EAFAF Supports Buildings and Grounds

The Building & Grounds committee supports, contributes to improvements, and helps maintain the physical structure of East High School.  Additionally, the committee helps with maintaining the esplanade and the grounds surrounding the building. 

The Building and Grounds group continues to support this endeavor through the sale of bricks and pavers.  These are tax deductible contributions as allowed by the IRS.

Bricks and Mortar Projects that EAFAF Supports

  • Project management and partial funding of $300,000 for the restoration of the school library by the Angel Foundation and the State Historical Society.Completed 2006
  • Fundraising and oversight for the design and construction of the $25,000 outdoor scoreboard.Completed 2006
  • Fundraising and oversight for the construction of an accessible ballpark on the northeast playing field.Completed 2007
  • Planning, funding, and construction of bleachers for the athletic field, the tennis court and the baseball field. Completed 2007
  • Architectural design services for a historically compatible accessible entrance at the front of EHS (to be constructed with entry plaza renovation). Completed 2007
  • Fundraising and oversight for the design and construction of the $140,000 athletic field lighting system. Completed 2007
  • Oversight and assistance to volunteers to restore and repair the tower’s historic clock.  Completed 2008
  • Funding for an Xcel Energy audit for EHS, for the benefit of the Sustainability Project.  Completed 2008
  • Coordination and partial funding of special projects in the EHS Arboretum.  2007 to date:  

~Student-planting of new trees on the Esplanade with Denver Parks in 2007
~Student-planting of new trees in the South Courtyard in 2008
~Creation of Class of 1968 Red and White Rose Garden in 2009
~Care of the mature, notablespecimen trees2008 to date
~Restoration of the Angel Garden, in memory of French teacher Biddy Casey, 2008 to date

  • Design services, by PAP Board member Mark Hoskin of MHA Architects, for EHS Tennis Pavilion in City Park.  Completed 2009
  • Historic research, partial funding, and coordination of the design and instaltion of the bronze “Keystone Angel” of the original school mascot in the Angel Garden. Completed 2009
  • Funding and collaboration with Design Studios West to design the $250,000 entry plaza renovation. 2006 to date
     

History and Historic Preservation

The History Committee of the East Angel Friends & Alumni Foundation is carrying on the important work of honoring, preserving, and sharing the school’s rich historical, cultural, and architectural heritage.  We welcome historical artifacts, documents, photos, stories, and especially volunteers!

Projects of this committee include:

  • Tower History Museum and Archives – Curate, collect, research, and host tours
  • East High Alumni Heritage Hall – Produce and maintain the third floor exhibit, oversee the periodic inductee selection process, compile biographical material and oral histories of inductees, and work with the EAF&AF Fundraising Committee on induction events 
  • EAF&AF Website – Provide historical features and images
  • Historic Preservation Review – Document and protect historical and architectural elements in the school building
  • Historical research and writing for school and Foundation publications
  • War Memorial – Maintain and update the roster display on 2nd floor
  • Cultural recordkeeping – document and maintain institutional traditions
  • Educational programs for students, faculty, alumni, and community 
  • Historical tours of the East High building
  • Historical Grants – identify and apply for museum and historic preservation funds

To learn more about the History Committee and how to volunteer, please contact Dr. Marcia T. Goldstein