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

Text from Pages 1 - 240 of the 1976 volume:

wdtchtower Contents Bits ' n Pieces 2 Meteors and Meteorites 22 Foundations 66 Boulders 116 Stones 156 Pebbles 180 Pillars 206 Piecing It Together 230 Thank You 232 Bits ' n Pieces 3 Pepsi ' s And People The Pepsi Generation do their thing at Blackhawk State Park. The Crimson Tide lies down on the job to form the Rocky symbol. Trying to escape the everday rat race Jill Bleuer and Tina Gartner perch on logs. 4 Bits ' n Pieces Together we make up Rock Island High School. Each is also an individual, a piece of the rock . As individuals we each function as separate units, making our own decisions, and shaping our own lives. Never before has any student had as much personal freedom as we do. We have the opportunity to choose the types of classes we take, as well as when to attend them. Open campus allows us to eat where our cravings lead us. You have the chance to gain practical experience by working half days. We aren ' t a mass of nameless students; we are unique individuals. Although we are all different, we have mastered the art of getting together to function as a whole, but still keeping our own personalities. No matter what the situation, we have learned the hard way how to handle it, without injuring the others around us. We do our own thing, never forgetting what we are a part of; we are pieces of the rock . It ' s back to the stone age for Craig Free¬ land. Bits ' n Pieces 5 Oh, you ' re kidding me, cries Lisa Sounds of silence echo from an aban- Kieffer in calculus class after the day ' s doned tuba resting at ease on the deso- homework assignment is given. late practice field. Many Interests Make Rocks We are people who lead different lives. When united as a high school, students become a whole, a unit, a student body. In school we perceive many different interests, individuals, ideas and information. Many students today are not only faced with school and its activities, but some are gaining more responsibility by having jobs and driving cars. Some are independent enough to earn their own livelihood. Other students get married and have children while attending high school. High school is a place where people are trained, initiated, disciplined, and polished in hopes of leaving someday knowing that they may have gained some knowledge and experience. Practice makes perfectexplains Coach James Carroll to despondent powder- puffer Liz Stanley. Junior girls , planning to take part in the powder-puff football game, crouch ready to block out their opposition. Bits ' n Pieces 7 Being Their Own People Laughing his way through another test, Jim Neifing proves that by the time you become a senior, tests are just an amusing sidelight to school ... or are they? You owe me $150, for landing on North Carolina Avenue, declares Brad Ellis dur¬ ing a game of Monopoly. Pat Wynes and Sfeve Goodwin look on, wondering how long it will be before they go bankrupt. Eyeing the delicacies offered in the cafe¬ teria, Vicky Sheer and Sally Nefzger de¬ cide whether to risk eating school food. Silent and thoughtful, Jane Jensen, and Kris Strayer wonder what else could pos¬ sibly happen in a not so typical day. 10 Bits ' n Pieces School is not just the house of learning though .... it ' s also a place where the four community junior high schools join together as a piece of the rock with their long time rivalries; learning to be sophomore buddies, knowing that they will be together for three years anyway, so why fight it? The main ingredient of any school is people. You are the school and the school is you. How you act in this school whether it be purposefully or in vain, the school is judged by us, the students. The solidness of the entire student body depends upon the characteristics and substance of each student. In the midst of the morning dew, band members await instructions on how to ex¬ ecute a new half-time routine. The Way We Were In 75 Homecoming activities for 1975 got under way with the selling of Homecoming dance tickets. Beginning the week was a toiletcounting contest, in which students were asked to count all the toilets in the school. The person with the right number won a grand prize at the Homecoming assembly. The winner was Paddy McAdams with the total of 201 toilets at Rocky. The grand prize was a golden toilet , delivered on wheels. Two hundred and one toilets garnered Paddy McAdams this gleaming yellow trophy. Senate president David Brown presented the award to him for winning the toilet counting contest. Reigning over the 1975 Homecoming ac¬ tivities were Nathan Learner, John Foley, Barry Brandt, Tom Tingle, King Robert Johnson, Queen Marsha Bladel, Mary Ann Hodge, Pam Whitcomb, Laurie Dan¬ ielson and Carol Foss. 12 Homecoming Sporting elegant new uniforms, Rocky ' s Posh pickle-eater , Gary Bender , watches marching band struts symmetrically his competitors in amazement as their through the downtown streets during thie pickles disappear rapidly in the briny cu Homecoming parade. cumber competition. Homecoming 13 Civil War history vividly came alive, through Hollis Hegg ' s portrayal of Abra¬ ham Lincoln on The Way We Were dress up day. Mud spattered participants of the tug-o- war attempt to wash the slime from their bodies without removing too much skin. Festivities Are Rockrific Other Homecoming activities included a pickle-eating contest during lunch. The winner Attilia Demokos won with the winning time of eating a dill in 25 seconds. Also a Mr. Legs contest was held between the faculty. Hollis Hegg ' s legs are the best looking set this year replaced last year ' s champ Al Gorgal. The-Way-We-Were dress -up day took place the day before Homecoming. The students were asked to dress from any day in the past. This year not only involved were the students and faculty, but also the community. Mayor Haymaker of Rock Island proclaimed October 10, 1975 a city-wide Red-Gold day in celebration of Rocky ' s Homecoming. Now, those are sexy legs! Hollis Hegg is the proud winner of the Second Annual Mr. Legs contest, dethroning last year ' s winner Alan Gorgal. This 1975 homecom¬ ing event was sponsored by Key Club. Part of the fun of a homecoming bed race is getting ready for it. 14 Homecoming Floating freely high above Rock Island, the helium balloons proclaim to the world, that the Rocks are number one . ) Up, up, and away Leaping high in the air, a junior bids farewell to his escaping balloon during the Helium Balloon Lift- Off. Panthers burn in effigy, while Mr. Spirit, Walt Gerber, leads excited students in a cheer calling for a victory. The bonfire was held in the middle oif homecoming week after the junior-senior powder puff football game. Homecoming 15 7 6 Homecoming A Happy Homecoming To inititate the Homecoming week a helium balloon lift-off was held. A bed race down 25th Avenue was held with a five man team, one rider and four pushers. The overall winners of the race were sophmores Rick Plaisance , Marion Strickler, Judy Schneider , Lori Eckhardt, Shawn Moore and Cathy Csorba. The location for the student-versus-the faculty tug-of-war was a slimy ditch. The students pulled off a mudriffic victory leaving the faculty to waller in their defeat. No Virginia, Santa Claus Students participated in Saturation Sat¬ urday , a program to make the voters aware of the issue, by distributing leaflets in various public areas. Six of these stu¬ dents, shown leaving the high school, are Jamie Eng man, Eric Fields, Rob Kritzmire, Julie Goodwin, Cindy Moore, and Patti Johnson. Save Our Schools Darkness descended on the Rock land School District, December 18th when the voters of Rock Island and Milan defeated a proposed school tax increase. In one of the largest voter turnouts, 14,000 citizens went to the polls with 6,100 voting in support of the proposal, and 7,800 voting no. The severe financial situation of the sys¬ tem was brought to a climax after the 1975-76 budget had been adopted. Four things happened which radically reduced the districts actual finances. Governor Dan Walker vetoed general state aid funding which had previously been a law, also vetoed a bill for special education funds and signed a bill which reduced the district ' s projected tax receipts. With the Walker cuts and the pay increase, a $1,365,000 deficit now existed. In order to meet the 7976-77 budget, $1.3 million was cut. Cuts made included administrators, teachers, and other staff members. Class sizes were increased to an average of 28 students, and all differ¬ entials for extra-curricular activities, with the exception of the Watchtower, were eliminated. The entire athletic program was cut out, as well as cuts on numerous other programs. The school board now called upon the public to help ease the financial crunch. The voters were asked to approve a tax increase of .63 cents per $100 assessed valuation. Clarifying some final details of the stu¬ dent solidarity march is, student school board member, Joel Press. 18 Education Forgot Us This Year Teacher ' s unions launched several pro¬ grams pushing for approval of the school tax increase. Dick Sias, RIFT president and Phil Dennis, RIEA president coordinate the final moves to help gain support for the referendum. Around 7 00 students, carrying signs urg¬ ing voters to vote yes, participated in a student solidarity march from the audi¬ torium through the downtown area and back to the high school. Serious decisions, regarding the fate of education of the Rock Island system, faced a divided school board. Teachers, students, and concerned citi¬ zens launched a campaign to push for the approval of the referendum. Spearhead¬ ing the drive were David Hendrix, Dick Sias, and Phil Dennis. Saturation Satur¬ day , a program to distribute leaflets throughout the community, a student march from the school to the downtown area, and a public meeting to answer questions were a few of the group ' s ac¬ tions. Hendrix eloquently states the im¬ portance of these actions, We ' re talking here about the quality of students, the quality of education, and the quality of our community . Regardless of the outcome, it ' s a trag¬ edy for the students of the Rock Island school system. They will suffer for some time to come , said history teacher Ted Dickerson after the referendum defeat. Disbelief by voters that sports would be abolished may have been a key factor in the failure of the December 18th propos¬ al. It ' s that attitude that defeated the ref¬ erendum , stated William Bailey, a school board member. Another school board member, Harry Pells, after the defeat, launched a drive to sell season football tickets for $12 each. The plan will save all extra-curricular ac¬ tivities for only one year. Even though the drive succeeded, funding for future years activities will have to be through regular school channels. In a report released by the Illinois Of¬ fice of Education it was stated that, Overall it appears that the source of Rock Island ' s financial problem is inad¬ equate local tax support. Until the peo¬ ple wake up and are willing to accept their responsibilities to education, there will be darkness long before the dawn. Education 19 Meteors And Meteorites With her opponents waiting in anxious expectation, Beate Bergerhoff (22) in¬ stinctively reacts to bump the ball back over the net while teammate Beth McLaughlin backs her up. Stroking to another victory, Sara Brick comes up for a breath before the final, painstaking surge to the wall. Meteors And Meteorites 21 Picking his way, Fullback Robert Johnson gains yardage against Alleman 22 Football Cutting across the field. Halfback Kenny terbxk ohn Fok P° ,s his ,oot in, ° U Lee evades Assumption defenders. Football 23 Giving it all he ' s got Tom Steele holds back an Alleman defender . Head coach Gary Embretson takes time to have his picture taken. Alleman ' s fullback Marc Flowers barely gets away from Rocky defenders Kirk Platt (68) and Tom Murrens(81). L TO R FRONT ROW Head coach Gary Embretson, Vince Williams, Robert Johnson, Tom Murrens, Michael Season, Brad Moore, Kenny Lee, Steve Green, MIDDLE ROW, Coach Allan Gorgal, Coach Chuck Paradiso, Tony Scott, Kevin Schweinberger, Jim Nelson, Dana Douglas, Mike Cohen, Scott Allen, Kirk Platt, BACK ROW, Carl Hill, Michael Sterling, Walter Johnson, Scott Newland, Dave Wherry, Terry Leigh, Randy Peterson, Mark Abolt. 24 Football Gridders Improve With Season Hard work and true determination produced a very respectable season of 6 — 3, under the direction of Head Coach, Gary Embretson. The opening game at LaSalle — Peru produced a 15 — 14 Rock victory. The Rocks lost their next three encounters. The first coming to cross town rival Alleman 13 — 9. It was the first victory for Alleman over the Rocks since 1967. The next encounter was with Davenport Assumption, and what a nail biter it was ,, the Rocks coming out on the short end of the stick, losing 15 — 13. The winner of the Moline game is given the prized Tomahawk award. The Rocks were holders of the Tomahawk but handed it over after losing 22 — 16. The deciding factor came in the last 9 second ' , when the Moline quarterback threw a desperation pass which was tipped up in the air; falling in the arms of the Moline end who was standing in the end zone. Crossing the river into Iowa, the Rock s brought home a welcomed victory; thus ending a 3 game losing streak. They defeated the Davenport West Falcons 14-7, with lighting fast offense and iron clad defense. Next in line was the Homecoming game, with the East Moline Panthers. The Rocks wasted no time in securing another victory, before a packed stadium. Putting on the best offensive show in a while, the Rocks dazzled the Panthers to the limit. When the final quarter ended the final score showed the Rocks 33, Panthers 14 . Traveling to Galesburg, senior Tom Murrens ignited the spark for the Rocks. Murrens caught one touchdown pass and kicked a 35 yard field goal. Murrens also had plenty of support from the rest of his teammates which gave the Rocks the winning margin of 22-13. The Quincy Bluedevils came to town on a cold misty Friday night only to watch quarterback L TO R FRONT ROW, Nick Cherikos, John Foley, Joe Schissel, Barry Brandt, George Pappas, Larry Bea, Anthony Roberts, Mark Ewing, trainer Dave Brown. MIDDLE ROW, Bill Coleman, Kevin Jackson, Steve Goodwin, Jim Conley, Rick Damewood, Tom Steele, Coaches, Steve Mau, Rick Miers and trainer Gary Minster. BACK ROW, Dale C annoway, Abe Jones, Tom Thorton, Mike John¬ son, manager Duane Olson and Jim Martin. Rl 15 LaSalle -Peru 14 Rl 9 Alleman 13 Rl 13 Assumption 15 Rl 16 Moline 22 Rl 14 West 7 Rl 33 Fast Moline 14 Rl 23 Galesburg 13 Rl 22 Quincy 0 Rl 27 Central 8 John Foley run right past them. Foley who scored two touchdowns had plenty of support from Senior fullback Robert Johnson, who led the running attack with 67 yards rushing on 13 attempts. Ending the season with Davenport Central, the Rocks smooth offense was too much for the Bluedevils. The running of Senior halfback Ken Lee, Junior halfback Tony Scott, Senior fullback Robert Johnson, and the running and passing of Senior quarterback John Foley blitzed Central. Football 25 Head coach Hugh Johnson and his assistants, Sam McCann, Lew Miskowitcz, and Rick Miers had another very commendable season record of 6 wins 3 losses. Traveling to LaSalle — Peru, to open the season, the Pebbles brought home a victory, the score being 19-14. Cross town rival was next, the Pebbles coming out on top again, winning 26 to 18. The Pebbles then defeated Assumption 25 to 6 and Moline 18-8. A hard- fought game proved disasterous to the Pebbles. As they went down in defeat, losing to Davenport West 13-28. The next two encounters proved to be even more heartbreaking, as the Pebbles fought in vain against East Moline, but just didn ' t have the 1-2 punch, losing 6 — 21. Traveling to Galesburg, the Pebbles just were not able to get it together losing that game 14-36. Quincy came to town on a rainy Friday night bringing with them a Pebble victory. The Pebbles winning 8-0. Crossing the River into Iowa the Rocks brought home a well-dressed victory. Super fast offense and iron clad defense proved to much for the Blue Devils. When the final quarter was over the score was 42-15. With that victory, the Pebbles tied for 2nd in the Quad-City Metro and 3rd in Western big 6. Best Offensive Lineman Jeff Vogt Best Defensive Lineman Kevin Platt Best Offensive Back Best Defensive Back Bandit Most Improved Most Valuable Player Co-Captains Mr. Little Rock Steve Daxon Kurt Redenbo Doug Gerber Don Greenwood Steve Daxon Steve Daxon Don Greenwood Steve Daxon Little Rocks Stand TALL Turning upfield. Fullback Vince Morrow provides another big gain. 26 Football Rl 19 LaSalle-Peru 14 Rl 26 Alleman 8 Rl 25 Assumption 6 Rl 18 Moline 8 Rl 13 Davenport West 28 Rl 6 East Moline 21 Rl 14 Galesburg 36 Rl 8 Quincy 0 Rl 42 Davenport Central 75 Mobbed by Alleman defenders, Jon Tay¬ lor gets off a desperation pass. L TO R FRONT ROW, mgr, Kevin Tan¬ ner, Mitch Pratt, Vince Morrow, Kevin Platt, Steve Brandt, Jeff Vogt, Tim Spark¬ man, Steve Daxon, Don Greenwood, Adam Jawoisz, Greg Teague, Jon Taylor, mgr, Chester Shaffer. MIDDLE ROW, Coaches, Rick Miers, Lew Miskowicz, Rodney Long, Raymond Muskeyvalley, Tim Pressly, Tom Sparkman, Tom Smith, Tom Hooks, Frank Topping, Kurt Re- denbo, Andy Axup, Ray Lomas, Jim Franz, Jamie Gekas, coach, Sam McCann and head coach Hugh Johnson. BACK ROW, Herb Wilson, Mike Conrad, Phil King, Bob Bower, Rudy Applegate, Sam Fentess, Anthony Clemons, Clark Wright, Doug Gerber, Chuck Guthrie, Ferdie Al¬ varez, Mark Maxwell, Rick Holland, Dave F stell, Tyrone Babers, Alvin Wilson, Darryl Avery, and Rich Mendoza. Football 27 Coach Stresses Character Building Bringing the ball downcourt against Dav¬ enport Central on the fast break, is senior guard John Foley. 28 Basketball Laying the ball up for two more points against East Moline , is Senior forward Ron Elliott. . Expressing his Keep on Truckin ' ' style is Leaping with astonishing height and giv- s enior Tom Murrens. ing the Rocks two more points is senior forward Dave Plaisance. Under the second year of coaching by ferry Leggett and Whitey Verstrate the Rocks , had another super excellent season, with a record of 16 and 8; which is better than any other Quad-City Metro team. fust reading this can not even come close to describing the spirit these two men have brought to the Rock. As for the team, it consisted mostly of very talented seniors, with 6 hustling juniors always at the starters heels. Seniors who contributed greatly to the Rock cause were: John Foley, Kirk Lawsoni, Dave Plaisance, Mark Wise, Paul Osborn, and Tom Thorton. Proving that Rocks stand out were John Foley, Mark Wise, and Paul Osborn who made the Quad-City All Metro 1st and 2nd teams respectively, plus Kirk Lawson who received an honorable mention. The Rocks ' record of 16 wins and 8 losses contained many heartbreakers, especially in post-season play. The AA Regional was held at Moline, Alleman losing the first game to Fast Moline 64 to 65, leaving the Rocks against the Maroons. The Rocks came back from an 18 point dificit to tie the game up at 70, sending the game into double overtime. The first overtime ending in a tie again at 72 all. The second overtime Hallstrom shot and hit two for Moline with 11 seconds to go. That ' s the way the season ended, the Rocks just couldn ' t get two, losing 72 to 74 . Get down tonight baby! Front Row, Coach Jerry Leggett, Mgr. Steve Fields, John Foley, Alvin Pickett, Guy Frank, Tom Thorton, and Andrew Marshall. Back Row, Ben Doeckel, Mark Abolt, John Hall, Dave Plaisance, Dilliard Harris (On Top), Mark Wise, Tom Mur - rens, Paul Osborn, Kirk Lawson, Coach Donald (Whitey) Verstrate and Mgr. Tom Plaisance. 30 Basketball Four coaches with one thing in common , Rock Victories ' signed, Bender; Ny¬ man, Leggett , and Verstrate! Showing the talent that he has, Paul Os¬ born hits for an outside two against As¬ sumption. Getting set to pass off to the inside man is senior Kirk Lawson, while John ♦ — Concentrating for two more points at the freethrow line is senior guard Tom Thor¬ ton. Scoreboard Rl 70 •Alleman 58 Rl 60 Rock. A Guilford 50 Rl 44 • Bloom 47 Rl 54 E. Moline 62 Rl 81 West 69 Rl 81 Quincy 80 Ri 64 Alleman 61 Rl 54 Galesburg 76 Rl 61 Central 55 Rl 91 Dixon 65 Rl 79 Rock. Harlem 80 (ot) Rl 52 Moline 76 Rl 67 Central 59 Rl 76 Aurora East 92 Rl 84 Assumption 59 Rl 69 E. Moline 66 Rl 78 Rock Falls 69 Rl 74 Alleman 57 Rl 68 Dav. West 48 Rl 92 Assumption 59 Rl 69 Moline 51 Rl 81 Quincy 67 Rl 78 Galesburg 89 • Turkey Tournament Basketball 31 Scoreboard ftock Island 55 Rock Island 51 Rock Island 65 Rock Island 65 Rock Island 67 Rock Island 51 Rock Island 61 Rock Island 62 Rock Island 57 Rock Island 66 Rock Island 66 Rock Island 61 Rock Island 65 Rock Island 87 Rock Island 58 Rock Island 63 Rock Island 66 Rock Island 48 Rock Island 48 Rock Island 62 East Moline 54 West 59 Quincy 82 Alleman 68 Galesburg 80 Central 67 Galesburg 93 East Moline 65 Moline 65 Central 65 Aurora East 69 Assumption 59 East Moline 63 Rock Ealls 67 Alleman 62 West 59 Assumption 56 Moline 50 Quincy 75 Galesburg 63 Last minute, game winning plays bloom in the midst of Pebble huddles; some of which succeed, while others vanish under Coach Nyman ' s eraser. Many games have been won or lost on free throws, remembers Don McDuffie as he stands in concentration at the charity stripe. Letting his killer instinct come out, Mar¬ ion Strickler goes on the attack against East Moline, while Tony Strickland (52) screens out a Panther , to clear the way. 32 Basketball Pebbles Finish With A Flourish Although only sporting a final season record of 7-13, the Pebbles came back after losing eight games in a row to win six of their remaining eleven encounters. Of the 13 seasonal losses, eight were by three points or less. Center Tony Strickland was chosen as the team ' s most valuable player. Tony averaged 15.5 points per game, chipped in 14 rebounds per game, and also had a total team value of 441. Other Pebble standouts were guards Raymond Muskevalley and Mark Staes, as well as forward Marion Strickler. Did the referee really call that won¬ ders Steve Daxon, before deciding whether or not a conference with the of¬ ficial is necessary. Sophomore basketball team members are, FRONT ROW — Julius DeFauw, Ro¬ land McCorkle, Harrison Mickael, Mark Staes, Raymond Muskeyvalley, Steve Daxon, Ken Hilderbrand, Rudy Apple- gate. BACK ROW — Coach Pete Nyman, Shaun Moore, Brad Martin, Don McDuf¬ fie, Todd Dasso, Tony Strickland, Marion Strickler, Don Mayberry, Don Green¬ wood, Coach Gary Bender. Basketball 33 Bounce, Bounce, Dribble, Dribble, Shoot ... The girls ' basketball team , under the supervision of coaches Ellen Boeye and Sharon McKavanagh started out with an impressive win. For the first time, the Rocks held an Invitational Tournament. The Moline squad took first with the Rocks taking second. With a large squad , the coaches had a hard choice deciding who would make the Varsity team. After the tournament the Rocks opened the season against Galesburg and Rockridge. Both of these games went into overtime, with the Rocks losing against Galesburg and winning against Rockridge. One of the highlights of the season was an impressive win against the unbeaten Moline team. A shot from the corner is one of Karie Larimer ' s specialties as two Moline de¬ fenders look on. Getting the rebound is only half the struggle for Marilyn Metcalf and hit Carlson and being sandwiched in-between the Moline team is the offer half. And someone said in the crowd that basketball isn ' t much of contact sport! Sue Sabbe demonstrates that it isn ' t all fun and games. Junior Varsity team members include: ROW 1; Xo- chi Herrera, Diane Edmund son, Leanne Mosen- felder, Laurie Butts, Kim Rickey, Annette Jasiota, Velma White,and Cassandra Johnson. ROW 2; Mgr. Leslie Butts, Rachel Michalke, Mgr. Jeannine John¬ son, Sue Edwards, Pam Sharp, Loddie Black, Cindy Boyee, Pam Franckville, Marsha Blade!, Annette Pat¬ rick, Mgr. Kim Greenwood and Mgr. Debbie Dun¬ lap. 34 Basketball Swish Determination and perfect form is shown by Senior Kerri Rudd as she scores two points, looking on is 25 Sue Sabbe. Leading a fast break against Moline is 25 Sue Sabbe, trailing is 34 Jill Carlson, 24 Kathy Radloff, 33 Karie Larimer and 42 Kerri Rudd. Varsity Basketball team members are: ROW 1; Sue Vogel, Karie Larimer, Kathy Radloff, Kim Davies, Bev Collier, Florinda Johnson, Sheila Snyder, Diane Oster- hagen. Sue Sabbe. ROW 2; Coach Ellen Boeye, Mari¬ lyn Metcalf, Kelli Palmer, Loddie Black, Jill Carlson, Kerri Rudd, Pam Franckville, Ann Radloff and Coach Sh aron McKavanagh. Speed and great concentration Kathy Radloff an easy lay-up. Basketball 35 Who ' s gonna get it ? Stacey McCallum leaps to spike after receiving a perfect set from Jane Mortz while Kunie Nakashima waits ready to help if necessary. Intimidating an Erie player, Jane Mortz looms high over the net eliminating any chance for a return. How many opponents cringed at the sight of a powerful Debbie Dunlap serve? All of them! Relaxed, yet ready, some team members sit awaiting the start of their next match. 36 Volleyball Set-Up .. Spike The Rock Island Volleyball Team finished their winter season with seven wins and nine losses. This year was a rebuilding year for the team after graduating five of the top six varsity players. In the first round of the District tournament the Rocks defeated third ranked Joy- Westmer. The team made it into the semi-finals before losing to Moline. Under Coach Emma Trackwell the Rocks varsity starters consist of; )ane Mortz, Debbie Beate Bergerhoff. For the junior varsity the starters include; Judy Now , Patti Haas , Kim Houlton , Kelly Ater, Julie Jawoisz, and Bonnie Greenman. The team showed talent and much improvement and is looking for a better season next year. Volleyball team members are, FRONT ROW — Pam Adams, Judy Now, Sue Milligan, Usa Sohl, Patti Haas, Jane Mortz, Darcy Birkel. ROW 2 — Tennie Carson, Julie Jawoisz, Beth Wright, Laura Soltow, Tatiana Minot, karen Egeberg, Evevian Smith, Coach Emma Trackwell. ROW 3 — Kim Rickey, Kunie Nakashima, Rebec¬ ca Jones, Beate Bergerhoff, Debbie Dun¬ lap, Kim Houlton, Stacey McCallum. BACK ROW - Kelly Ater, Beth McLaughlin, Marsha Bladel, Cindy Bau¬ man, Bonnie Greenman. VOLLEYBALL SCORES — we — L8 OPPONENT WINNER SCORE Aledo Aledo 20-16-20-11 UTHS UTHS 14-20,20-8, 23-21 Rockridge Rockridge 20-7,15-20,20-11 Galesburg Galesburg 19-21,20-17,20-19 Winola Rock Island 20-18,6-20,20-19 Sterling Sterling 20-12,20-15 Orion Rock Island 20-15, 20-10 Galesburg Galesburg 20-11, 20-7 UTHS Rock Island 20-8, 20-8 Geneseo Geneseo 20-13, 20-18 Monmouth Rock Island 20-14, 20-5 Moline Rock Island 20-18,2-20,20-8 Winola Winola 15-20,20-18,20-13 Moline Rock Island 14-20,20-18,20-14 DISTRICT Joy-Westmer Rock Island 20-5,20-6 Moline Moline 20-3,20-12 l-v Record — W-9, L-S Arms extended, Stacey McCallum (5) prepares to hit the ball to setter, Marsha Bladel (15) who in turn will set up for a Jane Mortz (41) spike. Volleyball 37 Heavy Rocks Do No Lightcounts In the starting position, Tony Scott pre¬ pares to put his opponent into the mat. Staring in deep concentration on the situ¬ ation are; Bobby Taylor, Brian Baker, Pad¬ dy McAdams, and Carl Hill. 38 Wrestling An unidentified Rock , attempts to bury his enemy ' s cranium through the mat. ma( f or Pulling on his Alleman opponents arm is sophomore Brad Rosenthal. Wrestling 39 Behind the excellent coaching of Walt Gerber; the Rock Island Wrestling team accounted for an overall record of 7 wins, 15 losses, and 2 ties. The record does not show all the side-aching work that goes into a wrestling team. In the Illinois Triple Dual, the Rocks won 19 matches, lost 15 and tied 2. The Rocks beat Alleman, 46-16, tied Moline 17 all, and lost to E. Moline 27-33. During the season the Rocks gave it all they had; just not quite enough. In the Palatine Tourney, Rock Island placed 9th. Brian Baker and Brad Rosenthal placed 2nd and 5th respectively. Consolation winners for the Rocks were: jeff Kerres and Aaron Darrell, both white consolation winners, Paddy McAdams winning the white consolation and Bill Blais won the red consolation. At the Dixon Tourney, Rl placed 5th, with Tony Scott taking 1st and was named outstanding wrestler; jeff Kerres and Brian Baker 2nd and 3rd. At District, Rl placed 4th and had 3 district champs; jeff Kerres — 9 8lbs., Tony Scott — 145 lbs. and Bob Taylor heavyweight. At Sectional, the Rocks placed 5th, and had 2 sectional champs, Jeff Kerres — 98 lbs. and Tony Scott 145-lbs. Bob Taylor took a 4th. Tony and jeff went on to state and scored 6 points in state competition. Head Coach Walt Gerber takes time from teaching pee-wee wrestlers to have this snapshot taken. Scoreboard Rl 2 Cedar Rapids 50 Rl 25 Savanna 25 Rl 23 Dav. West 39 Rl 40 Dav. Central 21 Rl 44 Rock Falls 7 Rl 32 Geneseo 23 Rl 24 Mersey 46 Rl 36 Peoria-Rich. 29 Rl 27 North Scott 47. Rl 23 Assumption 31 Rl 18 Quincy 43 Rl 22 Galesburg 41 Rl 9 East Moline 49 Rl 10 Sterling 52 Rl 34 LaSalle-Peru 22 Rl 17 Moline 43 Rl 24 Rock. Guilford 37 Rl 17 Rock. Harlem 39 Rl 25 Alleman 28 Rl 15 Pekin 4 49 Rl 40 Peoria Central 30 Climbing on top and rolling his opponent over is junior Jeff Kerres in the Palatine Tournament. 40 Wrestling RM Even coaches sometimes like to wrestle around. FRONT ROW, Rich Mendoza, Kevin Renyolds, Marty Bradley, Joey Dailey, Brad Rosenthal, Aaron Darrell, Jeff Kerres, Mark Layer, Tom Fout, Tim Banks, Clark Stewart, Tom BeDunn, Mgr. Preston Cherry. ROW 2, Billy Martin, Scott Walk - er, Doug Gerber, Mike Barton, Mike Miskowicz, Mike Fout, Donny Thomas, Bill Brandemeyer, Sam Fentress, Gene Copenhaver, Mike Brown, Tom Sheil, Marty Luster, BACK ROW, Coaches: Tom Goodwin, Richard Sellers, Evert Wil¬ liams, Rich Holland, Bill Draftkorn, Dean DeGarmo, Kevin Platt, Bill Blais, Tony Scott, Brian Baker, Bobby Taylor, Paddy McAdams, Carl Hill, Mike Miller, Jim Ni- tengale, Kevin Metz, Chuck Guthrie, Ron Tiedge, Don Metz, Head Coach Walter Gerber and trainer, David Brown. Wrestling 41 The Girl ' s Swim Team under the supervision of Coach Ken Knapp ended it ' s season with ten dual meet wins and no losses. Also adding to their accomplishments is the Quad City Metro Conference Champions , District Champions and runner-up in the R.l. Invitational. This year for the first time a State Meet was held with R.l. capturing 18th place out of a field of over a hundred teams. In the Metro Conference five records were set by R.l. swimmers. The 400 freestyle relay team led by Annette and Val Ackerson, Carol Camillo and Sarah Evans with a time of 3:53.98. Annette Ackerson in the 50 freestyle and the 100 backstroke with times of :26.349 and 1:05.580. Carol Camillo in the 200 I.M. and the 100 freestyle with times of 2:27.395 and :59.314. Also Five District records were set; Val Ackerson in the 200 freest yle with a time of 2:07.000 , Carol Camillo in the 200 I.M. with a time of 2:25.714. Kim Mitchell in diving with 327.80 points. Annette Ackerson in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:05.663. Also the 400 freestyle relay team of Annette and Val Ackerson Carol Camillo and Sarah Evans with a time of 3:59.566. Finishing in the TOP TEN in the State were Annette Ackerson in the 50 freestyle and the 100 backstroke and the 400 freestyle relay team. With the graduating of six seniors, Val Ackerson, Liz Evans , Kim Mitchell Mary Littig, Chris Burwell and foreign exchange student Beate Bergerhoff, Coach Knapp looks forward to next year with the team being mostly underclassmen. Advice is what Coach Ken Knapp is giving to swimmers Kim Mitchell, Liz Evans, and Val Ackerson Rocks Don ' t Sink; Splash To State Bottoms Up — on t he blocks for Soph- mores Judy Schneider, Mary Humphrey, Sarah Evans, Annette Ackerson. ROW 1 Coach Ken Knapp, Laurie Butts, Teresa Carlson, Vanesa VanDeVoorde, Leslie Siegert, Nancy Galley, JoAnn Har- tung, Sara Brick, Carol Camillo, Sue Sabbe, Kathy Bartman, Sherry McKee, Dawn Burwell, Julie Goodwin, Kim John- 42 Swimming Senior Swimmers at the Rock; Liz Evans, Perfect form is demonstrated by Junior Kim Mitchell, Val Ackerson, Chris Bur- Diver Lisa Koester. well, Beate Bergerhoff and Mary Littig. Scoreboard Dual Meets R.l. its C. R. Jefferson S3 R.l. 94 Bettendorf 78 R.l. 118 Macomb 45 R.l 122 Galesburg 47 R.l. 120 Dubuque 49 R.l. 113 Assumption 55 R.l 104 Moline 68 R.I. 108 Dav. West 63 R.l. 46 Dav. Central 37 R.l. 88 Tipton 63 R.l Invitational Runner-up Metro Conference Champions District Champions 18th place in State Meet son, Sharyl Suman ROW 2 Chris Burwell, Kim Mitchell, Jill Mossage, Shelly Greim, Mary Littig, Beate Bergerhoff, Annette Ackerson, Val Ackerson, Liz Evans, Sarah Evans, Toni Beal, Mary Humphrey, Judy Schneider, Lisa Koester. Swimming 43 CL) 4.0 03 O c O D O - v c The Rock s and Dolphins finished a winning season with a total of 11 wins , 6 losses. The Rocks captured second place in a field of 17 teams. The Rocks had but a solo first place finish coming from junior Marc Beal in the 200 individual medley , who also got a third in the 100 yard Butterfly with a time of 56.60. The 220 medley relay team consisting of Dave Pittman, Bob Timm i, Marc Beal and jim Scott , grabbed 2nd with a time of 1:44.40. jim Bishop scooped up a third in the 200 freestyle touching the wall at 1:51.05. Bob Timm also took a third in the 100 breaststroke finishing at 1:05.50. In the diving competition Lane Koester dove himself to 2nd place with a grand total of 391.65. These 6 state competitors traveled to Hinsdale-South Feb. 27 and 28th only to watch Hinsdale- Central run away with the team title. After swimming his event in the relay, sophomore Jim Bishop catches his breath before getting out of the water. Stoking to another Rock victory is junior Marc Beal. FRONT ROW, Mgrs. Sharon Suman, Paul Kenny, Paul Dingledein, Jim Gilmore, Scott Greenleaf, Brian White. BACK ROW, Lane Koester, Ferdie Alverez, Chris Lofgren, Jim Bishop, Kurt, Bob Henke, Marc Beal and Jim Wickwire. 44 Swimming FRONT ROW, Herb Schultz, Mark John¬ son, Lance Mulban, Kevin LeVan, Paul Ad¬ ams, coach James Johnstone and head coach Ken Knapp. BACK ROW, Scoff Swanson, Jim Scott, Bob Timm, Dave Pitt¬ man, Eric Beal, Craig Wright, John Snow¬ den, Atilla Domokos and Ted Lardner. After winning his backstroke event Dave Pittman, swim cap and all waits for the other swimmers to finish. Scoreboard Rl 117 Tipton 50 Rl 76 Sandburg 96 Rl 84 Homewood-Flossmoor 88 Rl 101 Macomb 71 Rl 49 Central 34 Rl 65 Moline 107 Rl 81 Bettendorf 91 Rl 106 Assumption 61 Rl 99 Clinton 72 Rl 65 C.R. Washington 107 Rl 97 West 75 Rl 103 Peoria-Central 69 Rl 97 Galesburg 74 Rl 70 Moline 114 Rl 99 Muscatine 72 Rl 63 Dubuque SR. 20 Rl 104 Sterling 68 Swimming 45 CJ £ o CL _o o CL 0 ) S —t rc -o a After graduating 2 All-State Polo players the boys team began a rebuilding program which Coach Friedrichsen thinks will begin to show results by next year. This years squad was led in scoring by senior Jim Scott and the fine all-around play of Marc Beal, a junior. Graduating seniors include Scott Swanson, Dave Pittman , Bob Timm i, and Bill Blais. 7975 season high scorers were Jim Scott and Marc Beal Passing the ball, Jim Scott throws off his j opponent. Good try Riverside-Brookfield but no good. Goalie Bill Blais is ahead of you all the way. Ready to begin practice. Captain Marc Beal whistes instructions. The owners of these glamorous bodies are ROW 1 Bill Blais, Bob Timm, Marc Beal, Scot Swanson, Dave Pittman, and Jim Scott. ROW 2 Gary Dobbler, Ted Lardner, Dan Cleveland, Kurt Weeks, Paul Kenny, Jim Bishop, John Snowden, Chris Lofgren, Scott Friedrichsen, and Coach Friedrichson. 46 Waterpolo Showing various intramural activities are ROW 1 Kirk Platt, Ann Stradley, Todd Engstrom, and Karl Hannah ROW 2 Den¬ nis Donaldson, Diane Klauer, George Corel is, Terry Gorsuch, Andy Axup, Jeff Cobbs, and Michael Beason. Variety Is The Spice Of Intramurals Coach Johnstone looks on as Roger Nevl- Let ' s get on top of it guys. Fighting under the ball are Karl Hannah, Andy Axup, and Kirk Platt. The boys intramural program under the direction of Mr. James Johnstone provided excellent competition in touch football, tennis, and cross country in the fall season. During the winter basketball, bowling, and weight training were conducted. The spring season included additional activities as determined by student body interest. Intramurals 47 Rolling Rocky Bowlers Strike State Scoreboard R.l. 2027 vs. Alleman 2147 R.l 2382 vs. Galesburg 2438 R.l. 2003 vs. East Moline 2058 R.l. 2409 vs. Galesburg 1963 R.l 2210 vs. Sterling 2196 R.l. 2180 vs. Dixon 2054 R.l. 2275 vs. East Moline 2100 R.l 2244 vs. Alleman 2266 1 R.l. 2084 vs. Dixon 2230 District i Rock Island 4572 East Moline 4559 Alleman 4139 Cambridge 4040 The bowling team ended its season with a 4 — 5 record, but went on to win District for the third consecutive year. Taking the District t itle, six bowlers advaced to the State meet in Peoria. Marsha Spates, Diana Carothers, Diane Duke, Karla Pollack, Cindy Moore and Edith Kemble brought home a tenth place out of thirty-two District winners. 155 was the season high average held by Marsha Spates. High three game series was 573 bowled by Diana Carothers. Cindy Moore had the season high game of 237, Edith Kemble and Wendy Danielson were the most improved bowlers of 76 . Deep concentration leads to perfect form as Junior Diana Catothers shows us. Junior Varsity and C Team members are: ROW 1: Sue DePaepe, Cindy DeMott, Edith Kemble, Toni Bailey, Shar¬ on Nimmers. ROW 2: Julie Jawoisz, Wendy Danielson, Tina Karzin, Coach Marcia Lange, Kim Johnson, Debbie Adams, Pam Nelson, Sally Engholm. Natalie Meyer is ab¬ sent from this picture. Varsity Bowlers are: ROW 1: Cindy Moore, Karla Pollack, Jody Miller. ROW 2: Diane Duke, Marsha Spates, Diana Ca¬ rothers. Behind the bowling ball, Senior Diane Duke demonstrates her original ap¬ proach. The score can ' t be as funny as Marsha Spates, Karla Pollac L and Jody Miller are relating to us here. Bowling Scoreboard R.l. — 108.22 vs. Davenport 123 4b i Central R.l. — 81.25 vs. Tipton 82.45 R.l. — 114.11 vs. Davenport Wesf 160.54 R.l. — 84 40 vs. Clinton 104.30 R.l. — 122.15 vs. Muscatine 144.55 R.l. — 123.30 vs. Moline 165.87 R.l. — 118.66 vs. Assumption 160.70 METRO CONFERENCE MEET Moline 161.35 Assumption 159.39 Davenport Wesf 158 39 Davenport Central 136.18 Rock Island 12892 Look Ma, no hands ... or feet either, boasts senior Tami Brown. The gymnastics team finished their season with an 0 — 7 record. Although they never won a complete meet, numerous evenfs in each meet were won. Coach Jane Leggett comments that there was much improvement over last year ' s scores. Individuals raised many 4.0 ' s and 5.0 ' s to 6.0 ' s this year and this seasons team scores of 81. 25-128.92 were also higher as compared to the previous range of 42.85-106.35. Kerry Mitchell was the only male on theteam and practiced four months to compete in one meet, that being R.l. vs. Moline. In that meet Kerry was the highest R.l. scorer in vaulting, unevens and tumbling. Iowa schools do not allow competition between males and females. The top five gymnasts this year were Kim Mitchell, Cathy Coin, Cindy Taube, Nancy Leatherman, and Nena Bingaman. Gymnastics team members are, OW 1: Sue Mates, Sheree Zimmerman. ROW 2: Teresa Carlson, Debbie Detwiler, Donella Thompson, Marla Ellis, Linda Schmidt, Mary Love, Belinda Bonsall, Sue Lyle, Cin¬ dy Taube, Kathy Layer, Jody Bleyaert, Mary Beth Rice, Tracy Daily, Lisa Allison, Betsy Sheley, Beth Bahnks. ROW 3: Asst. To ease pre-meet nervousness, sopho¬ more Belinda Bonsall relaxes in a com¬ fortable (?) position. Gracefully trying to figure out how to untangle her feet is sophomore Nena Bin¬ gaman. Coach Henry Hicks, Jamie Hill, Nena Bin¬ gaman, Coach Jane Leggett. ROW 4: Bambi Ghys, Lisa Birkel, Tami Brown, Liz Stanley. ROW 5: Nancy Leatherman, Ja¬ net Hart, Kim Mitchell, Cathy Coin. ROW 6: Deanna Lewis, Kerry Mitchell, Sue Brick. And The Rocks Go Tumbling On Gymnastics 49 Cindermen Leave Dust Cloud In Wake Graduation, saw the depletion of the track squad. The team should be in the running for Metro and District championships. Some returning senior lettermen are Ken Lee,Robert Johnson, Tom Thorton, Paul Osborn, George Pappas, Anthony Roberts, Roger Neveling, Fank Buchman, Ben Newcomb and John Hall. Many records should be tied or broken this season in field and running events. Robert Johnson will be trying to better his record in the hurdles, and Ken Lee will be trying to better his record in the speed events. In polevaulting, Tom Peterson who already set a new indoor record of 13 feet will be trying his best to set an outdoor record. Even tracksters need someone to hug sometime! Head track coach Duane BonsaiI takes ti¬ meout to have his portrait taken. Stretching out before a meet is very im¬ portant , expressed by these Rock cinder- men. 50 Track FRONT ROW, Mitch Lyons, Kurt Re- denbo, Dan Wittig, Bob Guthrie, Ben Newcomb, Mik Cauldwell, Roger Nevl- ing, George Pappas, Lynn Hester, and coach Bonsall, ROW 2, Anthony Roberts, Jon Morrison, Tom Peterson, Ron Cline, Randy Peterson, Dave Wherry, Tom Stockton, Frank Buchman, ROW 3, Mike Johnson, Rick Koch, Ron BeDunn, Rob Kritzmire, Don Thomas, Phil Hall, Mark Foley, ROW 4, Mgr. Dave Marx, Terry Langston, Roy Taylor, Dave Bilicki, George Corelis, Tom Donelly, Bill Walker, Tom Sparkman, ROW 5, Kevin Platt, Tim Pressly, Andy Axup, Dave Ostrom, Steve Brandt, Calvin Morrison, Tony Shivers, ROW 6, Gary Weather all, Mike Conrad, Randy Welser, Mark Maxwell, Greg An¬ derson, Tim Sparkman, Scott Boyer, BACK ROW, Dennis Donaldson, Brian Baker, Coaches: John Coolidge, Bob Wil¬ son, John Lavalle, Rod Derrick, and Kirk Platt. 52 Trackettes Look To Improving Season This is (he third year for the girl ' s track team and should prove to be its most successful. Experience is still lacking in most of the girls because of the fact that most of them are sopho¬ mores and juniors. Last year saw the girl ' s team take seven girls to the State Track Meet. Coach Bon- sall hopes of improving on that total this year. Stretching the tired muscles is found painful but relaxing for the girl ' s track team. Clearing a hurdle in perfect style is one of Nena Bingaman ' s specialities. The determination of Pam Adams as she throws the shotput, helps her become one of the best in that event. ROW 1: Julie Grawe, Lori Haney, Elaine Predmore, Kelly Christofenson, Sue Lassiter, Linda Barker, Pen¬ ny Baumann, Monica Albrecht, Nancy Burkert. ROW 2: Tina Thul, Debbie Adams, DeeDee Beaudry, Brenda Morrison, Lisa Miller, Lori Cham¬ bers, Lisa Allison, Martha Bartlett. ROW 3: Victoria Hodges, Nena Bingaman, Chris Sundelious, Kelly Ward, Usa Johnson, Kim Greenwood, Diane Klauer, Julie Atkinson. ROW 4: Julie Goodwin, Cheryl 7a- lick, Belinda Bonsai I, Margot Bennett, Nancy Leath- erman, Shiela Appelman, Debbie Dunlap, Cindy Taube. ROW 5: Gay Lundy, Cindy Guthrie, Pam Franckville, Mary Ann Hodge, Kari Scherer, Evivian Smith, Pam Adams, Toni Bailey. ROW 6: Michelle Seban, Debbie Beenham, Coach Wilson, and Coach Bonsall. Track Rolling Rocks Cover A Lot Of Territory Cross country team members are: ROW 1: Ray Batey, Greg Carver, Roger Nevling, Rod BeDuhn. ROW 2: Frank Buchman, Dave Oetting, Ben Newcomb, Bob Guth¬ rie, Phil Hall. Phil MarxManager Rock countrymen loosen up before a meet. Under the coaching of Duane Bonsall, the Cross Country team finished off the season with a record of 8 — 6 in dual meets. They placed 9th in District , 6th in Metro , and 6th in Big Six. The school course record is held by Frank Buckman with 14:07. Other members helping the team to a good season were Ben Newcomb and Bob Guthrie, Honorary Captains. Road Runner was Phil Hall. Cross Country 53 Take Me Out To A Ball game Hitting the ball for possible extra bases is Senior Tom Tingle. Under the coaching of Jack Carroll and Al Gorgal, the baseball team practiced through February and March , for an hour in the morning and at night after school. To get the team in top physical shape, Coach Carroll had the team do alot of running. Special emphasis was also placed on basestealing and hitting behind the runner. A schedule of 26 games, of which were 7 doubleheaders, were played. Returning diamondmen were Joe Schissel, Tom Tingle, Rob Gunter, Jim Cooper, John Foley , Tom Murrens, Steve Roessler, and Mike Williams. The sophomore-freshmen team , coached by Gary Bender and Tom McGreevey had a promising season. Leading the team were returning sophomores Frank Topping, Steve Daxon, Mike Johnson , Marion Strickler, and Ken Hilderbrand. ■ 1 M j W Returning sophomores are: Frank Top - ping, Steve Daxon, Coach Gary Bender, Mike Johnson, Marion Strickler, and Ken Hilderbrand. 54 Baseball Sophomore coaches this year are Tom McGreevey and Gary Bender. Taking time out before the game to have Baseball team members are, FRONT ROW — Bruce Johnston, Steve Moller, Noah Fritz, Randy German, mgr. Larry Tanner, Jim Cooper, Tom Tingle, Scott Allen, John Foley, Terry Leigh. BACK ROW — Chris Jasiota, Kevin Jackson, Nate Learner, Mike Beason, Tom Mur - rens, Guy Frank, Rob Gunter, Joe Top¬ ping, Mike Williams, Doug Brieby, Steve Roessler, Jim Nelson. Baseball 55 TfN-S-N-E-7 The Girl ' s Tennis team displayed another tremendous season with a record of eighteen wins and no losses. Also adding first places in the Dixon Invitational , the R.I. Invitational and the District Championship. The team sent the doubles teams of Beth McLaughlin , Marsha Bladel and Ann Radloff, Carol Foss to the State Meet. Before losing in the semi-finals the two doubles teams captured second place in the State. In the Dixon Invitational Marsha Bladel and Cathy Coin received first places in singles as did the doubles team of Beth McLaughlin and Connie Coin. Also placing in the meet was a third place by the doubles team of Carol Foss and Ann Radloff. In the R.l. Invitational Marsha Bladel , Ann Radloff , Beth McLaughlin and Carol Foss placed first in singles. Also the doubles teams of Bladel — McLaughlin, Foss — Radloff placed first. Also placing in the meet were Cathy and Connie Coin with seconds in singles and the sister combination of Coin — Coin placed third in doubles. In District the doubles team of Beth McLaughlin — Marsha Bladel and Ann Radloff — Carol Foss placed first and second respectively. With the graduating of four of the top six players , Coach Emma Trackwell will look next year to the underclassmen. The Girls ' s State Tennis team that finished second, consists of Ann Radloff, Beth McLaughlin, Carol Foss and Marsha Bla- del. Scoreboard Singles R.I. 7 0 A leman R.l. 6 0 Dixon R.l. 7 0 West Rl 7 0 Moline R.l. 7 0 Central Rl. 7 0 Assumption R.l. 6 0 Rockford West R.l. 6 0 Rockford Boy Ian R.L 12 0 Sterling R.l. 6 1 U.T.H.S. R.l 10 0 Galesburg R.I. 5 0 Alleman R.l. Doubles 8 0 Macomb R.I. 6 0 Dixon R.I. 3 0 Rockford West R.l. 3 0 Rockford Boy Ian R.l 6 0 Sterling R.l. 5 0 Galesburg R.I 5 0 Wesf Rl. 4 1 Moline R.l. 3 0 Macomb R.I. 5 0 Central Rl 5 0 Assumption R.l 5 0 U.T.H.S. Top Six ; Cathy Coin, Marsha Bladel, Carol Foss, Ann Radloff, Beth McLaughlin and Connie Coin. Tennis A two hand back-hand is one of the strong points of Beth McLaughlin ' s tennis game. 1975 Tennis Team, ROW 1; Lisa Birkel, Darcy Birkel, Martha Kalina, Sue Vogel, Beth Adams, Tami Brown. ROW 2; Con¬ nie Coin, Beth McLaughlin, Ann Radloff, Carol Foss, Marsha BladeI, Cathy Coin and Coach Emma Trackwell. Tennis 57 Netters Experiencing Under the guided direction of head coach Dave Elmore and assistant coach George Varchola, the boys fall tennis team turned in another respectable season of 2 wins and 4 losses. The team this year consisted juniors, sophomores and freshmen. The top three singles players were: Craig McLaughln, Scott McKissick, Steve Miller. The three top doubles players were; McLaughlin and McKissick, Miller and Doeckel, and Whan and Dasso. With the loss of the seniors, the team was experienceing a strengthening and growing period, which should result as a strong team next year. Striking a familar pose, Bill Doeckel shows his proffessional form. Taking time out from practice to have their pictures taken are coaches, Dave Gilmore and George Varchola. Showing the overhand and cross swing are Kevin Dass and Bill Doeckel. Tennis A Rebuilding Year My racket ' s better than both of yours, says Mike Whan to Bruce Riesman and Bill Doeckel. FRONT ROW, Craig McLaughlin, Scott McKissick, Steve Miller, Bill Doeckel, Mike Whan, Kevin Dasso. Back Row, head coach, Dave Elmore, Mark Cook, Jim Cozad, D.K. Pierson, Bruce Riesman, Dean Gerstein, Herb Shultz, Jim Eagle, Bill Potter, Andy Gerstein, Mark Enstrom, and coach George Varchola. 1975 girl golfers were Cindy Guthrie, Lynn De Smet, Brenda Stevenson, Lisa Kettman, Jill Carlson, and Amy Stone. Female Rocks Swing To State The Girl ' s Golf Team finished the season with six wins and two losses. They placed second in the District Meet and in the first State Tournament placed a respectable 12th place. The team was led by Sophmore Lynn DeSmet. Lynn was captain, MVP , and low scorer throughout the season. Rounding out the rest of the team was Senior Jill Carlson, and Juniors Amy Stone, Lisa Kettman , Cindy Guthrie, and Brenda Stevenson. With Jill Carlson the only three year player graduating , Coach Mary Brent says that the future teams should be strong contenders in the Metro Conference. Scoreboard R.l. 225 Macomb 233 R.l. 282 U.T.H.S. 303 R.l. 248 Moline 259 R.l. 237 Galesburg 230 R.l. 258 Macomb 293 R.l. 248 U.T.H.S. 265 R.l. 243 Moline 268 R.l. 248 Galesburg 223 District Runner-up 12th Place in State Getting into the swing of the State Tour¬ nament, Cindy Guthrie tees off for the Rocks. Before going out on the course Rocky ' s golfers giggle and say cheese. Taking a few warm ups, Jill Carlson per¬ fects her swing before starting the State Tournament. 60 Girls Golf Grinning Kirk Lawson demonstrates the flexability of his anatomy. In deep Concentration John Bruzas and Victor Kisch practice their strokes. Scoreboard Varsity Dual Matches R.l. 150 Monmouth 148 fU. 227 Bettendorf 206 R.l. 145 Aledo 172 R.l. 154 Galesburg 151 R.l. 153 Dixon 166 Jr. Varsity Matches R.l. 126 Monmouth 133 R.l. 172 Aledo 164 R.l. 211 Aledo 205 In the fall golf season the total accumulative strokes are added together after seven games and we find Rocky in a tie for 5th place with Alleman in the Metro Conference, both teams holding 1199. John Bruzas led the team at the Quincy Invitational with 80 from 18 holes finishing 5th. John also held the lowest team average. A highlight of the season was a win over Aledo by 37 strokes. Victor Kisch led wi th a 33 and Kirk Lawson followed with a 36. Starting Varsity players were Seniors John Bruzas, Victor Kisch and Kirk Lawson. Junior Keith Foehrkolb and Sophmore Marion Strickler. Club founded are Row 1: John Murrens, Kirk Lawson, Paul Osborn, Keith Foehn Dave Koch, Chris Bussard, Jim Neifing, kolb, John Bruzas, Bob Doeckel. Victor Kisch , Coach Petruccelli. Row 2: Male Rocks Are Swingers Too Junior Varsity players were Seniors Chris Bussard and Jim Neifing. Sophmores Dave Koch, Jay Carlson and John Murrens. After 2 years of coaching, Dan Petruccelli is looking forward to a promising 76-77 season. Boys Golf 61 Varsity cheerleading Squad: Holly Miers, Sue Hadley, Kris Holmberg, Ann Strad- ley, Melinda Williams and Paula Miller. o -o 03 CD OH O Q c 03 U U O OH The varsity cheerleaders were chosen to promote Rocky spirit at the football and basketball games. A combination of seniors and juniors lead new cheers and help their team to victory. The sophomore cheerleaders help support the Little Rock football and basketball teams. The wrestling cheerleaders help the wrestlers to victory and also help out with other school projects. The swimming cheerleaders help the swimmers splash on to victory too. Being a cheerleader takes alot of time and determination, but also they have one thing on mind, promote school spirit for Rock Island High School. Sophomore Cheerleaders: Cathy Coin, Julie Smith, Margot Bennett, Debbie Detwiller and Nena Bingaman. 62 Cheerleaders Wrestling cheerleaders: Wendy Ka- vensky, Patty Johnson, Teri Fink, Carol Carlson and Terry Corsuch. The Rocks are great, yells varsity cheer - leader Sue Hadley. Swimming cheerleaders: Cindy Boeye, DeeDee Beaudry , Jody Koester and Betsy Sheely. Working their way to the top, varsity cheerleaders promote school spirit, as en¬ vious sophies look on. Cheerleaders 63 Rocky ' s alive through the sound of music from Senior Glee members like fay Wil¬ helm and Paul Osborn who practice their songs with a serious attentiveness. Representatives of the RIHS senate discuss a proposal to install a jukebox in the cafe¬ teria. Look at line four ' directs Senate presi¬ dent David Brown during one of the daily second period Senate sessions. Please, just one more minute, pleads John Miles and Ken Reyes before they have to return to another back-breaking task. Foundations Oh, why must this happen fo us? shrieks Mort Shallman angrily, while Lee Blackman, frightened, looks away. The Drama Club diligently practices after school in order to present first rate per¬ formances. 64 Foundations Conquerors Of The Rock One hundred fifty-two students were involved in the National Honor Society during March. Grades weren ' t the only important thing emphasized in N. H. S. this year; participating in school and community activities, and showing leadership through out the year with peers in school was imprtant also. Being a Senior means ... leaving high school , being eighteen and anticipating college. Reaching a 4.0 grade point average this year brought twenty-three active Seniors to the top of the Rock. FRONT ROW Kerry Mitchell , Susan Blum, Judy Guether, Cindy Boye, Pam Sharp, Belinda Lawhom, Wendy Ka- vensky, Mort Shallman, Mark Abel, Noah Fritz. ROW 2 Ann Jensen, Cindy Guthrie, Lynnette Zribus, Deanne Rice, Patty Joh- non, Kim Houlton, Ann Stradley, Anna Lefstein, Julie Fussel, James Cockrill, Rob Kritzmire. ROW 3 Carrie Winger, Sara Reimers, Jim Resch, Usa Kettman, Ron Mirr, Bette Roth, Pam Brill, Meg Gibson, Kathy Gowan, Mat Crum, Bill Potter, Ran¬ dy Peterson ROW 4 Karen Egeberg, Barb Egan, Teresa Hall, Roberta Liston, Debbie Adams, Tina Bull, Cheryl Moore, John Morrison, Mellisa Kovacs, Ben Doeckel, Tom Love. BACK ROW Beth Hemming Connie Coin, Tina Joannides, Sandy Whan, Eric Johnson, Mark Beal Bruce Reisman. OUTSIDE — Julie Hankins, Buzzy Eagle, Lois Beckmann, Sherry Bevil, Peter Axup, David Brown, Marsha Bladel, Bill Blais, John Foley, Steve Goodwin, Audrey Ga- lex, Terri Hegg, Dana Garrison, Teri Fink. INSIDE — Steve Skov, Barry Brandt, Cin¬ dy Burril, Cindy Cobb, Susan Brick, Brad Ellis, June Bivens, Beth Anderson, Linda Donlin, Dick Henneman, Janet Charles¬ ton, Laurie Danielson, Valerie Ackerson, Janet Egeberg, Liz Evans, Carol Carlson, Jeff Bammen, Jim Grahlmann. 66 National Honor Society FRONT ROW Belinda Bonsall, Don Clea- veland, Jack Rankin, Karen Weingartz, Beth Fisher, Barb Meaas, John Murphy, Andy Axup, ROW 2 Karla Pollock, Julius DeFauw, Penny Anderson, Gloria Ste¬ vens, Jane Kotecki, Eric Eliason ROW 3 Susan Blaser, Bill Sandbothe, Kathy Grahl- mann, Ellen Tsagaris, Lisa Kenney, Lisa Christensen, John Snowden ROW 4 Kristi Collins, Julie Christiansen, Paul Dismer, Toni Beal, Cindy Moore, Lynn DeSmet, Lisa Sohl, Steve Miller, Dave Koch. BACK ROW Rick Plaisance, Raymond Muskey- valley. Dale Buchman, Debbie Rumler, Annette Ackerson, Jon Taylor, Lori Eck- hardt, Tom Wiley, Sharon Logan, Marty Bruch FRONT ROW — David Brown, Terri Hegg, Beth Anderson, Peter Axup, Jim Neifing, Pat Waynes. ROW 2 — Liz Evans, Linda Donlin, Lisa Kieffer, Beth McLaugh¬ lin, Tami Ward, Audrey Galex, Valerie Ackerson. BACK ROW — Nathan Learn¬ er, Buzzy Eagle, Tom Tigle, Lauren Janov, Brad Ellis, Dick Henneman, Ben New- combe, Jeff Bammen, Anita Schmidt, Re¬ becca Jones. FRONT ROW Beth McLaughlin, Jim Neifing, Wanda Pollack, Chris Miller, Ke¬ vin McGuire, Pat Wynes, Nathan Learner, Lauren Janov, Molly Nessler, Ruth Pawels, Sue Vogel. ROW 2 Ben Newcomb, John Strauss, Paula Miller, Steve Skov, Lisa Hoffman, Marina Yokas, Lisa Kieffer, Tami Ward. BACK ROW Rebecca Jones, Anita Schmidt, Tom Tingle, Richard Shaw, Brian Sharp, Ann Radloff, Stacey McCallum, Paul Osborn. National Honor Society 67 Leadership Brings Awards Representatives for this year ' s Boy ' s State were Kirk Lawson and Dillard Harris. Representatives Lisa Kieffer and Lisa Hoff¬ man recall the excitement and fun they experienced the week of Girl ' s State. 1 Chosen as this year ' s winner of the D.A.R. award was Val Ackerson. To Those Who Deserve 68 DAR, SAR, Girls And Boys State Preparing to leave for All State, which was the week-end of January 22, 23, and 24 at Arlington Heights, are: FRONT ROW — Tami Ward, Marina Yokas, Ardaith Holm- grain, Julie Barker. BACK ROW — Jay Willhelm,Rebecca Jones, Tina Bull, Ron Mirr, Mike Spa, and Hollis Monroe. Members of Quill and Scroll are, SIT¬ TING, Kim Tobias, Kim Davies, Beth Gra¬ ham, Laura Gage. STANDING, Lori Lef- stein, Lori Sweet, Steve Moller, and Sta¬ cey McCallum. Junior Marshalls who lead the graduating class of 1975 are Val Ackerson, Ben New- combe. Sue Vogel, Paul Osborn, Beth McLaughlin, John Foley and Ann Radloff. Missing from the picture is Joel Press. Students showing leadership , cooperation, dependability , and patritism are chosen each year to represent their student body. Re- ceiving the D.A.R. and S.A.R. awards this year were Val Acker- son and Peter Axup. Chosen as representatives for Cirls and Boys State were Lisa Kieffer, Lisa Hoff¬ man, Kirk Lawson and Dillard Harris. Junior Marshalls , chosen by the graduating class of 1975 to lead them in the processional , were Val Ackerson i, John Foley, Beth McLaughlin, Ben New- combe , Ann Radloff ’ Paul Os¬ born, Sue Vogel, and Joel Press . Because of their ability and leadership in music , ten students were chosen to compete at All State in both vocal and instru¬ mental competition. Finally , after spending time during school writing for the Crimson Crier and or the Watchtower, students re- ' ceived the Rocky writing award St e. Quill And ScrolUr. Harris 69 Service: A Change Of Pace Each month during the school year the faculty has chosen two male students to attend the weekly luncheons of the Rock Island Rotary Club. This year however , 1975 Ju¬ nior Marshalls were selected , letting four females dine with Senior Rotar¬ ians for the first time. These students represented Rocky in many ways. Scholastic ability, citizenship and leadership were the basis of the fac¬ ulty ' s selection. Any student who has obtained their major letter is an eligible mem¬ ber of Letterman ' s Club. This year Letterman ushered at games and held bake sales to buy film equip¬ ment for sport activities. The club has not been as active as in previous years, but still the crimson and gold letter sweaters are worn on game days. 7975-76 officers for Lette rmen ' s Club are John Foley, President, George Pappas Vice President and Val Ackerson, Secre¬ tary-Treasurer. Key Club, a service organization is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Rock Island. The club looks for ways to better the high school and com¬ munity. Meetings are held every Wednesday night in the Living Cen¬ ter at seven o ' clock. Numerous dances were held throughout the year for the student body , and a Christmas party for underprive- laged children. Other projects were the building of a Homecoming float and the second annual Mr. Legs contest. Mall improvement plans were made and also the purchasing and installation of a radio station in the lunchroom. Letterment ' s Club. FRONT ROW: Mary Littig, Uz Evans, Lisa Koester, Mary Hum¬ phrey, Sue Sabbe, Marsha Bladel, Carol Foss. ROW 2 Dave Brown, Jon Morrison, Chris Bussard, Brad Moore, Randy Peter¬ son. ROW 3: Kim Mitchell, Judy Schneider, Sarah Evans, Annete Acker- son, Jim Neifing. ROW 4 Sue Vogel, Ann Radlof, Nick Chirikos, Kirk Lawson, Paul Osborn, Ben Newcomb, John Foley, George Pappas, Val Ackerson, Beth McLaughlin. Junior Rotarians this year are: Robert Johnson, Ben Newcomb, Beth McLaugh¬ lin, John Foley, Jim Neifing, Sue Vogel, Ann Radlof, Peter Axup, Ron Blck, Dave Blick, Nathan Learner, Wes Turner, Tom Tingle, Val Ackerson, Paul Osborn, Dick Henneman, and Kirk Lawson. 70 Rotarians, Lettermen trie Helpenstell enjoys the lime he spends at Key Club meetings. President Ron Black introduces world traveler Berger Swenson at one of their meetings. Officers for 7975-76 are President Ron Black, Mike Flanagan, Secretary, Jim Neif - ing, Vice President and Russ Black, Trea¬ surer. Scott Anderson gives his approval of the planned agenda. Radio Station Committee — Brad Moore, Jim Cooper, Dick Henneman, Chris Bus- sard, Kirk Lawson, Jim Neifing, Ben New¬ comb. Key Club Members sitting Ben Newcomb and Dick Henneman. On the couch Jim Cooper, Jim Neifing, Brad Moore, Chris Bussard Paul Osborn, Kirk Lawson, Ron Black. ROW 3 Eric Helpenstell, Jet I Barn- man, Mike Flanagan, Russ Black, Lance Mallben, Jim Grahlman, Rick Plaisance, Adam Jawiosz. Key Club 71 Hustling Senate Provides Exciting Activities Leading the Senate during the Bicenten¬ nial year are officers David Brown, presi¬ dent, Linda Donlin, secretary-treasurer, and Tom Tingle, vice-president. Junior Senators are, FRONT ROW: — Ted Lardner, Beth Hemming, Tami Walk¬ er, Kerri Scherrer, Terry Gorsuch. BACK ROW — Kirt Platt, Tom Love, Tom Steele, Marc Beal, Pat Kelly, Randy German. Hand upraised, Tom Tingle questions the proposed actions of the Senate. Sophomore senators are, FRONT ROW — Ruth Ann Beswick, Toni Beal, Linda Hoots, Lori Eckhardt, Cathy Coin, Sharon Logan, Gay Lundy. BACK ROW: Mark Foley, Marty Bruck, Ferdinand Alverez, Chris Kelly, Curtis LeMay. Sitting in on meetings to lend technical and legal advice is advisor Gary Ackerson. 72 Senate Gotcha , mumbles Marc Beal as he gets caught in the act of a dirty young man. During second period this year Senators gathered to discuss any new matters concerning school. Under the leadership of president David Brown, Senate sponsored many activities, including all Homecoming activities, charity drives. Student of the month. Presidential classroom, dances assemblies, graduation. Prom, and any holiday liveliness. Senate maintains open-lunch and helps operate registration each year. Senate ' s goal is to represent the students of Rocky as best as possible in all school affairs. Another main intention this year was to make school and its activities a more enjoyable experience for all. Senate played largest role in student enthusiasm, and involvement through out the year. Senior senators are, FRONT ROW — Da¬ vid Brown, Robbi Massey. ROW 2 — Tom Tingle, Buzzy Eagle, Linda Donlin, Carol Foss, Lisa Hoffmann BACK ROW — Val Ackerson, John Strauss, Mary Ann Hodge, Dick Henneman. Parliamentary procedure forms the basis for David Brown ' s conducting the Senate. Keeping the Senate on the straight and narrow path are advisors Eugene Malcolm and Gary Ackerson. Intellectual thoughts spring from the minds of senators, Nathan Learner and John Strauss. Sophomore senators pay respectful atten¬ tion to their elder colleagues! Thank you, Jerry Leggett, Crimson Tide advisor, for bringing Rocky to the top of the ladder. Spirit Makers Roll In The Tide In 1974 Rocky had undergone another of its many changes, but this was the one that everyone had been waiting and hoping for SPIRIT. Yes , it came back and so did we. Crimson Tide, the mother of spirit , made the Rock come alive for the first time in many years. Projects this year were hall decorating contest , car caravan i, decorated lockers, all these were for the athletic activities. There are 96 members in the Tide this year. For its second year in existence Crimson Tide promoted spirit throughout the year. Crimson Tide officers are FRONT ROW — Tom Tingle, Buzzy Eagle, Co-Presi¬ dents, Noah Fritz, junior representative. ROW 2 — Jim Neifing, Treasurer, Mary Ann Hodge, Secretary. BACK ROW — Judy Schneider, sophomore representa¬ tive. Crimson Tide members: FRONT ROW — Kathy Radloff, Usa Kenney, Sara Evans, Sharon Logan, Julie Smith, Mindy Mueller, Pam Frankville, Annette Acker- son, Cathy Coin, Beth Hansen, Cathy Johnson, Gay Lundy, Judy Schneider, Margot Bennett. ROW 2 — Harriet Ga- lex, Belinda Bonsall, Mary Humphrey, Cindy Cartwright ROW 3 — Dee Dee Beaudrey, Pam Sharp, Pam Adams, Be¬ linda Lawhorn, Patty Johnson, Cindy Boeye, Terry Gorsuch, Wendy Kavensky, Cheryl Mohr, Jody Kester, Beth Hem¬ ming, Melissa Kovacs, Geralynn Renner, Toni Bailey, Edith Kemble, Terrie Margan, Beth Wright, Ben Doeckel, Dee Dee Ben¬ son, Sandy Whan, Debbie Adams, Ginger Randerson, Laura Soltow, Dianne Dieter- ich, Carrie Winger. ROW 4 — Tami Brown, Robbi Massey, Mary Anne Hodge, Ann Radloff, Missy Baldridge, Tom Isaacson, Audrey Galex, John Swan¬ son, Kerri Rudd, Gail Greenwood, Val Connolly, Liz Evans, Pat Wynes, Linda Pierson, Cindy Walker, Carol Foss, Usa Hoffmann, Janet Charleston, Laura Ry- lander, Ben Newcomb. BACK ROW — Brad Ellis, Jim Neifing, Steve Avruch, Uz Stanley, Nancy Egger, Teri Fink, Dave Jen¬ sen, Tom Tingle, Mindy Ingold, Jan Wolter, Kevin Me Spar in, Dick Henneman, Laurie Danielson, Pam Redenbo, Laura Erickson, Lynne Brown, Carol Carlson, Buzzy Eagle. 74 Crimson Tide Going nuts over another Rock victory are seniors Jim Wayne, Kerri Rudd, and David Plaisance. Mr. Spirit, Walt Gerber growls through his megaphone to urge the Rocks to roll. Dressed as a battered football official, Tom Tingle leads a pep assembley to a frenzied roar. Another soggy victory leaves Kevin Me Spar in a little dirtier than usual. Crimson Tide 75 The Rock Band Rocky ' s band, under the direc¬ tion of David Holcomb, had an exciting and productive year. New uniforms , concerts home and away, guest jazz artists , Christmas , pops, and spring con¬ certs high lighted the season. After spending more than a decade and a half in old black and white uniforms , Rocky ' s band purchased new outfits which were worn for the first time at the Homecoming march. Under (he direction of David Holcomb, band students found a different way of studying music. Pep Band members are, FRONT ROW — Kathy Grahlmann, Cindy Bawman, Sharon Guldenzopf, Barb Melaas, Penny Ander¬ sen, Miriam Anderson, Ann Knittle, Tina Bull, Lisa Christensen, lane Kotecki. ROW 2 — Janet Egeberg, Beth Anderson, Ron Mirr, Tami Ward, Louis Misfeldt, Betsy Sheley, Jamie Hill, Julie Atkinson, Robin Bonnett, Natalie Meyer, Pam Brill .ROW 3 — Dino Milani, Dean Gerstein, Kurt Matherly, Richard Moeller, Rick Koch, John Weingartz, Dan Cleveland, Rick Plai- sance, Lisa Sohl, Jim Grahlmann, Jim Cockerill. BACK ROW - Steve Stetson, Roy Taylor. The beat goes on through the rythm sec¬ tion of the band. 76 Band Combined Jazz Band members are: FRONT ROW — Betsy Sheley, Pat Wick- erf, Julie Smith, Annette Kump, Jody Kes- ter. Ginger Randerson, Tami Ward, Julie Atkinson, Jamie Hill, Jackie Rankin, Mike Daw. ROW 2 — Dick Hennemen, Brian Baker, Jeff Vogt, Eric Hendren, Jim Cock- erill, Tom Isaacson, Lisa Sohl, Scott Ford, DanCleavefand, Bob Gutherie, Jon Morri¬ son, Steele Hillier, Eric Johnson, Jon Tay¬ lor, Dave Klokau, Rob Kriztmire. ROW 3 — Dean Gerstein, Kurt Matherly, Jeff An- dresen, Wes Turner, Rod Long. Symphonic Band members are, FRONT ROW — Ron Mirr, Tami Ward, Janet Ege- berg, Jim Resch, Annette Kuenning, Kim Houlton, Ann Knittle, Tina Bull, Pam Brill. ROW 2 — Kathy C rahlmann, Darcy Bir- kle, Meg Collins, Louis Misfeldt, Judy Weingartz, Chester Schaffer, Betsy She- ley, Edith Kemble, Julie Atkinson, Mike Daw, Julie Smith, Patti Wickert, Natalie Meyer, Lisa Christensen. ROW 3 — Barb Melaas, Cindy Bawmann, Sandy Wahn, Dino Milani, Alane Weingartz, Sara Haller, Sid Adams, Bette Roth, Lisa Sohl, Jim Grahlmann, Jim Cockerill, ROW 4 — Steve Stetson, Dean Gerstein, Rick Koch, Kurt Matherly, ROW 5 — Bill Sandbothe, Tom Buser, Mitch Lyon, Scott Boyer, Jay Beaver, Roy Taylor, Randy Tweet. 3 | Tp Not again, complains John Weingartz upon finding out its time to get off the bus, and start marching again. Sporting a not so new uniform Jim Cock¬ erill fights the heats while strutting down fourteenth street. Band 77 New Uniforms Bring New Attitude Drum Major Tami Ward sits with her assis tents Rich Koch, Tina Bull , and Jim Cock- erill. Keeping the band in order is drum major Tami Ward. Flag corps members are FRONT ROW: Jodi Napsky, Debbie Far ranee, Jamie FJill, Terri Margan, Penny Bawmann. BACK ROW — Della Banks, Linda Robertson, Judy Smith, Gayle Nicholson, Tina Thu!, Debbie Adams. Color guard consists of Toni Bailey, Char¬ lotte DePauw, and Cindy Johnson. A band member trys his luck on another instrument. Packing up, and waiting for the bell to ring is Tina Bull. 78 Band Rifle team consists of Mike Spah and Rus¬ sell Scott. Cadre members are , FRONT ROW — Annette Kuenning, Julie Atkinson, Janet Egeberg. BACK ROW — Jim Grahlmann, Ron Mirr, Jim Resch, Richard Moeller. Togetherness! Janet Egeberg and Alayne Weingartz struggle back to the music room after another tiring performance. Helping to formulate band plans is presi¬ dent Julie Atkinson. Showing what a truly great director he is, I . f Murray Osborn puts his whole self into Music Makes The Rock Go Round Jaws? No, it ' s just Dave Blick letting loose a big yawn. Senior Glee practiced many hours to make the bicentennial record. Music was not merely a piece, but a chunk of the rock. Senior Glee and Chamber Choir not only sang in the Pops, Christmas, and Spring concerts, but also sang Christmas carrots at the Rock Island Bank and made a bicentennial record. 80 Senior Glee Chamber Choir consists of Annette Kuen- ning, Jon Morrison, Val Ackerson, Paul Osborn, Jodi Napsky, Brad Ellis, Cathy Cowan, Kirk Lawson, Tami Ward, Jay Wil¬ helm, Tina Bull, Dave Blick, Jamie Hill, Brian Baker, and Julie Barker. Senior Glee Club members sing to the wind. Senior Glee, Chamber Choir 81 Ya Bo Ya Bo Yea Girls Glee officers are Debbie Csorba, treasurer, Nancy Leatherman, vice presi¬ dent, Diane Janssen, president, and Val Connolly, secretary. Under the direction of Dan Petrucelli, these two choral groups had their work cut out for them. Along with the three annual concerts, members of Sophomore Chorus and Girls Glee entered various contests, such as the District Music Festival, which was held at Rocky. Members of Girls Glee are, FRONT ROW — Georgianna Watkins, Jody Kester, Julie Fussell, Val Connolly, Kathy Lindley, Kathy Weingartz, Beth Parker, Sherry Be- vill. ROW 2 — Miriam Anderson, Wanda Pollock, Annie Westerbeck, Sue Bloom, Deb Csorba, Valerie McClendon, Ellie Weinstein, Dana Barnett, Lisa Harkey. BACK ROW — Marcia Winn, Diane Jans¬ sen, Jill Mossage, Darcy Birkel, Penny An¬ derson, Windy Christensen, Rebecca Kent, Sue Wilson, Karen Weingartz, Nan¬ cy Leatherman, Sharon Swenson. Girls Glee members Penny Anderson, Kathy Grahlmann and Miriam Anderson practice a song for the Christmas concert. Valerie McClendon and Wanda Pollock wait patiently before the Christmas con¬ cert. 82 Girls Glee Officers of Sophomore Chorus are Lisa Kenney, Barb Melaas, John Murphy, and Miriam Anderson. Sophomore Chorus members pose on the auditorium steps. Sophomore Chorus Stringin ' Along The Rocky Road Rocky ' s new orchestra teacher this year hoped to leave the impression of orchestra being on old form of music in the dust. Even though students tend to think of these instruments as old and outdated , orchestra director Paul Patterson planned concerts , contests , and a bicentennial record to overcome these old-time images. Some members of the orchestra attended the All-State Chorus in Arlington Heights, the IHSA Solo , and Ensemble contest and the IHSA Organizations contest. � Rushing to another rehearsal is violinist Sharon Anderson. Orchestra members are, FRONT ROW — Ardith Holmgrain, Marina Yokas, Shar¬ on Anderson, Terry Langsten, Charles Guthrie, Terrie Margan, Kathi Grahlmann, Mike Spah. ROW 2 — D no Milani, Jim Grahlman, Jim Cockerill, Richard Moeller, Kurt Matherly, Tami Ward, Ron Mirr, Jim Resch, Tina Bull, Pam Brill, Ann Knittle. BACK ROW — Raymond Muskevalley, Sharon Guldenzopf, Natalie Meyer. Following a difficult passage in a concerto are Ardith Holmgrain and Marina Yokas. 84 Orchestra Practice makes perfect. Playing the bass is not all its cracked up to be as Robert Guthrie finds out after stand¬ ing through the entire class. New director Paul Patterson keeps time while explaining a difficult passage. Orchestra members are FRONT ROW — Ardith Holmgrain, Marina Yokas, Terrie Margan, Doris Huisman, Barb Young, Mike Spah, Ray Muskeyvalley, Bob Guth¬ rie. BACK ROW — Teri Langston, Shar¬ on Anderson, Charles Guthrie. Orchestra 85 All The World ' s A Stage Drama Club consists of, FRONT ROW — Sue Blum, Julie Fussell, Pam Brill, Gay Lundy, Kim Rickey, Usa Kenney, Terrie Margan, Mo 1 Shallman, Jim Sacco, Beth Hemming, Kathy Cowan, Cheryl Mohr. ROW 2 — Tina Bull, Miriam Anderson, Usa Curtis, Margot Bennett, Ellen Tsagaris, Jerelyn Renner, Sharon Goldenzoph, Lori Handelman, Harriet Galex, Sherry Bevill, June Bivens. ROW 3 — Meg Gibson, Mindy Mueller, Pam Frankville, Usa Sohl, Belinda Bonsall, Kathy Johnson, Beth Han¬ sen, Janie Kotecki, Usa Hinrichsen, Nancy Egger, Janet Charleston, Margo Gardner, BACK ROW — Norm Carver, Greg Braid, Ron Mirr, Lee Blackman, Barb Egan, Lois Beckman, Jim Resch, Julie Green, John Weingartz, Eric Fields, John Mur¬ phy, Eric Eliason, Tami Church, Janie But- terworth, Sara Reimers. Beware of this Cowardly wretch! Lee Blackman and Mort Shallman give it all they ' ve got at a rehearsal. 86 Drama Club R.I.H.S. Drama Club met every other Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. Their primary purpose is acting in and production of plays at Rocky. In September, members paid dollar dues which went into the Drama Club fund. Mon¬ ey for play productions was bor¬ rowed from the fund and the profits from ticket sales reim- bersed the fund and any surplus bought new stage and lighting equipment. It also went towards the next production. Drama Club dues also paid for club parties (about 4 per year). Drama Club also asked to collaborate with other groups in the school in put¬ ting on school assemblies. Good news for next year — Drama Club and the Drama department are self supporting! Is Norm Carver popping the question to Margot Bennett, or are they just rehears¬ ing a scene from a play? Dancing in the streets , or in this case, on the stage, are a couple of Drama Club members. Drama Club ' s fearless leader, John Hires, informs members of up-and-coming events. Is Eric Fields experiencing a moment of stage fright? Many Drama Club members also partici¬ pated in Speech Team, which took first place for the second year in a row at the Northwestern Illinois Interscholastic For¬ ensics Conference. Drama Club 87 Science Brings Out The Science Council members are: ROW 1, loan C oreth, Cindy Northdorf, Donna Schachel, Mary Jackson Roberta Liston, Shirley Resler, Larry Calmer. ROW 2, Kim Rickey, Lisa Harkey, Terry Brendal, Kim Davies, Sue Vogel, Randy German Tom Isaacson, Pat Kelly, THIRD ROW; Betsy Appelquist, Patty Appelquist, Andy Axup, Beth Graham, Paulette Roberson, Lisa Christensen, Peter Axup, Larry East- land. Officers of Science Council are Larry East- land, Vice-President, Beth Graham, Secre¬ tary-Treasure, Pete Axup, President. Science council members enjoy a night out with Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong. Mad Scientist Larry Calmer checks his la¬ test experiment — Kool-Aid with dry ice. 88 Science Council Madness In Us So that ' s what Science Council members were doing in the concession stands. The Christmas Party brought out the extra madness in people. Crashing the Christmas party was Frank Robinson. One of the many highlights of the year was a trip out to Happy Joe ' s. Science Council 89 Science Club Charged With New Ideas Officers of Science Club are Betsy Appel- quist, secretary-treasurer, Beth Graham, president, and Patty Appelquist, vice president. The main project this year of in Science Club and Science Council was to try to begin the project concerning Black Hawk State Park. These students want to try to get it approved for the park to have an observation area of the wild animal life still existing in Rock Island. Food would be placed in a certain clearing of the park. This section of the park, is said to be still visited by wild deer. One of the lighter sides of Science Club is frying donuts during a meeting. Science Club members are Joan Goreth, Lisa Harkey, Donna Schachel, Patty Ap¬ pelquist, Cindy Northdorf, Beth Graham, Larry Calmer, Terry Brendal, Betsy Appel¬ quist. 90 Science Club Camera Club members are FRONT ROW — Kim Rickey, Paulette Roberson, Lisa Christensen, Andy Axup, Tom Isaac¬ son, Beth Graham, Kim Davies, Pete Axup. BACK ROW — Sue Vogel, Randy German, Pat Kelly, Larry Eastland. Looks like Pete Axup is having a good time at the Science Council Christmas party. Though he tried his best, Larry Calmer couldn ' t get Betsy Appelquist under the mistletoe. After four years of saving in the treasury, Camera Club is proud to say that they have re¬ modeled the schools, third floor darkroom. Members and advisors worked seven days of their Christmas vacation to begin the project, and soon finished. Camera Club has always stressed , perfection for many years has participated in photography for the Watchtower. Camera Club officers are Pete Axup, President, Paulette Roberson Secretary, and Larry Eastland, Vice-President. Camera Club 97 Striking a pose Gerald Ford would be proud of is Dick Sias, adviser to the Young Republicans. Reading the latest Gallup poll with vivid interest is Brad Ellis. Young OOP ' s Prepare For Election Year Young Republicans are; Wes Turner, Teri Fink, Ben Newcomb, Carrie Winger, Pat Wynes, Jim Neifing, Audrey Galex, Dick Henneman, and Val Ackerson. To prepare students for the future in better understanding of the Republican ticket advisors Mr. Sias and Mr. Youngquist and President Brad Ellis inform Rocky students. Topics include socialists, better understanding of Republican philosophy and political goals. Young Republicans this year were geared to help in the many upcoming GOP election campaigns . Since this year is the bicentennial celebration. Young Republicans hope to promote interest in 7976. Young Republican officers are Jim Neif¬ ing, Brad Ellis, Dick Henneman, Val Ack¬ erson. Dreaming of their futures as young Re- bublican Congressmen are Jim Neifing and Dick Henneman. 92 Young Republicans officers for free are uz Evans, Theresa $ki Club, FREE Members Learn Through Experience Francis, and Audrey Ga ex. Officers of Ski Club are Wes Turner, president, and Monica Quill, secretary. Missing is Ted Lardner, vice-president Ski Club consists of FRONT ROW — Lisa Kettman, Amy Stone, Kim Mitchell ROW 2 — Janet Charleston, Dave Jensen, Bill Walker, Bob Merchie, Rick Koch, Ken Stillwell, Scott Anderson, Gail Green¬ wood, Carol Foss, Audrey Galex, Nancy Egger, Laura Erikson. ROW 3 — Tony Karman, Paul Kenney, Dave Pittman, Scott Greenleaf, Mindy Mueller, Liz Stanley, Pam FrankviUe, Lisa Kenney, Teresa Fran¬ cis, Jeraline Wilson. ROW 4 — Barry Brandt, Rob Kritzmire, Randy Peterson, Tim Eagle, Ladd Tucker, Bob Henke, Be¬ linda Bonsall, Jim Wickwire, Lisa Hinrich- sen, Herb Schultz, Steve Avruch, Eric Fields, Fabrisio Vaca, Tom Cox, Wes Turn¬ er. FREE members Lisa Nixon and Theresa Francis listen atenatively at a meeting. Ski club this year at Rocky consisted of about fifty members. Officers were: Wes Turner President; Ted Lardner, Vice President; Monica Quill, Secretary- Treasurer. For the last two year Rocky ' s Ski Club has annually made a trip to Chestnut Mountain and Devil ' s Head Ski Resorts. In support of these trips. Ski Club sponsored an Alleman-Rocky dance ana worked on other projects. Ski Club is an organization that provides Rocky students of any skiing ability to ski along with the group. Member of F.R.E.E. can be of any race or sex, but must be a Rocky student or faculty member. F.R.E.E which stands for Freedom, Rights, and Equality for everyone, is a group which bases its programming on just that . .. It ' s an organization which gives Rocky people the opportunity to become aware of existing problems faced by all people. This Year ' s programs have included a consciousness-raising seminar and a dance in December. F.R.E.E. is presented as a group to inform the school of student ' s rights and equal rights for all. Members of FREE are: FRONT ROW — Lauren Janov, Jerilyn Wilson, Carol Foss, Dana Garrison, Debbie Groothaert, Molly Nesseler, Marcia Lange, Leslie King, Lisa Hoffman, Tami Brown. ROW 2 — Beth McLaughlin, Nancy Egger, Pam Adams, Lisa Nixon, Liz Evans. BACK ROW — Monica Quill, Theresa Francis, Audrey Galex, Laura Erickson, Teri Fink, Rebecca Jones, Lori Lefstein, Lisa Curtiss, and Har¬ riet Galex. Ski Club, FREE 93 Mix School With Clerical Duties And Jobs Denise Taylor works on warranties at Erv Peters Ford. Office occupations offers students with a little secretarial know how a program that will help them gain knowledge on this subject. While working, these students gain experience in a realistic working atmosphere. OO class this year attended the State Convention, ana the annual Employer- Employee banquet. Cooperative work students are urged to work at jobs best fit to their abilities. Students every year are employed at a wide variety of different jobs. CWT class sold candy this year to fund their annual Employer-Employee banquet, class picnic and party this year. Teresa Green shows that she enjoys her work at A P Food Stores. CSL Lighting provides Teri Johnson secre- terial experience. Julia Wood, Paulette Roberson, Nor¬ ma Martinez, Martha Moore, Kathi Anderson, Cathy Bentley, Regina Tay¬ lor, Mr. Verstraete; ROW 2, Denise Taylor, Wanda Schamp, Lori Gol- braeth, Joleen Stark, Dena Stancil, Teri Johnson, Martha McDaniel. Fill ' er up, Jerry What would the Rl Office do without Rose Nelson. Teresa Green, Alice Emery, Lisa Gutierrez, Becky Northcutt, Tami Senatra, Rose Nel¬ son, Dawn Haney, Mr. Verstraete, Vanessa Harris, Chuck Cole, Jerry Egan, Eric Hen- dren, Dan Worth, Diane Perrin, Jim Gra- bosch, Judy Sanderson, Rose Eberts. 94 OO + CWT Diversified Occupations Look Ahead With an expression like that, Ron Black must really love to work. Ken Reyes, Jim Wayne, Ron Black, Terri Adamsom, Michael Wahlehem, Larry Collins, Betty Schamp, Patty Tschappat, Gail Sparks, Cindy West, Jenny Wagner, Peggy Self, Jill Mortiz, Allen Lowery, Bob Mincer, John Jones, John Miles, Timothy Steiger, Max Suggs, Ricky Elliot, David McKin¬ ley, Shane Davis, Joe Healy, William Enlow, Randy Dennis Making change for an order at Mr. Quick ' s is Bette Schamp. Working in the school ' s office is Darlene Miller. DO officers are — Jill Moritz, treasurer; Jim Wayne, president; Ron Black, secre¬ tary; and Laurie Beardsley, vice-president. Mr. Bevill, Burt Darwin, Darlene Miller, Sandra Hill, Donald Donaldspm, Lori Beardsly, Jerry Fowler, Bobbi Joe Taylor, Caleb Anthony, Terri Williams James Haas DO Club 95 Work N ' Work N ' Members of DE class are FRONT ROW — Cindy Karzin, Terri Frink. ROW 2 — Tami Crouse, Jackie Arp, Mary Quale, Robin Brown, Karen Gosney. BACK ROW — Lisa Carpentier, Regina Patter¬ son, Bob Stevens, Kevin McGuire, Mike Hammond, Randy Stigers, Mike Sim¬ mons. Tender loving care is Terri Frink ' s secret for keeping these little children happy and smiling. Combining hard work with her school books, Mary Quale finds that the two mix successfully. Having a friendly, attentive salesman like Kevin McGuire proves valuable for Dave Blick while shopping at a mens clothing store. 96 D.E. I Pausing for a moment to have his picture taken is Donald Devinney. Glancing up temporarily from his studies Chris Avery becomes the subject of our camera. DEI DE II classes this year worked during class time on sales and marketing of businesses. The students are in classes half the day and the other half they are at their jobs as cashiers and clerks in stores in some type of sales position. In class they learn how to handle themselves at their job including extra learning about building displays in stores. Students attended the planning conference in the fall. Projects for the classes were working at the concessions and ended the year with the spring banquet. DE members are SEATED: Diane Lawson, Kim Gustafson. STANDING: Don Bush, Michael Butler, Chris Avery, Don Devin¬ ney. Working hard in her DE class is Kim Gus¬ tafson. Everybody Works Through CWT Students wanting to earn while they learn are joined in the cooperative work training class. The students participated in school half the day while performing duties the other part of the day at their place of employment. Highlighting the year, CWT club sponsored a Fooze Ball tournament over Christmas vacation. The spring Employer-Employee banquet ended the year. Checking the prices on the latest styles in coats is Reed Holub. CWT consists of; SEATED: Dan Leffler, Art Pohl, Rick Brower. STANDING: Don Devinney, Tom Thornton, Pat Congdon, Mike Smith, Craig Morris, Billie Bickel, Reed Holub and Pam Whitcomb. In serving the public, Pam Whitcomb learns how to deal with individuals. working. 98 CWT The main thrusts of Vocational Industrial Class of America Organizations is that of vocational enlightment, skill development and leadership training. Members of VICA attend state planning conferences, the state conventions, and if successful in one or more of the skills at the state convention, become eligible to attend the National convention during the summer months. The club is open to any and all vocational students attending Rocky who would like to compete with students of other schools in the State of Illinois or in the Nation to demonstrate and represent the quality of training at our school. Working at Rock Island Ready Mix is Dennis Robbins. VICA — A Workers Best Friend Now we know who helps prepare all the good food at Esthers Taco House — Dan- tece Steele. Aiming to please are Steve Ward and Bruce Smith. Working as an assistant in the art depan - Seventh Hour VICA: FIRST ROW: Bob ment is Evivian Smith. Kester, Beth Bowes, Paul Draffkorn, Evi- vian Smith, Kim Eckermann, Gwen Wil¬ son, LeAnn Scott. VICA 99 HO Broadens Interest For Helping make the elderly comfortable in their last years is Kris Anderson. College Bound Health occupation students are not only involved in the HO class but also have Jobs pertaining to health occupations. The class meets one hour a day discussing in class their jobs, and their particular duties. This year HO club sponsored their annual employee-employer banquet in the Spring, and took field trips to two out of town health institutions. Pharmaceutical needs are filled by a friendly clerk, Patty Goveia. By beginning hospital work now, Joni Forbes has a heaa start for a career in nursing. Working as an X-ray technician is Kevin McSparin. Mrs. McLaughlin enjoys a lift from Tami Bollinger. HO club memb ers are: ROW 1, Patti Mockmore, Patty Goveia, Kevin McSparin, Roxanne Piasecki; ROW 2, Terry Spurgeon, Tami Rodenberg, Tamev Nelson, Pam Wilcox, Hope Looney, Lincfa Beason; ROW 3, Wanda Howell, Allison Fordham, Kris Anderson, Diane Gladkin, Cindy Burrill, Cathy Bledsoe, joni Forbes, Tami Bollinger, Marlene Waterfall. Aiming for a health career is Teri Spur¬ geon. 700 HO. Desire Spark Enthusiasm of Underclassmen Junior Chefs are FRONT ROW Dorris Lu¬ kas, Debra Angel, Tami Cole, Marcey Lindmen, Peggy Johnson, Kim Porter, Valerie Jones, Greg Vance. ROW 2 Bill Ramsdale, Dave Vancil, Andrew Marshall, Mark Thoren, Tom Vincent. ECHO For two periods a day interested occupation students are in the classroom studying anatomy and the care of the human body. ECHO students are in class in preparation for their future in the Senior program Health Occupations. These are the people that like to help, and may become future nurses or doctors. Junior Chefs First year chefs ejoy learning the basics of a good cook. Junior Chefs this year were involved with Senior Chets on some projects. Projects this year were bake sales then ending the year with the spring banquet. HO member Cindy Burrill puts in an ac¬ tive day at Lutheran Hospital in Moline. ECHO members are seated at the table Shelly Vann and Gail Hoegerl. Standing around the table are Charlotte DePaw, Marylin Metcalf, Lynette Zirbes, Katrina Dasso, Cindy Roate, Konnie Proehl, Sylvia Hester, Kris Harris, Mary Goenz. Such a pleasing smile from Tami Roden- berg, who works at one of our local doc¬ tor ' s offices. ECHO, Junior Chefs 101 Future Chefs Begin Careers Senior Chefs this year visited businesses such as Oscar Mayer Co., Davenport Fish Company, and the Rock Island Auction Barn . Miss Bjorkmann felt that her students would be better informed on the processing and marketing of food. As a result of this trip students better understood the food service program . On special weeks this year the chefs made up the menu and served at Chef ' s Pantry a mini-restaurant for the French Classes. In May they attended the National Restaurant and Food and Fquipment Show in Chicago and earned money for their Fmployee ' s Banquet. George Guthrie and Ron Rennert give a look of concentration while working in the kitchen of Beef n ' Brew. A cheery day at McCabe ' s Tea Room for Donna Foss and Julie Vance Barb Davis Have it your way at Burger King. 102 Senior Chefs Sr. Chefs for this year are SEATED: Barb Davis, Jack Viviani, George Guthrie, Greg Lundy. ROW 2: Donna Foss, Sheila Schneider, Sue Fox, Denise Perry, Karen Sheil, Sue Scranton, Julie Carrol. ROW 3: Lee Otis Thompson, Robert Johnson, Vince Williams, Tim Hiatt, Ron Rennert, Pat Kerman, Marc Allen. Pat Kerman puts those hamburgers and fries down during another working day at Geri ' s. Divided We Stand Speech team consists of Sarah Hammen, Mort Shallman, Lisa Curtiss, Lisa Kenney, Beth Fisher, Sharon Guldenzopf, Tina Bull, Cathy Cowan; ROW 2: Scoff Dobereiner, Norm Carver, Lue Sparks, Jim Sacco, Margaret Gibson, Beth Hem¬ ming, Terry Brendal, Kerri Docherty; ROW 3: Laurie Handelman, Jim Resch, Greg Braid, Lee Blackman, John Murphy, Eric Eliason, John Weingartz, Julie Atkinson. Speech Team Composed of about 50 individuals who gave time and effort to work on speeches in these eleven different areas: extemporaneous speaking, radio speaking, oratorical declamation, original oriation, original comedy, humerous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, prase reading, verse reading and dramatic duet acting. Requiring many hours of practice from each individual, the students prepared on their own time for tournaments. Pinnettes The Pinettes — doing their thing to the spirit for home and away wrestling meets. Before any matches the pinnettes decorated the wrestlers lockers with colorful school spirit. Leading the Pinnettes this year with great enthusiasm and ambition are Kelly Forest, President; Charolette DePew, Vice-President; and Shari Bender, Treasurer-Secretary. Also lending their time to sponsor the Pinnettes are Mrs. Walter Gerber, Mrs. Richard Sellers and Mrs. jerry Bender. Pinnettes are: Bambi Ghys, Kathy Lord, Marilyn Marshall, Shari Bender, Charlotte DePaw. 2ND ROW — Debbie Farrance, Pam Frankville, Lisa Hinrichsen, Mindy Mueller, Jackie Rankin 3rd ROW — Jeannie Peavy, Linda Rotyerson. Fraction Faction Painting all the math classrooms this year was a major project by fraction faction. Officers for fraction Faction this year were Roberta Liston, President; Patty Applequist, Vice-President; and Donna Schachel, Secretary. One Christmas party this year was a Fondue party with Science Council in the Science room. Fraction Faction members are: Shirley Resler, Mary Jackson, Joan Goreth, Patty Appelquist, Roberta Liston, Donna Shachel with the computer Monroe. Speech Team, Pinnettes, Fraction Faction 103 Foreigners join As A Piece Of The Rock Officers of AFS are: Kathy Weingartz, Secretary, Monica Quill, President, and Tania Minot, Vice-President. Missing Tom Yohn, Treasurer. Three new pieces of the Rock this year are Beate Burgerhoff from Germany, Kunie Nakashima, a student sponsered by the Rotary clubs, and a Fabricio Vaca from Equador. AFS American field service has brought JOY into the hearts of students and teenagers from other countires for many years. The excitement is not only shared by the kids but also to the families who get to experience, emotions and expectations of young people all over the world. As a piece of the Rock this year we have two exchange students; Beate Burgerhoff from Germany and Fabricio Vaca from Equador. Monica Quill, who is a Senior, spent two months of her summer in Brazil on the AFS summer program. This year ' s AFS projects included a Christmas Progressive dinner, a Christmas Card-drop and an AFS weekend. AFS ' ers are: FRONT ROW: Kunie Naka¬ shima, Fabricio Vaca and Beate Burger¬ hoff. ROW 2: Lauren Janov, Carol Foss Patty Miller, Tom Love, Chris Miller, Kim Mitchell, Kathy Weingartz, Meg Collins, Karen Weingartz, Lisa Kenny, Kim Houl- ton, Tania Minot, Ann Radloff, Aud Ga- lex, Monica Quill and Tina Thul. 104 AFS French Club members are: FRONT ROW. Lauren Janov, Dana Garrison, Beth Anderson, June Bivens, ROW 2: Connie Kimbel, Carol King, Cindy Boeye, Beth Hemming, ROW 3: Laurie Handelman, Barb Egan, Tina Thul, Tina Johannides, Ann fansen, Anna Lefstein, )im Resch, Cheryl Mohr, Meg Collins, Beth Parker, BACK ROW: Brain Sharp, Ron McGinnis, Karen Weingartz, Kathy Weingartz. Vive Le Cercle Francais! v jim J] T 1 v R 1 Good little girls and boys in French club received a visit from Pere Noel (also known as Tom Yohn) at French Clubs Christmas Party. Pardon! Barb Egan did not expect her picture to be taken while playing a game of French Scrabble. French Club cabinate consists of: (SIT¬ TING) Dana Garrison and Anna Lefstein. Senior and Junior cabinets. STANDING: Beth Parker, Vice-President, Lisa Hinrich- son, Sophmore cabinet, June Bivens, President, Beth Hemming, Secretary and Tina Johannides, Treasurer. French Club members Ann Jansen and Beth Hemming ponder over whether to buy the Eiffle Tower or the Champs Ely- sGes. Long Live French Club! That ' s what the headline says, and that ' s what French Club members said throughout the year. Meetings were held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with June Bivens as President, Beth Parker, Vice-President, Beth Hemming, Secretary, and Tina Johannides, Treasurer. Highlights of the year were the Christmas Party, which included Pere Noel (French for Santa Claus) and champagne (non-alcoholic), and Mardi Gras, which was held March 2nd. French Club 7 05 Viva Para Siempre La Liga Panamericana! Pan Am consists of FRONT ROW — Ann Knittle, Kevin McGuire. ROW 2 — Marci Neff, Molly Nesseler, Vicki Fngleman, Jackie Rankin, Donella Thompson, Deb¬ bie Detwiler, Becky Hallgren, Julie Fus- sell, Debbie Adams, Laura Soltow, Mindy Ingold. ROW 3 — Lisa Kenney, Pam Far- rence, Fllen Tsagaris, Debbie Patranagio, Audrey G a ex, Jean Waddell, Lynn DeS- met, Kristi Collins, Julie Christiansen, Lau¬ ra Frickson, Belinda Bonsall, Annette Ack- erson. BACK ROW — Mike Willis, Dale Buchman, John Snowden, Tim Murga, Lee Blackman, Kyle Voelcker, Carrie Winger, Nancy Fgger, Janet Charleston, Shelly Greim, Sue O ' Neil. Officers for Pan Am are Donella Thomp¬ son, secretary, Ann Knittle, president, Ke¬ vin McGuire, vice-president, and Debbie Detwiler, treasurer. Spanish Club Enjoying special presentations , speakers , films , slides, music , arts and crafts are all a part of Spanish Club this year. More than 50 members participated in Pan-American League this year with Ann Knittle as president, Kevin McGuire as Vice-President , Donnella Thompson as Secretary and Debbie Detwiler as Treasurer. In order to boost the amount in the treasurery, Spanish Club participated in bake sales , made souveniers, and worked at the International Fiesta. Tortilla Flats was the highlight of the Christmas party this year. Six members of Pan-Am attended Mexico over Easter vacation joined by a group from Alleman High School. No, that ' s not Speedy Gonzales, it ' s just Pan Am advisor John Blomberg. i.SP- £5 Having a fiesta in the snow is Kevin McGuire. 7 06 Pan Am Lang Lebe Die Deutsch German Club officers Preident Beate Ber- gerhoff. Secretary Monica Quill, Vice- President Brad Ellis. German Club consists of FRONT ROW — Rick Koch, Sue Vogel, Beca Jones, Beth McLaughlin, Brad Ellis, Dick Henne- man. Bob Doeckel, Lois Beckmann , Kim Houlton, Tania Minot, Rick Hall, 2ND ROW — Pat Wynes, Steve Skov, Tom Isaacson, Lisa Hoffman, Liz Evans, Ron Mirr, Sharen Guldenzopf, Natalie Meyer, Terrie Margan, 3RD ROW — Steve Av- ruch, Dave Jensen, Geralynn Renner, Ro¬ berta Liston, Fawn Farmer, Beat Burge- hoff, Nesrin Ansary, 4TH ROW — Gloria Stevens, Heather Pollner, Mark Nagel, Patty Appelquist, Pat Kelly, Kathy Wein- gartz, Ken Stillwell, Monica Quill, Tom Love, Jammie Engman. German Club German club this year concentrated on learning the German culture. What better way to learn than through experience? The Octoberfest and Christmas party were highlighted by true German food, polkas, German music and German games. Fun for all — wunderbar! German Club ' s Advisor Frau Bowman gives advice. German Club 107 One Stroke At A Time Holidays , this year ' s theme for the annual water show high¬ lighted the spring month of April. The Dolphinettes practices their routine to music consisting of various stunts. The theme Holidays includ¬ ed costumes, decorations, and music according to the holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year ' s Day, Thanksgiving, Valentine ' s Day, St. Patrick ' s Day, Ground Hog Day, Easter and the fourth of July. Dolphinette officers are: Uz Evans, Presi¬ dent, Cindy Boeye, Vice-President, Dee- Dee Beaudry, Treasurer, and Sue Brick, Secretary. Learning a new routine are Mary Littig, Jill Mossage, Sue Brick and Judy Schneider. Thread-the-Needle 7 08 Dolphinettes Dolphinette s members are: FRONT ROW: Vanesa VanDe Voorde, Jill Mos- s age, Mary Littig, Jenny Evans, Sarah Brick, Annette Ackerson, Carol Camillo, Mary Humphrey, Sharon Logan. ROW 2: Val Ackerson, Ann Jansen, DeAnn Rice, Pam Sharp, Cindy Boeye, DeeDee Beaudry, Karen Christensen, Mary Love, Tracy Hendrickson, Angie Booras, Ann Snowten, Sarah Evans. ROW 3: Judy Schneider, Liz Evans, Sue Brick, Audrey Galex, JoAnn Rakus, Lori Sweet, Monica Quill, Kim Mitchell, Carol Carlson, Lynne Brown. The Dolphinette Cabinet consists of: Val Ackerson, Monica Quill, Audrey Galex, Sue Brick, DeeDee Beaudry, Cindy Boeye, Liz Evans, Lori Sweet, Carol Carl¬ son, Kim Mitchell, Lynne Brown. Getting ready to try out the water is Judy Schneider and Sue Brick. One,two,three Kick! Practices Sarah Brick, Karen Christianson, and Mary Love. Dolphinettes 109 The Paper People The award winning Crimson Crier strives bi-weekly for the true story, gathered from student reporting. News pages inform the student body of various events and activities, while Edito¬ rials see to it that the staffs opin¬ ion is heard. Creative In-Depth pages and the traditional fresh¬ man pages keep the staff pretty busy throughout the year. With the change of the semes¬ ter brings a whole new staff with exciting new ideas. Each staff publishes seven issues each ten pages. These are distributed throughout the four Junior High Schools and here at Rocky. 2nd Semester Business Staff, Chris Sol- tow, Sue Depaepe, Dewitt Young, Steve Engleman. Second Semester Co-Editors Laura Gage and Lori Lefstein discuss plans for the next issue. Second Semester writing Staff are: FRONT ROW, Kim Davies, Pam Adams, Terry Brendal, Barb Egen, Candy McCleary, Dawn Dilley. BACK ROW: Sally Skinner, Sara Reimers, Cheryl Strickler, Kim Ericksen, Steve Moller, Brenda Stevenson, Alvin Picket, Lisa Gu¬ tierrez, Judy Geuther and Kelly Forrest. 110 Crimson Crier First Semester Crimson Crier Staff. ROW 1: Dick Wertheimer, Business Manager, Todd Amato Picture Editor, Jim Cooper, Copy Editor, Mike Smith, In-Depth Edi¬ tor, Kirk Lawson Sports Editor. ROW 2 Lori Sc hearer. Page 2 Editor, Leslie King, Page 1,3, and 10 Editor, Dana Garrison, Lori Sweet, Co-Editor, Sue Bloom Fresh¬ man Editor and Scott Colclasure Co-Edi¬ tor. Nicolas Peschang, Advisor. One of the usual third hour meetings of the crier staff. Lori Schearer and Sue Bloom hurry to get exchange envelopes stuffed and ad¬ dressed beore the next issue ' s stories are assigned. Scott Colclasure consults Mr. Peschang on one of his spectacular ideas. Crimson Crier 111 Fun, frolic, and fantastic, if not far-out, ideas are all important parts when it comes to producing a yearbook as these staffers demonstrate. A yearbook portrays those unforgettable ups and downs of each day spent at the Rock . Meeting at 8 a.m. the staff worked to gather bits and pieces of those special moments needed for each section. Late hours, short tempers, and finally; a sigh of relief were enjoyed by all staff members. Our CD various promotion projects C kept us busy, button making, gift certificates, and of course Q the Rock made this year ' s ca Watchtower something special. (D Q CD £ Careful, responsible eyes may be found in these Watchtower photographers: Larry Eastland, Lisa Christiensen, Pat Kelly, and Randy German. 112 Watchtower Hallways make uncomfortable confer¬ ence rooms, but Advisor Eleanor Conrad . , sticks with it while helping Carrie Winger ° f ' en hldin hel ? s esca P lrom , tbe 00,56 on a problem with the junior section. and , confuston. but Faculty Editor Caro Carlson doesn ' t seem to be hidden well enough from Girls Sports Editor Jill Carl¬ son. i i Taking advantage of a rare moment alone, Co-Editor Stacey McCallum reorganizes the production schedule. Those who are pieces of the rock are: FRONT ROW — Julie Hankins, Meg Collins, Carrie Winger, Diane Janssen, Tom Isaacson, Peter Axup. ROW 2 — Stacey McCallum, Debbie Schwarz, Dee Dee Beaudry, June Bivens, Jodi Napsky, Eleanor Conrad, Rick Koch, Sue Vogel. ROW 3 — Kim Tobias, Jill Carlson, Patty Young, Sfeve Moller. ROW 4 — Kim Da¬ vie s, Beth Graham, Chris Miller. BACK ROW — Laurie Braner, Lori Sweet, Carol Carlson. Watchtower 113 BSU Entering as a club in its fifth year, Black Student Union emphasizes the cultural aspects of the Black community. Activities most commonly desired by the student minorities are the Keynotes to the organizations existence. As a student organization , the BSU participates in many of the school activities and programs. At the close of each year the BSU awards two Martin Luther King Memorial Scholarships to the male and female seniors that reflect the ideals and beliefs of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, )r. BSU consists of, FRONT ROW — Betsy Lowry, Linda Morrison, Tamara Nelson. ROW 2 — Sandra Hill, Delores Morton, Pam lackson, Brenda Morrison, Diane Duke, Debbie Dunlap. ROW 3 — Crystal Hudson, Valerie Hathaway, Mike Lam, Vivian Thorton. BACK ROW — John Hall, John Ewing, Bo Harris. BSU Offers Scholarship Outlining plans for a luncheon on Martin Luther King ' s birthday is Charles Brad¬ ford, BSU advisor. Two BSU members await the start of an¬ other day ' s activity. On the hustle again is Bo Harris. Finding a quiet moment alone advisor Vivian Thorton works on her sewing pro¬ ject. 114 BSU Expressing her thoughts on life through words is Sharon Swenson at a Campus Life meeting. Members attending a Youth For Christ convention in Milwaukee cool off in De¬ cember with a dip in the hotel pool. Campus Life Inspires All Campus life is a great chance for kids to get together each Monday night and just have fun and talk. They talk on all subjects. These meetings are a place to say what you think with no put downs. Meetings are held in the student ' s homes. There are no fees , just kids having a good time and finding answers to questions about life. We take a long look at what the author of life itself , God, has to say. Campus Life highlights are a living end three day trip , a ten day summer camping caravan and an all night lock-in at the Rock Island Y . Campus Life members are, FRONT ROW Christiansen. BACK ROW — Buddy Acting in an advisory capacity are Dianne — Laura Soltow, Sharon Swenson, Laura Young, Kent Evans, Mark Plotke, I ana Hughes, Anthony Jones, and Beth Kostos. Sears, Kathy Undley, Gloria Stevens, Julie Hefter, Beth Graham, Dick Kemple. Campus Life 775 To get the most out of his high school years , Peter Axup diligently keeps up on all recent developments in each of his classes. Gaping ghouls garnish a strange moment in 7976 senior history with the help of Kevin Firth. Smiles often work wonders when it comes to making friends as Vicki Banks finds out. Self-defense classes teach the proper techniques on how to ward off any at¬ tacker , to senior girls during a special week in gym. Boulders 117 rx o • —- • -- __ a Elizabeth Anderson Katherine Anderson Kris Anderson Scot Anderson Wade Argo Peggy Argue Julia Atkinson Danny Avery 118 Seniors Missy Baldridge Scott Balliu Cheryl Baltimore Jeff Bamman Linda Beason Michael Beason Lois Beckmann Karen Behrens Seniors 119 Beate Bergerhoff Michael Black Ronald Black Marsha BladeI William Blais 120 Seniors Debbie Braner Laurie Braner Sue Brick John Brinkmeyer Ln CO 3 • O ✓ VI 0 Seniors 121 Robin Brown Tamara Brown John Bruzas Frank Bachman 122 Seniors Christine Burwell Donald Bush Chris Bussard Michael Butler Tom Campbell Carol Carlson Jill E. Carlson Maria Carlson Brenda Chalfant Janet Charleston Nicholas Chirekos James Clark on rt • O C-O VJ on Seniors 123 t-o Dave Delcourt Randy Dennis Susan Depaepe Daniel Diehl -- - 1 Seniors 12S Deneen Dilly Bill Draffkorn Diane Duke Debra K. Dunlap Ed Dunn Buzzy Eagle Nancy Egger Ron Elliott Brad Ellis Eileen Ellis 126 Seniors Elizabeth Evans John Ewing Mark Ewing Michael H. Faigen Mike Flanagan John Foley Joni R. Forbes Linda Ford Seniors 127 Teresa Francis Dave Franck Stan Franks Mary Franks Gerald Freelove Robert T. Frees Les Fries Theresa Frink 7 28 Seniors ohn M. Gardner Dana Garrison Greg Carver Randy Giftnore Seniors ' 76 +— a Robert Gunter Mary R. Gusman Frank Gusman Jon Gustafson 7 30 Seniors Kim Gustafson George Guthrie Robert H. Guthrie John C. Hall a • o ■ l VI Os Seniors 131 Eric Helpenstell Eric Hendren Robert Henke Dick Henneman Lynn Hester Tim Hiatt Debra Hill Jeff Hill Don Hillman Laurie Hindman Dan Hobart Mary Anne Hodge 132 Seniors ■ Melinda Ingold Tom Isaacson Pam Jackson Kevin Jahns Lauren Janov Diane Janssen Chris Jasiota Julie Jawoisz Seniors 133 VO l a Dave Jenkins Rick Jenkins David K. Jensen Lila Jensen Ronald Jinks Dennis R. Johnson Florinda Johnson Robert Johnson Rebecca Jones Tony Karman 134 Seniors Cynthia Karzin James Kee Molly Kelly Robert Kester The weigh we are a prize-winning float is pulled by Jack Vivani and Kevin Dave Klockau Rick Koch Pamela Koepplinger Annette Kuenning Anita LaFrence Lisa A. Largent 136 Seniors Thomas Kost Mike Koster Steven M. Krug Sue Kugler Alan Kump Hank Uforet Michael J. Um Donald E. Unnen Jamie Urdner Diana Uwson Kirk Uwson Nathan Learner Charlie Locke Hope Looney Barbara Louck Greg Lundy Martha L. McDaniel Michael P. McDonnell Valerie McDowell Denese McGhee 0 • o VI Seniors 137 VO IX a Kevin E. McGuire Judy McKee Mike McKee Beth McLaughlin David Manary Teresa Manuel Debra Markin Lesley Marquette 138 Seniors Ron Martel Norma Martinez Robbi Massey Robert Merchie Donald Metz Bradley Meyers Harold G. Millbrook Chris Miller Holly Miers Mattie P. Mikeal Annette Kuenning concentrates as the band performs at a football game. Seniors 739 Judy Moellering Steven C. Moller Brad Moore Martha Moore 140 Seniors Karen Muscovalley Kathy Muscovalley Cherie Myers Fran Nache Kunie Nakashima Jodi Napsky James Neifing James W. Nelson Seniors 141 VO K a Lisa Nixon Michael Noble Kelly O ' Banion Mark 5. O ' Brien David Oetting Paul Osborn Diana Osterhagen Kelli Palmer 142 Senior George Pappas Steve Parr Martha Patronagio Ruth Pauwels Jeannie Peavy Dennise Perry Roxanne Piasecki Earnest Pierson Linda Pierson David Pittmann Arthur C. Pohl Richard Poling Tracey Pollner Wanda Pollock Rusty Powell Anthony Roberts Linda Robertson Paula Robinson Steve Roessler 144 Seniors Joseph Schissel Anita Schmitt Debbie Schwarz Brian Scott Jim Scott Sue Scranton Mike Seymour Michelle Seymour Seniors 145 VO IX 4 a Rick Shaffnit Brian Sharp Deena Sharp Richard Shaw Larry Sigmon Sfeve Skov Robert Smart Mary Gale Smith Michael L. Smith 7 46 Senior -n Sheila Snyder Michael Spah Gale Sparks Theresa S. Spurgeon Pam Stelling Gail Sterrett Kenneth Stilwell Steven Stirts Senior 147 1% 4—1 a Mary Ann Talbot Lawrence Talley C. Kent Tanner Denise Taylor Regena Taylor Yolanda Taylor Mike Thoms Robert Timm Tom Tingle Kim Tobias Tim Trout Patricia Tschsappat 148 Seniors I ! i45 !5f Debra Tumlin J. Wesley Turner Randy Tweet Rick Ullrick Fabricio Vac a Coleen VanZandbergen Sondra Varner Mike VerhiUe Open lunch gives Suzie Butler and Dave Klockau a chance to be together. Sue Vogel Shelly Voss a O ' vi Seniors 149 IX a -0 Alayne Weingartz Teresa Wells 7 50 Seniors Sally Wendling Richard Wertheimer Cindy West Rob West Kandy Williams Melinda Williams Vincent Williams Debbie Williams Seniors 757 Thomas Yohn Marina Yokas Patricia A. Young r Pam Zentic 152 Seniors No Picture Available Kathy Bledsoe Greg Booras Tom Coherly Bill Coleman Pat Congdon John Cooper Elvis Davis Valerie Davis Scott Dean Doug Deitrich William Dell Bradley DePew Stephen DeWitte Dennis Donaldson Mike Eckermann Tracy Eckert Steve Emerick Brian Enburg Diane Garrow Tim Griffith Dennis Harrison Steele Hillier Robert Holmquist Darrell Johnson Pat Kernan Jim Leatherman Kenny Lee Daniel Leffler Walter McKinney Anita Moore Marc Anthony Moore John Morrison Tim Murga Tamey Nelson Ed Peck Diane Perrin David Plaisance Kathleen Rice Bill Riley John Scudder Sandra Shank Chris Soltow Milton Spidle Robert Stevens Kelley Stonehouse Mike Studer Lee Thompson Tom Thorton Marlene Waterfall David Wedertz Alethea Weese Sheila Williams Enjoying Our Last Year Molly Nesseler portrays one of her favor¬ ite characters ( ' iV.). I would turn my nose up too at cafeteria if I were you Robbi Massey. Don ' t worry Barry Brandt , just remember this is your last year at the Rock. What is so funny John Strauss? Senior guys get together during lunch. Seniors 755 Meditating over a new word is Spanish student Annie Knittle. Airs of Japan radiate from Beth Heming on Homecoming dress-up day. Difficult translations baffle Wendy Ka¬ mensky. Heading the women ' s Worst Dressed list is Norm Carver. Pride Of 7 Abolt, Mark Adams, Debbie Adams, Pamela Adamson, Terry Albrecht, Raymond Albrecht, Robert Allen, Gregory Allen. Scott Altman, Laurie Anderson, Tammie Andresen, lelf Andrews, Tracy Angel. Debbie Angel, ludy Anguiano, Patricia Ansary, Nesrin Bill Doeckel sure does seem to show an interest in Patti Johnson ' s class ring. Anthony. Caleb Appelquist. Betsy Appelquist, Patty Appleman, Marie Arp, lacquelynn Ater, Kelly Ausdal, Claudia Bailey, Toni Baker. Brian Bales. Randy Banks. Della Barnes, Aubrey Barnett, Dana Barnett. Cathy Bateman, Bret Bawmarm, Cindy Beal. Marc Beardsley, Laurie Beaudry, Dee Dee BeDuhn. Ron Bell, Bob Bennett, Andrea Benson, DD Bernauer, Debra Juniors Bevins, Denise Biddison. Cindy Bilicki. Michael Bishop, Susan Blackmon. Lee Bland, Cheryl Bledsoe. Brian Bleuer, Richard Bleyaert, ferry Boeye, Cindy Boidt, Dave Boons, fohn Boughan, Karen Boultinghouse, td Bowes, Beth Bowser. Mark c o -t Juniors 159 Carter, Sue Cartwright, Randy Carver, Norman Cepeda. Mario Chandler, Bruce Cheers, Crystal Christesen. Terry Christie, Randy Clark, Larry Clark, Kathleen Cline, Ron Cobbs, fell Cobert, Brian Cockerill, Jim Cohen, Mike Coin, Constance Cole, Charles Cole, Tammy Collier, Beverly Collins, Larry Even sophomore Pat Swartzfager has to know the facts of life, as told by Tom Steele and not believed by Debby Coni- cella and Laura Larson. 160 Juniors Collins, Meg Cong don, Dennis Conicdla, Debby Cook, Christine c 2 o Cordis, Aaron Cowen, Kathy Cox, D vid Co ad, fim Crouse, Tamove Crowe, Dave Crum, Matt Crumly, Sharon Cullison, Barb Cushman, Charlie Daligee, Christina Dasso, Katrina Dasso, Kevin Dasso, Linda Davis, Eloise Davis, Sandra Davis, Shane DeBacker, Mike DeBruyne, Judy Decker, Tamie Degarmo, Dean Dennis, Kenneth DePauw, Charlene DePauw, Charlotte After all the waiting , Brian Bledsoe finally receives his class ring. Now, the problem is finding a girl to trade with. Juniors 767 DeSpain, Pamela DeWitte, Christine Diaz, Caroline Dieterich, Diana Dietsch, Ronnie Dilley, Dawn Dingeldein, Lisa Dobbler, Cary Dobereiner, Scoff Doeckel, Ben Doeckel, Bob Doeckel, Bill Doherty, Karen Domokos, Attila Donnelly, Cindy Douglas, Dana Douglas, Larry Downey, Trudi Downing, Diana Downs, Laurie Draffkorn, Paul Drevich, Marc Dusenberry, Pam Each, David Eagle, Jim Eastland, Larry Ebert, Julie Eberts, Rose Eckermann, Kim Edgar, Ronda Edwards, Raymond Egeberg, Karen Ehrmann, Rich Elder, Sue Elliott, Ricky Ellis, Lizzie Elsbury, Jeff Emory, Alice The junior section of Rocky ' s band seems to get smaller and smaller. 162 Juniors Tatina Minot gives up her money anx¬ iously in exchange for her new class ring. Engelman, Steve England, Clint Engman. lames Engstrom, Todd Enlow, William Erickson, Anita Farmer, Fawn Far ranee, Cindy Fawcett, Tammy Fields, Eric Fields, Steve Firth, Jackie Fisher, faneice Flack, Michelle Flores. Ramona Flores, Donald Flores, lesse FoeFvkolb, Keith Ford, Debra Forest, Kelly Foster, Joseph Foutch. Dan Fox, Bill Franck. Lisa Frank. Guy Freeland, Craig Freeman, Sue Frees, Mary Goins Juniors Pride Of 77 Gray. Jacqueline Green. Julie Green. Cheryl Green. Richard Gregory, Charlene Greim. Shelly Griffin, Carl Griffin, Donald 164 Juniors Grossell, Jeanne Gutierrez, Lisa Hall, Harold Haller, Sara Hankins, Gary Harkey, Lisa Hayes, LaVern Heath, Tracy Guldenzoph, Haas, James Hall, Larry Hallgren, Becky Hannah, Karl Harris, Kristie Haynes, Vanessa Hedquist, Lance Sharon Hadley, Susie Hall, Usa Hammond, Hardin, Kim Hasson, Phyllis Healy, loe Helton, Diane Cuss, Raymond Guthrie, Cindy Hadley, Todd Hall, Phillip Michael Haney, Dawn Harding, Robert Hatlett, Cathy Heath, Terry Heming, Beth Juniors 765 ix Hill, Ctrl Hill, Jamie Hill, Sandra Hill, Susan Hillyer, Susan Hiner, Joe Hod son, Randal Hoegerl, Gail CD o • — __ Hendren, Vickey Hickman, Bibian Henry, Clifford Hickman, Juanita CL Hester, Sylvia Hicks, Bennie Hoffman, Gail Hollowell, Valerie Holman, Charlotte Hoover, Amber Hoskins, Judith Hoskins, Marilyn Hoteling, Martin Houlton, Kim Hudson, Barney Huff, Patricia Hughes, Mary Hughes, Sherry Hull, Tom Humphrey, Linda Irwin, Matt lacks, Kevin 1 66 Juniors The Pride of ' 77 shows itself in the cour¬ age of Ted Lardner. Jackson. Arthur Jackson, Fay Jackson, Kevin Jackson, Linda Jansen, Ann Jensen, Jane Jingst, Diane Jinks, Liz Joannides, Tina Johnson, Brent Johnson, Eric Johnson, Mike Johnson, Patti Johnson. Peggy Johnson, Tammy Johnson. Wade Johnson, Walter Johnston, Bruce Johnston. Larry Jones, Abraham Jones, John Jones, Mary Jones, Valerie Kaesbauer, Mike Kavensky, Wendy Kean, Linda Kedrowski, Jeff Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Shawn Kemble, Edith Kenny, Paul Kent, Rebecca Kerres, Jeff K ester, Jody Kettman. lisa Kiefer, lisa Kimball, Connie Kimbel, Jill Juniors 167 IX CD O King, Carol King, Richard Klatt, Katie Klinkenberg, Deborah Knittle, Ann Koester, Lane Koester, Lisa Kovacs, Melissa Kritzmire, Rob Kulig, Steven Lambach, Eric Langdon, Mike Langston, Terry Lardner, Ted Larsen, Ward Larson, Laura Lawhorn, Belinda Layer, Mark Leaf her man, Dave Leatherman, Nancy Ledbetter, Torn Lee, Terri Lefstein, Anna Leigh, Terry Lemme, fane Lewis, Tina Lincoln, Donna Undeman, Marcey Undsey, Usa Undsey, Roy Uston, Roberta Long, Thomas 168 Juniors Lew Sparks catches up on the latest gos- sipe. C 3 • O Love, Tom Lowery, Betsy Lowery, Allen Luca, Doris Lund, Tom Lundquist, Kathy McAdams, Paddy McBride, Missy McCartney, Margaret McCleary, Candy McClendey, Val McCormick, Teresa McCoy, Mary McCoy, Valerie McGinnis, Brian McGinnis. Roaland Juniors 769 Ns rx Tom Steele surrenders to the junior class. • — CL Martin, Debra Marlin, lames Marlin. foAnn Martinez. Eddie Marx, David Marx, lackie Matherly, Kurt Mates. Susan Mayberry, loan Meagher, Dennis Metcalf, Marilyn Mewes, Lori Meyer. Natalie Mk kelson. Alison Miles, John Miller. Darlene Miller, lerry Miller, fimmie Miller. Usa Miller, Marti Miller, Patty Milligan, Bob Milligan, Susan Millwood, John Minot, Tatiana Minter, Sherri Mirr, Ron Miskowicz. Mike Mitchell, Kerry Mock more, Patricia Moffitt, leffrey Mohr, Cheryl 170 Juniors Monroe, Hollis Montgomery, Monte Moreno. Shawn Moritz, fill Morrison, Jon Morrison. Linda Morrow, Deborah Morton, Delores Moser, Linda Mossage, fill Mueller, Annette Mueller, Lisa Muscovalley, David Mustek, Marybeth Myers, Mike Nache, Ramona Nefzger, Sally Nelson. Brent Nelson, Lucille Nelson, Pamela Nelson, Tamara New I and, Scott Newswander, Kevin New sw ander, Mary Newton. Charles Nichols. Bob Nightingale. Lisa Nolan. Christine Northcutt, Rebecca Northdorf, Cindy Bruce Reisman takes a proud glimpse of this year ' s junior float. Juniors 171 uniors L A J T.w hmR r I Novotney. Petit, Kevin Phillips, Judith Pirch, Kristen Porter, Kimberly Richard O’Neill, Sue Overton, James Penry. Thomas Phillips, Donna Pickett, Alvin Plaisance, Tom Porter, Peggy Nusbaum, Robert Orr, Joyce Parker. Beth Peters, Lynn Phillips, Gary Pierce, Charles Platt, Kirt Postley, Gwen Olds, Debbte Ortiz, Scarlet Patterson, Regina Peterson, Randy Onderbeke, Max Otis, Kris Payton, Brian Peterson, Tom 172 Juniors These juniors prepare to dig into another day. Paul Kenny demonstrates his unusual tal¬ ents in the Homecoming parade. Potter, Bill Powell, Cary Price, Steve ProeN. Connie Pruett. Bonnie Pulliam. Eddie Putnam, William Quick, Dennis Radloff. Dave Rakus. jo Arm Ramierz, Montgomery Ramsdale, Bill Ramsey. Gloria Randerson, Ginger Rangel, Rhonda Rapsilber, Beth Rasmussen, Kenneth Ray, Daniel Raymond. Tina Rebello, Jayson Reimers, Sara Reisman, Bruce Renner, Geralynn Reyes, Kenneth Reynolds, Robin Rice, Deann Rice. Shirley Roate. Cindy c • o Juniors 173 K IX o a; •o • — __ a. Robb. Robin Robbins. Dennis Robbins. Ted Roberts. Leon Rodgers. Pat Rosenthal, Jim Ross ow, Rodney Roth, Bette Ruckman, Rita Rudd. Vicki Rushing. Lanette Sacco, Jim Schaab, Mark Schachel, Donna Schamp. Bette Scha rer, Craig Members of the junior class lend support to a struggling Laura Larson. Schaubroeck. Steven Scherrer, Kerri Schmitt, lames Schmitz, Jill Schneider, Drew Schomer, Richard Schrempp, Mary Schwemberger, Kevin Scott, Elaine Scott. Leann Scott, Tony Scranton, Sally Seal, Brent Self, Peggy Shallman, Morton Sharp, Pam SheldaN, David Sheley, Betsy Shofner, Ronald Simmons, Michael Sims, Diane Sirevaag, Erik Sisco, Unda Sivill, Tom 174 Juniors A quiet moment of study for Linda Sisco. Slach, Verna Sleeper, Sharon Sloan. Oebbr a Smart, limmie c • o Smith, Bill Smith, Bruce Smith, Evevian Smith, Judy Smith, Kevin Smith, Larry Smith, Lori Snyder, Larry Solis, Mary Soltow, Laura Spah, Scott Sparks, Lewis Staes, Brian Steele, Daniece Steele, Tom Steger, Timothy Sterling. Michael Stevens, Cheryl Stevenson, Brenda Stigers, Randy Stone, Amy Stradley, Arm Straw, Sue Strayer, Kris Juniors 175 Strickler, Cheryl Tadlock, Mark Teague, Brenda Thomas, Donnie Tipple, David Troll, Mike Ulfig, Bill VanDeVoorde, Summers, Ron Taylor, Dawn Teeter, Cynthia Thoren, Mark Tooley, Scott Tucker, Ladd Vance, Gregory Zachary Sundquist, Judy Taylor, Roy Terry, Tarvis Thul, Tina Topping, foe Tunberg, Michelle Vancil, Dave Vann, Shelly Swartz, Laurie Taylor, William Theus, Kirk Tiedge, Ron Tripilas, Cassie Turner, Liz VanDeVoorde, Vaughn, Annette Vanesa Vincent, Thomas 176 Juniors Warren, Larry Watson. Teresa Wedertz, Kenneth Weese, Tena Gartner Weingartz, John Weingartz, Kathy Welcome, Dupree Welcome, Pierre Wells, Vera We ser, Randall c 3 O Pam Adams displays disgust at the sur¬ rounding seniors. Welsh, Steve West, Cheryl Westerbeck. Annie Whan, Mike Whan, Sandy Wheaton, Alvin Wherry, Dave Whitcomb, lell Whitcomb. Kevin WNte. Laura White. Brian Wickenburg, Judy Wickert, Penny Wilburn. Cindy Wilker, Pam Wilkins, Wayne Juniors 177 Looking Towards Tomorrow Wilkins, Steve Williams, Everett Williams, Kenneth Williams, Terry Wilson, Gwen Wilson, Susan Winger. Carrie Winter. Sandi Wittig, Dan Woest, Robin Woiters, Bob Won hey, Ronald Wright, Beth Wyant, ludy Wynn. Brent Wynn, Chris Young, Carolyn Young, DeWitl Yuris, Kris Zahringer, Darin Zawada, Jim Zentic, LeAnn Zimmerman, Sherree Zirbes, Lynette Zukerman, Mike c Pictures Not Available: Baty, Raymond Baxter, John Beason, Debra Beckwith, Mike Bretsford. Juanita Bush. Randy Chalfant, Brenda Clark. James Crawford. Ronald Dunn, Howard Egan, Barbara Elmore, Terry Euell, Annie Evans, Kent Fox, Charles Euentes, Raul Fuller, David Glider, David Hall. Richard Hayes, Guy Hilson, Derek Jacobson, Glen Johnson. Calvin Light, David McDonnell. Micheal McDowell, Valerie McGinnis, Leonard Morrison, Sandra Neal, Midge Nimmers, Sheila Ovens. Lisa Pace, Gary Platt, Aris Reid, Shirley Rennert, Ronald Resch, Jim Rodenburg, Tamara Salais. Dalla Salats, Robert Serrata. Marie Sersland, Kim Sewell. Jacqueline Sprout, Laurie Sprout, John Tacey, Lorene Talley, Laurence Vesey, Charlene Watson, Thomas Whentley. Reginal Wiggins, Scott Wilkey. Debbie Williams, Mike Wilson. Micheal Winn, Marcia Woods. Perry juniors 779 mors You ' ve got to be kidding, hopes Her¬ bie Schultz, upon hearing the latest gos- sip. Lunch time provides a moment for soph¬ omores to let out their emotions, whether or not they are a smile, a stifled yawn or a tongue peaking out from the corner of a mouth. Demonstrating sophomore spirit, Gayla Westerfield, does her part to keep the cafeteria clean, by depositing her lunch sack in the nearest trash can. 180 Pebbles Ackerson, Annette Agy, Julie Allen, Cheri Allen, Tammy Allender. Robin Allison, Marty Almanza, Raul Alverez, Ferdie Amirault, Dawn Anderson, Brenda Anderson, Chuck Anderson, Greg Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Miriam Anderson, Penny Andrews, Judy Marie Doubling over jokes cracked by her friends, Leeta Taylor puts on a happy face. Angel, Benard Appelquist, Steve Argue, Nancy Jo Angel, Cindy Lou Applegate, Rudy Arndt, Brad Angeil, Kent Argo, Wyatt Arnold, Joe 182 Sophomores Arp, Mike Ausdal, Laura Avery, Kerry Ayers, Tim Babers, Tyrone Baldridge, Joe Arrington, Henry Avery, Darryl Axup, Andy Babers, Glenda Baker, Amanda Balliu, Debbie Banks, Tim L. Barker, Linda Barbee, Amber Barnes, Alan Bark alow, Louann Barnes, Diann Firm determination carried these sopho¬ mores through the bed race. Many sophomores peddle their way to school. Sophomores 183 Barnes, Batch Barnett, Dana Barnett, Robert Barrett, lamey Barton, Mike Bawmann, Penny Beal, Toni Beaver, lay T. Beck, Greg BeDuhn, Tom Begyn, Kevin Bell, lattice Lee Bennett, Margot Benson, Mark Beswick, Ruth Arm Bierman, Sandra Bingaman, Mena Birkel, Usa Bishop, lim Black, Lori Black, Rusty Bland, Charles Bland, Rita Lee Blaser, Susan Blebsoe, Kelly Bleuer, Jill Bleuer, Sue Bluedom, Marvin Bog guess, Garry Bohannon, Mark Bolio, Fred Bond, Douglas Bonnett, Robin Bon sal I, Belinda Booras. Angela Booth, Ronald Arthur 184 Sophomores Boswell, limes Bower, Bob Bower, Tami Bowes, Tim Boyd, lodi Boyer, Seertf Carlson, Thomas Carpentier, Andrea Carrell, LaCina Carrillo, Dawn Brown, Michael Bryant, lohn Allen Burkhead, Scot Butts, Laurie Calsyn. Gina Bruck, Marty Buchman, Dale Bums, Tom Butts, Leslie Campbell. Karyn Brulfett, BearI )r Broken, Shelly Burwell. Dawn Calloway, left Campbell. Kathy Sophomores 185 Cartwright, Cindy Carver, Kathleen Chamberlain, Chuck Chandler, Gail Chaplin, Charles Cherry, Robert Chesting, Scott Childs, Theresa Ann Christensen, lisa Christensen, Windy Christiansen, lulie Christner, Liz Christofferson, Kelly Clark, Kerry Clason, Linda Clay, Ada Cleaveland, Daniel Clemons, Anthony Coatney, Craig Coin, Kathy Collier, lerome Collins, Kristi Collins, Richard Conley, Barbara Connelly, Tami Conrad, Mike Notorious fpr her straw hat and feather. Sarah Hammen is pictured as she passes to her next class. 186 Sophomores People And Personalities Cook, Mirk Cooper, Mark Cooprider, Mirk Copenhiver, Eugene Cotton, Mirk Crawford, Nolin Crook shinks, David Crownover, Loren Csorba, Cathy Curtiss, lisa Dailey, Joe Damewood, Chris Daniels, Bill Danielson, Wendy Darby, Nora Darland, Shirley, D Darrell, Aaron Das so. Peter Das so. Todd Davies, Lisa Davis, Michael Davison, Theresa Dawkins, Patricia Daxon. Steve Daxon. Tammy Dean. Jerry Decker, Kathy Defauw, Julius Deford. Richard DeCeeter. Tim DeLaRosa. Robert Deleu. Gary DeMott, Cindy Dennis, Tony Derrick, Rodney Detwiler, Debbie DeWitte. Daniel Diehl, Teresa Dismer. Paul Dixon. Lorraine Docherty. Kan Doeckel, Michael Doerr, Glen Splash! A bucket of cold water is poured on Jackie Rankin ' s head while qn a sum¬ mer Biology camp-out. Duncan , Loti Dunn, Donna Eagle, Tim Eastwood, Cletus Ebert, Peggy Eckert, Patricia Eckhardt, Lori Eddy, Diane Edell, Steve Edmondson, Diane Edwards, David Edwards, Lisa Egan, Daniel Eklof, Harold Eklof, Michael Eliason, Eric Elliott, Margaret Lynn Ellis, Alice Marie Ellis, Lynn Gregory Ely, Tim Emerson, Peggy Arm Emrick, Sandy Engel man, Vicki Enstrom, Mike Esparza, Michelle Essary, Debra E stell, David Evans, Sarah Everth, Harry Ewing, Kim Ewing, Marie Faith, Curtis 188 Sophomores Fare, David Farrance, Pamela lean Farrett, Martin Farrier, Paula Fay. James Fearn, Tonya Feldhahn, Kathy Fellner, lames Fentress, Sam Figg, Karen Figg. Sharon Fisher, Beth Ann Fitch, Norman Flores, Laura Foley. Mark Ford, Scott Fordham, Gregory Ford ham, Robin Foster, Melody Foulks, Ronald Foot, Thomas Fox, Ed Fox, Susan France, Annette Frank, Rhea Franks, Cheryl Franks, Richard Frankville, Pam Franz, lim Freese. Sandra Galex, Harriet Gardner, Margo Garrison, Douglas Garza. Hugo Gathright, Raymond Gauley, Robert Gekas. lamie Genz, Linda Sue Gerber, Doug Gerstein, Andy Ghys, Daniel Gilmore Robert Sophomores 189 Gimm, Debra Golden, Anthony Gome, Suzanne Goodwin, Julie Goold, Tracy Gramenz, Dawn Gosney, Mark Grant, Jarvis Gottwalt, Danny Gray, Leesa Grahlmann, Kathy Gray, Ralph Green, Connie Greenleaf, Scoff Griffin, Tim Groyan, Sandra Hackett, Julie Hall, Ronald Hammen, Sarah Hannah, Kassie Green, Liz Greenman, Grimm, Robert Guthrie, Charles Hafeman, Linda Hall, Timothy HandeJman ' , Hansen, Chris Green, Linda Cherie Greenwood, Don Grisham, Diane Haas, Patricia Hall, Lynette Halx, Mark Laurie Hanna, Edmund Hansen, Beth 190 Sophomores Two heads are better than one , says Andy Axup and Mike Conrad. Say! What? Thats what! Whats who? oops! Debbie Detwiler belts out a cheer to the sophomore class. YUKK! Whats that crawling on your shoulder?” teases Diane Edmundson to Lisa Curtis. Sophomores 191 Henning, Cindy Henson, Charles Hergert, David Heweft. Debbie Jean Hickerson. Lori Hicks, Paulette Hilderbrand, Kenny Hill. Ronda Hill, Timmie Hillyer, Theresa Hinrichsen, Lisa Hodson, Carol Holland, Rick Holland. Roberta Holmgrain, Ardith Hoimquist, Pam Hood. Brad Hooks, Tom Hoots, Lynda Hopley, Brenda Horton, Delbert Housby, Edward Huber. Ronald Huber, Peggy Hugaert, Scott Hughes, Duane Huisman, Doris Humphrey, Mary 192 Sophomores Jawoisz. Adam Hurt. Julie lackson, Mary Jech, Jim Jenkins. Curt left, Michael lack son. Eric Jackson, Michael Jefferson. Jenkins, Michael Jingst, Wayne lackson. King Jasiota. Annette Raymond Jenkins, Patricia Johnson, Dennis Johnson. Tye Jones, Derrick Keim, Jerry Kelly, Delores Kenney, Lisa Johnson, Van Jones, Eddie Kelley, Melanie Kelly. Dorothy Kernan. Kathy Johnson, Bill Kalina. Martha Kelly, Christine Kenney. Casey Kilgard, Gary Sophomores 1 93 Individuals Make Up The Rock Coach Johnson levels with Steve Daxon. Kohl, Kenneth Kopf, Mitch Kotecki, jane Krakovec, Tim Kurg, Michael Kump, Annette Kyles, Tommy lafever, Cindy Lam, Dona LaMay, Ricky Gene Langston, Scott Larimer, Karie Lassiter, Sheila Lassiter, Sue Lawrence, Jeff Lawson, Darryl Leisure, Latricia Lelonek, Karen Lenger, Michael Lenser, Tim Levin, Lori Levi, Ramni Lewis, Lester Lindley, Kathy Band member Jane Kotecki demonstrates that practice makes perfect. 194 Sophomores Lindsey, Brett Lofgren, Chris Logan, Sharon Kay Lomas, Ray Lomas, Sean Long, Belinda Long, Rodney Lord, Kathy Love, Deborah Lucas, Joe Lundy, Gay Lyle, Mary Ann Lyon, Mitchell McAdams, Driesst McBride, Michael McCall, James McCarthy, Diane McClendon, Alline McCorkel, Roland McCullough, Sandra McDuffie, Debra McDuffie, Donnie McGinnis, Patricia McGinnis. Patrick McKee, Sherry McKinley, Kandi McKisstck, Scott McKnight, Kirk The camera ' s eye catches Margot Bennett through the windshield of a car she is washing. Sopho mores 7 95 Martin, Tony Marlin, William Martinson, Wesley Mates, Marcia Matya. lames Mayberry, Donald Maynard, Mark Maxwell, Mark May, Starr Mejia, Pedro Melaas, Barb Mendoza, Pam Mendoza, Pete Mendoza, Rich Metcalf, Sandra Metz, Kevin Manley, Kevin Markillie, David Marquis, Donna Miller, Steven Miller, Vicki Mills, Marty Minard, Robert Minarsich, Michael Misfeldt, Louis Mlekush, Brad Mockmore, Tina Moellering, Cheryl Moore, Cindy Moore, Daniel Moore, Deanna Moore, Sabrina Moore, Shawn 1 96 Sophomores Morgan, John Moritz, Scott Morrison, Calvin Morrison, lohn Morrow, Charlotte Morrow, Dion Morrow, Vincent Mueller, Melinda Mulkey, Kimberly Mullens, Robin Mulvey, Wyatt Munson. Tammy Murga. Steve Murphy, lohn Murphy, Melody Murray, Cathy Murrens, John Muskeyvalley, Raymond Myers, Grace Myers, Michael Myers, Tom Nagel. Mark Najera, Oscar Neal, Eugene Neely, Debra Neff, Marci Nelson, Frank Nelson, Pam Nesseler, Scott Newcomb, Beth Newswander. Randy Nichols, Bill Nicholson. Gayle Nies, Tammy Nightingale, lames Nikulski, Karen Nimmers. Sharon Northcutt. Kelly Now, fudy Nunn, Loredia Nunn, Yevette Oestreich, Laura Olson, Dennis Olson, Duane On. Ion Ortman, Linda Overton, Cindy Paper. Michael Park, Donna Sophomores 797 Rocks Can Do! Exuberant sophomores show what they can do during the Homecoming parade. Afternoon plans are discussed by Lisa Da¬ vies and Jay Doran. 198 Sophomores Phillips, Richard Picker, Timmy Pierson, Ben Pippert, Arthur Pittman, Bill Plaisance, Rick Platt, Kevin Pfotke, Mark Pohlman, Cindy Pollack, Carla Pollner, Heather Porter, Beth Pouder, Christine Poulain, Penny Powers, lerald Pratt, lames Prebyl, Steven Pressly, Tim ProeN, Robert Radloff, Kathy Ramos, Rudolph Randle, Gloria Rangel, lames Rankin, lacki Sophomores 799 Roessler, Jeff Romine, Allen Rosenbaum. Richard Rosenthal. Brad Rosenthal. Curl Rossow, Lisa Roundtree, Daladier Rowe, Greg Rowe, Julie Ruckman, Dale Rudd, Kathy Rumler, Debbie Rushing, Michael Sabbe, Sue Saben, Donna Sampson, Cindy Sandbothe, Bill Sapp, Deana Sapp, Kimberly Schafer, Jacob Schaich, Jesse Scharer, Deborah Scheer, Vicki Schissel, Ann Schneider, Judy Schoessei, Greg Schomer, Terry Schroeder, Gregg Schultz, Herbie Scott, Gwendolyn Scott, Michael Scudder. Peggy Sears, Laurel Seefieldl Robin SeJsor, Stephanie Serrano, Mary Sexson, Missy Seyb, Suzan Shaffer, Chester Shapiro, Loti Sharp, David Sheesley, Robert 200 Sophomores She , ludy She , Tom Shields, Michael Shivers, Herman Shryack, Kevin Shuck. Stuart Simmons, Kevin Simmons, Linda Sims. Unda Skoglund trick Slach, Diana Smith, lulie Smith, Lauri Smith, Tom Smith, Tracey Snowden. John Sohl, Lisa Soike, Ion Solomon, Mary Sparkman. Tom Sparkman, Tim Spates. Marsha Speed, Rick Spurgetis. Tracey Staes, Mark Stanforth. Paul Steiner, Steven Stetson, Steve Stevens, Gloria Stevenson, Richard Stewart. Cindy Stewart, Clark Stockton, Tim Stone, leff Stoneking, Sharon Strickland, Tony Strkkler, Marion Strteder, Carrie Stropes, Kathie Sluder, Joseph Swanson, Tim Swartzfager. Pat Swenson, Sharon Syrian. Linda Syrian. Rhonda Tague, Tricia Sophomores 201 Talik. Carol Talik. Cheryl Tanner. Kevin Taylor. Cheryl Taylor. Cindy Taylor. David Taylor, Ion Taylor. Ufa Taylor, Ruth Ann Teague, Gregory Teeter, Kenneth Templeton. Cort Tf.omas, Brad Tho,npson. Doneila Thompson, Lori Thompson, Roger Thornton, Wanda Thtrston, Sarah Timm. Steven Tittle, Lori Tolliver. Ted Topping, Frank Trent. Lori Trent, Mike Faithful fans turn out for the little rocks ' game against Alleman. The student lounge provides a place to sit and catch up with the latest news for Lauri Smith, Sue Lassiter and Kristi Collins. Tsagaris, Ellen Tschappat, Pam Tucker, Debra Tumlin, Michael Tumbough, ferry Turner, Audie Ullrick. Brenda Vdberg, Russell Vance, Pam VanDePutte. Michael Vann, lessie Vann, Kevin Veasey, Fred Verhille, Stephen Vmar, Steven 202 Sophomores Voekker, Kyle Vogt, Jeff Voorhis, Midi Curtis Jones suggests extra curricular ac¬ tivities to sophomore Pam Nelson. Sophomores 203 res Get It Together Rocky And Friends Wickert, Pam Wickwire, fim Wiggins , Karla Wilcox, Mark Wiley, Tom Wilkens, Connie Williams, Annette Williams, Charles Willis, Michael Wilson, Alvin Wilson, Herbert Wilson, Ronald Wilson, Tanya Wise, Kelli Woeckener, Mark Worth, Victoria Wright, Clark Wright, Craig Wyant, Kevin Wyant, Richard Wyers, Gregory Yeater, Mary York, Clint Young, Barb Young, Martin Young, Phillip Yungen, Kathy Zawada, Lori Zeglin, Sue Zimmer, John 204 Sophomores Theresa Carlson gives a cheerful glance to a friend behind her. Pictures Not Available: Begyn, Kevin Mowery, Robert Bell, Donald Nelson, Richard Burrage, James Ortiz, Melody Carr, Tammy Ostrand, Paul Chrisholm, Deborah Ostrom, David Criddle, Donna Perry, James DeSmet, Lynn Pierce, Wilma Gorden, Calvin Postley, Gwen Hall, Gwendell Pullen, Doss Harden, Steven Raymond, Alice Hawkins, Stephanie Resler, Shirley Helmers, Wayne Roberts, Leon Hoskins, Ricky Robertson, Barbara Ingram, Jeffrey Sambdman, Brian Isaacs, Kevin Schipper, Jean Lam, Ron Sorrata, Raymond Lee, Haywood Smith, Sonya Lee, Ouida Solomon, Doneen Lira, George Ullom, Tracey Mackey, Connie Watts, Paul Morris, Douglas Mowell, Gary Wells, Barbara Sophomores 205 We were saddened by the sudden death of Mr. Harold Voyles on February 28, 7976. He formerly served as principal of Rock Island High School from 1969 to 1975. Steve Gubbrud tells Lou Valsoano, I think we ' re being followed. Marie Gillette plays peek-a-boo with her english class. Gary Embretson reminisces on his past years at the Rock . 206 Pillars 210 Hendrix New Principal The son of a minister, Dr. David Hendrix said he moved around quite frequently during his childhood. He calls South Bend, Indiana his hometown because his family lived there long enough to allow him to complete his junior high and high schol education. South Bend is also where he met his wife, Nancy. After completing his undergraduate studies at North Central College in Naperville, III., Hendrix spent the next three years in Saunmen, III. In this small Illinois town, he did just about everything — taught, coached , and drove a bus. After leaving Saunmen, Hendrix went to the University of Illinois to work on his masters degree and ended up staying to finish his doctorate. During the years in Champaign , he served as assistant and associate principal of the University High School, curriculum laboratory for the College of Education. After completing the doctorate , Dr. Hendrix, his wife Nancy , and their children — David , who is 7; Meredith , 3; and Allison , 7 months; resided in Charleston , III. In Charleston, Doctor Hendrix served as principal of Charleston High School , a school with an enrollment of 1200 students. The primary factors leading the Hendrix ' s application for the Rocky Principalship were the challenges of the larger high school, as well as the social and cultural advantages of a metropolitan area. Dr. Hendrix has strong feelings about the everexpanding role of schools in today ' s complex society. We (public schools) are facing a far greater challenge today than at any other time, he said. The greater challenges seem to stem , unfortunately; for the diminishing influence of many of the other social institutions on the lives of young people. As a result , the schools are facing inflated expectations. The important thing for schools today is that they identify what it is they can and must provide young people, and do them well. The closer schools can come to providing experiences for real life situations, the better young people will be able to become effective and responsible citizens. Hendrix 211 Biggs, Darrell: Assistant Superintendent in charge of Instruction. Forward, Lyle: Assistant Superintendent in charge of Business. Harris, Dillard: Assistant Superintendent in charge of Pupil Personnel Services. Collins, Dean: Assistant to the Superinten¬ dent — School-Community Relations. Voyles, Harold: Director of Secondary Edu¬ cation. Dr. New Guidance Head Initiates Bailey, William: School Board Member. Johnson, George: School Board Member. Murrens, Anita: School Board Member (President). Pells, Harry: School Board Member. Stetson, June: School Board Member. Nicklaus, Del: Supervisor — Health Physical Education. Student School Board Members Brad El¬ lis, Nathan Learner Joel Press, elected by student body. 212 Administration Ackerson, Gary: Assistant Principal — In charge of Attendance and Student Activi¬ ties. Rose, Floyd: Assistant Principal — In charge of Discipline. Shaffer, Ellis: Assistant Principal — In charge of Curriculum. Dr. Robert Solty: Administrative Assistant — Pupil Services. DiSanto, Richard: Counselor. Pupil — Personnel Services Jones, Marjorie: Counselor. Peterson, Earline: Counselor. Pierce, Marguerite: Counselor Strohl, Nancy: Counselor. Stoit, Sandra: Counselor. Stevens, Ronald: Counselor. Counselors 213 Anderson, Virginia: English. Brauch, Ruth: English, Supen isor — Secondary Language Arts. Campbell, Linda: English. Christensen, Dean: Reading Center. Conrad, Eleanor: English, WATCHTOW- ER. Reading Is What Fessler, Frank: English. Gillette, Marie: English Gillis, Joyce: Reading Center. Hires, John: English, Act. 1. Johnson, Marjorie: English. • Department Head 214 English Milton, Arthur: English. Oestreich, Charles: English. English 215 Armstrong, William: History, Debate. Casey, Arnold: History. Dennis, Phillip: History. Dickerson, Theodore: History Embretson, Gary: History. History Teaches Hegg, Hollis: Government. Janecke, Jerry: Government Johnson, Hugh: History. Jones, Lyle: Economics. Me!choir, Cletus: Supervisor — Secon¬ dary Social Studies, Government, History. Department Head 216 Social Studies Everything 5 as, Richard: History. Even The Future Blomberg, John: Spanish II, IV. Bowman, Marijane: German I, II, III. Sears, Caroline: German I, Spanish I. Sholl, Joyce: French I, II, III, IV. Tsagaris, Clara: Spanish I, II, III. Language 217 Armstrong, Charles: Chem, Adv. Chem. Clark, Ralph: Biol 10. Goodwin, Thomas: Biol 10, Env. Biol. Hall, Oorothy: Biol 10. Legget, Jerry: Biol 10. Me Master, George: Supervisor — Sec¬ ondary Science, Physics, Adv. Physics. Science-Math Students Motz, Robert: Biol 10, Biol 11. Robinson, Frank: Biol 10, Env. Biol. Stone, John: Biol 10. Department Head 218 Science Franck, George: Alg I, Gen. Math II. McCann, Samuel: CO Math, CO Biol. • Anderson, C. Leslie: Supervisor — Sec¬ ondary Mathematics, Alg II. Cobert, Clifford: Gen. Math II, Geometry, Trade Math. Davie, Nellie: Alg II, Geometry. Learn To Think Metric Ryner, Frank: Alg II, MIA. Werthman, Joan: Alg I, Geometry. Wood, David: Calculus, College Alg, Trig, Analytic Geometry. Mathematics 219 Anderson , Lawrence: Data Proc., Type 1. Clark , Ben: Bkkp. 1 17, Athletic Bus. Mgr. • Department Head 220 Business •Klatt, Richard: Art 1 (E.I.A.), Art 11 (Studio Art), Supervisor — Art. White, Charles: Art 1 (E.l.A ), Art IV (I.I.A.). Artist-In-Residence Holcomb, David: Band, Supervisor — In¬ strumental Music. Osborn, Murray: Chamber Choir, Sr. Glee, Supervisor — Vocal Music. Patterson, Paul: Orchestra. Petruccelli, Dan: Girls Glee, Soph Chorus. Department Head Art, Music 221 Albrecht, Ludwig: Mech. Dr. I II, Voc. Mach. I II. Bak, Aloysios: Electricity, Voc. Elec. 1 11 . Banfield, Arthur: Voc. Auto Body 1 11. Christiansen, Lynn: C.O. Power Mechan¬ ics, C.O. Graphic Arts, Wood shop. Gerber, Walter: Voc. Weld. 1 11, Gen. Weld. Future Drivers Strive Hawkinson, Dennis: Print., Voc. Graphic Arts 1 11. Nelson, Russell: Voc. Auto Mech. 1 11. Sellers, Richard: Gen. Wood., Mech. Draw. 1 11. Voc. Draft. 1 11. Jenkins, Clara: Supervisor — Career Edu¬ cation. 222 Vo-Tech Berghult, Jan: Spec. Ed., Pre-Voc. Coor¬ dinator. Henry, Deloris: Spec. Ed. Hintz, Janet: Spec. Ed. Allison, Richard: Drivers Ed. Beard, Gregory: Drivers Ed. For Blue Slips! DeTaeye, Donald: Drivers Ed. Elmore, David: Drivers Ed. Holmgren, Leonard: Drivers Ed. • Schultz, Chester: Drivers Ed. Youngquist, Frank: Drivers Ed. • Department Head r Driver ' s Ed 223 Black, Sandra: Girls P.E., Health Ed. Lange, Marcia: Girls P.E. Nicola, Cherie: Girls P.E. Sartor, Doreen: Girls P.E. Trackwell, Emma: Girls P.E. Bender, Gary: Boys P.E., Health Ed. Bonsai I, Duane: Boys P.E. Carroll, James: Boys P.E. Friedrichsen, Fred: Boys P.E., Health Ed. Physical Education Gorgal, Allan: Health Ed. Johnstone, James: Boys P.E. Riley, Robert: Boys P.E. Department Head 224 Physical Education Ballard, Bonnie: Career Ed. Bevill, John: CWT Coordinator. Bradford, C.R.: CO, CWT Coordinator. Fitness Devinney, Donald: CWT, DE Coordina¬ tor. McLaughlin, Florence: Health Occupa¬ tions Coordinator. Verstrate, Donald: CWT, OO Coordina¬ tor. • Bjorkman, Rose Ann: Food Services Coordinator, Chefs, Jr. Chefs. Jinks, Betty: Beg. Sewing, Cul. Arts, Int. Dec., Single Surv. Kuhn, Marilyn: Child Dev., Clothes for Child, CO Child Care, Fam. Foods, Food for Child. Norris, Janet: Adv. Clothes, Beg. Foods, Fam. Food, House-Home Furns. Rogers, Ruth: Co-oper. Consumer Eco¬ nomics. Thorton, Vivian: Chefty ' s, Fads - Fash., Fam. Foods. Department Head Career, Home Ec 225 Simmon, Florence: Assistant Librarian. VanEaton, Pauline: Librarian, Supervisor — Secondary Learning Centers. Martinez, Hortense: Audio-Visual Man- ager. Ball, Walter: Media Technician. Hall, Norine: Clinic Nurse. Peterson, Marsha: Teenage Parent Pro¬ gram. Aids Help Keep Rocky High Police Counselors: Jim Chance, Sgt. Jim Houston, and West Diebert. Security Officers: Scott Reid, Preston Walker, and Clifford Yeater. 226 Librarians, Security Officers Secretaries: D. Enlow, S. Nelson, R. Carbone, M. Henson, F. Burkert, L. Big ford, V. Cloninger, S. Becker, C. Babcock, A. Iglehart, B. Ingold, M. Thompson, J. Gang , M DeSchepper, and E. Wise. Missing from picture B. Singer. Cafeteria Ladies: E. Eggars, B. Strom, B. Wildermuth, A. Minteer, V. Holmquist, R. Jackson, D. Brutsche (Manager), V. Holgate, L. Nimrick, M. Johnson, D. DeFauw, C. Hannon, D. Bales, L. Nacin, H. Jones, L. Heggen, and M. Thompson. Running Smoothly Matron, Marcella McCormick. Custodians: SITTING, F. Wedeking, STANDING, H. VanSeveren, E. Nagel, J. Danielson, H. Lindberg, J. Webster, and C. DeWitte. Secretaries, Cafeteria, Custodians 227 Discussing problems with students is all a part of a typical day in C.Y.5. Common Gr ound Staff includes; George Varchola — Counselor; Barbara Rollerson — Counselor; Debbie Enlow — Secretary, and Norine Lockett — Community Worker. Charles Dyson, better known as ' Chuckie Baby ' , is the Director of Project Common Ground. Hi! These smiling faces to say. They make up the body of the peer counseling project. That ' s Common Ground Sophomore role players, Belinda Bonsall and Lori Handelman are recorded on video-tape during their latest workshop. Junior, Cheryl Mohr lending a helping hand to sophomore, Mindy Mueller. Food, glorious food! Even peer counselors have to eat. Common Ground 229 Piecing A Year Together High School years are often looked back upon as the best years of our lives , something we will always remember. This year being A piece of the Rock was a special and memorable experience for all. For the first time in many years Rocky has expressed itself and its studnets with a new symbol. We owe our thanks to a glacier that delivered a 25 ton boulder to our Rock River Valley several thousand years ago. Rocy has a new symbol, our 50,000 pound Rock. I ' ll be done in one more minuteWan¬ da Pollack tells another anxious student. Togetherness ... is a cozy, comfortable lap at lunch. I ' ve heard of flipping for something, but this is ridiculous. Diver Lane Koster demonstrates the form which won him a trip to the State finals. Carefully studying his next move in a close, nervewracking chess game is Ted Bohannon. 230 Piecing It Together Dirty hands are often artistic ones as dem¬ onstrated by these talented art students. Cracking up at an unknown joke is Gin¬ ger Randerson, Tony Bell, and jack Vi¬ vian , who seem to be having fun at the Sweetheart Swirl. Piecing It Together 231 232 Acknowledgements