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

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Rocky students rejoice over Night time games! Rocky had found reason to cheer. Aside from che Rocks winning fool-ball season, the games were played on Friday nights. Along with the games came the large crowds once associated with the Rock. A lot more people come to the games. The crowds add a lot of momentum to the team and that helps win games, said senior Dan Boeye. The team seems to play better , he added. The cheers by the fans grew stron- ger and louder. And they echoed longer, as the Rocks ran out on the field 3 Friday nights this season. We’re looking forward to having 3 home games next year. The night games draw a lot more people, and the lights arc a definite crowd plcas-er.” said Booster Club member Paul Wendland. The lights are good for everyone. said Boeye, now no one has to miss their college football games on Saturdays. Kock I'land High School fan' run oul on chc field after a glorious victory (gainst East Moline. 22 Student Life

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After a day at school there’s still Work to do For some students, it was an 8 to 8 day. Up for school in the morning. they rushed to take a shower, eat breakfast and make it before the first bell rang. Scurring around the school from class to class, being careful not to be late, they used time wisely to complete assignments and make deadlines. Then chocking their lunch down with a quick chat to friends, they again buried themselves in books. Finally the bell would ring to signal the end of the school day. But Helping oui in the family business. Ken Vann works on a refrigerator. that was not the end- there was still work to do. A large percentage of Rock Island High School students held part time-jobs. With just a little time unaccounted for. they did their homework and then rushed off to work. The spectrum of jobs ranged from secretarial work to fast food restaurant employees. From working at gas stations to cemetarics to Circa 21. these students balanced two work loads. When special colors are need, the paint has to be mixed. Lynell Firth carefully weighs paint for a cutom color. 24 Student Life