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

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Homecoming Floats Taste Of Heaven A week chock full of events and preparations led up to the assembly, parade, game and dance-all common to the homecoming hubbub. Once students found their seats at the assembly, they found them¬ selves overcome with laughter as they watched the “jockettes” per¬ form the renditions of favorite cheers. After the preliminary assembly events came the introduction of the court and crowning of the King and Queen. Included in the court were as follows: Jim Moore, Joel Keim, Brynn Sheley, Mark O’Melia, Eric Lundgren, Nancy LeWarne, Jane Vogel, Vickie Streiter, Kristi Fackel and Jami Handelman. John Hass and Lisa Keys were bestowed prince and princess; and the reigning King and Queen were crowned as William Clay and Linda Burkehead. Hugs, kisses and a few tears of happiness filled the fieldhouse floor as congratulations passed along as students left school headed for the parade. Although the wind blew strongly, the floats held together long enough to be judged. The freshmen placed first, followed by seniors, juniors, and sophomores placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, respectively. Following the parade, and ending the first of two Homecoming even¬ ings, was the game against the Quin¬ cy Blue Devils which ended in vic¬ tory for both varsity and sophomore squads. With a football victory and the nervous anticipation of couples ad¬ ded to the already party like atmo¬ sphere, students attended the Home¬ coming dance, held the evening after the game. “A Little Bit of Heaven” overtook the gym with bal¬ loons, clouds and an air of “heaven¬ ly bliss” for those who attended. Homecoming ’83 left special memories for the new freshmen as their first dance, the seniors as their last Homecoming dance, and even for the sophs and juniors as another in the list of activities they had en¬ joyed at the Rock. Posing as a clown allows Kristy McMillan to spread happiness to the crowd with her smiling mask, colorful balloons and hand fuls of candy. Voted King and Queen for 1983 Home¬ coming are Linda Burkhead and William Clay. 8 Student Life

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With a peaceful sunset fading behind Lake McDonald in Montana ' s Glacier National Park, Stacy Wahe finds the background per¬ fect for a peaceful reflection. Fitting more suitcases in the trunk than there is room for tends to be tedious work. People to People trips provide Barb Eagle and Colette Chickris with world travel ex¬ perience. The two girls depart from the Mo¬ line airport headed for Europe. The summer is made for enjoying the park. Scott Baltunis, Miranda Callahan, Chris Leonard and Andre Dehouiser connect to form a train on the slide at Lincoln Park. Student Life 7

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The Fighting Rocks face the Quincy Blue Devils in the Homecoming battle. The Rocks, as well as the Pebbles discover victo¬ ry in the form of shutouts. The Freshmen Float places first in the competition displaying the theme, “And then there were Rocks.” The pep assembly for Homecoming pro¬ vides Angie Hollenback with an opportuni¬ ty to display her cheerleading abilities. Prince and Princess Lisa Keys and John Hass ride in vintage autos during the pa¬ rade. Student Life 9