Rock Island High School - Watchtower Yearbook (Rock Island, IL)

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THE WATCH TOWER MARGARET BAHNSEN Mig left us at the beginning of last semester, but came back to graduate. On the Watch Tower Staff 135, she did splendid work. She was on the Girls' Declamation team 123, 131, Margaret has shown her dramatic ability at different times during her high school course in several plays. Mig,' was on the Property Committee of the class play 145. STEWART BATTLES Stewart Battles is a Hmost superb dancery' and fine chemist. Steyr has been in the army n'cyery- thing, We like Stew ,-we simply can't help ourselves. WILLARD B JORKMAN Willard is one of the most willing workers of the Senior class. He is always willing to help-and to help cheerfully. Several times during his four years in high school, XVillard has appeared in plays and entertainments, and he was treasurer of the Chemise try Club 133 and Treasurer of thc Boy's Hi-Y 14Q. JAMES C. BERRY James was the very capable president of the Senior class. During the last two years he has made the Boy's Declamation team. He has alsc made the debating team for the last two years. In The Sophmoreu, Mrs, Pat and the Law. and as Lord Crackenthorpe in the Senior Class play, James proved his dramatic ability. During his last two years, James served on the Student Council, 131, 145, treasurer 131, extempore team 145, track team cw, C497 ERNEST BERTELSON Ernest was always bound up in the radio club, heart and soul. He was secretary and treasurer of it 141. We suppose some day we'll hear of Ernest making a wonderful electrical invention. 2

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THE WATCH TOWER ELIZABETH ANDERSON Elizabeth is the girl with the curls and lots of pretty dresses. When you see that combination you will know immediately that it is she. Besides she has learned the art of making friends very well, ELVIN ANDERSON Sims is one of our big men-and too, the quality is much, much better. Ile has been one of the lmest players on our football team for the last two years. On the Watch Tower Staff, Snus has proved his Worth. He is liked hy every one in Ada, Elvin was eleeted Treasurer of the Student Council, 145, and presented the gift to the school on Class Day. school but especially well by GENEVA ANDERSON Geneva was always very jolly and thus everyone missed her when she tiuished her course in January. XVe were all very glad to see her back to graduate with us. HAROLD ANDERSON Ilere is the neatest boy in the class, Harold An- derson. Never a mark on his hooks or a blot on his themes! And the way he ,eau write, we would almost prophesy that he will be a writing teacher. lVlILDRED ANDERSON The prettiest little girl in the Senior class is Mil',. She is one of those sweet girls whom you just ean't help loving. Naturally she was very popular among all. And ean anyone in the elass ever forget Mil's very Original laugh? 19

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THE WATCH TOWER ESTHER BINDER Esther is as full of fun as they make 'em. She's always bubbling over with life, and ready for a good time. She is knovm not only in Rock Island, but in Moline too, and Cwhisper itb 'Way over in Daven- port. ANNIE BECKER Annie Beekerfiirst class fortune teller. She can tell you your past, present, and future. If you want a good laugh get her to tell you the story of the wooden leg. Hot? Oh Boy! CHARLOTTE BLADEL 'T'l1iir', is another one of the popular girls of the class, And she is very entertaining to say the least. As chief pianist of the sec-ond lunc-h period, she has presided with dignity UD. She and Joe seein to hit it off rather YVGll+4l0ll7t they? During her Soplunuore year HC-l1i1l'l, wus in member of the Stu- dent Council. IDA BLITZ It is awfully hard to say something about Ida be- cause she so very seldom says anything herself. llowever, we can say that Ida is fl Latin shark. FRANCES BoRsT Frances is ,considered by some to be the best looke ing girl in the class. Look hor over. She is very reserved but everyone who knows her likes her.