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

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We re number one yells this proud Rocky crowd of the Homecoming footboll gome. While wotching the opponent ottempt to score, Jill Dickerson concentrates on willing her teom to victory. 4 Student Life

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Tying her shoe provides an ideal way fo avoid beginning exercises. Every morning, Gunnar Sjursen walks to the front door of the school which will begin another gruelling eight-hour day. During chorus doss, Nancy Thonn practices reaching those high notes. The Pledge of Allegiance starts off this assembly, and senators John Shallman and Terry Tingle lead the crowd. Student Life

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More Class Added To Rocky For the first time in years, Rock Island high school welcomed two freshmen classes to the main campus. The expansion caused everyone to adjust to crowded halls, classrooms, and lunches, but being the classy school Rocky is, students ac¬ complished it. This prompted the 1961-1982 yearbook theme, A little more class.” Having four classes packed into the school caused its problems, but there are also advantages. The school spirit soated to a high peak. Students showed any competi¬ tion that Rocky is proud. Rock Island high school is classy. From the seniors right on down to the freshmen there is pride. Rocky gives off positive vibrations in all aspects whether large or small. It has an almost endless variety of curriculum. In the sports area the addition of freshmen teams made for future prospective varsity champions. Clubs and organizations became enlarged and prosperous. New members highlight¬ ed progress of activities and functions of each club. Pep assemblies were definite successes. Spirit is a large part of Rocky, and the extra voices helped to boost ev¬ eryone ' s spirit even higher. As the cheer- leaders led the school song, the feeling of togetherness overwhelmed the school. The cheers and yells for Rocky echoed on throughout the day. Students proudly car¬ ried the crimson and the gold in high es¬ teem. They were able to overcome sar¬ dine-packed stair cases, and locker rooms. All problems whether minor or major the students approached, and tackled. The “class in the school never disappeared for a minute, as Rocky only became classier. Communications and respect between stu¬ dents and administration had its rough spots, but there were always compro¬ mises. High fashion standards also elabo¬ rated on the theme for 1981-1982. More and more people attended school dressed like fashion models. This feature reflected Rocky in a fashionable way. All who take part in any function at Rocky thrive for success. The combining of the freshmen with the other three classes proved in itself to be successful. The addition broadened the search for accomplishment, and the accomplishment was keeping Rock Island high school proud. Seniors, juniors, sopho¬ mores, and this year even the freshmen, all united to display Rocky pride and spirit. That is why it is only fair to say, Rock Island high school has a little more class. A surprised Paula Caras enhances Rocky ' s appearance by dancing with doss. Rocky ' s Drum Major. Chris Lear, puts forth a great effort to lead on the marching band. Student Life