Golden Eagle Hall of Fame History
In 1991, in an effort to recognize East High graduates who excelled in their chosen fields, teachers Dennis Shearer and Jim Farley - and Charles Rodriquez, then principal of East High School - formulated a plan to achieve this dream.Mr. Shearer and Mr. Farley, both outstanding woodworking professionals, agreed to build showcases to highlight outstanding graduates. As each showcase was built, the valedictorian and salutatorian for each year were listed on engraved plaques. A special showcase was then built to honor the valedictorian, salutatorian, and top ten seniors for the current school year. In addition, a showcase was built to honor the past principals of East High School. This project was completed in 1996.
As time went on with this plan, a dream was conceived to honor outstanding graduates for their contributions to the community, state, nation, and world. It was decided that non-graduates who contributed outstanding amounts of service to East should also be recognized. Guidelines for selection to the Golden Eagle Award (Hall of Fame) took two years to complete. During this time, the selection of the nominating committee was completed. The first Hall of Fame committee included Bernadette Padula, Jack Pecoraro, Jim Potestio, Dennis Shearer, and Carol Wheeler.
The first induction ceremony for the Golden Eagle Hall of Fame took place on April 25, 1997.
Golden Eagle Hall of Fame Today
Alumni are recognized for outstanding endeavors in their professional careers, community involvement, philanthropic giving, or service to East High School.The induction ceremonies are conducted each spring where recipients are able to address the current East High student body, faculty and community members. Inductee's photos and names are featured prominently within East’s main hall.
Nominations
We are always looking for worthy inductees into the East High Golden Eagle Hall of Fame. If you know of someone, please see the Hall of Fame Nomination and the Service to East High nomination forms for information.Service to East High Nomination Form
2014 Inductees
| Daniel
V. Pryor, Ph.D. Class of 1969 Photo coming soon. |
Mitch Trujillo Class of 1976 Photo coming soon. |
2013 Inductees
| Hoy E.
Frakes, Jr. Class of 1971
|
Gene
"Scooter" Wilcoxson Class of 1969
|
Richard Lee Wolfe, Ph.D. Class of 1967
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2012 Inductees
| Rear Admiral William Bailey, Class of 1966
|
Ellie Sue Schafer, Class of 1986
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John Caligaris, Class of 1977
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2011 Inductees
| Paul Pedersen,
Ph.D., Class of 1988
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Admiral D. Gordon Russell,
Class of 1968
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Sandra L. Harbert, Class of 1965
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Past Recipients
| John R. Giardino, Ph.D. 1997 | Rev. Father Carlos Alvarez, 2003 |
| Tracy Ellen Hilvtz-Patch, 1997 | Eddie R. Bailey, 2003 |
| Judge Gerald A. Marroney, 1997 | James Potestio, 2003 |
| Harvey McClung, M.D., 1997 | Jesse Sena, 2003 |
| Honorable Gilbert Romero, 1997 | Sandy Gecewicz, 2004 |
| Silviano L. Arguello, M.D., 1998 | Michael Lucero, 2004 |
| Jeffrey Louis Halaas, M.D., 1998 | Thomas Michael "Mike" Waters, 2004 |
| Fred Jacobs, 1998 | Miles Gilbert Yeagley, M.D., 2004 |
| Charles Thompson, 1998 | Chris Torres, 2005 |
| C. Barry Blocher, 1999 | Warren Carere, 2005 |
| Ronald L. Davis, Ph.D. 1999 | James S. Hernandez, M.D., 2006 |
| Daniel L. Hernandez, 1999 | Catherine Maloney, 2006 |
| Mark A. Horton, 1999 | Anne Kilstofte,
Ph.D, 2007 |
| Bernadette Padula, 1999 | William "Bill"
Lucero, 2007 |
| Larry Medina, 2000 | Joe Garcia, 2008 |
| Ronald J. Robinson, Ph.D. 2000 | Andrea Gardner,
2008 |
| Lt. Col. Philip Salinas, 2000 | Mark Kilstofte,
D.M.A., 2008 |
| Pamela Shae, 2000 | Thomas B.
Autobee, D.D.S., 2009 |
| Gloria Trujillo-Sanchez, Ph.D., 2000 | Scott DeTurk,
2009 |
| Colonel Jeff Chostner, 2001 | James S. Arellano, 2010 |
| Mattye Pollard-Cole, 2001 | Melvin Spence, 2010 |
| Chester "Bill" Corder, 2001 | |
| Kenneth L. Lane, 2001 | |
| Dr. Michael Cozzetta, 2002 | |
| Dan DeRose, 2002 | |
| Colonel Frank Gallegos, 2002 |
Contact Information
Pueblo East High School Alumni Foundation9 MacNeil Road
Pueblo, Colorado 81001
719-549-7222
719-523-5248 (fax)
www.puebloeastfoundation.com
