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A Symbol Of Strength And Pride T here we were, all 2,065 very dif¬ ferent people with different back¬ grounds, plans, ideals and fu¬ tures. Yet we managed to come together and form a whole. In 1986 we were “sol¬ id as a rock”. Just ten years ago, in 1976, a huge boulder was deposited on the Rock Is¬ land High School campus in front of the fieldhouse. Over the years the rock has become famous and has served as a visible symbol of Rocky’s strength, power and unity. At times the boulder became a sketch board for students from rival schools. They felt they could communicate their supposed superior¬ ity over Rocky’s student body. Yet with The dedication cornerstone proclaims that “The Rock” is for all students who have passed through the halls of Rocky. unity and pride. Rock Island High School and it’s rock always prevailed. The rock may be smaller in physical size due to the numberous cleansings by the sand blaster but the pride and dig¬ nity of what it stands for has not dimin¬ ished at all. Rocky offered its students not only a solid education but a firm foundation on which to build a strong future after high school. Whether you were college bound or headed straight into the work¬ ing world Rocky guided you and helped pave the way. A strong staff saw to it that Rocky graduates will always be academically respected in the job mar¬ ket and the world of higher education. Sports highlighted Rocky’s spirit of oneness and power over tbe years. Both athletes and fans joined together for that common cause of victory. More of¬ ten than not, this year, victory fell into the hands of the Rocks. Over half of Rocky’s teams had a winning season. In the final analysis it was the people that made Rocky strong, students, fac¬ ulty and administration. Although we were all independent, unique indivi¬ duals we learned to work togethe r to get the most for ourselves, each other and our school. We were like little pieces of the rock, working in a united way to bind together for strength so we will always be “solid as a rock”. Rock Island High School boasts one of the largest Heather McMillan caught this unique view of and most beautiful campuses in the state. Rocky from a summer balloon ride.
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Table Of Contents Student Life 4 Organizations 25 Sports 67 Academics 97 People 113 Index 181 Closing 190 The magestic entrance to Rock Island High School. Rocky has a large professional auditorium where the students perform plays and musical presenta¬ tions.
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