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

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Swim ,lla leads. Some of the profits from the play were used when the junior class sponsored the Jun- ior-Senior Prom in the spring. The band provided an excellent outlet for musical talent. Concert soloists were Ralph Schott, Richard Sydnor, Bob Cahail, and Don Lauber. Margaret Kolls is remembered for her piano solos, which lent variation to the con- certs. A novelty number has become a regular part of a concert program and Don Vollmer has been chief narrator. The Crimson Crier staffs were headed by juniors, and they did a fine job of giving us all the news of the school. One of the biggest honors that could go to any junior was to be chosen one of the jun- ior marshals who ,took part in the graduation ceremonies. Sally Kint, . Ardith Saltzman, Wal- do Schneider, and Jack A Ingram were the selec- tees. That was a busy year too. Now, you glowing seniors, remember that wonderful feeling you had last September when you discovered that you really were seniors and felt, oh, so superior to the juniors and sophomores? Was it bliss? But look back also upon all the things that have happened this twelfth and last year. It has really been packed to overflowing with events and awards. It was Don Lauber, Betty Stevenson, Jim Bell, and two junior girls who led our cheering during the season's games. Sally Kint and Vern Staelens reigned over the Homecoming cere- monies and were attended by Bev. Asplund, Pauline Johnson, Waldo Schneider, and Gerry Herman. Speaking of Gerry Herman, he was elected president of the senior class after a spirited campaign. Bob Bennett and Jack Hickey were also elected to office. The majority of the CYC officers chosen were seniors. Waldo Schneider was elected president, and Dick Laws vice-president of the Senate. The cast for the Dramatic play, 'The House Beautiful, was largely supported by members of the class of '46. The next social event was the Holiday Ball, which was held during Christmas vacation. Early in the second semester, it was an- nounced that Dorothy Ann Koch had been given the D. A. R. award. Everyone felt that she truly deserved it. The Senior Honor Roll was announced short- ly afterward, and also members of the Na- tional Honor Society. Bev Asplund was an- nounced to be valedictorian and Shirley Hem- ing, salutatorian. The Glee Club presented The Pirates of Penzance. Then came My Sister Eileen, the senior class play. The leading parts were played by Sally Kint, , Casey Cohen and Ar- dith Saltzman. The last Prom was a happy yet somewhat j solemn affair, for many realized that it was their last high school prom. Remember practicing marching for gradua- tion, and getting our caps and gowns? Re- member, too, how ev- eryone said that he , wouldnit be at all sad when he received his diploma? How glad he'd be to get out of school? And then remember how tearful everyone looked on Commence- ment day? Twelve years of study and fun-the last Hve affected by the war . . . by seeing so many of our friends and relatives go off to war . . . many of them never to return. Even some boys from our own class went. Bob Phelps was the first, in his junior year. This year Bob Bennett, Lee Evans, Pete Franck, Don Thompson, Bill Sweeney, Duane Zadach, and Bill Van Hoorebeck went. Those five years sobered a lot of us, and maybe we grew up too fast. But now, with that hard-earned diploma and a good educa- tional background behind us all, we are ready to pursue those things we have all been think- ing about for a long, long time. Only a class reunion in 1 years can tell us what has become of each individual. So long, Rocky High. We'll miss you.

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we Jima., af 7fze ez.-M of '46 1944 1945 1946 President President President WALDO SCHNEIDER AL SMITH GERALD HERMAN Vice-president Vice-president Vice-president JACK INGRAM VERN STAELENS JACK HICKEY Secretary Secretary Secretary ALBERT SMITH LEE EVANS BOB BENNETT Through twelve long years filled with fac- tual knowledge and fun, the class of 1946 has traveled. In 1943, the seniors of today came together from the various junior high schools of this city and of other towns to become one indivisible group, working together toward the same end-that all-important diploma. That piece of paper has more to it than its face value. It represents a well-balanced young adult with a good general background. It means that through education new fields to conquer have been presented to each student, urging him on to higher things. Some will seek higher edu- cation, others will step right into the business and industrial fields. Time alone will tell what becomes of these diploma bearers, their dreams and ambitions. Remember way back when . . . Waldo Schneider was elected president of the sophomore class and Jack Ingram and Al Smith were vice-presi- dent and secretary re- spectively? When our sophomore f o o t b a ll team shared first-place honors with Moline in the Northwest confer- ence? And when Vern Staelens displayed such excellent athletic skill that he soon became the Lone Soph on the varsity football squad? Remember when the Funden first opened in October of that year? The Canteen was a popu- lar place, too. Do you recall when Sally Kint was chosen the Baby Most Likely to Succeed, as a result of a baby picture contest sponsored by The Crimson Crier? That was quite a year, wasn't it? Then think back to our junior year when- We elected Al Smith, Vern Staelens and Lee Evans our class officers. Jean Eckstrom, Ber- nard Wickstrom, Sally Kint, Donn Weiss, Don Cronau, and Barbara Keepers were the juniors among the cast of the Dramatic Club play, 4'Uncle Harry. Of course, you all remember the speech class plays that year and the group of juniors who helped in the p.roduction. That was also the year that the debate team, composed m o s t l y of j juniors, won first place in the Northwest con- ference and second in the state sectional tour- nament. D. A. Koch, Zan Faigen, Casey Co- hen, Chantal Schmidt, and Harrison Kavensky were among the stars in the debate contests. Wrestling this junior year brought forth two state champions - Bob Bennett and Ben Mc- j Adam. Vern Staelens l again starred in sports, with Bob Sendek, Wal- do Schneider, and Al Smith helping to sup- ply the thrills in the basketball games. This was also the year that we took the state tests to determine our aptitudes and abilities, Spring Green was the class play in which Bernard Wickstrom, Donna Kendall, Sallly Kint, and Donn Weiss so aptly handled the

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ADAMS, MARY ARMSTRONG, BILL BEALE, KATHERINE BENNETT, MARILYN ADAMS, ROBERT ARNETT, VADEN BAUMBACH, DONNA BENSON, DARLENE ALLEN, DONALD ASPLUND, BEVERLY BEAN E, EVELYN BENSON, DAVID ANDERSON, ALTA AVRICK, ARLINE BECKHART, BETTY BAIRD, ALLEN ANDREWS, BEATRICE BALMER, MARIAN BEHNAMANN, EVELYN BETKE, BARBARA APPLE, DOLORES BARBER, HAZEL BELL, JAMES BENNETT, ROBERT