Rockford East High School - Argus Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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Helping to adorn the traditional large Christmas tree in the main entrance hall are Bart Munson, Nancy Norsen, and Maradene Robertson. Standing on the lad- der are Joanne Leaman, Bob Lundquist, and Jani Clay. East Choral Groups, Orchestra, and Band blend together to give the annual Christmas program. This year the director and pro- ducer was Gordon Bueschal. joan Parod and Curt Peterson are snapped by photographer just as they are about to look at the showcase window, which was especially decorated for Valentine's Day. Holidays Bring Festive pirit to East To every student, holidays bring a welcome relief from the everyday routine of school. Christmas heads the list with its parties, sleigh- rides, and gay festive spirit. A new air dom- inates the study halls and class rooms as they are decorated with evergreens, sparkling lights, and glittering tinsel. Thanksgiving and Easter run close seconds to Christmas with almost as much of the festive spirit prevading. Opportunities are created for boy to meet girl when Valentines Day rolls around. As all good things must come to an end, the holiday season closes too soon, leaving a host of delightful memories.

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Stirring emotions and flashes of humor thrilled the audience of the senior class play, Silas Marnerf' by Wall Spence, presented on April 1 and 2. Directed by Adeline Hoegberg, the play exem- plified how the natural human desire for happiness can become distorted with constant rebuffs and frustration. Silas Marner, shunned and persecuted by his friends and the woman he loves, degenerates into a cold and grasping old miser. In time, even his love for gold, his only hold on happiness, was stolen from him and he was plunged into the darkest despair and misery. At the height of his anguish, his faith in humanity is restored by the redeeming touch of a pure and true love. Jane Gunn CMary Lindskoldl, Dolly Winthrop Uudy Mc- Donaldj, and Mary Gunn QKris Allenj look on as Silas Marner CRonnie Husmannj holds Eppie as a baby in his arms after finding her on his doorstep. iles Marner Presented by Seniors Martha Kimble fDonna Greimj, Godfrey Cass COtto Holmbergj, and Eppie CCarla johnsonj listen carefully to the words of Nancy Lammeter QMary Ann Larsonj. CAST Dolly Vlfinthrop .......... Judy McDonald Jem .......... Godfrey Cass. . Martha Kimble. . . Dunstan Cass .... Squire Cass .... Silas Marner. . . Master Bryce. . . Mary Gunn .... jane Gunn. . . Dr. Kimble ...... ..........,..Di1x'id Zack . ..... Otto Holmberg .. . . . . . . .Donna Greim . . . .Harmon Mitchell . . . . . . .Bart Munson . . . .Ronald Husmann Shank . . . . , . .Kris Allen . . . . . . .Mary Lindskold . . . . . .Bill XVetterstrand Nancy Lammeter. . .Mary Ann QXQ Larson Mr. Lammeter ............ Arnold Carlson Eppie ............,....... Karla johnson Aaron Winthrop ........ Ronald Erlandson

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.1 Above: Ann Nyman was this year's DAR award winner for good citizenship. Below: Quill and Scroll members, David Zack, Ronald Er- landson, Bart Munson, Wayne Rogers, and Kathryn Porter fseatedj, are shown making plans for the induction of new members. x, 1' A I I Honorees of l954-55 Wayne Rogers and Judy McDonald, commencement speakers, look over plans for their speeches.