History of the EHS Alumni Association
Facts about the East High Alumni Association
East High School officially opened on Monday, November 26, 1900. The Alumni Association was formed in 1901 with the purpose of helping to continue the social life of the school. In 1906, an Alumni Fund Association was incorporated to “give temporary aid when needed to alumni during their college courses.”
Daniel W. Lothman became principal in 1910 and served 21 years as principal (31 years as a staff member). Mr. Lothman felt that no student should be deprived of a college education; he enlarged the informal scholarship fund established by the Alumni Fund Association, frequently supplementing it from his own pocket. Upon Mr. Lothman’s retirement in 1931, a group of alumni organized the East High Alumni Association of Cleveland and formally incorporated it under the laws of Ohio on May 23, 1931.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a platform to preserve the legacy of East High School, Cleveland, Ohio. To that end, we are committed to helping our members remain connected to the School and each other through regular social, civic and community events. We understand the importance of educating the youth of our future. Our goal is to help them obtain an education, which will give them the knowledge and skills necessary for improving their lives and their communities. We will provide scholarships for college/post high school education to graduated Cleveland Metropolitan School Students, residing in Cleveland, Ohio, as we receive and disburse funds from annual membership dues, from scholarship dinners, and from bequests, gifts, or grants from persons, firms or corporations, or other organizations.
Contact the East High School Alumni Association
Get in touch with your East High School Alumni Association to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
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We’re still awarding scholarships and financial assistance to students of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, which is the focus of our purpose. We'd love to hear from you!
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