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

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Thinking ahead to the future. Kathy Boyd. Jenny Lelonek. Jamie Van Hook, Sharon Renneke. Michael Stearns and Jeff Hart all sat around and discussed the future. Working extra hard to improve their grades, with the aid of Paula Huntly, and Leslie Lynn, were Raymond Jackson. Cary David and Sean Flaherty. Student Life 17

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Seniors Reign Came To A Close After four years at Rocky together, sen¬ iors left with many mixed emotions. They were naturally eager to come to a suc¬ cessful end of their thirteen years of pub¬ lic education. Jobs and college plans were discussed as the year drew to a close. Tears of both sadness and joy adorned many faces during the final weeks of school, for the realization of the long awaited day had arrived. Knowing those high school days could never be re¬ placed, the memories held a special warmth In the hearts and minds of our graduates. The musical group Gypsy provided exciting up-to- date tunes for the prom. Some of the seniors who took the option of early gradu¬ ation were Sa Tosa Phillips, Dana Foy, Angie Reading and Ted Dasso. Before heading out for their last high school ac¬ tivity. graduation ceremonies. Kathi Moran, Kelli DeMarlie. Scott Young. William Wheatly and Tina Jett pose for a quick photograph. Amanda Shultz and Eric Plutz take time out from dancing to enjoy a glass of punch. 16 Student Life

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Psychedelic Colors, Plaids And Trivia Fads And Fashions Come And Go Through the years at Rock Island High School there have been many changes, but none so noticeable as the different styles In hair, clothing and accessories. The numerous fashions at Rocky seemed to go back In time this year. Styles from the 50’s and 60’s slowly found their way back Into the hallways of the school. Jean jackets, psychedelic col¬ ors, cropped pants and narrow ties and belts were a few of the returning fads. The most popular wear for girls was still the jeans and sweater combinations. The difference came in lengths and sizes. What was once considered high water pants and embarrassing was in style for 1985. The tight high neck sweaters of the past gave way to large, low cut baggy knits. Rocky men wore heavy sweaters in bold, bright colors and geometrical de¬ signs. To complete any outfit the wearer had to take jewelry and shoes into consider¬ ation also. Large chunky items In all shapes, colors and textures bent many students’ jewelry budgets this season. Sneakers certainly lost favor and the low leather flats, penny loafers and the tradi¬ tional pumps in many colors were musts to complete any fashion conscious stu¬ dent’s wardrobe. Playing trivia games proved to be a source of both fun and learning as Anne Romeo. Mike Cady. Nick Roberts and Jennifer Bills found out. Preppy is the word to use in describing Marcy Hotchkiss’ style of dress. Casual is what Eric Levin’s Levi’s, cotton shirt and tennis shoes say. Fads-Fashions