Philip Hart, Lisa Kennedy (film critic)

For more information, visit https://eastangelfoundation.org/support/ehs-150th-anniversary/#support and follow @ehs150th on Instagram!