History In order to alleviate over-crowding at Polytechnic High School and Handley Junior High/Handley High School, Eastern Hills opened its doors in the fall of 1959 to grades ten through twelve. Sophmores from Handley Junior High and Meadowbrook Junior High meshed with juniors and seniors from both Handley High School and Polytechnic High School. Charged with the job of choosing a mascot, plus official school colors, 600 students in a secret vote chose the "highlander" with the colors of blue, gray, and white. As 303 seniors graduated on May 30, 1962 at Will Rogers Auditorium, the Class of 1962 officially became the first graduating class to complete three years at Eastern Hills High School.
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