Thanks for a Great 50th Celebration
It was a wonderful Lancer Day Celebration in honor of Shawnee Mission EAST’s 50 Anniversary. It was a collaborative effort from many individuals and organizations. We would like to recognize and thank the following:
• The cities of Leawood, Prairie Village, and Mission Hills for their generous donations and their continued support of SME over the past 50 years.
• The Prairie Village Merchants Association for their donation and ongoing support, especially each fall with the Lancer Day Parade since 1970.
• The Prairie Village Shops that sponsored their “Third Thursday” with SME: C. Jacks, Euston Hardware,
Fairy Tale Ballet, Haught Style, Mady & Me, Minsky’s, M. Taylor, Rimann Liquors of PV, Spangler’s, Stoneybroke LTD, and Tulip.
• The Prairie Village Police Department for their many services ‐ traffic control, security, and support over the years.
• Car dealerships Baron BMW, Keystone Chrysler, and Morse Chevrolet for providing many cars for the parade.
• The many parent and faculty volunteer drivers for the parade.
• Shawnee Mission School District for their contribution, services, and support of the celebration.
• Blake, Bob, and Peggy Miller for donating and updating the 50th website.
• The SMSD Print Shop and Robert Meyer for their wonderful printing skills, support and prices.
• Shawnee Mission North High School for their cooperation and help with East’s Homecoming and Celebration activities.
• The East Art teachers and their students for their talent in decorating the P.V. Shop windows and transforming it into “Lancer Village”.
• The East PTA for sponsoring and hosting the Community Open House and providing parent volunteers for the school tours.
• The East Fund’s help and support with the Open House Reception.
• The 50th Celebration Committee: Donna Bysfield, Karl Englund, Beth Fowler, Dick Heimovics, Laura Jones, Karl Krawitz, Linda Krebs, Jim Lockard, Peggy Miller, Leigh Anne Neal, Art Newcomer, Cole Ogdon, Nick Paris, Hannah Pence, Loretta Preno, Jim Ricker, Susan Stolle, Sue Swanson, Larry Winn, and Connie Zuck.
• Finally, to all the Lancer alums and former faculty that returned to help us celebrate 50 years of Lancer Pride! It was great to see you! “Lancers we will always be”
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Hear the SME Choraliers sing the Alma Mater

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Still Available for SALE. The 50th Anniversary T- Shirt,
a Senior Class Project. CLICK ON The T- Shirt to Download a detailed information & Order Form.
Gets Yours Today! Get Another One!




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50 Years of Food & Friendship Anniversary Cookbook is Now Available!
A collection of recipes from the East Community commemorating the 50th Anniversary of SME. Contact Sharon Goble at 913-722-0192 or by E-mail.
The Book is also available Spangler's in the Village.
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Class members of 1968, 1969,
be sure to go to the Events Tab for the link to the Reunion web sites.

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For SME 1959 Reunion Oct 9-10, 2009 go www.sme59.org  Watch for updates.
For SME 1960 50th Anniversary plans go to www.smeast60.com
For SME 1961 50th Anniversary plans contact Judy Bishop gypsyrose54@comcast.net

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Classes of 1970-1979 are entering a float in the Lancer Day Parade as well as having several other meetings and social events. Class Members of Seventies can get more information at: http://smethe70s.blogspot.com 

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SME Class of 1974 "35th Reunion", Saturday May 23rd - Sunday May 24th-Memorial Weekend 2009
Contact DanaArizona@aol.com  or call Dana Steenhof Mahoney 602-625-4888

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The Class of 1989 is planning their 20 year high school reunion at this time. Their web site for more information is www.sme89.com

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50th Anniversary Limited Edition Ornament
Only $10 each
includes postage and handling
send check made out to:
SME 50th Fund
c/o Beth Fowler
6424 High Dr
SMKS  66208
                                                                                                               
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Contact 913-722-3075
or e-mail  tigerdens@hotmail.com

In recognition of SME's 50th, proceeds will benefit The East Fund
(Shawnee Mission East Educational Excellence Fund) 

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Contact Peggy Miller if you have something that needs to be listed here on the web site. Or give Peggy a call 913-362-2196