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

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ring! 'Q 3 1 is i n f 3 ' , l Q' u f 5 it W Y Q u i 8, X i Q m X , Al A LOUNGING in the living room of the Footlights Club, Pat CPam Gahlbecky, Big Mary CKaren Kjellquistb, Little Mary fVicki Cedarleafj, and Bobby Uan Brownl, leisurely pass a Sunday morning. Mutual Interests Draw Girls to 'Footlights Club' Minks and pajamas, glamour and boredom - Stage Door, this year's senior class play, displayed these con- trasts. Dreams of stardom actually came true for Jean Maitland lAnn Weigelj, who became a Hollywood star. Strugg- ling playwright Keith Burgess lMike Lagermanj found luxury as a Holly- wood writer. Throughout the play, however, David Kingsley I Craig Carl- sonj, a Hollywood promotions man, encouraged Terry Randall fBarb John- stonj, a sincere actress, to continue her struggle for success on the Broadway stage. In the end, of course, Terry's persistence won out. KEITH BURGESS CMike Lagermanb assumes a sophisticated air as Judith fDiane Bobittj and Terry CBarb Johnstonj playfully mock him.

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Arrival of Spring Encourages Outdoor Activity SERVING PUNCH at the sophomore party, Mr. Robert Wood, boys' counselor, chats with John Hallock and Kathy Vaughn. I sophomore And spring fever struck again. As trees and grass began to turn green, students carne to life and began count- ing the remaining days of school. Spring activities provided a re- lease for pent-up energy - bike hikes, baseball, picnics, and on the social side, the sophomore party. lr fr is . 2 rr li... ..1-F ' xr FIRST SIGNS of spring invite Kathy Branca and Brita Solem to enjoy the fresh air and warm sunshine.

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R -C lub, Students Highlighting the spring sports sea- son was the crowning of Queen Sandy Pellant at the Annual Rockford East Relays May 5. As she and her attendants, Mary Ellen Carlson, Anne Gullickson, Caro- lyn Karceski and Ann Weigel were presented to the crowd of spectators at Beyer Stadium, Queen Sandy receiv- ed the traditional bouquet of roses from Gary Stried, president of R-Club. Chosen from sixteen girls nomi- nated by R-Club members, the five finalists were elected by the student body on April 3. Following the meet, a dance at- tended by R-Club members and their dates was held in honor of the queen and her court. Choose Spring Relays Queen QUEEN SANDY PELLANT ANNE GULLICKSON MARY ELLEN CARLSON CAROLYN KARCESKI ANN WEIGEL