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

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This year’s winning float was Rocky East’s contribution. Whale ' M. Other floats (at left) were the Senior ' s We Will Rock You; Rocky Wests’ Rock ' EM Sock ' EM; AFS’ It’s a Small World; The Sophomore’s Rock-N-Roll ' EM; and below is the Ju¬ nior ' s Jail House Rock. The bonfire and pep rally which followed the Powder Puff game, boosted the spirits of the Rocks.

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Many changes occurred in rules and regulations this year. One example is the parking lot. Students were able to rent a reserved parking space, enabling the city to control the lots. Students were subject to a $5 fine for abusing these privileges. Security tightened its belt this year too. Hall passes were required and In- School Suspension (ISS) became an everyday term. The average student thinks of Rocky in many ways, but probably never like this. Hey, sophomores. “How do you feel?” In Search Of . . 7

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Presented at the assembly were Queen Mary Love and King Charley Banks and their court. The St. Ambrose Jazz Band provided a part of the enter¬ tainment. Reading from left to right in pairs is the 1978-79 Homecoming Royalty Court: M B. Rice: M. Moore; K. Layer; T. Brooks; K. Caras; M. Abolt; Queen M. Love; King C. Banks; L. Hanson; G. Donnelson; J. Miller; D. Franz; M. Sebben; L. Weinstein; S. Voss; R. Wright. Mary Beth Rice ‘blasts off at the Home¬ coming assembly. Barry Ferm ‘drums up’ some spirit during the school song. Homecoming activities this year ranged from eating jello like a pig and playing in the mud like one. Homecoming 9