As I finish my term as President of the East High Alumni Foundation, I’m incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished together. With the support of so many passionate alumni and community members, we’ve made a real impact at East.
Leadership Transitions
Please help us welcome two new Alumni Association Board members:
- Rosie Bly
- John Walling
And join us in thanking our outgoing members:
- Tom Crawford
- David Maxwell
- Barrett Rogness
Your time, ideas, and heart for East have made a difference—thank you!
Highlights from This Past Year
Athletic Complex Improvements
- Renovated baseball and softball dugouts, bleachers and press boxes
- New synthetic practice field
- Major weight room renovation at EHS
- $900,000 reserved for future facility updates
Student Support & Scholarships
- $206,000+ in scholarships awarded to 57 EHS students
- $20,000 provided to Avenue Scholars program
- $2,500 raised for alumni programming through the Big E Dinner
Scarlet Celebration & Hall of Fame
- Our June Scarlet Celebration incorporated the EHS Athletic Hall of Fame for the first time, along with our traditional EHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame
Ongoing Support
- We continue receiving gifts for scholarships, facility upgrades, and greatest-need funds
- Endowments remain strong—we’re stewarding your gifts wisely
>>What’s Next?
New Presidents Joe Van Haalen (Foundation) and Pam Bradford (Association) are stepping into leadership with exciting plans for the coming year. Stay tuned for more ways to get involved and support East High!
See all of the new board members on our Board Members page.
Thank you again for all you do to keep our Scarlet legacy strong.
With pride and gratitude,
Jeff White
President, East High School Alumni Foundation (2021–2025)
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