History
East was established in 1861, but the current school building was not built until 1911. A new student center was added in 1955, with a new gymnasium, band and tech rooms, and a new cafeteria (which has since been replaced). The South Wing, which houses the school's library, was built in 1968, and the North Wing addition followed in 1973. A renovation of this building was completed January 4, 2006.
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