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

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Tor many sophomores, like Tammy Beane, It ' s a geat new experience to drive to school. Special time Some first times were disasters and we want to forget them as soon as possible; whil e other first times are times we will want to keep with us always. Do you remember that very first day at Rock Island High School? Was walking into school like walking into the Twilight Zone of education? You were filled with excitment and also pure terror. Entering a new phase was scary enough without the worry of the upperclassmen ready to ostracize you. Once the first week was over you found that life at the Rock wouldn ' t be so bad. Do you remember that first really big embarrassing moment? Did it come when you dropped your lunch tray on the floor of the cafeteria with only a million people all turning to stare? Or was it the time you accidently agreed to two dates the same night and both showed up at your door at 7 o ' clock sharp? Perhaps your first was when you caught the football and ran the wrong way down the field making a touchdown for the opponent. Our lives are made up of many First Times, some good and some bad, but they will all linger in our minds many years after we leave Rocky. Student Life 5

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Cheerleaders , B. Sager, J. risher, C. Da¬ vid, J. Burgner, S. Flaherty, and B. Smith. Spirit time Go Rocks! Rock Island High School is definitely full of spirit. It might have something to do with the super athletics and fantastic coaches that Rocky has a reputation for. Spirit is a well known tradiion during the Homecom¬ ing week. Whether it be red and gold, hats and shades, nerd and clash, or hawaiin day students here at The Rock are anxious to participate. Basketball season is surely the most spirited time of the year. Recently, Rocky students have formed a group that is devoted to boosting the moral of the entire fieldhouse. Yes, of course, the Fun Bunch. You know the ones that have such cheers as A-Boom- Chic-A-Boom , or You ugly ' ' . The Fun Bunch is un¬ doubtedly full of spirit! There is nothing quite as memor able as high school years, especially when they are filled with school spir¬ it. Backing your school not only helps out the players but also gives the school a nice and respectable reputation of having students that back their school. Come on, let ' s cheer on those Rock Island Rocks. ROCKS Students aren ' t the only ones that have spir¬ it, this bulldog was rooting for Rocky. The teachers prove Just how much spirit they have by building their pyramid.