Proviso East High School - Provi Yearbook (Maywood, IL)

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Growing Up In Broadview Growing up in Broadview - during the scorching summer months it brings back memories of swimming at the pool, playing ball at the park, waiting in anticipation of the Good Humor man to make his daily run, going to the Ben Franklin to buy a pocketful of candy, just spending most of our time playing with friends from morning to night, Dur- ing winter it was the same thing - play- ing with friends, but now taking our sleds to llSuicide Hill, building snow forts, or learning to ice skate on the frozen-over baseball fields. While in grade school there were the usual grade school rivalries - who had the best gym, the nicest school, the best team or anything else we could think of at the time. Not much has changed since then. Although now many high school students think Broadview is dull. When we were younger, there was always something to do. Now there is nothing to do unless you're younger than 13 or older than 30. Anything in between is an outcast, So what I resort to doing is go- ing into other towns to find so-called ex- citement. Forest Park, Melrose Park and Northriverside just to name a few. But when I go to visit friends in these other towns, all they have to say is, l'Oh c'mon let's not stick around here. This town is boring. Let's go over by where you live, c'mon let's go to Broadview. - -'B Q ' J The Broadview Park District facility offers a complete recreational program, catering to all ages and a ed for all seaso s ger n. B?2f3ADVlEw QAhovej Broadview, also known as the Balanced community, has a population of approximately 10,000. This year Broadview lost their mayor, Merrit Braga, after more than 40 years of dedicated service as mayor to the community, QBelowj The Broadview Public Library contains many reference materials for children and adults of any age. f 4..,,s.. W , 'tlwglx

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With A Smile. 'li . i 1 0 Y v l 1 js Q 2 'FE M McDonalds has been one of the hang-outs of East students for a long time. I 1 i In the process of being knocked down, the ball hits the tower time after time. ,A Getting together after a day at school, these 4 students find McDonalds a good place to meet, Even with their contract negotiations going on, the Forest Park Fire Department is always ready to help.

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Melrose Park - A Little Touch Of Italy Ii ' When one thinks of Melrose Park, the Italian Feast may come to mind. This big, exciting, event happens every luly. Many families gather to honor the Bless- ed Mary with a 15 day novena, which is the purpose of the feast. There is also a large variety of Italian food. Melrose Park is also known as the l'Corporate King of the Suburbs. The main plants of many major industries are located there - jewel, Amlings, lnter- national Harvester and Hoover - to name just a few. The town contains a Youth Commis- sion that sponsors activities which benefit young and- old. During Christmas they visited hospitals and nur- sing homes to spread a little bit of cheer. Annual ski trips and dances all took place. Melrose Park is not only a touch of ltaly, but also a touch of industry, tradi- tion, and a little touch of home. ' e , , ' 1 ,l,.?'1l 1 f : . , t .5 A K . The Lady of Mount Carmel Church is where the Italian Feast is held every year. l A M Pa I I-15 Eli! Concluding the week long event, Our Lady is being carried on the shoulders of men for all to worship. T C L2 M. FARY MAREEASZRKQK ,L in NAPL lvl Many teenagers from Melrose Park take advan- tage of the activities sponsored by the Youth Commission.