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

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1945 volume:

1 l . f W l l H I 1 I h Nnnual ?ligla t Ufficial Report from the Nirliner Watch Tower of time foal: Yffland ,dir I ine 1945 ?ligla t Wmli atv:-A Chief Navigator PAT O'CONNELL 14AAiAfdnf Tlaaligatom BERNARD WICKSTROM LA LA BROTMAN ARLYNE DEUTSCH CURT GRIPP BOB BRUNKEN Wight Plwtograplcem JANICE BECKSTROM DOROTHY ANN KOCH p4rtiA t ART WILLIAMS financial Kaclzem TYBE GEIFMAN ARLENE SCHLEUTER 14daIiAer ESCA G. RODGER fiigla t Sch edule 14 Kirdlf fqe Uiew of Healey High Ufficem Take-off In ?ull Wiylat Nappy Zanding lltaneuvem Spar-M Pwlicativna -.L-I one B 111 u r i a U1 HE student body of Rock Island high school dedicate this 1945 yearbook to the memory of a fellow-friend and stu- dent, Donald Gregg, who will be remem- bered for his friendly good humor and fair play. DON GREGG Ufficem Wight l C'vmmanderA MR. HANSON Superintendent Earl H. Hanson and the members of the school board are working to uplift the standards of education in the Rock Island public schools. With the welfare of the pupils at heart, these men give us the modern educational system we now enjoy. They are faced with the many problems con- fronting wartime directors. They have attacked these problems energetically and have been successful in solving nearly all of them. Seeing that the students receive proper guidance is one of their duties. Engaging teachers and buying textbooks are important parts of their job. These men, Working on a wartime schedule, are looking toward the day when Rock Islandls school system can again be turned to a peace- time schedule. l BOARD OF EDUCATION Row 1: XV. G. Murphy, T. Plantz. Jr., H. Denecke. Row 2: E. H. Burch, M, Scheuerman, C. F. Bauer, E. H. Hanson Pilot OWEN B. WRIGHT Chief Pilot is an appropriate title for OWEN B. WRIGHT. He not only pilots Rock Island high school through fair weather and storm, but he also takes an active hand in training her cadets to become full-fledged pilots on their own. E. S. METCALF HChief lVIen's Personnel Officer is the title of E. S. METCALF, dean of boys. His sense of humor, clear judgment, and earnest desire to help his boys makes him one of Rock Island high school,s favorites. Cv-Pilow FLORENCE J. LIEBBE Chief Women's Personnel Officer is a fine title for FLORENCE J. LIEBBE, dean of girls. Besides helping all her girls with friendly ad- vice and a watchful eye, she's also a fine morale booster. Hangar 1 s L p i ?li lat YM tractor HAROLD V. ALMQUIST, B.A. GEORGE A. B KAS, B.A., M.A. DAVID J. BORTH, B.A., M.A. University of Minnesota Purdue i Northland College Director of Athletics Iowa Uni ' Ashland, Wisconsin Science Band Colorado State College Mechanical drawing Printing GEORGE D. BAIRD, B.S., M.S. BESSIE A. BLADEL, B.A. University of Illinois Augustana College University of Iowa Libafian f Science I J if K fx . flyii C i KATHRYN CALLIHAN, B.A., M.A. FLORENCE CASTEN, BS. RUTH COMER, BS Macornlo TeachersACollege Iowa State College Knox College Columbla UmVe1'S1'fY Home Economics History Social Studies Commercial MALVINA M. CALOINE, B.A.,M.A. JAMES R. CLARK, B.A., M.A. Ecole Normale et de Rigentes University of Illinois Ghicit Belgium Columbia University Mechanical drawing 10 Wight YM tractor ALVERDA DOXEY, B.A., M.A. GERALD FINCH, B.A., M.A. DOROTHY HALL, B.A Western College for Women Augustana College AUQUSWHH College University of Iowa UDiVG1'Sity of Iowa Science English Science Latin CARRIE M. EKBLAD, B.A. KENNETH E. GREENE, B.A., M.A. Augustana College Cornell College Columbia University Physical Education Commercial MEDIA I-IANKINS, B,A., M.A. JOHN M. HUCKINS, B.A. ERICK G. JOHNSON Augustana College Carthage College Machine Shop Columbia University Typeluq-iting English Mathematics Science Social Studies VERA HOMRIGHOUS, B.S. EVA M. IRVINE, B.A., M.A. University of Illinois Monmouth College Physical Education Social Studies 11 Wi lat YM tractor W. L. KIMMEL, B.A., M.A. ADA BLANCHE LAUCK, B.A., M.A. BLISS MAPLE, B.A., M.A Wabash College Simpson College Purdue University University of Iliinois University of Iowa Columbia University Science English Home Economics SARAH C. LARAWAY, B.A., M.A. SARA MAE MCELHINNEY, B.A. Northwestern University Illinois State Normal Columbia University Art English . t t g P. J. MARTIN, B.A. FLORENCE MORRISON, EARL R. PEOPLES, B.S., M.S. Bethany College 7 University of Iowa Northwestern Mo. State Teachers Director of Radio , - f- f English College Social Studies f?1g4,44a,4,f.f' Iowa State College Debate, Extemp. Woodwork MARTHA MILLER, B.A. HAZEL A. PARRISI-I, B.A., M.A. University of Iowa Northwestern University Commercial Mathematics 12 Wight JM tractor i E. DOROTHY PETERSON, B,A. EVA V. ROBB, B.A., M.A. VONNIE SANDERS, B.M.E., M.E.E Coe College Augustana College Tennessee College Speech University of Iowa Chicago Conservatory Mathematics Vocal Music JULIEN C. PETERSON, M.A. ESCA G. RODGER, B.A. University of Wisconsin Western Michigan College of Mathematics Educatlon Journalism English CAROLU L. SCHUTZ, B.A. CORA L. STODDARD, B.A. CHARLOTTE M. STONE, B.A. Shuffleff College University of Michigan University of Iowa Alton' HI' English Mathematics English JOHN H, SHANTZ, Ph.B., M.A. J. LEROY STONEBURNER University of Chicago Machine Shop Social Studies 13 ? I Wight nA tructvm HERBERT L. WAGNER, B.A., M.A. GLADYS L. BLASER RUTH B. MAUCKER, B.A Carthage College Study Hall University of Illinois University Of Illinois Assistant Librarian Physical Education MARGARET WINBIGLER, B.A. EDNA JOHNSTON University of Oregon Study Hall English HELEN M. DOWNING AGNES SELLE Registrar Secretary 14 Take-off Supl: more Ujficer 69 1 im WJ! VJ 0,1 1 xl' Sophomore officers, left to right: Wally Culp, Jackie Tyler, and Charles Delcourt 16 UWPZW FUFEO 99595 First Picture. Row 1: L. Curtice, L. Ahlberg, E. Andersen, H. Blayney, D. Builte, N. Bethurem, E. Boyer, R. Bailey. Row 3: E. Barker, P. Banks, S. Carlile, N. Birdsall. Row 4: J. Burgess, R. Bell, B. Crowder, S. Boquet, L. Burch. Row 5: H. Carman, . ra amson, . rimberg Carney, J. Buhrman, R. Ceder, E. Brody, R. Buckert, K. Brooks. Row 6: J. Aversing, E. Anderson Barbee, R. Aubrey, R. Aubrey, J. Carlson, L. Clayton, R. Ashburn, P. Carman. Barber. Row 2: D. Bennett, Anderson, M. Asplund, C. Coin Amy, J. Billups, D. Anderson B Ab h D B' Second Picture. Row 1: R. Chalder, P. Clark, R. Albery, H. Cooper. Row 2: R. Allen, T. Aitken Andrews, E. Boyles, K. Benningfleld, D. Berry. Row 3: J. Bolin, D. Basala, J. Crow, M. Brown Barchman, P. Apple, J. Abramson. Row 4: E. Clow, M. Cook, A. Amato, D. Ague, L. Burwell Buder, N. Brown. Row 5: M. Crowl, D. Bailey, A. Buder, E. Coffman, G. Brandom, E. Clyde Austin, P. Connoly, R. Beckerdite. Row 6: W. Culp, R. Brooks, D. Allbritton, W. Beck Cochrane, R. Brien, R. Aubrey, R. Anderson, P. Collins. Third Picture. Row 1: J. Clure, R. Carpentier, J. Jones, B. Christian. Row 2: B. Bootjer Bartell, J. Allison, K. Crawford, D. Ahlgren, C. Abramson. Row 3: H. Benson, J. Beswick Armstrong, L. Christensen, L. Case, J. Beardsley, D. Billings. Row 4: S. Gay, G. DeMarteleare Gehle, D. Harcarick, G. Bently, H. Kniser, M. Kunce, R. Bateman. Row 5: J. Jacobsen Holdefer, B. Heverling, D. Garrow, D. Hermann, S. Fielhaber, D. Hoon, B. Hauck. Row 6: D. Head Greve, R. Davis, R. Edlund, R. Dooley, D. Griifin, E. Gregg, J. Dasso, D. Jensen. 17 l 1 I First Picture. Row 1: G. Kettering, D. Donaway, P. Klassen, D. Gonse. Row 2: K. Edwards, F. Johannsen, D. Knoblauch, R. Haddick, K. Koch. Row 3: J. Everett, B. Ewert, V. Fewell, R. Daxon, M. Emrick, J. Erb, A. Dasso. Row 4: A. Hill, J. Hunter, J. Hunt, R. Haskins, C. Kincade, Y. DeLeon, J. Hoiman, M. Johnson. Row 5: J. Jenkins, B. Emis, M. Harland, S. Goodwin, N. Koenig, L. Karr, D. Holmquist, M. Hendrick, B. Hurst. Row 6: F. Huljett, E. Kelly, R. Hanna, R. Johnson, A. Engstrom, L. Garrison, J. DeMou. F. Doman, C. Delcourt. Second Picture. Row 1: R. Kenney, G. Johnson, J. Knight, A. Eastin. Row 2: J. Hendricks. M. Jones, K. Hoffman, D. Dasso, D. Henning, B. Farrar. Row 3: A. Doerr, P. Jensen, B. Klove, P. Fuller, W. Engels, B. Hinks, G. Jezek. Row 4: F. Huif, D. Dauffenbach, B. Gosney, M. Davis, M. Fowler, G. Flora, E. Glassman, B. Kahl. Row 5: J. Krueger, D. Kludy, S. Knight, L. Gollaher, F. Ehler, W. Graham, J. Huber, H. Jones, N. Dean. Row 6: S. Dubinsky, R. Hanson, E. Hughes, W. Johnson, T. Ehman, A. Kraft, E. Dorman, Third Picture. Row 1: M. Hallin, L. Jones, M. Davidson, D. Ramsdale. Row 2: B. Firth, L. Falherty, B. Ryan, N. Lovelace, W. Galfney, M. Herberger. Row 3: R. Kerres, B. Peterson, E. Milton, C. Meiford, G. Palike, B. O'Conne11, F. Mortensen. Row 4: D. McCall, R. Rudd, H. Norris, R. Freeze L Rosa-Gastaldo, B. Rosenthal, G. Hughes, L. Lewis. Row 5: R. Pierce, J. Matter, E. Munson, Frank, P. Normoyle, F. Helling, S. Reddig, W. Kenney, D. Hasselberg. Row 6: R. Fitzpatrick, P. Gerlich, J. Gibson, J. Dugan, R. Johnson, R. Grisham, D. Fisher, B. Forbes, R. Eberts. 18 First Picture. Row 1: D. Petterson, J. McCarty, G. Rubin, N. Ruff. Row 2: D. Mitchell, J. Nesseler B. Meitzen, M. Norby, B. Lybarger, A. Ritze. Row 3: R. Rote, R. McKinney, M. Reeter, J. Milow B. Lance, L. Nelson, S. Oberlander. Row 4: T. Lujan, M. Molinelli, G. Maihack, J. Raymond K. Meyer, B. McCluskey, J. Maynard, W. Lucas. Row 5: D. Linder, R. Podlash, K. Pearson, F Morland, C. Randolph, D. Magerkurth, J. Proksch, J. Rohrer, K. McCreight. Row 6: C. Polanchek D. Lautz, D. Lackey, D. Lackey, R. Phelps, W. Paulson, D. Regal, L. Rasmussen, R. Reynolds. Second Picture. Row 1: C. Rimmerman, V. Riederman, A. Racine, E. Moore. Row 2: R. O'Melia W. McCormick, V. Nichols, G. Maston, K. McLaughlin, R. Mullen. Row 3: H. Peterson, D. Meyer . Penniston, M. Nordstrom, J. Osborne, M. Nusbaum. A. Lopez. Row 4: J. Peterson. S. Lowman . Meyer, R. Pitsch, P. Malban, D. Marsh, L. Meeks, V. McDonald. Row 5: H. O'Neill, B. Reynolds McGuire, A. Lange, G. Roundtree, R. Motz, R. Rogers, R. Pardee, C. Melton. Row 6: M. Reno Remire, M. Patchin, L. Murphy, B. Lawrence, W. Olson, R. Nowack, C. Lawson, L. Rokis. f 5 l'1U Third Picture. Row 1: D. Paradee. B. Rick, L. Mielkey, D. Langer. Row 2: T. Purcell, W. Nixon Peterson, W. Potter, D. Sill, A. Wynder. Row 3: E. Williamson, Van De Sompele. B. Weber . Valiquette, B. Wangelin, M. Ware, C. Teros. Row 4: D. Varner, W. Sackett, F. Vanderheyden Schutte, G. Tappero, D. Wittevrongel, R. Welty, B. Wiklund. Row 5: D. Smith, C. Ziegler, W Shaner, D. Vogt, M. Walz, R. Staelens, J. Tyler, M. Smarjesse, D. Walzem. Row 6: D. Peschang C. Belleosmun, B. Nelson, H. Lopez, N. McCombs, R. Platt, M. Mosher, J. Peterson, R. LaMar. WWF 19 , 1 I w i First Picture. Row l: D. Willetts, A. Walker, M. Zeis, D. Valentine. Row 2: R. Schachel, R. Stafford, B. Whitney, M. Schuldt, J. Shrader, S. Shrader. Row 3: M. Winterbottorn, J. Simpson, L. Tinsley, J. Stewart, H. Schade, W. Snyder, C. Van Blair. Row 4: J. Verhasselt, J. Verhaeghe, A. Wilhelm, M. Strum, N. Schirmer, D. Weiss, L. Willetts, D. Showalter. Row 5: S. Thoren, M. Schweickhardt, N. Suter, M. Winterbottom, E. Trumpp, M. Scheuermann. J. Schweitzer, B. Vanderbilt, D. Woeber. Row 6: L. Scott, A. Whalen, W. Stewart, J. Strieter, R. Stevenson, R. Taylor, R. Speitel, W. Wynes, D. Saenders. Second Picture. Row l: J. Syrett, G. Snodgrass, J. Shewell, D. Warren. Row 2: D. White, R. Zeroth, B. Wise, J. Schaubroeck, B. Shipley, C. Witt. Row 3: J. Schrage, F. Whitney, C. Snyder, E. Voolach, D. Van De Keere, F. Spence, A. Webster. Row 4: M. Wald, P. Voss, R. Schmacht, D. Trout, D. Woest. S. Youngert, P. Scott, R. Warner. Row 5: M. Thompson, B. Wright, J. Stemler, L. Wittig, B. Thompson, F. Williamson, G. Young, J. Wheeler, E. Trout. Row 6: M. Young, S. Stults, P. Scott, K. Schmidt. C. Sass, B. Wright, A. Svec, R. Stanley, W. Sackville. Row 7: R. Willeford, R. Welty, R. Scott. R. Twitty, E. Suman, J. Webster, D. Wilson, D. Wilker, R. Willis, J. Spellmeyer. Row 8: W. Wilson, H. Whitton. 20 In 91,11 yay. f unior Ufficem A The Junior officers are: A1 Smith, Lee Evans, and Vern Staelens 92 M ra! N Q ' K f 1,f v if , Uvfvfb First Picture, JUNIORS. Row 1: M. Bennett, M. Adams, D. Allen, Pearl Albritton. Row 2. V Arnett, E. Anderson, Alta Anderson, B. Andrews, W. Bleuer, D. Apple. Row 3: Bob Anderson, B Armstrong, B. Asplund, A. Avrick, J. Baugh, P. Bardsley, H. Barber. Row 4: G. Bartell, S. Baron Balmer, D. Baumback, A. Baird, B. Betke, E. Behnarnann, D. Benson. Row 5: E. Beane, J. Bell Benson, L. Blayney, B. Beckhart, K. Beale, R. Adams, M. Bierman, C. Binder. Row 6: B. Biggs Bisby, G. Birkel, Don Andrews, R. Bennett, H. Bozard, B. Bonne, R. Boyd, L. Bowers. Second Picture, JUNIORS. Row 1: B. Brandenburg, F. Bulens, R. Bornelyn, K. Boswell. Row 2 rcs J. Butcher, M. Bofman, C. Browder, P. Burt, E. Bushert, B. Brewer. Row 3: P. Buckrop, D. Brown B. Carpenter, J. Boyle, H. Bolinger, A. Bradley, R. Brunken. Row 4: L. Burbridge. R. Budelier T. Croxton, K. Broderick, L. Campbell, L. Cole, R. Clure, B. Carlson. Row 5: H. Carpenter, C. Cohen J. Cools, B. Cruzen. M. Crecelius, L. Cox, B. Cherry, D. Cronau, H. Entler. Row 6: Keith Coborn Jack Coin, Dale Budelier, R. Cahail, J. Cauwels, R. DeDobbelaere, R. Danielson. Third Picture, JUNIORS. Row 1: A. Deutsch, S. Davis, L. Duyvejonck, E. DeMeyer. Row 2 J. Davis, J. Dillon, N. Dunton, L. Evans, M. Freeland, R. Evans. Row 3: V. Davidson, R. DeBruyne D. DeDecker. P. DeClercq, P. DeFrates, B. DeFauw, W. Ehmen. Row 4: M. Dayton, M. Dasso J. Downing, M. Druckmiller, M. DuPont, M. DeGrauwe, M. Dower, C. Freeland. Row 5: D. Elliot G. Erickson. M. Edwards, E. Ewert, J. Eckstrom, R, Edwards, E. Edwards, C. Ewert, O, Ehm govgliz Z. Faigen, G. Fells, D. Fluegel, B. Fuller, B. Fielhaber, D. Foster, B. Foy, H. Falkovitch . ray. 23 gi 8:99 U Fourth Picture, JUNIORS. Row 1: M. Fitzpatrick, S. Fisher, D. Fane, R. Firth. Row 2: J. Frey C. Foster, H. Fitch, B. Frink, N. Falder, R. Franklin. Row 3: J. Braaten, K. Halx, D. Humes M. Hallas, R. Houston, B. Harden, D. Herman. Row 4: D. Grabau, M. Garbar, K. Gotthardt K. Garrity. S. Howard, B. Goldstein. B. Harden, K. Halx. Row 5: Vi Graham, A. Hirst, M. Gonse N. Gibson, B. Hockenberry, H. Gaull. B. Fielhaber, P. Grevas, R. Husted. Row 6: R. Gaffney B. Hunter. B. Harms, B. Gillman, R. Gray, B. Glazebrook, R. Fairman, G. Harms, P. Frank. Fifth Picture, JUNIORS. Row 1: J. Guldenzopf, K. Gardner, E. Hallgren, K. Genes. Row 2: M Johnson, G. Herman, B. Johnston, J. Karlix, M. Kinney, B. Hoefle. Row 3: S. Hazlett, D. Koch S. Heming, D. Kendall, S. Kint, B. Keepers, M. Johnson. Row 4: D. Huber, D. Henning, A. Holm- grain, M. Hancks, P. Jackson, J. Hickey, B. Hyink, J. Ingram. Row 5: B. Krakliow, J. Kimbell Kohrs, B. Johnson, L. Johansen, J. Hendee, I. Jeffries, M. Jens, D. Jacobs. Row 6: E. Kurtz Kettering, H. Kavensky, D. Kenyon, H. King, K. Klockau, A. Koenig, C. Knox, C. Kurtz. PU E. Leslie, J. Martin, B. McCall, D. Lauber, D. Leonhardi, S. Matthews. Row 3: P. Hazlett, M. Moody D. McMillan, B. Minard, E. Milton, D. Luckett, D. Millikan. Row 4: D. Miller, A. Macrorie J. Lindquist, P. McDonald, J. Minteer, B. McKenrick, V. Mangelsdorf, J. Mills. Row 5: M. McRoy, J. Long, D. Lawrence, S. Marston, J. McAlerney, V. McCormick, J. Logan, E. Leonard, L. McDougall Row 6: D. Miller, L. Meyers, J. Melow, B. Mathers, G. McCarty, D. Lauber, R. Logan, B. Nice D. Lawson. 24 1 1 Sixth Picture, JUNIORS. Row 1: P. Johnson, E. Kobel, P. McGinnis, B. McGrew. Row 2: A 1 Seventh Picture, JUNIORS. Row 1: E. Olds, B. Perkins, L. Orwitz, M. Neighbors. Row 2: A. Lang, Row 3: N. Fenton, C. O'Melia, J. O'Melia, Pristash, A. Runyon, K. Reyes, B. Pilcher, Rummels, G. Rose, J. Nelson. M. Pitts, L. , Row 6: J. Reddig, D. Rohwer, E. Olsen. E. Norton, A. Nesseler, R. Pilcher, R. Phelps, L. Ritze, M. Osterman. Eighth Picture, JUNIORS. Row 1: L. Strandt, E. Olsen, J. Smith, B. Stevenson. Row 2: H. Stone, M. Steele, H. Schott, J. Strayer, M. Searle, W. Stockdale. Row 3: L. Perleth, W. Peters, M. Pederson. I. Stout, C. Schrnidt, T. Stauduhar, D. Schafer. Row 4: M. Schlimmer. J. Schlimrner, M. Quinlan, L. Ruysbroeck, M. Schmitz, J. Sansale, W. Schenebricker, D. Swanson. Row 5: B. Stegall, D. Sisco, T. Schweitzer, R. Stevenson, D. Smith, M. Soady, L. Sommers. D. Scherer, A. Sundberg. Row 6: R. Nowack, E. Nowack, A. Runyon, B. Rosenberg, D. Roberts, E. Prange, J. Pernp, P. Rodgers, J. Rowe. Ninth Picture, JUNIORS. Row 1: M. Witte, B. Wilson, M. Sutterman, J. Larson. Row 2: R. Stablein, W. VanHoorebeck, M. Smiley, E. Smirles, P. Senatra, B. Stuart. Row 3: M. Spencer, P. Swanson, J. Sabath, V. Treftz, N. Temple, E. Taylor, B. Swank. Row 4: P. Wilkins, D. Van Mechlen, E. Van Nattan, D. Wilson, S. Wardlow, B. Vanderheyden, S. Walker, C. Wagner. Row 5: J. Winters, D. Tolmie, A. Saltzman, S. Stafford, A. Wilson, V. Van Zandbergen, D. Walker, A. Schleuter, B. Welch. Row 6: D. Weiss, D. Thompson, J. Weigand, W. Vance, D. Togerson, C. Zahringer, B. Van Poucke, E. Weir, R. Tate. R. Lindley, V. Long, E. Nelson, S. Mitchell, H. Martsukos. B. Ramsdale, G. Rote. K. Pontikes, D. Prolow. Row 4: P. Parr, M. Romax, B. Pratt, N. Paridon. Row 5: E. Pearson M. Reed, V. Nelson, R. Ostberg, J. Robertson. M. 25 ,fait ,af ,W Q J' Tenth. Picture, JUNIORS. Row 1: B. Connolly, M. Koehler, D. Woest, S. Wisdom. Row 2 B, Wickum, L. Sweeney, L. Varner, W. Sweeney. R. Schott, R. Sydnor. Row 3: E. Sutterman J. White, L. Zook, M. Wilkins, J, Ybarra, D. Wilson, C. Palmer. Row 4: P. Sulser, J. Sullivan L. Goodwin, B. Wickstrom, H. Spector, W. Krackliow, J. Williams, C. Snyder. Row 5: R. Sendek G. Tripilas, C. Spotser, D. Walker, J. Dye, O. Turnipseed, T. Szekely, D. Vollmer, W. Sundquist Row 6: A. Smith, C. Stauduhar, R. White, D. Van DeSompele, D. Samuelson, V. Staelens, K. Williams D. Van Wolvalaere, D. Scapini. 26 Snacks in the hall Jim tickles the ivories Attention, please! Janey gets her face washed Dick poses for the camera Are they holding hands? Solid senders Tybe rolling in money 1. Athletes at lunch 4. Did you get your annual? 2. Jitterbugs backstage 5. Rosie smiles 3. Attenders of Dramatic club play 6. Sleepy lagoon 28 V es his mm muh Q. ,QE Q 5 K 5. '43 wifi 9,3 Wggrjv-5, +4 MVB wgyfff Q, W. WW , ,, - - . -3: f . s? . ::4f..:: fig: pl , U 2- r Q r ,AWA ' ' -1 .. ,- - '-' A k , Wash. K x , ,m.w. ' ':ai.,,M.m' - - , -- , ww P - ,W www? f.::gNM1gq3ggg-, Happy landing Senior Ufficem ABRAMSON, JOYCE Abie is a bike-riding fiend. After graduation she plans to do some type of office work. Member of G. A. A. ADAMS, CLAYTON Bus spends all his extra time working in a jewelry storeg some day he'd like to be a jew- eler. Member of Boys' Hi-Y, Alpha clubg intramural basket- ball player. AHLGREN, RAYMOND With his shy, mischievous Way, Whittey h a s W o n m a n y friends. Member of Alpha club, Dramatic club, stage director of speech-class play. ALLISON, JANE Jane-:yn wants to do Red Cross work if she can pass all the requirements. Member of Dra- matic club, Blackhawk tribe. ANDERSON, PHILIP Phil temporarily satisfied his journalistic ambitions by serv- ing as editor in chief of The Crimson Crier, he'd like to be editor of the Chicago Tribune. Looks like a long pull from where we're sitting, but then Phil has time. Member of Dramatic club, editor of The Crimson Crier, on Honor Roll, National Honor Society. ANDERSON, J UANITA M. Lucky Nita graduated in Jan- uary. Now is doing what she really likes. She's doing steno- graphic work. ANDERSON, MARY LOU A blue-eyed blonde who will get her share of success. Mem- ber of band. 'll14f'f1 VM Q fuk! ff! . ,.,,v..f Ll ffl, fu ANDERSON, MILES Sweden starred for three years on the Rocky High football team. One of the best-liked boys in the senior class. Mem- ber of WATCH Towrn staff, editor in chief of The Crimson Crier, vice-president of both the junior class and the senior, member of Boys, Hi-Y, cabinet, on Honor Roll. ANDERSON, DELORES 'tDede,' was one of the most active members of the gradu- ating class. Member of Pan- American leagueg vice-presi- dent of Spanish club, secretary of Girls' Hi-Yg Junior marshallg member of Dramatic club, cab- inet member of Blackhawk tribe, member of Canteen com- mittee, on Honor Roll. ANDERSON, SHARON Sherry has pretty blue eyes and blonde hair to set them off. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Girls, Glee club, Alpha club, Dramatic club. X ANDERSON, SHIRLEY L. Shirl does beautiful art work and would make an excellent fashion illustrator. Member of Dramatic club, Girls' Hi-Y, Alpha club. WM ANDERSON, WILLIAM K. Bill would like to make good at whatever he does. ARCHER, ZELPHA The very, very quiet type, but when one becomes acquainted with Jenny she is a friend through sunshine and rain. ASHBURN, SALLY Likes to ice-skate and play tennis. Sal's sunny face will be missed in the commercial classes. Member of G. A. A. BAILEY, BETTY The love of Janie's life is music. Member of Girls' Glee club, Light Opera chorus, a cappella choir. .. 9 BAIRD, HOWARD We certainly hope that Howie becomes a news analyst, be- cause he always knows what's going on in the world. Member of track team. BAIRD, MAXIN E Max has her eye and heart set upon a nursing career. Member of Dramatic club, Al- pha club, speech-class-play ushg-rr. ff' BANICK, THOMAS Tucker thinks owning his own car or autogyro would be fine. BARON, BETTY As the result of one summer in California, Betty agrees with Horace Greeley, but for her it's Go West, young woman, to attend U. C. L. A. Member of Pan-American league, radio staff, speech-class-play cast, Spanish club, The Crimson Crier staff, Dramatic club, on Honor Roll. BARRON, CORINNE Her chief achievement was re- ceiving one of the few A's given in 12A English. Good work, Corinne. Member of Girls' Glee club, G. A. A., Pan-Amer- ican league, Spanish club, Alpha club, hospital aides, a cappella choir, Dramatic club, on Honor Rollg treasurer of Girls' Hi-Y. ,,w,,i 'W BEARDSLEY, KATHRYN Tennis usually takes preference over badminton, but Kathryn declares badminton her favor- ite. She'd like to be a secretary some day. On Honor Roll. iffy Q . y ,J pu BECKSIFR , J ANICE Beck ' has so many interests tha he can't make up her X d what to make her future If ocation. Member of tennis 'teamg cabinet membea of Girls' Hi-Y, The Crimson Crier staff, WATCH TOWER staff, treasurer of Dramatic clubg member of a cappella choirg president of Girls' Glee clubg acted in 'The Fighting Littles and Uncle Harry , on Honor Roll. BEECHLER, BARBARA Beech', is a tennis star and a scientific star. Technical sci- ence is to be her lifework, but sports will probably always be her favorite hobby. Member of Dramtic club, tennis team, Girls' Hi-Y cabinet, student director of ,44 speech-class play Comes Romance , on Honor Roll. ' BEHN, BEVERLY Bev would like to be an in- terior decorator and live in Nebraska-hard to get the con- nection. Member of Home Eco- nomics club, G. A. A. Qixffyfiif 6 BELL, MARION JL Cto a certain senior boyb would like to be a dress de- signer by the time she's 22. To quote Marion, And then- On Honor Roll. A 1 - 3 if C JP' ABERGWALL, MARJORIE BERGE, WILLIAM More than once Miss Laraway wondered what he got in 12th- grade English. A swell fellow and his clever jokes will be missed. On Honor Roll. BERGENDOFF, BEATRICE Bee's,' ambition is to be able to park a car. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Girls' Hi-Y, Dramatic club, Girls' Glee clubg on Honor Roll. BERGSTROM, MARILYNN '-A Lynn must have dramatic as- pirations, for her entire high school record is dotted with Sspeech work. Head announcer band chairman of radio staff, tudent director of Uncle Har- K ry , member of Dramatic club, cast of '4Papa Is All, cast of Beggar on Horseback, cast I of speech-class play, Senate, Blackhawk tribe. Marjie could usually be seen strutting in front of the band as its capable majorette. One of her most thrilling experi- ences was attending a special journalism school at Northwest- ern university. Member of Pan- American league, Spanish club, The Crimson Crier staff, Sen- ate, band, cast of speech-class play, tennis teamg on Honor Roll, board member of G. A. A., salutatorian. BIVENS, JACK Blondes and music take up most of Jacksons time. He played in bands at Rocky High, and some day he hopes to play in a big-name band. Wand dado-'Bef' BLAIR, ROBERT i'Bob was active in all forms of speech work. Member of debate team, extemp team, Forum club, Dramatic club, Blackhawk tribe, Alpha club, Senate, stage crew of i'Uncle Harryng on Honor Rollg man- ager of bandg president of Camera club. BANC ,C E ' uld li be a pro- f al ball er or a navy a cr ember of Black- a e, Senate, cast of spe class play, stage crew, foot all squad. BLASER, ROBERT Duck must like animals, be- cause he would like to raise themg as farming is to be his future work. Member of wres- tling squad. BLEUER, ARDITH Loves to see a good football game. Member of Home Eco- nomics club' band, G. A. A. ,filf BLEUER, ARTHUR They call him Windy. He in- tends to work in the radio Held. Member of bandg secretary- treasurer of the Camera club. .-V! ,. 'V J ijlflfp il :Aw BOELENS, BEVERLY Her friends call her Bev, but Red would be a more suit- able name. Either name goes with her nice smile, however. Member of G. A. A. BOGN AR, BARBARA Barb really makes the knit- ting needles click. Member of Dramatic club, Girls' Hi-Y, Blackhawk tribe, Alpha club, cast of speech-class play, on Honor Roll. X BOQUIST, DALE Dale dreams of inheriting a fortune. My dreams are get- ting better all the time. Mem- ber of Blackhawk tribe. fb, JK' ,jpj 'VJ' Xfflft. X1 BOWER, BONNIE She's a person we love to meet. Her cheerful ways cannot be beat. Member of Dramatic club, Alpha club, Spanish club, Pan- American league, The Crimson Crier staff, Girls' Hi-Yg on Honor Roll. QW BOWSER, IRENE A beautiful smile and a fine personality-that's Irene. She's a lucky girl, too, for she fin- ished in January. BOYD, BILL Bill left for the service in his senior year. After Victory day, however, he'd like to set up his own printing or machine shop. BRANER, HAROLD After the war Red will travel through all the states in the union. He majored in math be- cause he wants to be an aero- nautical engineer. Member of Camera club. BREEDLOVE, MILDRED K'Mable practices her short- hand and typing daily so that some day she may become a good secretary. BREWER, ROBERT Bob left Rock Island high school in his senior year but he'll receive his degree from here. Because of his flashing smile and attractive personal- ity, all the friends he made at Rocky High will remember Bob. BRODY, STANLEY Stanley transferred from Mo- line in his senior year. Foot- ball and anything brown are tops with him. He talked con- stantly in class. On Honor Roll. A iirv zfifazsf 522 . ,J ,.... 5 fiili fi f iiiifg' ' ' ' E. few .. -is riff! V ? , 35,49 5 . if 53535 25 2 ' '93 ff!!-f f. . 'file 535 w H 1 ' '??5ff33i Q! YFhj'?i,,f-fifggfgf g: BROOKS, MARJORIE Jenie has her heart set on attending the University of New Mexico. Member of Dra- matic club. BROTMAN, MARLYN Oo, LaLa! o, we're not be- coming chg we're just call- ing . a. R' earch work All 'KLa's 'Etureg mean- , er r fl ambition is to a uat f college. Member o rican league, Span- is ramatic club, decla- Xfhat' eam, extemp team, de- team, The Crimson Crier A 5 copy editor of WATCH - owERg on Honor Roll. BROWDER, MARIE Always has a smile for every- one. Member of Dramatic club, cast of speech-class play. BROWN, ROBERT Coincidence maybe, but his fa- vorite color is brown. Had his own band, and it was really on the solid side. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Boys' Glee club, band, Pan-American league. -7 'D .-V ' ' fp -, .af-Mc' BURKE, RICHARD Fuzzy is often a bear, but here's a human 'Tuzzyf' He likes the forestg his chief am- bition is to become a forest ranger. Member of Alpha club, Blackhawk tribe, radio staff, cast of Dramatic club play 'iUncle Harry g Hi-Y cabinet member and secretaryg Glee club librariang on Honor Roll. mflyu., 1d X X jf . , , BURKERT, i SEMARY Rosy struggled through phys- ics. lxierhber of Spanish club, G. -if A., The Crimson Crier , Alpha club, on Honor x ll. BURKHART, ALICE We're rather confused, we can't see how Alicels Spanish will help her in her missionary work in Africa. Member of Pan-American league, Spanish club, Senior Service scouts. BURT, KENNETH Ken puts humanity first. He hopes to be a medical mission- ary. Member of Blackhawk tribe. .jpnwdff ff CAMERON, PATRI Pat has the q ' charm of gracious ease. be of Dra- matic club G ' ' Y, Alpha club P - me can league, OI' cast o s e J ay, on O CARLL, RICHARD Dick', is a man of ambition. He wants to own a railroad. Member of Spanish club, The Crimson Crier staff, Camera club, Pan-American leagueg on Honor Roll. CARLSON, ROBERT WM. Sleezy, Boots,,' or 4'Rob Cas you willj is undecided as to what to make his future work, but he would like to attend Bradley Tech or the University of Illinois. Member of Dra- matic club. CEDERBERG, RITA Cede is liked by everyone. She's known for her love of fun. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Dramatic club, G. A. A., on Honor Roll. CHAMBERS, J EANNE Roller skating has its fans, and Jeanne is one of the most ardent. Member of G. A. A., Blackhawk tribe. CHANEY, RALPH Alf was a star athlete and all-round fellow. Member of Pan-American league, Black- hawk tribeg cabinet of Boys' Hi-Yg varsity football player, president of Spanish club. CLARK, J OANNA Alaska, here I comel' is Jo's theme, for sheld like to go to the cold, wet north some day. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Girls' Hi-Y, Dramatic club, Forum, on Honor Roll. CLARK, MARILYN As gym assistant, Marilyn real- ly made the students in the ninth-period gym class toe the line. Member of Girls' Hi-Y, radio staff, The Crimson Crier staff, Spanish club, Dramatic club, student director of Antic Springvg locker-room monitor, on Honor Roll, publicity chair- man of G. A. A. CLEMANN, WILLIAM Schuck is one of those easy- going fellowsg he never lets anything bother him and takes things as they come. Member of Boys' Hi-Yg cross-country runner, track man. l CLIFF, WILLIAM CLURE, GLADYS Here's a quiet, dependable stu- dent who has gained the good will of her classmates. Member of Girls' Hi-Y, Dramatic club, hospital aides, Girl Scouts, on Honor Roll. COHN, CARL Carl came from Austria in 1941. Since then he has taken Amer- ica to his heart. His great de- sire is to become an engineer and live in America. Member of Dramatic clubg on Honor Roll. I uf k.! COHN, LOIS Sparkle intends to study nursing. Member of Girls' Glee club, Dramatic club, Girls' Hi-Y, Alpha club, G. A. A., hospital aides, student director of Five for Bad Luck. COIN, KATHERINE Casey,' dreams of the day when her own home will con- tain a music room and a li- brary. Member of Dramatic club, Pan-American league, Spanish club, Alpha club, hos- pital aides. coLE, GLORIA Glo smiled her way through three years of high school. Member of Alpha club, treas- urer of Mariners. r C,0-4441 f If if K COLLIER, DORIS nw Doe was always a busy girl during her school days. Mem- ber of Spanish club, Alpha club, Dramatic club, Senate, Blackhawk tribe, speech-class- play cast, president of Pan- American leagueg vice-presi- dent of Girls' Hi-Y, program chairman of Girls' Hi-Yg on property committee for the play A'Uncle Harry g on Honor Roll. COLLIER, MARY It was lVIary's constant work as the Argus student reporter that kept all the R. I. H. S. news in the paper. Member of Senate, Girls' Glee club, Alpha club, Girls, Hi-Y, The Crimson Crier staff, a cappella choir, on Honor Roll. ' WL .W-I CfU2wff wi My COLLINS, TOM Perhaps the reason that T. C. argues so much is that he hopes to become a lawyer. He wants to study law at North- western university. Member of Dramatic club, Senate, Black- hawk tribe, Boys' Hi-Yg var- sity football man and tennis playerg acted in The Fighting Littles and in 'iBeggar on Horsebackf' COLPERT, LORRAINE Lorraine has two desires: she,d like to become a secretary or do housework. Sheill probably take care of both perfectly. On Honor Roll. . cooK, EARLENE A it o task is too tough for X l ookief' She'd like to teach J 5 W Y X lf usic in public schools. Per- haps that's because she always X 'Mil enjoys musicg she sings and plays the piano and organ. Member of Girls' Glee club, Blackhawk tribe, The Crimson Crier staif, bandg service chair- man of Girls' Hi-Yg on Honor Roll. COOKE, KATHLEEN Cookie is airplane-minded. She'd like to fly a plane or even merely ride in one. COONS, MARY Mickey,' thinks becoming a typist will suit her fine as fu- ture work. .K COOPER, KATHERINE Itis hard to find people like Torchy. Her greatest desire is to help' those less fortunate, perhaps through missionary work in China. COOPERSTEIN, HELEN Helen's chief ambition is to become a good nurse and travel around the world. On Honor Roll. CRAMER, RICHARD This boy has a notable ambi- tion-he would like to become a millionaire. He'll settle for farming, however. On Honor Roll. Cox, CLIFFORD Cliff's,' bright smile makes his whole face beam. Combined with an attractive personality, it makes Cliff a boy to watch. COUCH, MARGARET They call her Cow,', but no cow has a sense of humor like hers. Member of Spanish club, Girls, Hi-Y, band, The Crim- son 'rier s ff, 'Clarinet quar- tet' Roll. DAHLEN, RICHARD Dick was a valued member of many high school clubs. Treasurer of Boys' Hi-Yg mem- ber of Dramatic club, chief of Blackhawk tribe, active in track, tennis, and footballg on Honor Rollg appeared in The Fighting Littles and Beggar on Horseback. DAILING, HERBERT This lad hasnit decided wheth- er to become a draftsman or do newspaper work. Whatever his final choice, hereis wishing good luck to a boy who de- serves it. Member of Spanish club. DAVIS, JUANITA L. 4'Davie has two notable ambi- tionsg she wants to learn to drive a car and to play the piano. Becoming a good typist comes first, however. DE BOIS, MARION When Marion does a thing, she does it well. When she has a desire, it is really a fine one. Her chief ambition is to major in home economics and work in textiles some day. President of Girls' Hi-Yg secretary of Dramatic club, treasurer of Home Economics clubg junior marshallg acted in The Fight- ing Littles and in speech-class play, on make-up committee for Papa Is All g on Honor Rollg member of Alpha club. DE CLERCK, CHARLES Chuck would like to return to the soil after the war and own a model farm. For the duration, however, the navy comes first. Member of wres- tling team. ilk GENFORD, Jog-b Well, Frothy certainly goes to extremes. He'd like to hitch- hike across the United States or become a plumber! Member of Pan-American league, Span- ish club, Dramatic club, Decla- mation team, wrestling squad, cast of speech-class play, pro- duction staff of Dramatic club play, cast of The Fighting Littlesf, DE GRAUWE, ROBERT Bones would enjoy being a radio announcer or photogra- pherg but being a practical lad, he plans to become a machinist or toolmaker. Member of Cam- era club, Blackhawk tribe. DE MARTELAERE, ALICE Al's dancing feet and dancing dimples were a double attrac- tion. Dancing is her hobbyg stenography is her future work. She does both beautifully. Member of G. A. A,, Alpha club, Dramatic club, cast of speech-class play, on Honor Roll. 4 I' N-I Z' I Sy I DESAUNOY, DOLORES Deen is a girl with definite tastes, she likes swimming, she likes blue, and she likes steno- graphic work. DE SCHINCKEL, DOROTHY 'KDizzy likes navy blueg her chief ambition is to become a navy nurse. Hereys a toast to the future life on the waves. On Honor Roll. l i Gt Q VNC., Qilcigqi de SILVA, GLORIA Tex Wants to follow in her father's footsteps and become a doctor. Since her ambition is to graduate from college with high average, she'll probably make an A-1 medic. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Spanish club, Dramatic club, cast of speech-class play, cast of Beg- gar on Horsebackng secretary of Pan-American leagueg student director of Uncle Harry g on Honor Roll. DE SMET, IRENE Irene was the girl who kept those lines moving. She was cafeteria cashier. Any job amid the hungry hordes in the cafe- eria needs courage, and Irene certainly has this. Some day she hopes to fly an airplane. Member of Girls' Glee club, Alpha clubg on Honor Roll. DE SMET, MARGARET Smitt's head is in the cloudsg she wants to fly a plane. But her feet are on the groundg office work is her future occu- pation. DE WITT, BETTY 'fJane has two chief desires. and she wants to do social work. Here's one girl who can combine the two success- fully. Member of Dramatic club, Girls' Hi-Y, Alpha club, G. A. A., cast of speech-class play, cast of The Fighting Lit- tles g on Honor Roll. Q She wants to be a good citizen N3 DIEROLF, RONALD The young man with the bright grin on his face also has a bright brain in his head. Ron- nie's future work is to be in the field of economics, and this demands gray matter plus! Member of Dramatic club, Boys' Hi-Y, Blackhawk tribe, Spanish clubg Vice-president of Alpha clubg on Honor Roll. DOERING, JOSEPH Delicate pink!-thatis Joe-'s fa- vorite color. Member of Boys' Glee club. DOERR, MARJORIE Marjorie's dream is not one of the far distant futureg she wants to go to California in the next few years. Member of Senior Service scouts, Dramatic club, The Crimson Crier staff. DONAWAY, LORRAINE Lorraine is a high-flying girl. She wants to fly a P-38 Light- ning, no less. She'll settle for a dress shop of her own, how- ever. DORNACHER, JOYCE 'tJosey is an unusually likable girl, with an unusually different ambition. Her future work is to be that of specialist in anesthetics. Member of Alpha club, Dramatic club, G. A. A., Girls' Glee clubg vice-president of Blackhawk tribeg on Honor Roll. vw - DURKEE, JOYCE Durk is a girl who wants to do something worth while in the future. She plans to become a nurse or do missionary work. Member of Girls' Hi-Y, Dra- matic club, Alpha club. I fLfff,.' 15' Aff I . ,LV ,. EDDY, ARCHIE Twink1etoes is indeed light on his feet when he's on a foot- ball field. He was a member of the first-string football team. Member of Spanish club, Sen- ate, cast of speech-class playg council member of Blackhawk tribe, vice-president of Dra- matic clubg business manager of Uncle Harry , acted in Beggar on Horseback g on Honor Roll. EDWARDS, RICHARD H. Dick wants to become a ma- rine, but after the war agricul- tural work will be on top for him. Member of wrestling team. EHLER, BEVERLY B. J . finds sports fascinating. She's a champion ice skater. Her ambition is to win anoth- er kind of championshipg she wants to become a crack'l ste- nographer. Member of G. A. A., Alpha clubg on Honor Roll. ELLIS, JEWEL Jewel is indeed a jewel. A friendly smile and a helping hand are always yours when Jewel is around. Member of Girls' Hi-Y, Alpha club, G. A. A., Spanish club, Dramatic club, hospital aides, cast of speech- class play, make-up committee of Papa Is All, and of The Fighting Littlesng on Honor Rollg treasurer of Pan-Ameri- can league. ERICKSON, PATRICIA K'Pat possesses a fine voice and a lot of originality, she was a great asset to the Glee club. Her ambitions are to travel and to find a good stenographic po- sition. Member of Glee club, Alpha club. EVANS RRY This big Bunny considers himself lazy, for above all else he loves to eat and sleep. Other people, however, consider him one of the leaders of his class. Member of Funden committee, president of Senate, secretary of junior classg football player. FELLOWS, EUGENE Stringy had one great love at high school-athletics. He was football manager for one year, and head track manager for two years. Member of Alpha club, Boys' Hi-Y. FERNS, NILE The navy way seems to appeal to Cotton. He plans to be- come a machinist and remain in the navy after the war. FINKELSTEIN, ALAN Fink would like to work on a cure for cancer at Rockefeller Foundation. He plans to attend the University of Illinois and Rush Medical. Secretary of Alpha club, librarian of Glee club, football playerg member of cast of A'Begga .on Horse- backf' ' 1 6 C17 Fovff' FLUEGEL, LOIS Most of Loie's high school career found her with one per- son. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Dramatic club, Girls' Hi-Y, G. A. A., Alpha club, Pan-American league, cast of speech-class play, on Honor Roll. FOSTERVOLD, ERLING Erling is another Rocky High boy who would like to be an engineer-preferably an archi- tectural engineer. FRANK, DOROTHY Her ambition is to join the Waves or to do telegraphic work. Member of G. A. A. FREELAND, CALVIN Prefers playing football to sit- ting on the bench. Was an en- listed member of the army air corps reserve. Member of Dra- matic club, cast of speech-class PEW- ' . , L4-L V Q M7 EITAG, ROBERT s responsible for see- ing that 1400 people were seat- ed at the Dramatic club play. President of Dramatic clubg member of Pan-American league, Blackhawk tribe, Span- ish club, cast of speech-class play, stage crew for The Fight- ing Littlesvg business manager of Uncle Harryf' GADAIRE, LAURENCE Would like to be able to un- derstand women. Will study aeronautical engineering at the University of Minnesota. Mem- ber of Blackhawk tribe, Dra- matic club, cast of speech-class play, football ma Efiwig ,X if My .MJ A fr Zc5gi1-'MAN,fTYB1: Ty is the girl with that con- tagious giggle and correspond- ing sense of humor. She would like to be a journalist. She proved her ability as business manager of the WATCH Towsn and The Crimson Crier. Mem- ber of Pan-American league, Spanish club, Dramatic club, cast of speech-class play, on Honor Roll. GEORGE, ESTHER Did excellent work in metal- craft. Member of Dramatic club, Senior service scouts, hos- pital aides, cast of speech-class play. GEORGE, VIRGINIA Her ambition is to be a navy nurse. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Dramatic club, G. A. A., Girls, Hi-Y, vice-president of Mariners. i.Zf,w-71 GERLICH, GLENN t'Blackie has only two hopes, to pass English and to become a member of the U. S. navy. GIANULIS, KATHERINE Kathy feels that a perfect fu- ture would consist in working in an office for a few years and then becoming a housewife. fl gizfl., .KWWL GIANULIS, MARY Mary would like to be a piano teacher but would be satisfied to be a cashier of a restaurant. GIBBS, MARY GIBSON, DOROTHY Dot would love to travel and she would also love to have a secretarial job. That's a nice combination for anyone. Mem- ber of Dramatic club, Girls' Hi-Y, G. A. A.g on Honor Roll, GILLESPIE, TOM Tom decided music and flow- ers were all right for him. He was an active band member and worked in a flower shop. GOBEN, RONALD Ronald was the sports reporter for the Argus and did a profes- sional job. He hopes to con- tinue his journalist c a r e e r, Member of Alpha club, Dra- matic club, Forum, Spanish club, Pan-American league, The Crimson Crier st FE, the WATCH TOWER staffg o nor Roll. ,. .,:,.:, Qt A .Q e - 'W' of J ,ff i fi ' I 7 . fl GOLDEN, BETTY Goldie likes blue Cmaybe because gold and blue go well togetherj. Other favorites on her list are accounting and stenography. Member of Dra- matic club. GOODPASTER, LORNA Lonnie would like to be a woman in white. Nursing is to be her future work. Member of Girls' Hi-Y, Spanish club, Pan-American league, Dra- matic club, Blackhawk tribe. GRAHAM, ALENE Alene has fulfilled one ambi- tiong she has graduated from high school. Now she'll start working on another-to be- come a good typist. GRAVES, PATRICIA S'Pat's ambition lies along sec- retarial lines. She plans to be a private secretary some day. ,5 Q9 GREEN, SHIRLEY To be or not to be. Perhaps thatls Shirl'sv problem. She was the Bernhardt of many R. I. H. S. plays. Maybe a ca- reer in the theater will be hers some day. Member of Drama- tic club, Glee club, Alpha club, Blackhawk tribe, Girls' Hi-Y, Girls' trio, cast of speech-class play, cast of The Fighting Lit- tlesf' cast of Uncle Harryf, cast of 'KBeggar on Horseback. J wif GREENBLATT, PHYLLIS Phyl tells you to guess her ambition but she does give one hint-he wears the air corps khaki. Member of Dramatic club, Girls, Hi-Yg on Honor Roll. GREENBLATT, FRANCES Frances is never seen without a smile. Her personality is as sunny and bright as her smile. Member of G. A. A., Marinersg vice-president of Home Eco- nomics club. GRIFFIN, EDWARD Eddie likes to see things welded togetherg maybe thatis why his ambition is to become a machine welder. GRIFFITH, DONALD Griff spent most of his spare time on sports. Member of Boys' Hi-Yg track man, cross- country r u n n e r, basketball player. 4 -xo -- ,L GRIPP, CURTIS Curt knows his sports and will make an excellent sports writer or announcer. Sports editor of WATCH TOWER and The Crimson Crierg sports announc- er of radio stalfg treasurer of Boys' Hi-Yg football and bas- ketball player' o Honor Roll. ZW GRISSOM, JEAN Can be counted on to make a basket in basketball. Jean would like to teach physical education. Member of G. A. A., Dramatic club, tennis team. GROTHUSEN, KEITH Iggy! 'Now how on earth did Keith get this nickname? Here's another mystery- Iggy doesn't know what he wants to do in the future, though machine work sounds all right to him. GUNDELACH, GERTRUDE Trudy says her favorite pas- time is dancing. Her ambition is to become a secretary. Clinic assistant. GUNDELFINGER, JEANETTE Just call her a female Sherlock Holmesg that's what Gundy wants to be--a lady detective! On Honor Roll. GUTH, RICHARD Dick's ambition is to live in Alaska. Heid like to be a farm- er and' will study scientific methods at Ames College. Trackman. HAMILL, ROBERT Bob hopes to get in the Sig- nal corps, which will give him excellent training in telegra- phy. He intends to become a telegraph operator. HANKINS, HOWARD Howie's main hobby is sports. His favorite is football. Well liked by all, he was president of both the junior and the sen- ior class. Voted best man of the '44 football team. Member of Blackhawk tribeg on Honor Roll. , - . X, HANSON, CHARLES Now you see it, now you don't -that's because Chuck'i is an excellent amateur magician. He played an important part in music - department activities. President of Boys' Glee clubg member of male quartet, Black- hawk tribe, radi staff, Alpha , H, M. S. inafore castg on onor Roll. prong MSD HARRIS, SUE Xl Sue has a smile for everyone. Member of G. A. A., trio, light opera chorus, secretary of Glee lb. 1 CU In 'If'-,ri . ,, .J HARTMAN, CHARLES Sparks fly when Charles is around. Electrical work is to be his future occupation. LW HEBBLE, DUANE Buck refuses to be ambitious. He would like to sail lazily around the world. Member of Blackhawk tribe. HEMPEL, BERNICE Bee thinks swimming is a highly refreshing sport and in- dulges in it on many hot sum- mer afternoons. Member of Alpha club, Girls' Hi-Y. C HENKE, DONAL Henk plans to attend the University of Iowa and become an electrical engineer. Mem- ber of Dramatic club, Pan- American league, speech-class- play cast, Spanish clubg presi- dent of Alpha clubg track man hu ootball l er. ' HERNSTROM, JOHN Johnny'l will be satisfied to be whatever he turns out, though he'd prefer being a farmer. Now that's n easily satisfied boy. HALLI , DORIS Faithfully practices her typing and shorthand because she hopes to become a private sec- retary. Member of Girls' Hi-Y, Alpha club, Dramatic club, The Crimson Crier staff, WATCH TowER staff, cast of speech- class playg on Honor Roll. f'f'Vi HILL, J ANICE Jan could quite contentedly spend the rest of her days de- signing clothes. Secretary of Camera clubg secretary of Home Economics clubg member of Girls, Hi-Y. HIBBERT, BILL Willie wants to go to West Pointg if he canyt, the marines rate second choice. Member of Dramatic club, Pan-American league, Blackhawk tribeg on Honor Roll. HOARE, RICHARD Dick loves to hunt. He plans to be either an engineer or a trapper. Time will tell. Mem- ber of Alpha club, band. .ck ' 1 f HOFFMAN, GERRY Thinks California's beauty is that of paradise. Appeared in The Fighting Littles and Beggar on Horsebackf, Mem- ber of Pan-American league, Blackhawk t r i b e, Dramatic club. HOLLIDAY, JAMES Jam is the enthusiastic pos- sessor of a wonderful collection of swing records. Member of Spanish club, Pan-American league. HOTELING, BETTY Wants to join the ranks of I good secretaries. Likes to play tennis. On Honor Roll. HOOD, RICHARD 4 HOYT, RICHARD Pauncho', does clever cartoons and would like to be an artist. Hear that, Mr. Disney? HUBBARD, DELORES' To help the sick as a nurse is Dedo's ambition. Would like to train at Moline Public hos- pital. Member of Girls' Hi-Y, Dramatic club, Alpha club, Mariners, Girls' Glee club, light opera chorusg on Honor Roll. ' l l l I - HUFF, DELBERT Would like to follow his broth- er's footsteps and join the navy. Maybe later he'd like to be- come a teacher. I HUFFMAN, ELEANOR A woman in white is what Ele wants to beg she plans to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a nurse. Member of Spanish club, G. A. A.g li- brarian of band. I pf .1 ri! WY rl' riff ' HUGHES, MARY Mary swims like a fish and that's her favorite pastime. Member of Spanish club, band, Pan-American league. HUMPHREY, BRUCE A whiz at physics. Plans to be- come a physicist and relativist, and we don't even understand the words. Would like to be- come a radio man in the navy. Member of Black awk tri eg on Hon r Roll. INGOLD, OROTHEA Dotty's ambition is an un- usual one for a girl. She'd like to get into forestry at Yellow- stone Park. Member of Pan- American league, Spanish club, Mariners. JACKSON, DORIS The French have a word that describes her beautiful1y-pe- tite. Member of Alpha club, Dramatic club, Girls, Hi-Yg council member of Blackhawk tribeg cheerleaderg in cast of speech-class play 4'Comes Ro- mance. 4 0 J ACOBSEN, DONALD Perhaps some day when you cross a bridge you will find that the head civil engineer was 'iJake. Nothing could suit him better. J EFFERS, DONNA Jeff would like to study nursing at the University of Iowa. Member of G. A. A., Girls' Hi-Y, Alpha clubg secre- tary of Blackhawk tribeg cheer- le derg on Honor Roll. J EFFRIES, EILEEN Jade loves to sing western songs with her sister. Plans to make music her career. Mem- ber of speech-class-play cast. JENSEN, KENNETH A'Jence hopes that in the Sea- bees he may acquire valuable and helpful training for a fu- ture as a mechanical engineer. JEZEK, JOHN With 'iCisco it's a toss-up be- tween becoming a mechanical engineer or joining the ma- rines. Monitor. ef' -47 I 4 JOHNSON, DOLORES E. Dolores is an athletic girl, though if you merely looked at her big blue eyes, blonde curls, and petite prettiness you might not believe it. Member of G. A. A., Alpha club. JOHNSON, EVELYN Evie's', curly head could often be found bent over journalism work. Member of The Crimson Crier staff, WATCH TOWER staff, Spanish club, Pan-American league, Dramatic club. JOHNSON, LOUIE Here's a boy who's different. He wants to go into commer- cial work. Well, why not? Young-men secretaries can climb high. On Honor Roll. JOHNSON, STANLEY Tall Stan has that bashful look, but he's not so bashful. He's preparing for the ministry but meanwhile his chief desire is to get an A in Latin. Mem- ber of Blackhawk tribe, Dra- matic club, radio staff, band, a capp lla choir gztege crew for Drarqazic clublpla and speech- 'c'l?,s' ' layg ron Honor Roll, , 'fl' asurgfifnf Glee club. ,V , JOHNSTON, ARTHUR Art was not a shrinking vio- let, but everybody was glad of this fact because a shrinking violet could never become the good football player Art was. JOHNSTON, SALLY Sal proves that a beautiful exterior can hide a brainy in- terior. Her big ambition is to graduate from the University of Michigan, but from then on her future all depends-. Mem- ber of Blackhawk tribe, Span- ish club, Pan-American league, Dramatic club, G. A. A., tennis team, cast of speech-class play, make-up crew for The Fight- ing Littles g on Honor Roll. JORDAN, DORIS Doris' favorite color is blue, but she thinks white attractive, too. She wants to become a nurse. Member of Alpha club. JOSEPH, ROBERT 'KJoin the navy and see the worldf' Bob wants to be a sailor lad from now on. He'd like to make the navy his career. Member of Blackhawk tribe, basketball squad. KALINCHINSKY, ALICE Unusual name, unusual girl. Alice likes tennis, traveling, and office work. KEAN, GEORGE George is plenty keen. Likes track, plans to make Woodwork his trade. On Honor Roll. 4 1 KEESEE, PAULIN E Peggy likes to swim and travel. She hopes to make pho- tography her future work. KELLUM, PATSY t'Pat wants to travel and trav- elg she also wants to do office work. Here's hoping she'll do both. Member of Spanish club, cast of speech-class play, arch- ery group. KENNEDY, SHIRLEY Sunny California appeals to Shirley, at least, she'd like to travel there some day and sam- ple the weather for herself. Member of G. A. A. KETTERIN G, JAMES Jim's nickname was 'tDoc, but it wasn't quite appropriateg he broke hearts instead of mend- ing them. Jim left for the navy before he finished his senior year. Member of Senate, Black- hawk tribeg treasurer of Boys, Glee clubg general chairman of the Funden committee, football player. KINCADE, IRENE t'Kinky is willing to do any- thing. She is the kind of girl who will succeedg watch her in shorthand. Cn Honor Roll. KINNEY, MARILYN Kinney is an optimistic per- song she wants to travel in Europe some day. Speech work is high with her. Member of Dramatic club, Spanish club, Pan-American league, Alpha club, The Crimson Crier staff, Blackhawk tribe, property committee for Uncle Harry and for The Fighting Littleswg cabinet member of Girls' Hi-Y. KIRBY, BARBARA Pretty Babyi'-pretty Barbara. Yes, that truly can be said of sweet, dark-haired K'Barb. l x KIRKHAM, AUDREY Look at Audie's hair and sigh. It's long, brown, and beautiful. In fact, itis as bright as her flashing smile. Audie could well be a model, and that's one of her ambitions, but it all depends on when Johnny comes marching home. Mem- ber of Blackhawk tribe, Span- ish club, Pan-American league, G. A. A. KLAUER, VINCENT Vince', finds track and foot- ball hobbies as well as pas- times. Member of track team. if . JL, gg V X I KOWERT, DANIEL Thinks that it would be fine to be in the army engineer corps so he can later be an architec- tural engineer. Brain would like to study at Washington university in St. Louis. Mem- ber of Spanish club. of KRUSE, ROBERT Bob has a fine ambition, he wants to be a printer. But the navy comes first for him. Member of Boys' Hi-Y, cast of speech-class play, Blackhawk tribe, printers' group. 1. of Nj LANDON, HETTIE 'J .V Susy-Qu is a live wire any way you look at her. Blue fnavy preferredb and interior decoration are what she con- centrates on. Member of Black- hawk tribe, Radio club, Girls' Hi-Y, Home Economics club, Dramatic club, G. A. A., Span- ish club, Pan-American league, property committee for Uncle Harry and for 'Papa Is All g on Honor Roll. LANG, EDWARD Some day when you turn on the water faucet and the water comes pouring out, you'll know your old classmate K'Doc is on the job at the Waterworks. Football player. LARSON, ROSE ANN A cute little trick, Rose Ann has a sweet smile for everyone. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Pan-American league. ww LEAR, JEANNE Little Jeanne's figure is slight but energy is boundless. She was one of Rocky High's most popular students. A star thrush of the Glee clubg l44 Home- coming Queen, chairman of the student c a n t e e n committeeg Member of Girls' trio, cast of speech-class play, radio staff. LEATHERMAN, LAMONT Peanuts has an unusual nick- name and a notable ambition- he wants to work. He was ac- tive on football and basketball squads. Member of Boys' Hi-Y, Blackhawk tribe, cast of speech- class play, printers' group. LEFLER, VALERIA Red wants to travel around the world, and she likes the marines. Perhaps there is a connection. Member of G. A. A. LEGG, MARJORIE Marjorie has an ambition she shouldn't have a hard time in fulfillingg she wants to be a housewife. I LE POIDEVIN, LUCY Lou would like to get an A on her report card. Member of Girls' Hi-Y, G. A. A.g on Hon- or Roll. LERCH, AUDREE Audree likes to be in the thick of things. Look at the record. Member of Dramatic club, G. A, A., Blackhawk tribe, Pan- American league, Alpha club, band. WM J ,ya LERNER, GLORIA Gloria was active in speech and radio work. She lans to continue such wo ' the fu- ture. M ber orum club, Dram ti , Radio club, Payf- , e an leagu ,fmJHon- or I. ly W ' rf 0 f f LESLIE, JUNE June hopes to change her name some day if some handsome mate happens along. Her chief ambition is to be a housewife, but stenography may come first. Member of Girl Scouts, hospi- tal aides. LINDEM, RALPH Ralph's favorite sport is wres- tling, but he's also fine as a violin player. That is really the extreme in opposites. Ra1ph's ambition is to go to California and become an electrical engi- neer. Member of Alpha club, Blackhawk tribe, Spanish club, Pan-American league, The Crimson Crier staffg on Honor Roll. LITTIG, GENE Gene is quiet, not the one to start a riotg nevertheless the future holds su ce for him. On Honog2X f we LONG, JOHN John has a Long name and hels also long on ambitiong he plans to make chemistry his future work. I X, 'TT ' ' LOWE, MARILYN Nice ladies appeal to Daisy , at 'least a nice lady is what she'd like to be. But don't let her fool youg she fulfilled her ambition long ago. Member of Al ha club, Blackhawk tribe. VMWJJW, LUNDBERG, ELVA Beautiful Hawaii appeals to Blondie g her chief desire is to visit there. LUNDSTEDT, LOIS Lun'sw blonde hair covers something besides beauty. This girl has bright wits to match her bright, shining hair. Mem- ber of Forum, Blackhawk tribe, Dramatic club, G. A. A., Pan- American league, on Honor Roll. X I ,4f,vL .- 5 i S-, ,ML MACNEILL, GENEVIEVE Genny has a quiet and sym- pathetic nature. She was an active member of Girls' Hi-Y, band, Spanish club, The Crim- son Crier staff, on Honor Roll. O MCCRACKEN, ROSALIE Rosie hopes for a musical life. She was an active member of the Glee club and a cappella choir. She hopes to sing with ,an orchestra some day. MCCULLOCH, BEVERLY Beverly is a piece of dynamite that looks like a Dresden china doll. Her nickname is Scorchy and she lives up to it. Member of Girls' Hi-Y, Dramatic club, Alpha clubg on Honor Roll. . I l',,f'-ff! ff' MCDONALD, ROBERT D. Mickey's an ambitious man, his chief desires are to sleep 12 hours a day and get A's in English Cnice work if you can get itj. Member of band. lux: ', ' N' 'bpb--Nia' 9 MCGUIRE, ELDON Mac's favorite color is greeng he's a true son of Erin. He would like to fly with the army air corps. MCKAY, MYRTLE 'fMyrt's first love must be water, for she likes swim- ming and navy blue. Her fu- ture plans include office work -preferably a secretaryls job. MCQUILLEN, JUNE June isnlt bl e but blue is her favorite . Stenography is her favor work. On Honor Roll. ' J -u-aw., fi MARCO, ELNORE Elnore has a lovely name and a lovely personality. Member of Dramatic club, Mariners, on Honor Roll. MARSELLE, FRANK Frank's fine voice was one of the attractions of many Glee club concerts. Member of Glee club, football squad, wrestling squad, a cappella choir, intra- mural tracksters. WMM MARTENSEN, MARJORIE Marje always looks well- groomed and trim, as if she had just stepped out of a band- box. Member of Alpha club, Girls' Hi-Y, Dramatic club, Blackhawk tribeg on Honor Roll. ' P AMN f Wm WJKL-Nuevo MASTON, ROBERT Bob is a reckless creatureg blondes and race-track driving are both his ambitions. But the grocery business will fill the bill, too. MEEKS, ELSIE She .keeps her typewriter going click, click, click. She dreams of the day she will be a good typist, for she plans to make typing her future work. MEYER, JOHN John is a member of the army air corps reserve, but his chief plan for the future is to be able to live peacefully. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Radio staff, Camera club. 'Z' -fi - 'if MEYER, LORETTAf The WAVES drew Loretta's vote for the branch of the serv- ice she'd like to join. . Z X JCI? f K 1- ,, JY37' , r . evkiyin 4 . K t f xv.. MILLS, GEORGE George left Rock Island high school in his senior year, but he wasn't forgotten. To his friends, this is nutshell descrip- tion of him: nGay, generous, and a good guy. e X MILOW, SUE Sue's favorite color makes our mouth water, itis watermelon pink. Member of Dramatic club, Pan-American le a g u e, G. A. A., executive board of Nurses' aides, Spanish club, Alpha club, director of speech- class play, on Honor Roll, pub- licity chairman of Girls' Hi-Y. MIN ARD, ROBERT i'R0b likes football. Civil en- gineering is his chief ambition. !! 2' iaygj MINKE, IRENE Mickey is a brave girl. Horse- back riding is definitely all right with her while to others itis definitely-ouch! Stenogra- phy will be all right with Mickey, too. Member of G. A. A. MIN TEER, JOHN Minter has been successful in everything he's done so far, and he hopes to stay successful when he goes into business or medicine some day. Member of Senate, Blackhawk tribe, Can- teen committee, Boys' Hi-Y cabinet, football squad, Letter- men's club, junior marshall. I MO ER, EUGENE Look at the birdie, please! In this case, look at Gene, please. Skin was the star photogra- pher of the Camera club and he plans to work in the photo- graphic Field some day. Mem- ber of Dramatic club, cast of speech-class play, Alpha club, Blackhawk tribe, band, head annual photographer 1943-1944, staff photographer 1944-1945, president of Camera club. MONTZ, MELVIN Though thriving on football, Melvino,' wants to be a pro- fessional baseball player. Mem- ber of Lettermen's club, vice- president of Senate, secretary of senior class, outstanding in football, basketball, track, mem- ber of Boys' Hi-Y, Homecom- ing King, most valuable foot- ball player, all-state quarter- back. MOORE, COLLEEN 'tCol' finds olive drab fascinat- ing. But don't most of us? Her ambition is to live in sunny California. Member of Home Economics club. MOORE, DELMAR Perhaps Delmar would like to become another Einstein. His ambition is to do something in the mathematics field. On Hon- or Roll. MORTON, HAROLD Haroldfs ambition, he main- tains, is to be a man. He should consult Charles Atlas. MOSHER, RUTH Quiet, and has an agreeable disposition, Likes basketball. Has specialized in commercial courses and would like to be a stenographer. Alpha club, G. A. A MURPHY, ROBERT L, Murf hasn't giv en much thought to his future but knows he'd like to own a per- fect racehorse. Senate, Alpha club. ZWMJ7 MYERS, KATHERINE K-k-k-Katy, youire the one that I adorefi Truly petite Katy is the one we adore. Member of Glee club. V 1 V 0 xg NELSON, BETTY Nellie has a fine ambitiong she wants to be ambitious. Member of band during her Rocky High days. Awww NELSON, DOUGLAS Doug's'i favorite colors are the red, white, and blue of his flag, his future is undecided but he's certain about one thing-above all, he wants to be a good American. His constant talking drove more than one person insane. Member of Dramatic club, Glee club, football squad, a cappella choir, Sea scouts, Air scouts. NELSON, LUCILLE K'Luce,' would love to help her country and she thinks Cadet Nurses' uniforms are the best- looking there are. Member of Senior Service scouts, Girls, Hi-Y. NIES, PHYLISS Phil', certainly aims high, she'd like to be successful in every- thing she undertakes. Good luck to her. Member of Black- hawk tribe, sDra tic club, Alpha club, spe -class- lay cast, ,Ho NISSEN, DARRELL Towheaded Darrell likes ath- letics-especially football and wrestling. Blue hits the spot with Darrell. Could he mean eyes of blue? rj ffwwy 1 X 1 p rijx NOBLE, VIRGINIA 2 N OLAN, MARJORIE Some day soon, the smooth, pleasant voice of your favorite telephone operator may belong to Marj, for she hopes to be- come a telephone operator be- fore long. Member of Home Economics club. Shor would be content with g d stenographic position. e er of Blackhawk tribe, -American league, Spanish cl , Alpha club. X NUSBA , DONNA f O'CONNELL, VilibfI'RICIA Pretty Pevtty doesn't hide her sparkling personality under a basket. Wherever curly-haired, blue-eyed Pat goes, sparks of vitality fly. Member of Pan- American league, Spanish club, Dramatic clubg managing ed- itor of spring, 1944, Crimson Crier staffg editor in chief of 1945 WATCH ToWERg on Honor Roll, National Honor Society. O'DONNELL, BETTE Bette's nickname Irish', is well chosen, for she looks like an Irish colleen. Member of Dra- matic club, OGLEBAY, RICHARD Big Dick'sl' head may be in the clouds but his feet are well on the path. His ambition is to run in the Olympic track meet. His record as a Rocky High track star indicates that this may be more than just a dream. Member of Senate, football s q u a d, Lettermen's club, National Athletic Schol- arship society. O'MELIA, JUNE Juniel' is an artistic girl. Com- mercial art holds possibilities for her future. Member of The Crimson Crier staff, Senior Service scouts, on Honor Roll. OTTO, VERNON Vernon has an unusual future planned. He wants to get a job in the civil service. Member of Dramatic club. I ervww CHO OURADA, VLASTA Lassie, come horneif' No, this 'tLassie'i wants to travel. So- cial work may hold a fine fu- ture for her. Member of Cam- era club, G. A. A., on Honor Roll. OWEN, DARLEN E When Darlene's around there's always fun. She has won many friends at Rocky High. Mem- ber of speech-class-play cast. PALMER, HARRY Harry was a swell person and we all certainly wish him luck in the service. PARMENTER, SHIRLEY Shirl can always be counted on for a pleasant smile. Mem- ber of Dramatic club, make- up committee for speech-class play, Blackhawk tribe, Girls' Hi-Y, clinic assistantg office as- sistantg co-chairman for Home- comingg on Honor Roll. 9 PEALSTROM, RICHARD Dick's,' ambition is to do well in the engineering Held. His favorite sports are basketball and ping-pong. C7 nga, VX N .,,,,- PERSON, JOHN Swede is going to be an en- gineer some day. He plans to attend Michigan State college. Member of Camera club, Dra- matic clu , Blackhawk tribe, band, on nor Roll. . l 'll PETERSON, JUNE Next September will find Red'i attending Ames college, where she will study dietetics. Mem- ber of Girls' Hi-Y, G. A. A., Dramatic club3 or Roll. X M PETERSON, KENNETH R. Pete was the man behind the man. He was varsity mana- ger in basketball. Track mang cross-country r u n n e rg hall monitor. PIERCE, JACK Jack's extremely interested in music, listening to his collec- tion of classical records is one of his favorite pastimes. Skat- ing is another. Member of Glee club, Camera club, Pan-Ameri- can league, Spanish club. Y QVNUWQ. PILCHER, ESTHER Esther likes bowling and trav- eling. Here's hoping she gets Plen h. PLANTZ, HELEN The gods were good to this girl, she has a pretty face, at- tractive clothes, and a pleasing personality. 'ADallrnus could always be counted on to help out on a committee. Member of Pan-American league, Can- teen committee, Dramatic club, Blackhawk tribe, cabinet mem- ber of Funden committee, on Honor Rollg secretary of Senate. PLOGH, JACK We all Wish this lad with the unusual name an unusually successful time in the service. PURVIS, DOLORES Purvy added much to the Glee club with her accompani- ments. Member of Alpha club, The Crimson Crier staff, Girls' I-Ii-Y, a cappella choirg on Hon- or Roll, librarian of Girls' Glee club. QUICK, ARLENE Arlene isn't sure about her fu- ture work, but she would like to graduate from college and then take it from there. Mem- ber of Blackhawk tribe, Pan- American l e a g u e, Dramatic club, Senateg secretary of Span- ish clubg on Honon Roll. 694561441 K-5, MQ- ' RADOSEVICH, LAWRENCE Tat, tat, tat. That's another enemy plane downed by the excellent marksmanship of Red,', navy aerial grunner. Some day this dream will be a reality. Football managerg bas- ketball player. RAMSEY, STEWART If the army doesn't issue differ- ent orders, Stew', will study journalism at Northwestern university. Member of Pan- American league, The Crimson C'rie'r staff, Spanish club, tennis player, on Honor Roll. RASMUSSEN, BILL Bill quite frankly admits his ambition is to retire. Nice work if you can get it. 1 ,Y ,XCXLX RASMUSSEN, PAULINE Polly doesn't want too muchg she merely wants to be a suc- cess at something, and for Polly,' that's not too much. M e m b e r o f Pan-American league, Blackhawk tribe, Girls' Glee club. . X .ilk 'W Y HM' U EREDDIG, PHYLLIS Phyllis was known as the Flea, She likes to go horse- back riding and do radio work. Member of bandg on Honor X Roll. ff ' - F7 e 'fyar - - 9 REHN, VICTOR UVic likes each sport in its season. His ambition is a cer- tain senior brunette. Manager of basketballg football man. RIBBLE, HELEN Rib has a long line of school years ahead of her. She would like to be a surgeon. Member of Dramatic club, Blackhawk tribe, radio staff, cast of The Fighting L' es-?' W. RICHTMAN, VIRGINIA Two and two are four, four and four are eight. A'Ginny studied her figures forward and backward because she wants to be an auditor. Member of Home Economics club. Q ROBB, ALICE 'iShorty', is 'n but e really flies while ' g h hospital Aide work. he 75 hours to her t. would like to join a t Nurse corps. ROBB, JOYCE Joyce has several lovesg among them are swimming and teach- ing. 4 a. wil .4-qfbtf K X ROCKWELL, DONALD 'APebb1ewell really made the football boys and assistant foot- ball manager toe the line, for he was the head manager. Member of Boys' Hi-Y, Black- hawk tribe. ROWE, CLAUDE Here is a good question all right: How did Claude ever get the nickname UPancho ? But here's something there's no question about: Pancho's chief desire is to enter Annapolis. On Honor Roll. ROY, MELVIN L'JeFfl' majored in math an me- chanical drawing to prepare himself for the engineering course he will take at Purdue university after the war. RUGE, HENRY When Rugg'l graduates he will complete a 30-year record. For 30 consecutive years, some member of the Ruge family has been attending the Rock Island public schools. Member of The Crimson Crier staff, WATCH TOWER staifg monitor. l . A 1 I V, v 1 14' 4 ' ff,-11 Q, .-4 4' ' 4 X! fi J f 'X J l A SABATH, SHELDON Shell' did just about every- thing while at Rocky High. Member of Dramatic club Camera club, Blackhawk tribe, band, Glee club, cast of speech- class play, stage crew for L'Uncle Harryng active partici- pant in intramural sportsg on Honor Roll. 7 SALERN O, FRANCES FrankieU likes to spend her spare hours roller skating. Member of G. A. A. SANDBERG, RUDOLPH t'Sandy or Rudy, as you choose, was the president of Boys' Hi-Y and a football player. SCHAFER, ZANE Ambitious! He wants to own a business of his own. SCHAUM, ROSEMARY Rosie has a unique ambition for a girl. She'd like to be a pharmacist. SCHMIDT, ROBERT Bob declares his favorite sports are football, basketball, baseball, and track. Member of Pan-American league, Black- hawk tribeg football player, basketball mang president of Spanish club. SCHNEIDER, BETTY SCHNEIDER, MARY One of those few lucky souls, who complete high school in January. SCHRAGE, LOIS 'iSchragie loves to write and travel. Member of Dramatic club, Girls' Hi-Y, hospital aides, Alpha club, cost of K'The Fighting Littles g on Honor Roll. - ' J' , I V V X, VN ltif ,ff I ff! ff 1-:ref : -- gtg '1 N'?f',Fgl TV A f E Ivo- b iS?EEE E2t::, '- KEQWP Slibasrcvxc J . , M'W'5SZ5f :':II. Z ' , SCHROEDER, ALETHEA Lea 'loves musicg her ambi- tion proves this. She wants to become a Metropolitan Opera star. Member of Glee club, a cappella choir, Girls' trio, Sen- ate, on Honor Roll. SCOTT, MARGARET uScotty is a girl who puzzles you. She wants to get out of school and she also wants to become a teacher. On Honor Roll. SEAVER, WILLIAM Bill is a courageous person, his ambition, he maintains, is women. Member of Alpha club, band. ' 1 f , ...J ,4 ,4f',.-riff' ag V SELLS, GLORIA Polish that red apple well, some day Gloria will want it, for she plans to be a teacher. Member of band, Spanish club, Pan-American league, president of Senior Service scouts, vice- president of Hospital aides. 1 ,, ' - A.. f SEYB, MARILYN Everyone has a right to his own opinion about his home town, and Mair declares that her chief desire is to move from Rock Island, Let's hope she changes her mind. - I Z, SHERBINE, BEVERLY Bev,' would like to be called a world traveler some day. Member of Blackhawk tribe, on Honor Roll. SHON S, JEAN Tootie doesn't want to toot a horn, but she does want to sing with a band. Member of Dra- matic club, Blackhawk tribe. SMIT, JOHN Smitty', would like to go to Joliet! That is, he would like to attend the Joliet Conserva- tory of Music. He's looking for- ward to playing in a big-time band or teaching -1 lar mu- sic on e piano o' cordi . Footbal player. . 'C SMITH, ANNE You'd never believe it but pep- py Anne takes her time at whatever she does. Here's one girl who won't rush into things. She thinks long and hard be- fore doing anything. Member of Dramatic club, Pan-Ameri- can league, Camera club, Pep squad, hospital aiges. on ,XYN what SMITH, LYNN If I had the wings of an an- gel- Here's a lad who wants to fly without them, Lynnis great ambition is to fly. Good luck and happy landings, Lynn. Member of Alpha club, Pan- American league, Senate, The Crimson Crier staff, football player. SPENCER, STEPHEN Don't you believe Speed lives up to his nickname. His motto is slow but sure, and his fa- vorite pastime is loafing. Mem- ber of stage crew for The Fighting Littlesf' STEHN, HARLAN 'tBuck's favorite color is red. This choice is plainly evident in his favorite garment, a pair of impressive red jeans! His chief ambition is to become a naval officer. STRAUSSE, DONALD The Baron is sure the amuse- ment business will best satisfy his ambition, and if you could hear his booming laugh, you would understand why. Mem- ber of Glee club. -8-X Qiixu-vv-f s STRUM, SAM Bouquets to Sambo for all his athletic achievements and for being an all-round good guy. Member of football squad, track team, National Athletic scholarship society, Spanish club ,JWJZLM STUART, IMOGENE Jeannel' uses a beautiful voice to good advantage. Her ambi- tion is to sing or do radio work. Member of Glee club, Dramatic club, Girls' trio, a capella choir, The Crimson Crier staff. J Cb SWANSON, GLORIA Swannie lives up to her nameg she, too, is glamorous Gloria. Her favorite pastime is dancing, her chief ambition is nursing. Member of Dramatic club, Blackhawk tribe, G. A. A., band, Girls' Hi-Yg on Honor Roll. SWAN SON , JUNE June's ambition is to go into nursing and become a stew- ardess. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Alpha club, Glee club, Girls, Hi-Y, Girl Scouts, The Crimson Crier staff, on Honor R SWENSON, BETTY Swede has decided to be a beautician. That's worth-while work in which she should be a big success. SWIM, JACK Buck always wanted to get into the navy and now that he's in it held like to become an admiral. Then he'd like to become a draftsman. Not bad ambitions! Blackhawk tribe initiation chairman, football player. TAPPERO, GENE Jim and Gene Tappero are to one another as Damon and Pythias, as ham and eggs, as spaghetti and meatballs. Inci- dentally, Genels nickname is Spaghetti He plans to be an engineer. TAPPERO, JIM 'Tap', looks like another Val- entino, but he doesnit want to be a romantic sheikg he longs to be a doctor. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Dramatic club, Camera club. 1tj.'e'H A N TYUM TERRY, BEATRICE Dark hair, nice eyes, and a radiant smile - thatis Bee, Shels a friend to all who know her. TETER, BONNIE Here's a girl who was truly loyal to Rocky Highg her fa- vorite color is crimson. Teter wants to be a navy nurse. Member of Alpha club, G. A. A., Mariner scouts. THIELE, VERNON A future Stokowski or Bee- thoven is what Mike wants to be. His ambition is to be a classical composer and con- ductor. Member of band, Glee club, a cappella choir. , THOMPSON, DONALD Don is the sure, steady type. He wants to be a draftsman, but the navy comes first. Foot- ball player. Vwtlf Q THONN, DAVID Dave was a star basketball player. He wants to continue his basketball career in college, but since he's in the army air corps reserve, this dream will have to wait for the duration. Football player. TIMM, J EANETTE 'tTim,' likes basketball and sec- retarial work. Member of Home Economics clubg on Honor Roll. TORNQUIST, LENORE t'Lenny must love oranges, for she'd like to go right where they grow them-sunny Cali- fornia. Office assistant, on Honor Roll. TUBBS, JEAN Jean's called 'LTubby, but the nickname doesn't suit pretty Jean. Member of hospital aides. VAN CLEVE, ARLYNNE Butch wants to be a nurse. Pity the patient if she lives up to her nickname! Member of Girls, Hi-Y, Spanish club. T... HFS. ,SR 'iffy . lt if--la 2' as .. ., X ' sf I A Q Eg' Z. H ' iii, VAN DE GEJUCHTE, ARTHUR Art desires to be a designer of tools. Therels a future in that work. VAN HORN, JOSEPH Joe likes something blue, some- thing about football, and some- thing about the air corps. Mem- ber of Blackhawk tribe, bandg on Honor Roll. .MW VAN ZANDBERGEN, RUBY This girl thinks hard, deep, and long. Proof: Debating is her favorite activity and psychiatry is to be her occupation. Mem- ber of debate team, on Honor Roll. VAN ZANDBERGEN, RUTH Appears to be quiet but is not so quiet with friends. Member of Alpha club, Girl Scouts, Dra- matic club, cast of speech-class play Deep in the Heart of , Texasfl hospital aides. VICKERS, MARY Despite her red hair, Macky doesn't have a violent temper. Member of Blackhawk tribe, WATCH TowER staff, The Crim- son Crier staff. VOLKMANN, SHIRLEE Likes sports, swimming, skat- ing, and skiing. Member of Alpha club, Girls' Hi-Y, Black- hawk tribe, Dramatic club, Girls' declamation group, Girls' Glee club, Pan-American league, cast of 'The Fighting Littles, cast of speech-class play, The Crimson Crier staffg on Honor Roll. Q VOOLACH, PHILIP This redhead is going to lose his temper-against the Nazis and Japanese. Phil left school in his senior year to join the Navy V-6 program. On Honor Roll. WAHLSTROM, ERICA Teaching in South America promises a bright future for Ricky, Member of Forum, Pan-American league, Girls' Glee club, hospital aides, G. A. A., Alpha club, Dramatic club, Girls' declamation group, cast of speech-class play Cab- bages, Marinersg on Honor Roll, vice-president of Spgiish club, valedictorian. Z 1' L ' WALZ, Jo ANN ' Anything suggesting a ranch is all right with Jo. She loves horseback riding, and her dream is to own some day a cattle ranch in Colorado. Mem- ber of Dramatic club, Girls' Hi-Y, on Honor Roll. WANKE, HELEN Being a cheer leader kept Len in the Rock Island spotlight. Member of Alpha club, Girls' Hi-Y, tribe committee of Black- hawk t r i b e, Dramatic club, Spanish club. W 'VAS' Nfk Y' t- WALTERS, ALLAN His friends call him Stupid Transferred from D e t r o i t , Michigan, in his senior year. One of those lucky people who completed requirements in Jan- uary. . WEBER, BETTY Tiny, but full of vim, vigor, and vitality. Member of Senate. Cx vw- if WELT , JAMES Jim wants to be successful, and his .chances look extra good. He would like to be a doctor of medicine or psychia- try. Member of Spanish club, Pan-American league, Drama- tic club, won a minor letter as track managerg acted in The Fighting Littles, Uncle Har- ry, Papa Is All, and Beg- gar on Horseback , on Honor Roll. WELTZ, BETTY Friendliness is Betty's domi- nant characteristic, she always has a smile for everyone. Girls' Hi-Y, Dramatic club. WESTPHAL, DOLORES Organ music before and after assembly was ably provided by Dee, She also plays the piano and sings. She would like to have a musical career. Mem- ber of Dramatic club. Black- hawk tribe, Girls' Glee club, G. A. A., Spanish club, Pan- American league, Girls' Hi-Y, Alpha club, The Crimson Crier staff, on Honor Roll, music chairman of radio staff. M1 WETZEL, RHODA Rhoda puts a beautiful voice to excellent use. Member of Dra- matic club, Blackhawk tribe, tennis t e a m, Forum, Girls' Hi-Y, a cappella choir, light opera chorus, Madrigal club, treasurer of Girls' club. WHAN, DON t'Cheezy really gets around. The W in the famous WHAM backfield, he gave his all for i Rock Island in football, basket- N J ball, and track. Member of f Lettermen's club, Boys' Hi-Y, f Spanish club, Blackhawk tribe, ll All-state honorable mention. WHEELAN, RICHARD Representative of the people Cstudents, to youb for three years in Senate, Salty was vice-president in his senior year. Member of Boys' Hi-Y, Blackhawk tribe, Lettermen's clubg football, basketball, and trackmang on Honor Roll. WHISLER, ARTHUR Whis is quiet, dependable, efficient, and true. He'll always come through. On Honor Roll. WHITE, DOYLE Doyle must be a handy guy to have around the house. He's mechanically minded and loves to put things together. Factory machine work is to be his fu- ture work. M WHITTON, RALPH K'Shorty means to be a civil engineer. He would like to at- tend Tri-state college. WILHELM, MELVIN Even if he wins fame, Curly will stay the same. WILLHITE, MARLENE Stenography is Marlene's love. She majored in it and plans to go ahead in that field. WILLIAMS, ART Willy is responsible for many of those outstanding posters seen around school. He intends to be a commercial artist. WILSON, BILL Well liked by the student body, Bill represented student groups for two and one-half years in Senate. He can always be counted upon to help a friend in need. Member of Dramatic clubg president of Alpha clubg on executive staff of 1944 WATCH TOWER, managing editor of The Crimson Crier, acted in UThe Fighting Littles, 'tUncle Har- ry,'i and speech-class play, member of Blackhawk tribe, football manager in 1943, on Honor Roll. WILSON, MARJORIE If Marge', were older she'd join the WAVESg instead she'll be a kindergarten teacher. Member of G. A. A. WILSON, NORMA 'tNorm was one of Miss San- deris nightingales. Member of Girls, Glee club, second trio, a cappella choirg on Honor Roll. WINGER, RICHARD Wing-dingv took pride in be- ing a football manager. If the navy doesn't claim him, he'll be a commercial artist. Mem- ber of Lettermen's club, Boys, Hi-Y, crew of speech-class play, Blackhawk tribe. WITHERSPOON, MILTON Spoon will dash full speed into navy blue as soon as he finishes school. WITTERVRONGEL, MARY Mary transferred to Rock Is- land from Kewanee in her jun- ior year. She worked in an office during her school days and will continue there after graduation. Member of G.A.A., on Honor Roll. WOOD, GLENN Woody was a mischief-mak- er who was always in the cen- ter of things. Member of Let- termen's club, cabinet of Boys' Hi-Y, cast of speech-class play, Funden committee, f o o t b a l l player. WOOD, MARGUERITE Marjie,' was always at the bas- ketball games cheering for Rock Island. Member of G. A. A., Girls' Glee club. WOODWARD, RUSSELL uRuss will be remembered as jolly and always looking for a good time. Member of Alpha club, Boys' Hi-Y. WRIGHT, MARILYN Hereis a girl who likes every- thing plain. She'll never need a cane to climb to success. Mem- ber of Spanish club, Dramatic club, cast of speech-class play. Mit' WURBS, WILLIAM Bill would like to own a Pack- ard convertible. Who wouldn't? Another of his ambitions is to receive a degree from North- western university or Iowa as an architectural engineer. l 65 t WYNES, WALTER Wally believed in sliding along with others, saying little but receiving his share of the bounty. He is learning to fly. YOUNGERT, WILMA If Willie ever drew your pic- ture, better keep the drawing. Willie is a fine artist, one of Rocky High's best. Some day you may be proud to own one of her drawings. Member of Blackhawk tribe, Glee club, Pan-American league, on ,jim CWA VAN MECHELEN, DORIS All Dutch needs to make her look like a small Dutch doll are pigtails and wooden pails. Her blonde, ,blonde hair and blue eyes do all the rest. N 5- ff Nm NX F17 3 ig CAMERA SHY HORA, SHIRLEY HUSTED, RODNEY INGRAM, PATTI SCHAFER, WILLIAM STRUVE, DONALD TOPPING, GERRY TREVCR, EDNA 66 ZIMMER, J EANNE Shels as airy as an elf and twice as bewitching, our smart- as-a-button lit tl e Jeanne. Member of Dramatic club, Pan- American league, Blackhawk tribe, Spanish club, cast of speech-class play Antic Spring, and cast of junior class play The Fighting Littlesf' ZIMMERMAN, BEVERLY When they passed out looks and personality Beverly was there for a large share. She has both in abundance. Member of an-American league. Lfyxf .1 I f 'I 7 ' , ,, Va maneuver , '. A , ' Q4 w hp ,o Sb, V ' IVV1 ' ' ' f y ,,v5,,,,.,,A f V . ,., I N 0 4 v ::-' -:::: 4' W f V g - , +2 ' f' 65, G. . , ff f- 'f vs: s1:a1...:.: ...... - 2 - 1 1-:::.: A ' ' eww 6 M ' . VV--- - g yg f- wwf' -: - , af, - ' wiigf, ,Q ::,- .- ., A ,Z . - Q . V . QL: , ' A ,, I. .Q 19 ,. , -qi i ,Z,gi,?,M 4 :sa - Q . -2 ' 9 ' 1- W 'W 32 - 'f Z 02- ? - :2ff12f1f5ff- 4 5 . 'W ' Q Q ,.', . , 1-3 . my I 'S U ' ' ..,. A . ,. , ... A V 32 ,, ,V My 5. 3.5 ,L Q Q35 Z Y - , ' 99349 Ye Vg W We 9521.2 laclzlnawle 'I' ibe Row 1: Helen Plantz, Helen Wanke, Donna Jeffers, Dori: Jackson, Jeanne Lear. Row 2: Dick Dahlen, Joyce Dornacher, Marjorie Marten- sen, Archie Eddy. The Blackhawk Tribe is one of the largest and most popular of the clubs at Rock Island high school. Its membership for 1945 was 132 students. The club, an organization of social science students, recognizes the need of a greater in- terest in history. Its aim is to acquaint the student with local, state, and national histories. The officers of the Blackhawk Tribe have titles associated with Indian tribes. The presi- dent is called chiefg the vice-president, sachemg and the secretary, keeper of the birchbark. Council members are Doris J ackson, Delores Anderson, Helen Plantz, Marjorie Martensen, Archie Eddy, Helen Wanke, and Jeanne Lear. The programs presented usually have histor- ical significance. The motto of the club is Follow the Trailv- the trail of history. This year the Blackhawk Tribe will com- plete its 17th year as one of the outstanding clubs at Rock Island high school. Row 1: Joyce Dornacher, Arlene Quick, Doris: Collier, Barbara McKendrick, Marjo- rie Edwards, Lois Lundstedt, Audree Lerch, Elizabeth Mun- son, LaJeanne Burch, Row 2: Dick Wheelan. Bill Hibbert, Dorothy Anna Koch, Gloria Erickson, Beverly Asp- lund, Jane Minteer, Marilyn Kinney. Row 3: Stanley Johnson, Gene Moller, Bob Freitag, Phyllis Nies, Beatrice Bergen- doff, Earlene Cook. Row 4: Bolo Blair, Jack Sul- livan, John Person, Sheldon Sabath, Bob DeGrauwe. Row 1: Rita Cederberg, Rose Ann Larson, Lorna Goodpas- ter, Barbara Bognar, Marjorie Martenson, Donna Jeffers, Helen Wanke, Helen Plantz, Jeanne Lear, Doris Jackson. Row 2: Suzanne Boquet, Vivian Rieclerman, Patsy Ap- ple, Hettie Landon, Colleen Browder, Sally Johnston, Row 3: Anita Racine, Doro- thy Penniston, Marilyn Nord- strom, Marie Reno, Delores Apple, Donna Kendall, Arlyne Deutsch. Row 4: Harrison Kavensky, Herbert Spector, Peter Grevas, Gerald Sabath, Casey Cohen. The programs of the Blackhawk Tribe are presented in the form of lectures, forum dis- cussions, and motion pictures. The topics cen- ter around local, state, and national histories. Some of the outstanding programs for 1945 have been Dean E. S. Metca1f's talk on Women in Abe Lincolnfs Life and the review of the 'iMarch of Time for 1944. The club also has its social side and two of the outstanding events are the annual dinner party, where initiation of new members is held, and the spring picnic. na Klockau, Virginia George Alice Lang, Ronald Dierolf Dora Brown, Kleo Pontikes Pauline Johnson. chie Eddy, Chuck Hanson. Row 3: Charles Blancke Dick Dahlen, Bruce Bonne , Ralph Lindem. i nard Goldstein. Row 1: June Swanson. Kar- Row 2: Glenn McCarty, Du- ane Hibble, Kenneth Halx, Ar- : Row 4: Don Hemming, Ber- QI wwf The Girls' Hi-Y club has been busy this year with various kinds of activities. For the mem- bers' gayer moods they had programs includ- ing group singing, a stunt program, a potluck supper, and a L'Little Red School House party. In the fall Rock Island was the hostess city for the Illowa conference held at Camp Archie Allen. As service projects, the girls sold poppies and forget-me-nots and operated the conces- sion stand at one of the football games. Book reviews and lectures by visiting guests, including Dean Dora Cervin of Augustana Row 1: Janis Schrage, Kath- ryn Gardner, Earlene Cook, Helen Peterson, Lois Schrage, Lyn Tinsley, Barbara Wange- lin, Mary Ware. Row 2: Marilyn Kinney, Sue Milow, Elizabeth Munson, La Jeanne Burch, Margaret Couch, Marilyn Clark, Gene- vieve MacNeill, Dorothy Pen- niston, Marilynn Nordstrom, Barbara Pilcher, Alta Ander- son. Row 1: Jane Milow, JoAnn Walz. Alice Lang. Karna Klockau, Darlene Harcarick, Shirley Anderson, Mona Walz. Row 2: Nancy McCombs, Cheryl Binder, Roberta Clure, Mary Neighbors, Jean Stemler, Eleanor Anderson. Georgianna Tappero, Nancy RUE. College, Vivian Riederman, and Ingrid Bulow, were offered on the educational programs. The club began the year with an impressive installation service. The Christmas spirit was genuinely felt when some of the girls helped with the Hanging of the Greens at the Y, and held their own Christmas tea at school. During Holy Week, the club sponsored the an- nual Lenten services as before in conjunction with the Boys' Hi-Y, the services were held in the Little Theatre. To end the year, the traditional and beautiful Ring ceremony was conducted. The seniors were honored by a senior farewell. Gracious in manner, W Row 1: Betty Hoefle, Marion Q DeBois, Jean Nelson, Corinne Barron. Row 2: Rhoda Wetzel, Sue Milow, Doris Collier, Barbara Beechler, Earlene Cook, Mari- lyn Kinney, Barbara Pilcher. The members of the Girls' Hi-Y are really junior members of the Y. W. C. A., which is a world-wide organization. The main ideals of the Girls' Hi-Y are to develop Christian girlhood and to promote friendship among the girls of the school. The triangle, which is the Girl Reserve symbol, represents the mind, body, and spirit of a girl. When a girl becomes a member she learns the code and tries to make it as much a part of her life as possible. These are the Words that guide her: Impartial in judgment, Ready for service, Loyal to friends. Reaching toward the best, Earnest in purpose, Seeing the beautiful, Eager for knowledge, Reverent to God, Victorious over self, Ever dependable, Sincere at all times. I will try to face life squarely and to find and give the best Row 1: Doris Collier, Bar- bara Beechler, Gladys Clure, Joyce Durkee. Delores Hub- bard, Jo Clark, Rhoda Wetzel. Row 2: Marion DeBois, Bea- trice Bergendoff, June Peter- son, Roselea Tate, Mrs. Robert Tooley, Lucy LePoidevin, June Swanson, Betty Hoefle. 5094 'Hi-lf t Row 1: Morris Cook, Clayton Adams, Dick Dahlen, Gene Fellows, John Clure. Mr. Huckins, Jim Beswick, Gwyn Hughes, Curt Grivp, Dick Burke, Ronnie Dierolf, Bernie Wickstrom, Rudy Sandberg, Dick Kenyon, Kenneth Garrity, Russell Dooley. Row 2: Dick Dahlen, Bernie Wickstrom, Ronnie John Clure, Rudy Sandberg, Glenn Wodd. Dierolf, Dick Kenyon. 72 Curtis Gripp, Dick Burke, To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and com- munity high standards of Christian conduct is the purpose of the Boys' Hi-Y. Meetings are held semimonthly at the Y. M. C. A. un- der the joint sponsor- ship of John Huckins of the Rock Island high school faculty and L. V. Burch, Boys' Work sec- retary of the Y. M. C. A. High lights of the year were the Christ- mas party and a trip by truck to an Iowa city basketball game. The conducting of Lenten services are a part of the Boys' Hi-Y pro- gram. In 1944-1945, the club was led by Ru- dolph Sandberg, presi- dentg Miles Anderson, vice-presidentg Richard Dahlen, secretaryg Ber- nard Wickstrom, chap- lain, and Curtis Gripp, treasurer. The Wrights attend speech class plays Is your finger good, Bill? Curt, Johnny, and Miles smile for us Tickets, please Pete chats with the boys Super-duper cameramen Rocky High chorus Scotty and Jim polish the wax The crowd goes Wild 73 Ualedictvl-ian and Salutatorian ' ERICA WAHLSTROM MARJORIE BERGWALL Dreams do come true. Hard work, ambition, and the desire to get ahead made the dreams of two cadets come true. Rock Island high school's greatest honors, these of becoming valedictorian and salutatorian, went to Erica Wahlstrom and Marjorie Bergwall. These two chief cadets are their class' highest-ranking representatives. They have lifted by their scholarship, leadership, and character the high standards of their class. Erica had an average of 96.32, and Marjorie one of 96.29. Both were prominent in extra- curricular activities. The best wishes of all their fellow cadets and flight instructors go to these high-ranking re- presentatives. Speech Clam P14944 First Row, Left to Right: Arlyne Deutsch, Beverly Asp- lund, Willia Johnson, Grant Fellows. Second Row, Left to Right: Marianne Quinlan, Marilyn Dower, Jack Sullivan, Jack Ketterin, Dick Searcy, Ken- neth Williams, Don Roberts, Don Van Wolvelaere, Bernard Gillman. Cabbages figuratively filled the stage dur- ing the first play of the evening when the new- rich Grossmiers discovered that even money could not buy a family tree. This delightful comedy by Edward Staadt was brought to life by Erica Wahlstrom, Don Vollmer, Jacquelyn Braaten, Elsye Hallgren, Casey Cohen, Russell Budelier, and Arline Avrick. Honesty was proved to be the best policy in 'Finders Keepersn by Gene Kelly. Richard Dahlen, Gloria de Silva, and Marjorie Edwards ably showed how L'Finders Keepers can really mean losers weepers. A lovely fragrance and an air of mysterious romance floated through the air as Red Car- nations by Glenn Hughes bloomed in the midst of the minstrel show revue. Sally Kint, Donn Weiss, and Bernard Wickstrom cleverly displayed how love can be found anywhere, even on a park bench. Hallgren, Don Volmer. delier, Casey Cohen. Seated: Jackie Braaten, Elsye Standing: Arline Avrick Erica Wahlstrom, Russell Bu Seated: Gloria de Silva, Mar Mix eight traditional, black-face endmen, beautiful girls, clever jokes, a Mr. Interlocutor and plenty of good music. The result will be what the minstrel show revue Ladies and Gentlemen Be Seated was-an entertaining jorie Edwards. Standing: Dick Dahlen. musical. Jim Tappero, Keith Broderick, Pete Frank, Bernard Goldstein, Richard Dahlen, Don Cronau. Peggy McDonald, Jeanne Long, Mary Ann Witte. Janice Guldenzopf, Dolores Westphal and many other students. f f 1 au 1 First Row: Bernard Gold- stien, Robert Danielson, Mar- cia Bofman, Dick Dahlen, llgorothy Prolow, Karna Kloc- au. Second Row: Ardith Saltz- man. Jackie Braaten, Donn Weiss, Delores Westphal. 'Keggar on Nw' e6aclz' How unusual! That was different, wasn't it? These were comments heard after the senior class play Beggar on Horseback by Kaufman and Connelly had been presented. The play itself was unusual, a kind of Alice in Wonderland comedy with 19 scenes. Its presentation was unusual for three reasons: the Lions club and the senior class were co- sponsors, the proceeds were used for the Don Gregg memorial time clock and scoreboard for the stadium, and the play was presented two evenings. This is only the second play in seven years that was presented two evenings. Alexander Woollcott said, It is to please us that Messrs. Kaufman and Connelly have written this gay, engaging, and derisive comedy called 'Beggar on Horsebackf They offered it merely as a relieving antidote to the worship of material prosperityf' To this, E. Dorothy Peterson, speech instruc- tor, added, And we are presenting it as a re- lief from war news and war trouble. The leads were taken by Dick Dahlen as Neill McRae, Gloria de Silva as Cynthia Ma- son, Jim Welty, Shirley Green, Gerry Hoff- man, and Tom Collins as the Cady family, Mr. Cady, Mrs. Cady, Gladys, and Homer, respec- tively, and Archie Eddy as Dr. Albert Rice. l 77 The leading characters of the senior class play are: Jim Welty, Gerry Hoff- man, Archie Eddy, Shirley Green, Dick Dahlen, and Gloria de Silva. 'fpring green The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la! What a lovely spring and what a lovely bloom on Rocky Highis list of successful plays was Spring Green, a light gem from the pen of Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements. It was directed by E. Dorothy Peterson of the speech department. True to the tradition of clever, enjoyable plays, the curtain rang up March 23 on this rollicking comedy and from then on the laughs rang loud and free. The hero of the play was one T. Newton Todd, a gentle, absent-minded brain trust who was a problem to everyone. He meant no harm but he had a singular hobby of raising earthworms which led to complica- tions for everyone. Before Newton and his earthworm problem were settled, his family and everyone around him had gone slightly mad. Together, the hero and his earthworms brought romance to his father, Major Todd, and his childhood sweet- heart, Nina Cassell, uncovered a romance for Newton himself with Ninais daughter Toni, and changed the love life of the town's glamour girl and her athletic hero, Eula Hotchkiss and Dunk Doyle. Most important of all, Newton discovered that his worms would solve the 'ten- tire earthworm situation in three centuries. Bernard Wickstrom was shy, gentle Newton, Donna Kendall, charming Nina Cassell, Donn Weiss, imposing Major Todd, Sally Kint, lov- able Toni. Glamorous Eula was played by Janice Guldenzopf, and her erstwhile boy friend, Dunk Doyle, was played by Jim Miller. Ardith Saltzman and Jack Ingram were Pinkie and Bing, two of the gang. Scootie, the Cassell youngest, was Arlyne Deutsch, Genevieve, a little pest, was Peggy McDonald. Mrs. Rumble, the grumbling cook, was Kathleen Halx, Offi- cer Ryan was Bernard Goldstein, Mr. Putnam was Don Vollmer, Dr. Blodgett was Don Cro- nau, and Billy was Bennie McAdam. fb Seated: Arlyne Deutsch, Bennie McAdam, Dolly Halx. Second Row: Donna Kendall, Donn Weiss, Bernard Gold- stein, Jim Miller. Standing: Sally Kint, Ber- nard Wickstrom, Ardith Saltz- man, Don Cronau, Janice Gul- denzoph, Jack Ingram. ll ll Ylncle Isla:-ry The dramatic season at Rocky High started off with a spine-tingling mystery play Uncle Harry by Thomas Job. Uncle Harry fJim Weltyj was bullied by his adoring sisters, Lettie and Hester CShirley Green and Shirley Matthewsjg jilted by his sweetheart, Lucy fSally Kintjg and patroniz- ingly liked by his neighbors. Left to right: Shirley Mat- thews, Sally Kint, Jim Welty, Shirley Green. Uncle Harry cleverly plotted to kill his dom- ineering sister Hester, and have Lettie take the blame. The scheme worked out exactly as planned, but Uncle Harry was sorely disap- pointed because no one would believe he was clever enough to conceive and execute this plan. Standing: Janice Beckstrom, Bernard Wickstrom, Jean Eckstrom, Barbara Keepers, Don Cronau. Bill Wilson, Don Weiss, Dick Burke. Seated: Bill Stiles, Sally Kint, Jim Welty, Bob Phelps, Shirley Matthews, Shirley Green. mmatic C7416 Row 1: Gladys Clure, Joyce Durkee, Jean Nelson, Joyce Lindquist, Beverly Brandenburg, Eileen De Meyer, Marilyn Fitzpatrick, Jewel Ellis, Donna Kendall, Jackie Braaten. and Rita Gaffney. Row 2: Marilyn Bennet, Hettie Landon, Doris Lauber, Marilyn Bergstrom, Colleen Browder, Albert Hirst, June Swanson, Erica Wahlstrom, Bill Hibbert, Kenneth Williams. Row 3: Lois Lundstedt, Philiss Nels, Audree Lerch, Betty Weltz, Darlene Benson, Anita Koenig, Doris Hallin, Delores Hubbard, Jo Walz. Row 4: Martha Freeland, Pat Cameron, Jo Clark, Shirlee Volkman, Lois Schrage, Margery Soady, Lois Ruysbroek. Row 5: Tommy Studuhar, Gene Harms, Dick Searcy, and Bill Harms. Row 1: Roberta Clure, Mary Neighbors, Betty Wickum, Helen Martsukos, Rhoda Wetzel, Doris Collier, Barbara Bognar, Marjorie Martensen, Dolores Westphal, June Peterson. Row 2: Cheryl Binder, Shirley Davis, Dora Brown, Kleo Pontikes, Gerry Rote, Dolores Apple. Beatrice Bergendoff, Lois Cohn, Roselea Tate. Row 3: Bettye Johnston, Marilyn Kinney, Sue Milow, Corinne Barron, Barbara Beechler, Shirley Anderson, Shirley Hazlett, Elsye Hallgren, Esther George, Keith Broderick, Dick Edwards, Earl Norton, Jack Ingram. One of the largest clubs in school, the Dra- finance, has enjoyed success throughout the matic club, under the direction of E. Dorothy years as a leading club in Rocky High's extra- Peterson, in charge of acting and stage work. curricular program. You must prove you can and Carolu Shutz, in charge of business and act to be admitted into the Dramatic club! 80 DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS Bob Freitag, Marion DeBois, i 1 Janice Beckstrom, Archie Eddy. Row 1: Joyce Dornacher, Jane Robertson, Rita Cederberg, Marcia Bofman, Sally Kint, Shirley Green, Delores Leonhardi, Betty Dewitt, Arlene Avrick, Nancy Falder, Pauline Jackson. Row 2: Dorothy Koch, Lavergne Sommers, Mary Witte, Peggy McDonald, Bill Stockdale, Kathleen Halx, Mary Schmitz, Betty Baron, Herschel Falkovitch. Row 3: Phyllis Burt, Doris Eshelman, Leona Duyvejonck, Darlene Scherer, Carl Cohn, Gloria Lerner, Phyllis Greenblatt. Row 4: Barbara Keepers, Gloria Erickson, Beverly Asplund, Marilyn Dower, Ardith Saltzman, Donn Weiss, Bernard Wickstrom, Jim Welty, Zan Faigen, Don Cronau. Row 5: Bob Fairman, Dick Kenyon, Grant Fells, Don Vollmer, Casey Cohen, Herbert Spector, Bernard Goldstein, Arlene Schleuter, Marion Sutterman, Jeanne Long, Virginia George. This year the comedy 4'Uncle Harry was the main project of the Dramatic club. The club members who didn't win parts in the play were given important work to do backstage, in the make-up room, ushering, or in the box office. One feature ofthe Dramatic club is the presentation of an entertaining one-act play by the Speech ll students at each meeting. The club held its annual Christmas party with plen- ty of fun for all, and in the spring held a theater party at a downtown cinema. This year's officers were: president, Robert Freitagg Vice-president, Archie Eddyg trea- surer, Janice Beckstromg secretary, Marion DeBois. Camera C7116 Seated: Bill Sweeney, Helen Cooper, Anne Smith. Gene Moller, Pres., Richard Edwards, Janice Hill, Al Svec, Rosemary McKinney. Standing: Delores Franklin, Lucille Gollaher, Evelyn Tinsley, Carol Knox, D. Gerald Finch, Dick Searcy, John Person, Sheldon Sabath, Bob DeGrauwe, Ardo Homgrain, Dick Pilcher, Jo Ann Krueger, Mary Ware, Norma Lovelace. Daily the fiends of the Camera club may be seen running through the halls of Rocky High clicking their camera shutters and hoping the picture will come out well. This year the Camera club membership was increased. But due to the scarcity of many types of photographic supplies, it was necessary to limit the number of pictures that could be taken. The purpose of the Camera club is to be- come better acquainted with the principles of photography. Members have access to many cameras owned by the club. These cameras range from the cheapest to the most expensive. The club maintains dark-room facilities for its members. The equipment includes en- largers, print dyers, and printers' trays. The dark room contains built-in lead sinks with running water. In the portrait room, members take many different types of photographs. Facilities in this room include extension and backdrop equip- ment. The ultimate ambition of a shutter bug is to win first place in a salon. The opposite page shows the pictures used in one salon. These salons are held each month. At the end of the year a final salon is held and a grand prize is awarded. The Camera club sponsor is D. Gerald Finch. Officers are Gene Moller, presidentg Janice Hill, secretary, and Anne Smith, treasurer. Richard Edwards is dark-room director. Rocky Highs Frankie ,4j1f elwJ1e f ,C n fguw Ah, L U f Talented Entertainers ef, Rf'-Q. ,fl A 1 'ev ,XX Hep Cats Tx e ef' ff -ef 'YC bebate Row 1: Ruby Van Zandbergen, Vivian Riederman, Marie Reno, Dorothy Ann Koch, Georgianna Tappero. Row 2: Harrison Kavensky, Casey Cohen, Resolved, the legal voting age should be reduced to eighteen years, was the subject for debate for the 1944-45 season in high schools throughout the United States. Rocky High's debaters fared pretty Well in interscholastic competition. They participated in many debates. ?vrum Dick Carll, James Cochrane, Zan Faigen, Bob Blair. The Forum club, composed of ten members, discusses problems of local, national, and world importance. This year's theme is 'The Tomor- row I Should Like to Live In. The members of the club appear before city, civic, and church groups. Under the direction of P. J. Martin, instructor, they broadcast reg- ularly on the t'Know Your School broadcasts- Row 1: Jo Clark, Bruce Bonne, Ronald Goben, Erica Wahlstrom. Row 2: Bob Hyink, Gloria Lerner, Alan Finkelstein. Rhode Wetzel, Bob Blair, Lois Lundstedt, Radio Staff Left to Right: Mary Schmitz, Dorothy Koch, Hettie Landon, Juanita Henry, Curt Gripp, Chuck Hanson, Marilynn Bergstrom, Bettye Johnston, Doris Lauber. Left to Right: Stanley Johnson, Zan Faigen, Arlyne Deutsch, Gerald Sabath, Stanley Baron, John Meyer, Bob Johnson, Bob Hyink, Mel Garbar. Left to Right: Arline Avrick, Lyn Tinsley, Fred Johannsen, Vivian Riederman, Marilyn Clark, Donna Kendall, Dolores Westphal, Delores Leonhardi, Phyllis Burt, Left to Right: James Cochrane, Kenneth Edwards, Mel Hodge, Helen Norris, Betty Baron, Mary Reeter, Marie Reno, Cosette Timm, Gene Harms. Left to Right: Betty Lance, Georgianna Tappero, Marilyn Wald, Bernard Goldstein, Alfred Svec, Elaine Brody, Shirley Fisher, Gloria Lerner. Left to Right: Joyce Martin, Anita Koenig, Dick Motz, Marilynn Nordstrom, Dorothy Penniston. During the past year the Rock Island high school radio staff has broadcast every Tues- day and Thursday on the '4Know Your Schools broadcasts. All the programs were arranged, presented, and engineered by radio staff and club members. The radio ,staff can proudly boast of having given over Hve hundred boys and girls in the Rock Island school ,system a chance to speak on the radio. Most of the programs were by high school students. A few broadcasts were by children of the grades and junior high schools with staff assistance. The broadcasts are transcribed at 11:15. In the fall semester they were re-broadcast at 1: 155 in the spring semester the programs were re-broadcast at 4:30. P. J. Martin is director of radio. This year's chief of staff was Marilynn Bergstrom. As- sistants were Production Chairman Charles Hanson, Chief Engineer Richard Edwards, and Secretary Juanita Henry. 1, Hungry gals! 4. Ronnie and Pat swing out 2. Sailors on leave 5. Ambitious study hall 3. How did they get in again? 6. The coach has visitors 7. Burke being camera shy 86 Spqni 1161116 Row 1: Betty O'Connell, Beverly Zimmerman, Harrison Kavensky, Bill Hunter. Row 2: Curtis Witte, Jane Milow, Nancy McCombs, Keith Fryxell. Row 3: Helen Cooper, Herbert Dailing, Louis Burwell, Barbara Biggs, Don Lauber, Tom Ehman, Fred Johannsen, Alice Burkhart, Gerry Rubin, Shirley Gay, Arthur Hill, Jack Ingram. Keith Peterson. Membership in the Spanish club is limited to those who are taking Spanish because meet- ings are held during class time. The meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. The first meeting of the month is cultural, and each member gives a short talk on anything pertaining to the South American countries. The second meeting, held on the third Wednesday, is social. Songs are learned and sung in Spanish and Latin American news culled from Spanish magazines is enjoyed. The chief purposes of the Spanish club is to bring about a better understanding and ap- preciation of the South American peoples. SPANISH CLUB. FOURTH PERIOD Row 1: Darlene Trout, Bernard Gillman, Donna Kendall, Barbara Wright. Row 2: Herschel Falkovitch, Phyllis De Clerq, Tybe Geifman, Shirley Fischer. Row 3: Marijane Smith, Jane Minteer, Delores Kludy, Conlou Anderson, Duane Wilker, Don Cronau, Jim Miller, Jim Reddig, Lyle Scott, Melvin Garber, Tony Lujan. SPANISH CLUB, FIFTH PERIOD Row 1: Marilyn Nordstrom, Erica Wahlstrom, Estelene Williamson, Arlene Quick, Evelyn Behnamann. Row 2: LaJeanne Burch, Mary Searl, Pauline Rasmussen, Roselea Tate, Kathryn Gardner. Row 3: Betty Lance, Marie Reno, Nancy Falder, Jewel Ellis, Dorothy Ann Koch, Marilyn Fitzpatrick, Eileen De Meyer, Margie Bergwall, Mary Hughes, Arlyne Deutsch, Russell Budelier, Bob Brunken, Bob Brewer, Art Bradley, Gene Littig, Zan Faigen, Bernard Goldstein. Each class has a chairman who is in charge of the meetings. The chairmen are: second period, Bill Hunterg fourth, Dion Cronaug fifth, Arlene Quick, sixth and seventh, Mel Hodge, tenth, Bob Schmidt, and eleventh, Pete Grevas. Each class elects its own chairman, then to- gether they elect the officers for the whole club. The officers elected this year are: presi- dent, Bob Schmidt, vice-president, Erica Wahl- Strom, secretary, Arlene Quick, and treasurer, Evelyn Behnaman. SPANISH CLUB, SIXTH AND SEVENTH PERIOD Row l: Lois Nelson, Arlynne VanCleve, Donald Luckett, Lyn D. Tinsley. Row 2: Dolores Smith, Vivian Riederman, Ellen Anderson, Don Mason. Row 3: Lila Strandt, Eleanor Anderson, Bob Gustafson, Mel Hodge, George Jezek, Dick Kenyon, Elmer Carney, Bob Sendek, Beverly Asplund, Shirley Lowman, Suzanne Boquet, Glenn Deane Flora, Jo Ann Bolin, Elizabeth Kieffer. SPANISH CLASS, TENTH PERIOD Row 1: Pat O'Connell, Helen Stone, Katheryn Tolliver, Anita Racine, Marcia Bofman, Margaret Couch, Gloria Sells, Genevieve MacNeill. Row 2: Bob Freitag, Bruce Bonne, Daniel Kowert, Robert Hanson, Bernard Wickstrom, Dan Van DeSompele, Gene Prange, Keith Pearson, Bob Scott, Sam Strum, Bob Schmidt, Mary Witte, Pat Deprez, Helen Plantz, Doris Collier, Gloria de Silva, Chantal Schmidt, Mary Keeter, Elizabeth Munson, Marilyn Wald. SPANISH CLUB, ELEVENTH PERIOD Row 1: Wes Wynes, Bob Stanley, Cleo Teros, Louis Case, Jack Gibson. Row 2: Jean Eckstrom, Jean Nelson, Claudine Melton, Lois Gene Varner, Jean Stemler. Row 3: Rosemary Rudd, Mary Crecelius, Carol Coin, Lois Wittig, Helen Kniser, Margaret Hallin, Marjorie Edwards, Gloria Erickson, Barbara Keepers, Peter Grevas, Jim Maynard, Bob Johnson, James Dugan, Roger Aubrey. 89 Pan Mme ican I ague Row 1: La Jeanne Burch, Jane Milow, Donna Gehle, Shirley Gay, Jean Stemler, Marybelle Jones, Anne Walker, Sally Johnston. Row 2: Ellen Andersen, Elizabeth Kieffer, Shirlie Lowman, Jackie Tyler, Eleanor Anderson, Marilyn Zeis, Jo Ann Bolin. Row 3: Suzanne Boquet, Helen Peterson. Pete Grevas, Bernard Goldstein, Jack Gibson, Jane Osborne, Cleo Teros. Row 4: Harrison Kavensky, Herbert Spector, Jim Dugan, Bob S. Johnson. Clearing the runway for inter-American un- derstanding and interest among the youth of the twenty-one nations of the Western Hemis- phere, the Pan-American league is doing an excellent job under the sponsorship of Malvina M. Caloine, director of Pan-American leagues of the state of Illinois. An affiliated member of an international organization, the league strives to awaken a desire for peace and stimu- late interest in fundamentals of Americanism. fr . J Y or ! ,.::.f:z -, Row 1: Delores Kludy, Alvina Lopez, Evelyn Voolack, Helen Lopez, Claudine Melton, Donna Miers, Glenn Dean Flora, Lyn Tinsley. Row 2: Duane Wilker, Donald L Hill, Bob Stanley, Bill Sweeney. uckett, Herschel Falkovitch, Zan Faigen, Ralph Brien, Art Row 3: Keith Pearson, Robert Hanson, Art Bradley, Jim Welty, Fred Johannsen, Stanley Baron, Stan Coin. Row 4: Bob Gustafson, Bob Scott. 90 OFFICERS PAN AMERICAN LEAGUE Bernard Wickstrom, Doris Collier, Gloria de Silva, Jewel Ellis. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month and membership is not limited to Span- ish students. After successfully passing a map test that includes locating the Central and South American countries and their capitals, the members are eligible to wear the Student Pan-American league pin. All present will long remember the enjoy- able Christmas party. Playing the Mexican Rock Island was represented at the Pan- American banquet at Davenport by Evelyn Behnamann, Jim Welty, Alan Finkelstein and Bernard Wickstrom. The annual banquet was established by R. l. H. S. three years ago. This year's officers were: Doris Collier, pres- identg Bernard Wickstrom, vice-president and program chairman, Gloria de Silva, secretary, and Jewel Ellis, treasurer. game, Going to Tegucigalpau and the open- ing of the pinatas were high lights of the party. Row 1: Jean Eckstrom, Marjorie Bergwall, Marilyn Fitzpatrick, Eileen DeMeyer, Barbara Biggs, Helen Stone, Kathryn Boswell, Nona Lee Paridon. Row 2: Vivian Riederman, Kathryn Gardner, Evelyn Behnarnann, Barbara Wright, Beverly McCulloch, Wilma Youngert, Dorothy Penniston. Row 3: Conlou Anderson, Anita Racine, Margaret Hallin, Lois Nelson, Shirlee Volkmann, Rosemary Rudd, Mary Crecelius, Lois Varner, Kathryn Tolliver, Erica Wahlstrom, Marie Reno, Barbara Keepers, Marjorie Edwards, Beverly Asplund, Jane Minteer, Alice Burkhart, Dorothy Groves. 91 Q14 Wtlaletic 14AAociativn A red-letter year! That's the story of the G. A. A. for 1944-1945. Membership was in- creased, the treasury was well filled, and the year's program was full of fun. Here is a brief sketch of the year's activities. Blackhawk State Park was the site of the first meeting, which took the form of a picnic- hike. e Archery had the spotlight for intramurals during September and October. An initiation was held in October and new members were made to toe the mark. During the winter months sports moved in- doors. A round-robin tournament in basket- ball was run off. Bowling was organized at the Topspot and continued through March. Left to Right: Marilyn Ben- nett, Elizabeth Kieffer, Mar- cella Johnson, Lois Murphy, Marilyn Zeis, Marian Sutter- man. Left to Right: Beverly Hurst, Louise Sweeney. Dorothy Hol- defer, Nada Suter, Dorothy Frank, Yvonne De Leon. Left to Right: Arlene Wil- helm. Alberta Dasso. Nancy Barker, Dolores Regal, Jo Schaubroeck, Beverly Boelens, Frances Salerno. Left to Right: Ruth Lindley, Nancy Ruif, Georgianna Tap- pero, Elaine Boyer, Louise Campbell. Left to Right: Roselea Tate, Beatrice Dasso. Elsa Trump, Marjorie Winterbottom. Lyn D. Tinsley, Beverly Behn. Left to Right: Dolores Smith, Hettie M. Landon, Valeria Lefler, Joyce Martin, Shirley Wardlow, Katherine Ziegler. Social activities for these months included a game night, the annual Christmas party, and a January theater party at the Fort, which was showing the picture. Mrs Parkington. A business meeting was held in February. March was the big month. It included volley ball in intramurals, a roller skating party at the Prom, and the highlight of the year, a W. P. A. fwoman pay allj dance at the Funden. With spring came outdoor sports again. Soft- ball took the lead in April, and May saw an archery tournament. April was an important month as the elec- tion of officers took place. A splash party fol- lowed this meeting at the Lend-A-Hand club in Davenport. The Girls' Athletic Association, better known as the G. A. A., is one of Rocky High's out- standing girls' organizations. This club is a recognized member of the state organization and each summer a representa- tive is sent to the G. A. A. camp. Four awards, two local and two state, are presented to mem- bers who have qualified themselves through healthful living and participation in sports. Although primarily an organization for sports enthusiasts, social activities are not neg- lected. Once each month a social meeting is held. Left to Right: Regina Hous- ton, Mary Schmitz, Betty Vanderheyden. Left to Right: Marilyn Bier- man, Miss Homrighous, Mari- lyn Clark, Mary Dasso. The purpose and ideals of the organization 3I'e expressed in the G. A. A. pledge: I promise to uphold the ideals Of the Girls' Athletic Association By promoting interest in athletics And the out-of-doors, By living so that I may be Healthy and strong, By making good sportmanship A constant factor in my conduct. Left to Right: Elaine Olsen, Alta Anderson, Arlene Schleu- ter, Frances Greenblatt, June Peterson, Lucy Le Poidevin. Left to Right: Lauretta Karr, Dorothy Holmquist, Nancy Mc Combs, Phyllis Normoyle, Jean Jacobsen, Martha Thomp- son. Left to Right: Lois Ritze, Betty Swank, Frances Huff, Jean Grissom, Rita Schmacht, Billie Rick, Virginia Roberts. Senate p Row 1: Dick Motz, Jim Tappero, Marjorie Paar, Anita Koenig, Beatrice Dasso, Marilynn Berg- strom, Beverly Brandenburg, Gerald Herman, E. S. Metcalf. Row 2: Don Wittevrongel, Don Griffin, Jim Aversing, Duane Magerkurth, Bob Sendek, Jack Burgess, Don Miller, Bernard Wickstrom, Kenneth Garrity, Walter Stewart. Student government is effected in Rock Is- land high school through the Senate, composed of representatives elected in the senate rooms. Dean E. S. Metcalf is faculty adviser of the or- ganization. Student problems are brought to this groupg they are discussed, and solved when possible. Every year the Senate leads the student body in a Christmas project. This year Christmas baskets were provided for underprivileged families represented in the school, a contribu- tion was given to the Argus Santa Claus, and money was sent the Red Cross to be used for gifts to servicemen in the Mayo hospital. The Senate sponsors two annual affairs. A formal, the Holiday Ball, was held this year in the gym. A large Christmas tree was in the center of the floor and a canopy of colored lights floated above the dancers. Costume Day in April is a traditional day of fun when the students proudly wear their oldest clothes or don gay costumes. Row 1: Glenn Deane Flora, Marcia Smarjesse, Rita Gaffney, Jerry Evans, Helen Plantz, Dick Wheelan, Beatrice Andrews, Doris Collier, Jeanne Lear. Row 2: Don Tolmie. Art Whalen, Art Bradley, Glenn McCarty, John Minteer, Peter Grevas, Chuck Hanson, Charles Blancke. Bob Blair, Jack Dye. Rock Island senior high school has a rich and varied club program. The clubs are all de- cidedly different and each appeals to a certain type of student. The success of a club depends to a great ex- tent on the amount of work, effort, and time its president devotes to it. Holding the office of president, therefore, means much responsi- bility and the president must be genuinely in- terested in the work of the club. He alone holds the key to the amount of interest the rest of the members will have in the activities of the club. The following is a list of the various clubs at Rocky High and their presidents: refecw Girls' Glee-Janice Beckstrom. Boys, Glee-Chuck Hanson. Dramatic club-Bob Freitag. Girls' Hi-Y-Marion De Bois. Senior Service Scouts-Gloria Sells. G. A. A.-Mary Louise Schmitz. Pan-American league-Doris Collier. Spanish club-Bob Schmidt. Blackhawk Tribe-Dick Dahlen. Alpha club-Bob Roach. Camera club-Eugene Moller. Boys' Hi-Y-Rudy Sandberg. Radio club-Marilynn Bergstrom. Home Economics club-Laura Millet. Mariners-Peggy McDonald. Hospital aides-Barbara Betke. Row 1: Gloria Sells, Marion DeBois, Doris Collier, Laura Millett, Barbara Betke. Row 2: Gene Moller, Chuck Hanson. Bob Freitag, Bob Schmidt, Dick Dahlen. Janice Beckstrom. Mary Louise Schmitz. 95 1. Modern Robin Hoods 1 4. Vera takes attendance 2. Excited spectators at the Davenport game 5. A football rooting section 3. We line up to register 6. Chuck and Waldo Wonder what it's all about Paying for an education Homecoming queen smiles for us ' ' ' th aste Dick advertising too p Study hard! I l The smiling Visitor Shoulders Whan! Grand Canyon Three swell guys yliglat fclaedule Life here at Rocky High is anything but dull! Various clubs are basic factors in making high school life more enjoyable. These clubs provide the students with opportunities to gain experience in leadership, sportsmanship, and recreation, as well as an educational background. Perhaps you ask, How are they financed? Usually the treasurer of the club collects a small sum from each member. These dues have been agreed upon by the club. The majority of the clubs have at least one party and perhaps a picnic or a Weiner roast sometime during the school year to provide that certain something special. Each club has one or more faculty advisers whom they can consult for aid in their problems. All students like to have extracurricular activities that add sparkle to the school day. Clubs add this extra sparkle. 98 ,aim cali Left to Right: Norma Lovelace, Leona Jones, Helen Norris, Barbara Emis, Shirley Carlile. Left to Right: Jo Ann Krueger, Elizabeth Munson, La Jeanne Burch, Bob Rote, Dorothy Pen- niston, Dolores Smith, Rosemary Rudd. Left to Right: Miss Parrish, Bob Rote, Miss Hankins. Left to Right: La Jeanne Burch, Dorothy Penniston, Rose- mary Rudd. Can you imagine a club were the lowly soph- omore rules supreme? Well, there is one at Rocky High, the Alpha club, open to sopho- mores only. The purpose of the club is to ac- quaint all sophomores with the building and faculty members and help them become better acquainted with their fellow classmates. This year the club membership has been considerably smaller than in former years, be- cause many sophomores Work. In the fall, they held a leap year party, here at school, and in the spring, their picnic was a success. The officers this year were Robert Rote, president, LaJeanne Burch, vice-president, Rosemary Rudd, secretary, and Lois Curtice, treasurer. The faculty sponsors are Media Hankins and Hazel A. Parrish. Senior S enlice S cout Senior Service Scouts are divided into Nurses' Aides and Mariners. This past year Gloria Sells served as president of the com- bined groups. It is the duty of a Nurses, Aide to relieve a nurse for more urgent duties. A Nurses' Aide works in a hospital two to four hours a week. The Aides care for patients, arrange flowers, Home fc C7116 The purpose of the Home Economics club is to provide school and community service, good times through social activities, and training in leadership. The service project for this year was the making of scrapbooks of comic strips and jokes for Mayo and Schick hospitals. The Row 1, left to right: Do- rothy Fane, Delores Leon- hardi, Mary Schlimmer, Joan Schlimmer, Lois Schrage, Nona Paridon. Row 2, left to right: Mary Louise Schmitz, Es- ther George, Janis Schrage, Lois Cole, Alice Robb, Gloria Sells, Ruth Van Zandbergen, Arlynn Buder, Virginia George, Kathryn Boswell, Frances Green- blatt. carry trays, and do anything else they can. Their 1944-1945 president was Barbara Betke. The Mariners welcome everyone interested in maritime activities. They devote much time to studying about the navy. The only special requirement is that a member must be able to swim. The 1944-1945 president of the Mari- ners was Peggy McDonald. social program included a fall party with games, a Christmas party, a chili supper, and a spring party. The mother-daughter tea and the annual style show given by the club and the home economics department were the club's outstanding features. Row 1: Mary Schmitz, Betty Crowder, Mary Pat- chin, Ardith Bleuer, Bev- erly Behn. Row 2: Frances Green- blatt, Loretta Rasmussen, Laura Millett, Jerry Ket- tering, Beverly Klove, Ar- lynn Buder. ----.A Row 1: Beverly Cruzen, Kathryn Tolliver, Gertrude Gundelach. C' inie 1444124 tan tn Clinic assistants are junior women in white. Just because they donlt wear white uniforms, one should not get the notion that they don't know what they're sup- posed to do. They are quite cap- able of helping to make a girl who is ill comfortable. There are ten girls who each serve one period every day. They must always be ready to help in an emergency, but they may study when they have time. The clinic and its assistants, now under the direction of Vera Homrighous, physical education instructor, have been in service since the opening of the high school eight years ago. Row 2: Marilyn Bierman, Marcella Hallas, Gloria Lerner, Barbara Wangelin. The girls who work in the office are chosen by Principal Wright. These girls are usually seniors who have taken shorthand and typing. There are four girls in the oifice each period. They help Miss Selle, Miss Liebbe, Mr. Metcalf, and Mr. Wright. The girls deliver notes and detention slips, take care of absences, and collect attendance slips. Row l: Doris Hallin, Jewel Ellis, Phyllis Hazlett, Maxine Baird. Kathryn Beardsley, Phyllis Nies. Row 2: Helen Plantz, Jeanne Lear, Gladys Clure, Eileen DeMeyer, Marjorie Parr, Mari- lyn Lowe, Donna Nussbaum. Row 3: Sally Johnston, Alice DeMartalaere, Bonnie Bower, Hettie Landon. Shirley Green, Slice Robb, Rosalie McCrac- en. Row 4: Rita Cederberg, Joyce Dornacher, Arline Av- rick, Irene DeSmet. Colleen Browder, Dorothy DeSchinck- el, Earlene Cook. Row 5: Lois Lundstedt, Glo- ria Cole, Jane Robertson, De- lores Leonhardi, Lois Schrage, June Leslie. Ujfice Hel Some of the work the girls do is easy. One of the tasks most enjoyed is answering the tele- phone. The office telephones are different from home telephones, for there are several buttons that must be pushed. When there is no work, the girls may talk or study. national Honor Society Row 1: Wilma Youngert, Rhoda Wetzel, Rita Cederberg, Doris Collier, Helen Plantz, Shirley Parmenter, Lois Lundstedt, Doris Hallin, Margaret Couch, Betty Baron, Corrinne Barron, Rosemary Burkert, Pat O'Connell. Row 2: Lois Schrage, Lorraine Colpert, Mary Collier, Vlasta Ourada, Patti Ingram. Gloria deSilva, Jewel Ellis, Janice Beckstrom, Marion DeBois, Helen Cooperstein, Kathryn Beardsley. Row 3: Jo Ann Walz. Erica Wahlstrom, Ruby Van Zandbergen. Delores Purvis, Earlene Cook, Genevieve MacNeill, Shirlee Volkman, Margie Bergwall, Marilynn Bergstrom, Beatrice Bergendoff. Row 4: Archie Eddy, John Person, Dick Wheelan, Howard Hankins, Bruce Humphrey, Curtis Gripp, Chuck Hanson, Bob Freitag, Don Henke, Barbara Beechler. Row 5: Dick Dahlen, Ronald Goben, Sheldon Sabath, Stanley Johnson, Ralph Lindem, Philip Anderson, Bob Blair, Joseph Doering. There are all types of people in the world, and all types of cadets in a training school. Of course the school is proud of all her finished pilots but the ones that mean most to her are her honor cadets. Rock Island high school has her honor ca- dets, too, members of the National Honor so- ciety. The National Honor society is organized in accredited high schools throughout the coun- try. Membership requirements of the society are based on scholarship, character, loyalty, service to the school, and personal integrity. Students with a scholarship average of 92 per cent or above are automatically taken into the Honor society. Fourteen persons with an 85- to-92 per cent average were voted into the society by fellow students and faculty members this year. Membership in the National Honor society is one of the highest honors a graduating se- nior can win. It means he, as a good cadet, has fulfilled to the best of his ability the duties and obligations of his high school course. beclamativn Row 1: Marcia Bofman, Shirley Youngert, Janis Schrage, Darlene Benson, Ar- line Avrick. Row 2: Jewel Ellis, Erica Wahlstrom, Jo Walz, Ardith Saltzman, Betty DeWitt, Helen Norris. Row 3: Arline Deutsch, Shirlee Volk- mann, Vivian Riederman, Mary Louise Schmitz, Janice Beckstrom, Donna Builte, Shirley Reddig, Barbara Mc Kenrick. '4The purpose in organizing the 1944-45 dec- lamation team was to offer students interested in speech work more chance to do work in dra- matics rather than to groom one or two students for the declamation contest, stated E. Dorothy Peterson, speech instructor. The declamation team was entered in a con- test held in Davenport. Rock Island placed two girls in each division of the finals: in the humor- ous division, in the oratorical division, and in dra- matics. The boys doing special declamation work prepared for a contest, but the meet was canceled. Row 1: Jack Burgess, Ken- neth Koch, Jim Miller, Bob Sendek, Russell Budelier, Tom Stauduhar. Row 2: Jim Wel- ty, Bernard Wickstrom, Donn Weiss, Bernard Goldstein, Ca- sey Cohen, Peter Grevas, Don Cronau. Kan Row 1: Barbara Krackliow, Bob Stanley, Beverly Meitzen, Vernon Thiele, Mary Hughes, Eleanor Huffman, Betty Nelson, Dick Willeford, Bob Blair. Row 2: Zan Faigen, Gloria Sells, Genevieve MacNeill, John Rowe, June Butcher, Dora Brown. Roselea Tate, Anthony Amato, Phyllis Reddig, Bob McDonald, Stanley Johnson, Don Lauber, Jim Bell, John Cowells, Arline Avrick, Gerald Sabath, Arthur Bleuer. Row 3: Eleanor Kobel, Audree Lerch, Charles Hartman, Beatrice Wicklund, Bob Buller, Robert Freeze, John Person, Paul Swanson, Don Vollmer, Kathryn Boswell, Bob Brown, Bill Seaver, Don Erimberg, Bob Trimble, Elmer Carney, Rosella Alberry, Bette Fielhaber, Beverly Klove, Neil irdsall. 1944 and 1945 proved busy years for the Rock Island senior high school band. Marching played a highly important part in band activities in 1944. The band's marching routines before games and during halves added extra color and spirit to all the home football games. Hours of early morning practice perfected such novelty routines as the bicycle formation, with the background of Bicycle Built for Two. The annual fall concert presented December 7, 1944, successfully ended Director George A. Berchekas, fifteenth year at Rock Island high school. Band oificers of 1944-1945 were: Manager, Robert Blair, assistant manager, Robert Cahailg secretary, Alice Lang, librarian, Eleanor Huffman. The new year was started with preparations for the annual spring concert. Many morning rehearsals, starting at 6:45, were held. The concert took place May 11, 1945. Outstanding favorites of the concert were: K'Holiday for Strings by Dave Rose, '6Barvada, a Spanish selection by Frederic Curzong and f'Scng of India by Rimsky-Korsakov. 104 Row 4: Mary Lou Anderson, Richard Sydnor, Nona Paridon, Richard Stevenson, Ted Szekely. Margaret Couch, Dick Bozard, Jack Bivens, Bonnie Lybarger, Vivian Grahm, Beverly DeFauw, Earl Norton, Richard Zeroth, James Armstrong, Kenneth Edwards, Ralph Haddick, Richard Brooks, Carol Coin, Marilyn Nussbaum, Wilma Engels, Georgianne Tappero. Row 5: Margaret Kolls, John Greve. Eugene Moller, John Hunter, Margie Bergwall, Richard Edlund, Ralph Schott, Peter Grevas, Elwyn Boyles, Zada Gotthardt, Elmer Anderson, Sheldon Sabath, Robert Allen, David Hasselberg, Bob Cahail, Alice Lang, Ardith Bleuer, Richard Hoare. Director: G. S. Berchekas. Command performances were played for the school assembly, the Rotary club, and the Mayo hospital in Galesburg. An all-day trip was made to Galesburg Sunday, April 29, to entertain the wounded veterans there. This year a boys' Cornet trio again played for the flag-raising ceremony at the basketball games. The members of the trio were Kenneth Edwards, Richard Zeroth, and Don Brimberg. An added feature of this yearis band was the girls' clarinet quartet, con- sisting of two B-flat clarinets, one alto, and one bass clarinet. The members of the quartet were Genevieve lVIacNeill, Eleanor Kobel, Beatrice Wicklund, and Margaret Couch. The quartet played for various outside programs. The annual band banquet was held after the spring concert. The band members are looking forward to the day when they can buy the new uniforms they have been wanting so long. The style, chosen by the band members, will be military. 105 glee C'la6A i Row 1: Janice Beckstrom, Rhoda Wetzel, Sue Harris, Do- lores Purvis. Row 2: Chuck Hanson, Stanley Johnson, Bob Brown, Dick Burke. The year 1944-1945 has been an exceedingly successful one for the Rock Island high school Glee clubs, which have to their credit two out- standing performances-a Christmas pageant, and the spring production, Music of Ameri- ica, consisting of many types of American music. Under the direction of Vonnie Sanders, the chorus presented several radio broadcasts, the favorite being the February program when Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Summertime, In the Still of the Night, and Deep in My Heart were sung. The Glee clubs with their 94 members also participated in several assemblies. At one, the new school song, Rock Island Victory March, by John M. Rasley, '30, was introduced and accepted enthusiastically by the student body. At other assemblies, selections from the two concerts were reviewed. One was the Halle- lujah Chorus from the Messiah, which is one of their biggest accomplishments. Many Glee club members went to Schick and Mayo Hospitals to sing in the wards. They were rewarded for their performances by the appreciation displayed by the patients. The Glee clubs were fortunate in having a number of excellent soloists for their programs. Margaret Kolls, Jim Welty, Alice Lang, Alan Finkelstein, and Dolores Purvis are the ac- companists. Row 1: Jeanne Lear, Rosalie McCracken, Shirley Green, Rhoda Wetzel, Don Lauber, Philip Senatra, Bob Brown, Dick Burke, Donna Kendall, Earlene Cook, Corrinne Barron, Sue Harris, Marilyn Kinney. Row 2: Mary Collier, Juanita Davis, Sally Kint, Pat Erickson, Douglas Nelson, Stanley Johnson, Donn Weiss, Don Strausse, Vernon Thiele, Calvin Zahringer, Delores Purvis, Jackie Braaten, Ardith Saltzman, Janice Beckstrom. . , A A . X' M,,,, W 'gzee to L aa Row 1: Arlyne Deutsch, Alice Lang, Jeanne Lear, Rosalie McCracken, Pauline Rasmussen, Evelynn Behneman, Kleo Genes, Erla Mae Leonard, Margaret Kolls, Corinne Barron, Sue Harris, Marilyn Kinney, Wilma Bleuer. Row 2: Ruth Lindley, Shirley Wisdom, Lois Jean Varner, Rhoda Wetzel, Myrna Koehler, Lavergne Sommers, Lois Cohn, Shirley Green, Janice Beckstrom, Delores Hubbard, Harriet King, Dorothy Ann Koch, Peggy McDonald. Row 3: Marcia Bofman, Mary Crecelius, Sally Kint, Marguerite Wood, Pat Erickson, Shirlee Volkmann, Maxine Ostermann, Marge Rowe, Earlene Cook, Donna Kendall, June Swanson, Jane Robertson, Phyllis DeClerq. Marie Jens. Lorna McDougall. Row 4: Juanita Davis, Roberta Firth, Phyllis McGinnis, Peggy Buckrop, Donnabelle Lawson, Dorothy Prolow, Alice McCrorie, Wilma Youngert, Delores Purvis, Mary Collier, Ardith Saltzman, Jackie Braaten, Darlene Scherer, Mary Louise DeGrauwe, Delores Apple. Kaya 'gzee cw Row 1: Don Lauber, Don Ahlgren, Charles Abramson, Earl Norton, Albert Nesseler, Keith Broderick, Bob Brown. Dick Burke, LaVelle Burbridge, Calvin Zahringer, Philip Senatra. Row 2: Don Ague, Elmer Anderson, Douglas Nelson, Stanley Johnson, Vernon Thiele, Donn Weiss, Bob Danielson, Don Strausse, Jack Pierce, James Beardsley, Stanley Baron, Bill Sackville. 107 529 I rio Accompanist Jim Welty, Jeanne Lear, Shirley Green, Sue Harris. Many programs were presented by smaller musical groups, all members of the Glee clubs. The largest group is the a cappella choir consisting of 26 members. This select group sang for churches, clubs, and broadcasts, as well as in the concerts. There are five smaller groups: a boys' quar- tet that includes Don Lauber, Donn Weiss, Bob Brown, and Chuck Hanson, two mixed quar- tets, and two trios. The mixed quartet composed of Shirley Mat- thews, Janice Beckstrom, Donn Weiss, and Chuck Hanson sang in the Christmas pageant and on other programs. The other quartet, made up of Beatrice Nice, Jacquelyn Braaten, Donn Weiss, and Chuck Hanson, sang on the radio. Alethea Schroeder, Imogene Stuart, and Norma Wilson made up one trio, their best- liked number being HAH the Things You Aref, The other trio consisted of Jeanne Lear, Shir- ley Green, and Sue Harris. Rosalie McCracken, Jackie Braaten, Donn Weiss, Chuck Hanson. p4cti itie K e tween Studia! Top picture: Funden committee. Left picture: Gab section after lunch. Right picture: Relaxation between periods. 109 Wm Twcwvme Q ' .--- if -ivf I '::'3:- zz: 55 ,A X .,,, ' mf www 5 ii mkM,,Q?:f' 1 4551. E .:-: .xl .' :ak I -ff my i ..., , .V - ., g g Us A L' ii is M Yi 2 'ff-' ' . , X E 1 'L Q 5 :Z . 1 ii A 'T I ' 7? 1 Q WE? L 5 , A ' .Ef 1 3,522 as 3 B in ' 655 Tiny . 3 x K M . 2 jijzzggigfgiggiz ,, ENE 5: Top left picture: Don Weiss and Gloria Erickson. Top 'right picture: Joyce Dornacher and Bob Schmidt. Bottom picture: Larry Godaire, Gerry Hoffman, Don Henke, and Beverly McCulloch. 110 S,20l'f.6 1031401 The fellows who are responsible for the famous WHAM specialty are left to right Don Whan Howie Hankins, Miles Anderson, and Mel Montz. 112 fine The strong line of the Rocky High team is made up of Bob Schmidt, Sam Strum, Archie Eddy, Jerry Evans, Vern Staelens, John Minteer, and Ralph Chaney. 113 Coaching Staff The three coaches responsible for the champion 1944-45 football squad are left to right Dick Anderson. H. V. Almquist, and Herbert fHubJ Wagner. The year 1944 was the fourth consecutive year of successful teams since Harold V. fShortyj Almquist came to Rocky High from Augustana college. Thirty-two victories in thirty-six football games is a record that speaks for itself. Two of the four years, 1942 and 1944, the gridders were undefeated. Coach Almquist realized the ambition of every coach as he di- rected his gridders through an undefeated, un- tied campaign. However, he has his eye set on a higher goal, that of taking a team to the Rose Bowl. A newcomer to Rocky High coaching circles is Herbert E. CHubj Wagner. He comes to Rock Island by way of Carthage college. By coincidence he was Coach Almquistfs opponent when both were coaching college athletics. Mr. Wagner's coaching job consists of tutoring the ends during the grid season and assisting Coach Almquist with the cagers. Besides all this, he is a physical education instructor. Returning to the position he left four years ago, Dick Anderson took over the duties of line coach vacated last fall by Les Glick. Mr. Anderson was the fourth line coach under Mr. Almquist, the previous ones having left for military service or higher positions. Mr. An- derson left Rocky High to accept an army com- mission. He was given a medical discharge. Formerly a veteran center at the University of Iowa, he knows the fine arts of being a line- man, and taught them well to his boys. Much of the success of the varsity grid squad can be attributed to the fine coaching of the sophomore mentors. Julien C. Peterson has charge of the backfield, Ray Collins the line, and Walter L. Kimmel, dean of quad-city coaches, tutors the ends. lVIr. Collins doubles as sophomore basketball coach, and Mr. Kim- mel as track coach. 114 1 H1669 DON GREGG All the glamour and joy of an undefeated, untied football season was lost with one sud- den jolt-the death of Don Gregg. Words can not express the sorrow that overtook the team- mates of Don. Though he was of a light build, Gabby, as he was affectionately known, worked himself into the position of number two left end on the 1944 squad. Ranking second on so talented a team was definite evidence of his ability and determination. Don played three years of football. He was just another player during his sophomore and junior years, but grim determination, love of football, and a will to win made him come out in his senior year. It was then he reached his peak. 'Ji' liar ity Te m Row 1: Coach Anderson, Dasso, Gadaire, Wheelan, Wood, Hankins, Anderson, Staelens, Whan, Montz, Eddy, Schmidt, Minteer, Strum, Evans, Chaney, and Head Coach Almquist. Row 2: Coach Wagner, Kettering, Pilcher, Evans, Ramsdale, Downing, Runyon, Finkelstein, Nissen, Reddig, Dahlen, Schafer, Lang, Smit, Collins, Nelson, and Sandberg. Row 3: Freeland, Stewart, Eberts, Laws, Stauduhar, Dillon, Zook, Adams, Bennet. Robwer, Schneider, Smith, Thompson, Herman, Foster, Gregg- and Blanke. Row 4: Thonn, Leatherman, Ingram, Henke, Henning, Togerson, Hunter, McCarty, Mellow, Arnstrong, Fay, Hickey, Evans, Grevas, Wilkens, Collins, Grippy and Rehn. Managers: Mathers, Sulser, Leslie, Winger, Rockwell, Kettering, Swim, Tolmie, and Burke. A DREAM TEAM! That is the classification that would be given to the 1944 Rocky High football team. Nine straight victories that brought two conference championships and the mythical state crown happen but once in a life- time. Three years of hard work and experience brought these laurels to the 1944 gridders. Be- ing undefeated was nothing new to the seniors on the squad. In 1942 when they were sopho- mores, they fought their way through an eight- game schedule, coming out undefeated, untied, and almost unscored upon. The season ended in 1943 with seven victories and two heart- breaking defeats. The stage was then set for the climax of 1944. Ten seniors and one junior composed the starting line-up. Of the 10 seniors, seven were regulars throughout their high school years. Replacing those 10 starters and 27 other se- niors will be a hard task. But you can count on Coach Almquist and his assistants to put together a strong eleven from the present juni- ors and sophomores and possibly several ninth graders. Returning in the backfield are such boys as Herman, Hickey, Armstrong, Schneider, and Stewart. In the line there are Staelens Laws Dasso, Eberts, Bennett, Smith, and L. Evans. Claeerle Left to right: Helen Wanke, Doris Jackson, Donna Jeffers, and John Smit. Left to right: Delores Johnson, Doris Jackson, Maxine Osterman, Helen Wanke, Donna Jeffers, and Betty Stevenson. 117 R. I. 34-CALUMET 6 Though scored on first by a heavy Cal- umet squad, the Islanders came back strong in the second half to win decisive- ly, 34-6. Calumet was only the third Is- lander opponent to score on the home field in four years. The Islanders' tricky T-formation proved to be too fast for the heavier team. R. I. 40-DUBUQUE 13 Dubuque was second on the Islanders' list of nine victims. Though stopped ear- ly in the game by a determined defense, the Islanders broke through to run up a big lead. Relying largely on passes throughout the game, the Rams scored two touchdowns on the Islander reserves late in the contest. R. I. 33-MARMION 7 Probably the hardest, most rugged game ever played in the Rock Island sta- dium was put on by the Marmion Acade- my eleven and the Islanders. The score, 33-7, was no indication of the caliber of play as Marmion threatened many times. Hard tackling and hard blocking were al- ways evident. Rated the leading high school team of Illinois, the Islanders ran over nine op- ponents, outscoring them 272 to 45. Ad- ded to the mythical state crown were championships in the Northwest and Quad-City conferences. It was the first undefeated, untied team to come forth in Islander football history. Marmion game found Wheelan with the ball. Smith in the back ground, and Smit following up. R. I. 13-DAVENPORT 6 Revenge for 1943 gave the Islanders a thrill-packed 13-6 victory over Daven- port. A Davenport touchdown set the Rocks on fire. A I-Iankins-to-Schmidt pass and a brilliant run by Montz gave the Is- landers the game. Thirteen thousand frenzied fans witnessed the game in the Islander stadium. R. I. 41-QUINCY 0 A comparatively easy 41-0 win over Quincy brought the Islander season to an undefeated finish. It was the largest Is- lander score of the season. Three touch- downs by army-bound Montz sparked the Islanders to victory. A brilliant running attack which continued down to the low- ly reserves netted 400 yards. D ng the East Moline game: Hankins, and Montz on the ground. R. I. 33-KEWANEE 0 Further revenge for another 1943 de- feat was registered as the Islanders rolled over a light, inexperienced Kewanee team, 33-0, in the annual Homecoming contest. A quick touchdown by Whan in the opening minute started the scoring parade. Reserves played much of the sec- ond half and outbattled the Kewanee reg- ulars. R. I. 20-EAST MOLINE 0 Number eight of the Islanders, Victims was East Moline, who fell 20-0. The vic- tory gave the Islanders the undisputed championships in the two conferences. A chilly atmosphere brought down the qual- ity of play. A 74-yard touchdown run by fullback Anderson was the high light of the game. R. I. 25-GALESBURG 13 Practical assurance of the Northwest conference championship was gained as the Islanders defeated previously unde- feated Galesburg, 25-13. Whan registered the first Islander score on a 59-yard jaunt. A wet, soggy gridiron hampered the fast Islander backs. Two second-half touch- downs by Hankins broke the halftime deadlock. R. I. 33-MOLINE 0 The second consecutive 33-0 score was realized as the Islanders experienced little difficulty in traveling over the Moline Maroons. It was a one-man show as Mel Montz ran wild to score four touchdowns. It was the fourth consecutive victory over Moline in Coach Almquist's coaching reign at Rocky High. . Y 74 ,magnum Z vmmfixqy . a ll p ,. . . - - arg. i 6 Z 2 MW if t , L7' nifty :Ha t' - 2 3 V 1, ' .5515 . i . i ---:-. 2 f t t 'W 1 0 Q . CHANEY SCHNHDT The fellow responsible for the left flank of the Islanders' line was Ralph Chaney, a senior. A good pass receiver, Chaney teamed with Whan to give Rocky High one of its finer pass- ing combinations. Ralph was a veteran of three years of high school football playing, having played two years as varsity end. Late in De- cember, shortly before completing his high school studies, Ralph entered the naval air corps. The opposite end of the line was held down by Bob Schmidt, place kicker and pass catcher de luxe. His ability as a place kicker earned him a position as leader of this department in Illinois. A three-sport athlete, Bob earned his reputation in football as a sophomore for his part in the Hankins-to-Schmidt passing com- bination. Injuries hampered Bob in both his years as a varsity player. STAELENS Vern Staelens was the only junior to break into the starting line-up. But he was no new- comer to the varsity, having played backfield in his sophomore year. A sparkling defensive player, Vern, or Sabu, was named one of the best defensive men. Besides this honor, Staelens was also given honorable mention on several all-state teams. Great things are ex- pected of Vern in basketball and football in his senior year. The heaviest man in the starting line-up, Archie Eddy, was by no means the slowest. A good blocker and a fine defensive player, it would have taken a government project to move him from the play. As a final honor, his teammates named him co-captain of the squad along with Bob Schmidt. Archie was a veteran of three years of football, having gained an opening berth on both the sophomore and varsity teams. EDDY EVANS The co-owner of the trophy given the best defensive man is Jerry Evans. Jerry, or Bun- ny,', as he was appropriately named, hit his peak in defensive playing in the Galesburg game. After the war, the University of Illinois will be the next stop for Jerry. He also dis- played his great defensive ability on the basket- ball floor. The left-tackle slot on the 1944 championship grid squad was occupied by big Johnny Min- teer. Johnny developed rapidly in the last part of his junior year and during spring drills, enough to gain the starting berth in the 1944 starting line-up. An earnest player, John used his size and ability to hold up the left side of the line. The silent man of the squad was Sam Strum, star right tackle. Sam made up for his silence in his brilliant play. Strong as an ox, he com- bined his strength with the ability to size up the enerny's play and so stopped many foes. Sam was awarded the best defensive trophy as a junior. MINTEER STRUM . ..,, 5 ' -r auv ftfp rsa ee if , ,V 'S il 'iw ,te - kwin Q . ' Fi ske' ft:-.ta , . 1. f 1 L 3 V wb .. 'M-W 3 , I if , iii -1 ' ff? A , i -,i2igg::. ,aww-W, Q ltll- iigixiii i g ,5 1 ip: f .. . 'Q M-qnglfw 3, we sw' ip vi? t.ot.t 4 1 32: '1 f. 4 t ' ' ?fm'Z5 i 1 ssio, - 1 My W, r, ..,g5s,wfEA 3 121 ,Qt , Y . I - ' f'52?ifQs3't1ffSii52 :Milli , f is .Q 4 . me 1 'ss . 'Q d'f1:U':.f f- . .-:L -nag gt., . 95-fY:gg:, gain Q1 . , Y .. .X ,,..wgW'w f -wlwm ,s:, . sg . .4521-. feQaf23E'Zf,2 3f'gm1,1igit,vgg ' -A K .- af-:F-. ., rg i bm wwsvgaiw ,izg 1i.'T.Ng H X 4 -' 51 -A gkgfgig ,gum is A N133 E32 i hx 'E mi tg R fl' E i 2 . . . W MONTZ ANDERSON Named the most valuable man on the squad, Mel Montz was the spark plug of the team. Though small in size, he was blessed with a wealth of speed and shiftiness, and used these talents to outmaneuver many of his opponents. As a reward for his efforts, Mel was named on several all-state squads. Montz was the offen- sive leader of the team, scoring 109 points and gaining 832 yards during the season. A powerful runner and a hard blocker was Miles Anderson, senior fullback. It was Miles' job to pave the way for the other backs. He did this job so well that he was awarded the trophy for the best blocker. Miles was noted throughout high school for his excellent block- ing. Despite his prominent role as a blocker, Miles still averaged 8.06 yards on the offensive. He entered the naval air corps last December. The little dynamo of the Islander backiield was Howard Hankins. A shifty runner, a bril- liant passer, a hard blocker, an all-round player, Howie was the hardest worker on the team. A start in 1943, he maintained the pace in 1944 though he shared the glory with the other players. An accurate passer, he rarely missed his target. Howie was honored by his teammates with the name of best team man. Supplying the W in the WHAM backfield, Don Whan was the fastest of the quartet. Kept from playing as a sophomore by a leg injury, Whan earned a starting berth early in 1943 and maintained it throughout his senior year. As a tribute to his accomplishment, he was named the most improved player of 1944. Second in scoring. Whan had an average of 7.4 yards. A three-sport athlete, Whan was a senior. HANKINS WHAN Uictvrq After Davenportls defeat the squad members carry some of the heroes from the field. They are Montz, Staelens, and Anderson. The joy of defeating our traditional rival, Davenport, overtook the squad members as they carried the starting eleven off the field on their shoulders. In this game the starting team acted the part of iron men, playing the entire forty-eight minutes Without substi- tution. The practice of carrying the heroes of the game off the field after the game was fol- lowed several times. 123 Homecoming J Long live King Mel Montz and Queen Jeanne Lear who presided so graciously over the 1944 homecoming. The queen poses with her attendants at the Homecoming game. Left to right: in back seat are: Patti Ingram, Jeanne Lear, and Helen Plantz. Front seat: Rose Ann Larson, Sally Johnston, and Audrey Kirkham. 124 Qc-IP King Mel and Queen Jeanne pose on their throne with the queen's attendants. They are left to right Helen Plantz and Patti Ingram. Reigning as king and queen over the 1944 Homecoming were Jeanne Lear and Mel Montz. The announcement of the royal couple which had been shrouded in deep secrecy, was re- vealed at an all-school assembly. Jeanne and Mel, attired in the traditional crim.son-and- gold velvet robes, were crowned by Dean E. S. Metcalf. The queen's first official command was for the team to beat Kewanee at the homecoming game. The command was carried out when the Rocky High squad defeated the Boilermakers 15-0. At the coronation, the king and queen were presented with silver identification bracelets- gifts of the school. The queen received a bou- quet of crimson-and-gold roses. Her two at- tendants, Patti Ingram and Helen Plantz, re- ceived corsages of red roses. Howard Hankin and Jerry Evans were the king's attendants. The gifts and flowers were selected by the following committee: P. J . Martin, faculty ad- viser, Shirley Parmenter, and Donald Rock- well. At the game Queen Jeanne, with her attend- ants, drove around the stadium, receiving the subjects. After the game, the royal couple acted as hosts at the Homecoming dance held in the Rocky High gym. The high light of the evening was the grand march, led by Queen Jeanne and King Mel. Ea lzet6all Row 1, left to right: V. Rehn fmanagerj, H. Hankins, V. Staelens. R. Schmidt, J. Evans, D. Whan. and D. Thonn. Row 2, left to right: Coach H. V. Almquist, D. Miller, E. Lange, B. Forbes, R, Sendek, D. Toger- son, J. Reddig, A, Smith, and Assistant Coach H. E. Wagner. A record of 16 wins in 24 starts was com- piled by the Rock Island high school basket- ball squad before the season ended abruptly with a 35-29 defeat administered by Moline in the finals of the regional basketball tourna- ment held in our own gymnasium. As the season closed, Rock Island held sec- ond place in the Quad-city conference and fourth place in the Northwest loop. Vern Staelens was the chief Rock Island scoring threat throughout the season although Dave Thonn was also high on the point list. Staelens compiled 109 points in the North- west conference to rank second to Dwight Humphrey of Molineg he amassed a total of 257 points during the entire schedule. Staelens was placed on the all-Northwest conference first team which was chosen by the coaches of the various schools. Some of the high lights of the Crimson sched- ule were: A Christmas vacation trip through southern Illinois that netted two wins and one lossg a double win over Davenport for the first time since 19295 and an 87-12 rout of Reynolds in the regional tourney as the team's highest scoring effort. Individual high lights include Vern Staelen's 19-point barrage against Canton and Dave Thonn's 17-point attempt to keep Rock Island in the tournament in the final game with Mo- line. Moline game: VVhan on the floor, Evans. Rock Island players in Davenport game are, left to right: 21. Staelensg 20, Leatherman 29, Schneider. and 23, Thonn. 127 R. I. 40-MORRISON 28 Rock Island high school's basketball season opened here Nov. 24 and Morrison took a 40-28 drubbing from the Rocks. Staelens copped 11 points for the Islanders, who were out in front 23-1 early in the second quarter. Vos of Mor- rison took top honors with 13 points. R. I. 42-CANTON 28 Dec. 1, Canton brought their usually potent quintet to Rock Island but went back the loser of a 42-28 contest. Staelens let loose with a 19-point barrage to top Rock Island scorers and Bob Grove, Canton's ace southpaw, piled up 10 points. Dave Thonn hit 13 digits. R. I. 36-GENESEO 26 Geneseo's Maple Leafs put up a stubborn fight on their home floor and the Rocks were pushed to the limit in taking a 36-26 decision Dec. 2. This time Dave Thonn topped scorers with 10 points, pushing Rock Island to the third consecutive win. R. I. 29-MOLINE 38 Moving over to Moline Dec. 8, Rock Island dropped her first game of the season by a 38-29 score. The Rocks were held scoreless for the entire last quarter in this game, which counted in both conferences. Dwight Humphrey's 15 points were the deciding fac- tors in the Maroon victory. EVANS, WHAN, SCHMIDT 4 R. I. 41-ST. JOE 18 The Crimson squad kept the city championship in its grasp by downing an inex- perienced St. Joe quintet 41- 18. After the first quarter, the issue was never in doubt and it was substitute Bob Sen- dek's 10 points that led the scoring parade. St. Joe's Bob Nelson threw in 7. R. I. 42-MONMOUTH 19 Rock Islandfs first North- west conference victory came at the expense of Mon- mouth on Dec. 15. On the Crimson floor the Rocks topped the Zippers, 42-19. Staelens spearheaded the drive with 12 counters and Marion Knox held up the losing end for the inexperi- enced Monmouth court squad. R. I. 25-DUBUQUE 28 A visit to Dubuque netted the Crimson hoopsters a 28- 25 defeat on Dec. 16. Big Jim Kremer of the Rams made 9 points, as did his teammate Loomis and our own Staelens. Jerry Evans brought the Rocks close to a win in the closing minutes of the con- test. R. I. 35-LINCOLN 40 On a three-day swing through southern Illinois, Rock Island dropped its first game on Dec. 21 to Lincoln by a 40-35 final. Staelens and Thonn with 15 and 12 points respectively kept up Rock Island hopes for a court win over a fast Lincoln quintet. R. I. 35-HILLSBORO 28 Continuing to Hillsboro Dec. 22, the Crimson baske- teers got on the beam against a tougher team and were able to stretch out a 35-28 court victory. In this second game of the trip, Vern Stae- lens became the man of the hour by contributing 12 counters to the Crimson to- tal. R. I. 36-WOOD RIVER 30 The best game of the en- tire trip was played at Wood River the following day and the Rocks took a 36-30 de- cision which was in danger all the way. Jerry Evans iced the tilt with one minute to go, but Staelens made 12 points for high honors. R. I. 29-DECATUR 44 Big George Riley, 6 feet 71!2 inch center for Decaturfs Reds, made it hot for Rock Island Dec. 29 as he dropped in 27 of his team's 44 point.s while the Rocks collected but 29. Of three Quad-city teams, Rock Island showed up best against Decatur. R. I. 26-EAST IVIOLINE 31 A loss to East Moline ushered in the New Year as the Crimson fell before the Orange, 31-26. The Hilltoppers tight man- to-man defense coupled with Vern Adams, 15 points shad- ed Staelens' 13 point and Dave Thonnis 10. A double conference loss was chalked up for the Islanders. THONN, STAELENS. HANKINS 129 R. I. 45-DAVENPORT 34 Jan. 9, the Davenport Blue Devils fell victim on the Crimson home floor by a score of 45-34. In this, the Rocks' first Quad-city conference victo- ry, Dave Thonn solved the Imps' vaunted zone defense and was able to hit a 14- point total for the evening. R. I. 43-KEWANEE 33 Rock Island humbled the Kewanee Boilermakers 43- 33 to gain their second Northwest conference victo- ry Jan. 12. In this rough-and-tumble game at Kewanee, in which five men were put out on fouls, Vern Staelens led the Rocks with 15 counters and Kewanee's Walton racked up 12. R. I. 29-GALESBURG 35 Bob William's 16-point ef- fort was the push that Gales- burg needed to down the Is- landers Jan. 19. This Northwest confer- ence loss was by a score of 35-29. Dave Thonnis 10 points shaded the 9 that Staelens fired through the net. Galesburg held first place in the conference. R. I. 39-IVIOLINE 28 When the Moline Maroons came to our home town Jan. 25, Rock Island, paced by Don Whan, took a 39-28 de- cision. Whan hit 5 buckets in quick succession in the final stanza to provide the mar- gin. Dwight Humphrey con- nected for eleven markers to lead lVIoline's quintet. R. I. 23-MONMOUTH 30 A trip to Monmouth Feb. 2 gave Rock Island a 30-23 loss to the vastly improved Zippers. Rebounding was the de- ciding element for the Zip- pers as Martin Lovdahl kept close control of the bank- boards. Cooke and Staelens scored 11 points apiece to pace their respective clubs on the Mon- mouth floor. R. I. 39-DAVENPORT 28 Across the Mississippi Feb. 6, Rock Island invaded the Blue Devils' stamping grounds and took a second decision over the Imps to the tune of 39-28. This was the first time since 1929 that Rock Island has toppled Davenport twice in a year. Staelens' 12 digits were tops in scoring. R. I. 37-EAST MOLINE 24 East Moline's Hilltoppers came to our gymnasium Feb. 9 and the Crimson fans saw Rock Island gain a 37-24 win that counted in both confer- ences. I-Iankins played a nice floor game for the Rocks in his second starting assign- ment. Terronez of the Orange dropped in 16 markers. R. I. 46-KEWANEE 30 Sporting a 5021 shooting average, Rock Island's hoop- sters downed Kewanee here Feb. 16. It was the second win of the season over the Boilermakers, the final score reading 46-30. Whan's 11 points and Hankins' 9 contributed to the victory for the Islanders. LEATHERMAN, SMITH, SENDEK 130 R. I. 33-GALESBURG 35 The final game of the reg- ular season Feb. 23 saw Galesburgls Silver Streaks topple the Rocks in a tight contest, 35-33. Del Graham, Ray Mc- Clure, and Jim Evans each tallied 8 markers for Gales- burg and Staelens also hit 8. Fryxell turned in a good per- formance at center. R. I. 85--REYNOLDS 12 In their first appearance in the regional tournament held at Rock Island Feb. 28, the Crimson romped to an 85-12 rout over Reynolds. The half-time score was 44-7 and of the final 85 points, 15 belonged to Thonn. Mueller led Spunky Rey- nolds with 5 digits, almost half their points. R. I. 28-ORION 25 The hardest battle of the tournament came in the sec- ond round of play March 1 when Orion pushed Rock Is- land to the limit in taking a 28-25 win. With an 18-18 half-time score, the outcome was not sure until the final gun. Staelens and Hancock each tallied 9 points. R. I. 29-MOLINE 35 With the winner earning the right to go to the sec- tional tourney, Moline edged out Rock Island March 2 in a heart-breaking 35-29 con- test. Dave Thonn did his best with 17 points, but a third- quarter spree by the Ma- roons could not be overcome. Dwight Humphrey collected 15 markers. Tr cle First Row, Left to Right: J. Sullivan, D. Motz, B. Brewer, G. Keane, J. Hunter, B. McAdam, D. Voght, A. Nesseler, S. Collins, D. Lauber, J. Bell, K. Williams, P. Swanson, E. Norton, J. Beswick, K . Gotthardt, B. Wurbs. Second Row, Left to Right: C. Blais, B. Wright, C. Polinchek, J. Raymond, J. Beardsley. D. Scapini, C. Cox, K. Halx, E. Edwards, B. Gillrnan, R. Searcy, C. Kurtz, G. McCarty, D. Humes, J. Welty. Third Row, Left to Right: J. Cauwles, G. Herman, W. Stewart, C. Rowe, V. Otto, S. Johnson, J. Person, C. Hartman, M. Hodge, F. Doman, K. Broderick, R. Budelier, B. Harms, Coach W. L. Kimmel. Fourth Row, Left to Right: J. Maihack, K. Peterson, J. Dillon, R. Dooley, R. Sydnor, J. Kettering, B. Farrar, H. Hankins, B. Stanley, G. Wood, D. Wheelan, J. Meyer, J. Reddig, D. Oglebay, D. Andrew, B. Clemann, H, Carman. Fifth Row, Left to Right: J. Downing, E. Hughes, B. Shaner, V. Clower, J. Melow, D. Guth. C. Delcourt, P. Carman, B. Schmidt, D. Hoare Rocky High tracksters finished this year's season with their usual outstanding record. Making up for the late start last year, the boys hit the cinders in the middle of March due to some fine running Weather. Features of the season were the Davenport relays, Northwest conference, district and Quad-city meets. The last several years have seen victories for the Crimson in the North- west conference, and this year was no excep- tion as the Islanders were again voted pre- season favorites. Coach Walter L. Kimmel was blessed with 12 major lettermen returning from last year's Victorious squad. Although the 12 veterans filled most positions, many new men appeared in the track spotlight. ' The tracksters started out by playing host in a triangular meet with Davenport and Clin- ton. Dubuque was second on the list of four 131 home meets. The Islanders hit the road six times to enter as many contests, including the district at Kewanee. Dick Oglebay, last yearis honorary captain, returned to continue his stellar performances in the high and low hurdles and the broad jump. Oglebay was closely followed in the hurdles by Dick Guth, Glenn Wood, and Bill Harms, all of whom are major-award Winners. The mile event was minus Charley Schweiss, who set a 'new district record and took fifth in the state meet last year. Clem Blais, George Keane, and Ben McAdam did a good job of making up for the loss. The 100-yard and 220-yard dashes were taken over by Don Whan, Howard Hankins, Gerald Herman, and Sam Collins. Dave Thonn took honors in the half mile. Bob Schmidt and Dick Wheelan proved cap- able of dominating the shot put and discus. 1 Sepia vmvre Spvrtrf First Row, Left to Right: B. Wright, D. Head, B. Forbes, J. Cochrane, C. Delcourt, K. Fryxell. S d R , L ft t Ri ht. M. M h , C Andrews. E. Anderson F. Doman M Hod e, D. Griffin econ ow e o g ' os er . . . . V S . R. Amy, P. Carman, J. Syrett tmanagerl. Third Row. Left to Right: B. Johnson tmanagerj, H. Carman, K. McCreight, W. Culp, L. Burwell, E. Gregg. Building up a sophomore basketball quintet into a future varsity squad which should go far in brightening cage prospects at Rock Is- land for the next two years was the main serv- ice of Ray Collins, sophomore cage mentor. Two of Coach Collins' sophomores were ready for varsity competition near the end of the year, for Keith Fryxell and Bud Forbes earned places on the varsity tournament squad. Fryxell, towering pivot man, played better ball when under pressure on the varsity than he showed in his sterling performances at cen- ter for the sophs. Fryxell almost pulled Rock Island out of a hole against Galesburg by sparking a team rally when he was inserted late in the game. Bud Forbes, who is just the opposite in size, was the Held general on the yearling aggrega- tion, but didn't see as much action in his spell on the varsity, due to all the brilliant upper- classmen who play the same guard spot. These two boys, plus the other three soph starters, will form a nucleus for Coach Alm- quist to work with when the next cage season rolls around. Wally Culp and Eddie Anderson, sharpshoot- ing forwards, handled themselves easily on the court, and Charles Delcourt, another young giant, was in for his share of rebounds if not fancy footwork. The first five averaged 6 feet 2 inches in height, but the reserves were of more normal stature. John De Mou, Richard Amy, Phil and Harris Carman, and Mel Hodge all saw action for the Little Rocks. The sophomores are hampered by the fact that we have only one gymnasium. Since the varsity has first call, the sophs have to practice at night after supper. Julien Peterson and Mr. Collins combined talents to produce the sophomore grid squad. An even balance in the standing resulted when the team won three, lost three, and tied three. 901 Row 1: D. Boquist, D. Miller, D. Samuelson. y I 1 Row 2: D. Swanson, B. Wurbs, G. Littig, J. Weigand. Under the tutelage of J. R. Clark, the Rock Island high school golf team has been coming along all season. Don Miller heads the list of golfers as he had experience in his sophomore year and in the fall season of this year. Others among the top four are Bill Wurbs, Gene Littig, and Dale Boquist. The Rocks home course is Saukie, and when they play other Quad-city teams, they play at Courses in their city. In Northwest conference competition last fall, Rock Island placed second, while winning about half of their dual or three-school matches. Practice for the spring season opened early in April and the golfers were pointing towards the Quad-city tourney as their big effort. Fourteen to 20 men are carried on the squad with about six or eight men competing in a tournament. A member of the Crimson squad may ad- vance by challenging anyone higher than him- self and taking his opponent's place if he wins. Each golfer must accept one challenge a week and in this Way practice is held under pressure. A l wie fling Row 1. Left to Right: B. Bennett. P. Wilkins, B. McAdam, J. Dasso, G. McCarty, B. Blaser, C. DeC1erq, J. Downing, K. Burt, D. Grabau. Row 2, Left to Right: D. White, R. Grisham, L. Garrison, M. Cook, D. Berry. R. Smith, A. Hill, C. Witt. E. Suman. Row 3, Left to Right: A. Whalen, J. Hernstrom, C. Stauduhar, C. Kurtz, J. Doering, R. Aubrey, N. Shirmer. The wrestling season at Rocky High this year produced two state champions in the persons of Ben McAdam and Bob Bennett. In the state meet at Champaign, in which the Rock Island team placed fourth, McAdam in the 95-pound division and Bob Bennett in the 165-pound division won all their matches and were awarded medals as state champs. Another wrestler, Paul Wilkins, lost a close match in the finals and gained second place for the Crimson. The Rocks placed second in the sectional, entering four men in the state meet. Bob Bennett and lVIcAdam again placed first, and this time Paul Wilkins also cleaned up all his matches for a first place. Jerome Dasso worked his way to a second place, Glenn McCarty took a third, and Glenn Wilkins placed fourth. The Rock matmen had a successful season, losing only two dual matches. Both losses came at the hands of the Davenport Blue Devils, while double wins were registesed over Gales- burg, Maquoketa, and Clinton. Eleven men were regular wrestlers during the season. The different laws in Illinois and Iowa change the weights of grapplers from time to time and two men sometime inter- change their weights. In Iowa competition the wrestlers and their class were Ben McAdam, 95, Chuck DeClerq, 118, Paul Wilkens, 105, Dale Grabau, 112, Jerry Downing or Kenny Burt, 123, Glen Mc- Carty, 129, Glen Wilkins, 135, Bob Blaser, 145, Jerome Dasso, 155, and Bob Bennett, heavy- weight. enni Row 1, Left to Right: P. Burt, E. DeMeyer, J. Dornacher, M. Jones. R. Cedarberg, W. Youngert, Neighbors, R. Clure, R. Gaffney. Row 2, Left to Right: G. Flora, P. Apple, M. Wald, M. Nordstrom, C. Bender, S. Anderson, Huston, R. Wetzel, One of the minor but nevertheless important sports at Rocky High is tennis. With the track team capturing most of the laurels in the spring, not much is said of the netsters. In the last few years, however, the netmen have been ranking contenders for the top position along with other athletic squads. In the last several years, the Islanders have captured the district meet. By winning first place, several players advanced to the state finals. In 1944, four boys represented Rock Is- land at Champaign. They were Ted Hainline and Bob Horton in the singles, and Tom Wich and Warren Heimbeck in the doubles. Hain- line advanced to the semifinals before bowing out while Wich and Heimbeck were upset in early competition. Row 1, Left to Right: J. Syrett, D. Boquist, C. Hanson, T. Collins, P. Anderson. Row 2, Left to Right: G. Harms, B. DeDobbalaere, S. Ramsey, D. Dahlen, H. Braner, W. Wynes. Jctivn Mel Moritz and Don Wham of the WHAM specialty. 7 ' Q .W , V V,.q, Ji, we Q ..,,. 5. -V V i W sw uiiliii' i f jaw M 213+ .W 'Q' . xi .sm .i2g'feE?5,K 3: 'Q , 3, if Wwfm 9+ 'A Q if Wlflwk ww!- B l ,sn sm, Q We 'Qi fr fi N - i as v. . ggi. ., 3 N. E gg, 1 55313 - ,KWH .. '3 S 5:3'2-2.15- .. .A I-5 2? vi' E .. -2-:f 1- -ff? ' -34 .. 'Qi v Vi 4 Y A ik' ' -g xx ,PR ,M 5 us fp 914' N vw ABQ Miles also of YQ, Mxl 5? Wi ai 5 Anderson and Howie Hankins the WHAM smackers. Action from the Decatur game 23, Thonng 21, Staelensg Wham. 136 5 + Pu6licativnA Watch Tower Staff K PAT O'CONNELL The 1945 WATCH TOWER came out this year with flying colors despite the many wartime restrictions. The theme was inspired by the commercial airport of today, and Editor Patricia O'Connell with her staff spent a great deal of time de- veloping theme and annual so that the finished product offers a full record of the year's ac- tivities for all students of Rocky High. WW iwwm, wt' TYBE GEIFMAN Serving as sports editor this year was Curtis Gripp. One of the biggest jobs was done by Marlyn fLaLaJ Brotman, who served as copy editor. Janice Beckstrom served as photogra- phy editor. An unusually high number of annuals was sold this year, thanks to the expert business manager, Tybe Geifman. '5Buy an annual! was a familiar call heard around Rocky High. EDITORS Janice Beckstrom, Curtis Gripp, LaLa Brotman. 138 l l ASSISTANT EDITORS WATCH TOWER STAFF Arlene Schleuter, Bob Brunken, Dorothy Koch, Bernard Wickstrom, Arlyne Deutsch. This yearls sales campaign was in the form of competition among the three classes, and Eileen DieMeyer, a junior, sold the highest number of annuals. Working as heads of their class teams were Jerry Evans, Eileen DeMeyer, and Eleanor An- derson. Serving Pat as assistant was Bernard Wick- strom. He proved to be of splendid help in making this WATCH TOWER a better publication. Also serving as assistants were: Arlyne Deutsch, copy, Dorothy Ann Koch, photogra- phy, Arlene Schlueter, business, Bob Brun- ken, sports. This yearls publication, a larger book than last year's, encountered many unexpected trou- bles. The limited material was a constant wor- ry and costs had to be watched constantly. Pat and Tybe found it necessary to revise the budget many times. Guiding us along the straight and very narrow financial path were Esca G. Rodger, faculty adviser, and Principal Owen B. Wright. We owe gratitude to Agnes Selle and Helen Downing, who helped keep things straight in the office. Art Williams designed the cover and Richard Winger made the posters. ANNUAL SALESMEN Eleanor Anderson, Jerry Evans, Eileen DeMeyer Crimn on Crier Staff CRIER-FALL STAFF Row 1: Ralph Lindem. Philip Anderson. Betty Johnston, Arlene Schleuter. Row 2: Bob Brunken, Delores Apple, Lois Cole, Margie Bergwall, Bob Fairman, The spring-semester staff included the fol- lowing: Editor-in-chief, Arlyne Deutsch: man- aging editor, Marilyn Johnson, head copy- reader, Elsye Hallgreng business manager, Ber- nard Goldstein. 'LlVIeet the deadline! HPick up the copyll' '4Check that proofll' The sounds of a newspaper office? Yes, Rock lsland's Crimson Crier office. In a room equipped with all the necessary materials for those plying the journalistic trade, advance journalism students learn the fundamentals of newspaper work. All work is done by the students. Printing of the paper is done in the high school's own print shop. Faculty advisers are Esca G. Rod- ger, editorial and business adviser, and David J. Borth, printing adviser. A different staff takes over each semester so that many students may have the chance to gain some knowledge of newspaper work. The fall-semester staff of 1944 included the following executives: Editor-in-chief, Philip Anderson: managing editor, Bettye Johnstong head copyreader, Ralph Lindemg business manager, Arlene Schleuter. Row 1: Delores Leonhardi, Elsye Hallgren, Donna Ken- dall, Marilyn Johnson, Arlyne Deutsch, Bernard Goldstein, Bob DeDobbelaire, Don Cro- hall. Row 2: Stanley Baron, Dor- othy Ann Koch, Dorothy Groves, Jeanne Long, Zan Faigen, Bill Harms, Bob Hyink, Casey Cohen. Russell Budelier, Doris Eshelman, Kathryn Gardner, Evelyn Beh- namann, Bob Brewer. 140 Prin tem Row 1: Joe Pemp, Benny McAdam, Calvin Freeland. Row 2: Charles Blancke, Bob Kruse, Dick Winger, Warren Peters. With an output that ranges from the bad news of detention slips to the good news of report cards, David J. Borth's printing classes print most of the announcements, material needed by the school and the newspaper as well. If you've ever been tempted to say that the boys who take printing don't do much, take a look at some of the things they print: play programs, athletic schedules, report cards, ac- tivity lists, detention slips, program tickets, and The Crimson Crier. The boys in the print shop take turns in operating all the different types of machines. Most of them by the end of the year can take a job through all stages, from the time it is brought into the shop until it is delivered. Girls invaded the printshop this year. With courage and with disregard for the smeary printer's ink, they came through the course in fine style. David J. Borth, printing instructor, super- vises all work done. Under his genial instruc- tion the atmosphere in the print shop is one of friendly comradeship and ease, but the work gets done quickly and efficiently. Q I Cafe term Left to Right: Mrs. Erwin, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. Smeaton, Mrs. Baird, Mrs. Lindemeyer, Mrs. Weltz, Mrs. Verme. Mrs. Page, Mrs. Paumbeck, Mrs. Osterman. MRS. N. GILLESPIE Rationing and high prices have given Mrs. Nellada Gillespie, cafeteria director, and her helpers many a headache. Yet the cafeteria supplied good, Warm, Wholesome food for hungry students all year with only a slight in- crease in prices. These nutritious meals built strong bodies, and without strong bodies little studying could be done. So congratulations, good cafeteria friends, and keep up the fine Work. A clean, warm school building is essential for good health and intensive study. Rock Is- land high school's janitors and custodians have done a splendid job in keeping the school rooms comfortable. Despite the coal and manpower shortages, the high school has been warm and clean all year. Let's give three cheers for Mr. Schroe- der and his helpers and a job Well done. Yndex PAGE A Alpha Club ..... ....... . . 99 Amateur Show .......... .. 83 B Band .......... ....... .... 1 0 4-105 Basketball: Action Shots ...... 127, 136 Game Summaries ....128-130 Individual Pictures .... .... 1 28-130 Sophomore Team Varsity Team Blackhawk Tribe .... Board of Education .... 132 126 .....68-69 6 Boys' Hi-Y .............. .. 72 C Camera Club . . . ....... ..... 8 2-83 Cafeteria Staff .... .... 1 42 Cheerleaders ..... .... 1 17 Clinic Assistants . . . . . . . 101 Coaches ........ .... 1 14 Crimson Crier .. .... .... 1 40 D Deans: Dean of Boys .... 7 Dean of Girls .... 7 Debate ............ . . 84 Declamation .... ...... 1 03 Dedication ..... .... 4 , 115 Dramatic Club .... ..... 8 0-81 F Faculty ........ .................... 1 0-14 Football: Action Shots. . .112, 113, 118, 119, 123, 136 Game Summaries .............. 118, 119 Individual Pictures ............. 120-122 Sophomore Team .... ...... 1 32 Varsity Team ..... .... 1 16 Forum Club ......... .... 8 4 Funden Committee .... ..,. 1 09 G Girls' Athletic Association . . . ..... 92-93 Girls' Hi-Y ............... ..... 7 0-71 Glee Clubs: A Capella ......... .... 1 06 Boys' Glee Club . . . . . . 107 Girls' Glee Club . . . . . . . 107 Officers ......... .... 1 06 Quartet ....... .... 1 08 Trio . . . . . 108 Golf .... .... 1 33 H Homecoming ............ Home Economics Club I Informals ........ 27, 28, 73, 86, 96, 97, J Juniors ................. . . Class Officers ...... O Office help .... . . . P Pan American League . . . . Plays: Dramatic Club ,..... Junior Class Play Senior Class Play . .. . . Speech Class Play . . .. . Prefects ..........,.... Principal .... Printers . . . . . . R RadioStaff... S Senate .......,........ Senior Service Scouts . . Seniors ................... . . Class Officers ............. National Honor Society .... . . Sophomores ................ . . . Class Officers .......... Spanish Club ..... . . Superintendent . . . . . . T Tennis: Boys' Team ...,... Girls' Team .... Track .......... . . . V Valedictorian and Salutatorian . . . W WATCH TOWER ........... .... 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