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

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1989 volume:

Index Student Life 2- 26 Organizations 27- 64 Academics 65 - 74 Sports 75-118 People 119- 188 Closing 189 - 200 WATCHTOWER Rock Island High School 1400 25th Avenue Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Volume 79 Krista Troll journeyed to Russia last summer and experienced Glasnost first hand. Betsy Bell and Ali Miner vacationed in Arizona last summer for an academic trip but made time to visit the Grand Canyon while there. Parties during holiday weekends were a perfect way to escape the monotonous school week for all Rocky students. 2 Embarking on a real adventure When we as Freshmen came to Rock Island High School with our school and lunch bags packed we received our first year schedule which was our ... ticket to adventure. Armed with pencils and books instead of suitcases and postcards, we set off to discover hidden treasures in new lockers and long dark hallways. Suddenly sur¬ rounded by big seniors and ancient edu¬ cation, we felt quite young and naive. Like eager tourists we were bounding with en¬ ergy to use our mental cameras to record future memories. Admittedly, this first year schedule was not a plane ticket to Athens. Instead of romping through the Greek temples we had the chance to enjoy the art-deco ar¬ chitecture of the beloved Rock. Instead of taming the jungles of Africa most received the equivalent experience in the hallways between classes. Once settled down and seriously work¬ ing in class, we discovered England’s Ox¬ ford and France’s Sorbonne Universities had nothing over Rocky. We learned of foreign adventures and ones within our¬ selves. At the Rock we had opportunities to swim, dissect frogs, create master¬ pieces, and speak in foreign tongues. Granted, Rock Island may not have the sheek atmosphere of a Paris cafe or the intrigue of a geisha girl, but the chance to meet interesting people in the cafeteria or at school activities was always available. The backgrounds of our fellow class¬ mates were different from us; sometimes this thought attracted us and sometimes it scared us to death. We learned with people of all races, religions and cultures. Along with our classes, this diversity pro¬ vided us with an invaluable education. Throughout our years at Rocky we were faced with choices so confusing they may as well have been given to us in Russian. What classes to take next year, what to do after graduation, what group of friends to make, what to wear to Swirl not to mention who to take! Without the support of friends we had made from classes, sports and clubs, we might have become lost in our travels. Along with friends, our tour was guided by caring teachers, coaches and guidance counsel¬ ors. This was the key in making it to the end of our journey. At the end of this trip lies the one ticket to our final destination — the coveted RIHS diploma. With it we will be given the freedom to take our experiences and knowledge from the past four years and choose our next course of adventure. On a trip with his youth group. Frank Eirinberg mo¬ dels the new 1988 Israeli camel. This baby can go from 0 to 5 in two hours. 3 Spirit Week Hysteria Senior guys with spoons behind their ears forming pyramids in a strange lunch¬ time ritual; junior girls with innocently ob¬ scene graffiti markered across egg, shav¬ ing cream and mustard splattered t-shirts what was the cause for this mass hysteria? School spirit! Spirit week dissolved the inhibitions of Rocky students at Homecoming time. The week long competitions through cos¬ tume and lunch time activities conjured up class spirit in the best of us. Spirit Week ’88 crammed the hallways with red and gold clad Hawaiian super hero hip¬ pies wearing hats and shades. No one could escape the call of the wild as masses passed bananas, threw water balloons, built pyramids, chugged root beer and three legged their way to the finish line. After an obnoxious tug-of-war between the junior and senior girls, the torching of the despicable Moline Maroon Thursday night finalized the psyching up process amid ever spirited Rocky students. Needless to say, Spirit Week provided a chance for everyone to take part, get wild, and express themselves the way only Rocky students do: with class. The class of ’89 displayed this well as they dominated the week long competitions. The class of ’89 dominated the Spirit Week ' s com¬ petitions as well as the float competition with their “Marooned on the Rocks.” Torching the Moline Maroon at Thursday night’s bonfire psyched up everyone for Friday night’s win. 4 Seniors Brian Jones, Richie Ballinger, Scott Smull. Sean McMil¬ lan and Floyd Smith proudly lead their winning float through the Homecoming parade Friday. Mad pyramid builders painfully scramble their way to the top during a lunch time activity. Seniors Christy Chambers and Becky Stambaugh try to kill each other after getting shamefully beat by the juniors in the tug-of-war. 5 Adventure at home Cousins Saleta and Mario Vesey were voted the Homecoming King and Queen for 1988. Homecoming weekend was undoubt¬ edly the highlight of Rocky’s fall season. The week long festivities built a sense of school spirit that was displayed in a burst of excitement from the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen to the last party after the Homecoming dance. “We Will Rock You’’ as a theme pro¬ vided a galore of ideas for floats. The seniors took first in the float competition and also the all around weeks competi¬ tions. At the assembly the cheerleaders rocked the field house as did the Swing Choir with their choreographed perfor¬ mances. A slide show of the Homecoming court in their diaper days gave the school a hilarious look at their nominated royalty in less royal attire. Finally, the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen, cous¬ ins Mario and Saleta Vesey, climaxed the week and started off the weekend of spe¬ cial activities. The tension began after a carefree afternoon at the colorful Homecoming parade. Tension for the football team to beat the Moline Maroons at a Homecom¬ ing game once and for all. With agility and enthusiasm the Rocks did the job beating the Maroons to the ground. Taking the spirit of Homecoming week into the Saturday night dance, Rocky stu¬ dents danced the night away to finalize the last of memorable moments from Homecoming ’88. The 1988 Homecoming Court: Front row: Princess Allyson Waddell. King Mario Vesey. Queen Saleta Vesey. Prince Yung-Yu Ma. Back row: Tracy Schneider. Eric Sarno. Jennifer Gannon, Steven Tanner. Kelly Sue Collins. Joseph Lawrence. Dawn Prescott, Martin Snyder. The Varsity Cheerleaders show teeth and spirit at all times, especially riding in the Homecoming parade. Senior spooners competing in the pyramid building at the assembly are: Bottom row: Todd Petersen, Jeremy Foy. Curt Wilson. Middle row: Mike Carter, Sean McMillan. Top row. Paul Peterson. Senior Chuck Stropes shows the pain he risked for the glory of beating the Moline Maroons at the Homecoming parade. These girls proudly show off their Homecoming mums the guys traditionally get the girls for the game. I .1 l From daringly short to femininely long skirts. Rocky girls make a statement with anything they wear. It wasn’t easy for Paul Peterson to sell cologne as an accessory to Todd Petersen and Joe Lawrence. Maybe he was giving them a subtle hint. 8 Heather Powell. Amy Doran. Saleta Vesey. Allyson Waddell. Claudia Villereal. Chris Nielsen, Jenny Gan¬ non. Tammy Westerlund. Mitzila McCleary and Krista Troll flaunt the key fashions of fall ’88. It has not interested Josh Christiansen that this is one of those hairdo’s his kids are going to mock our generation for. i Unlimited Fashion: you can’t avoid it, even if you try. Fashion conscience or not, all of us had to wake up every morning and make that excruciating decision — what to wear. Whether it was Benetton or Trash Can Annies, students found their own forms of expression with what they had. At Rocky, wide variety (and often bizarre selections) could be spotted in the halls from t he shortest of shorts in early September to the biggest and baggiest of winter wear. Misfortune or Mademoiselle? Surely teachers and parents were confused by all the holes in the clothes of almost every student. Aside from these casual ensembles, preps, punks, and everything in between were fully decked out and setting trends while strutting down the hallways. The fashion “musts” for 1988-89 remained Style 101 acid washed jeans, cut-off jeans, colorful slacks, casual loafers, the color black, sweaters, (oversized or cut-off) moddish high necks and casually collegiate sweat¬ shirts. Of course, style did not stop with just clothes. Accessories had the power to make or break an ensemble. Male acces¬ sories were dominated by none-prescrip- tion John Lennon glasses, occasional ties, and various forms of jewelry includ¬ ing earrings. Female fashion showed a wide variety of scarves, skirts (femininely long or daringly short) and huge jewelry. Belts, shoes, and lots of color rounded out unisex ensembles. Hair, as always, made the final state¬ ment. Ponytails occasionally showed up on guys, and some girls had short spiky “do’s”. Except for bouffants and bell bot¬ toms, anything was in. Shoes are meant for dancing, dating, kicking, shop¬ ping. loafing, and just looking fashionable. Tracy Schneider, the earring queen, finds her sub¬ jects turning on her as she is attacked by her favor¬ ite earrings in a fashion accessory revolution. 10 kk The evil stairs of Rocky find another victim in George Guy. Brad Ashpole and Matt Katz are embarrassed to fi Super Saver Cinemas doesn’t think their friend Briai Blew looks old enough to see an “R rated film. Although his heart is devoted to his mother. Steve Tanner is embarrassed to be caught with her on a family outing at the mall. Red faced students How many times did you find your brand new shoe slip out from under you creating a down pour of geometry pa¬ pers? Did you ever get caught spreading gossip about the person standing in back of you? Embarrassing moments were impossi¬ ble to avoid. At least once in four years each student became the victim of a hilar¬ ious mishap. Whether your mother brought your lunch to school personally in her hair rollers and said “Here Sweet¬ heart”, or you actually sat down in the wrong class; at Rocky, in front of your peers, these moments were even worse. A class with a large enrollment of Rocky students is the RYDER program. One could always count on running into someone they knew there. Students have also gotten in embarrassing trouble for decorating trees outside of friends’ homes. Remember the time your new boy girlfriend’s father caught you in his yard at midnight with two rolls of toilet paper yet to place in his trees? Our biggest critics were our peers, and the littlest mistake could make you the butt of a joke for an entire day. Someone who could care less about forgetting their locker combination would get laughed out of the hallway before he had a chance to remember. Heaven forbid the idea of going somewhere with the family! “Herd in the Halls” would snatch that up before you got home. So be warned: these sha¬ meful moments never fail to come when you least expect it! Face it, embarrassment is unavoidable and essential. All of us would agree these moments were what kept the day on an up beat, broke the monotony, and most important taught us to laugh at ourselves. Danny McCart and Jackie Ralston have been caught studying in an unusual, and potentially dangerous spot. Who’s more embarrassed? Jenny Melton and Mr. Tietjens share the trauma of flashing red lights pulling them over in front of the school during a driver ed session. Hot Spots At The Rock It was 8:29 a.m. You had ten seconds to run across the concourse to get to class before that ominous bell sounded. You pushed, you shoved. You broke into a cold sweat. No matter how hard you tried there was no escaping THE MOBS. The mobs of students, that is. You may have gotten past fifteen sophomore girls trying to jam their books into one locker, but no one passed through the junior guys wrestling in the middle of the hall. Of course, it wasn’t this hectic in all parts of the building, but definite hot spots did exist at the Rock. The third floor hallways were usually easy to get through, but if you had to walk down a hallway anywhere on first floor, be prepared to go very slowly. Whether it was the gorgeous security guard or just avoidance of stinky science labs, these passageways were wall to wall people. Community lockers on second floor could also be annoying. Clusters of people could always be spotted in girls bathrooms, the lunch¬ room, and the parking lot after school. Other hang outs not quite as noticeable were alive and well to a choice few. TEC appeared to be popular on quite a few days: namely testing days. Everyone knew the logs outside the school could always be seen covered with people also. All the jocks around the Rock had their special hang out spots in given locker areas and their territory was worth fight¬ ing for if necessary. And of course we have all known for a long time that the music people certainly have their special spots for band and choir. For the most part, anywhere students could congregate to discuss great social concerns or just relax and be themselves, was their own number one hot spot. Richie Ballinger ' s incredible charm and savvy flat¬ tery made him a literal hang out for an unknown but lucky girl. Females could always be found primping and shar¬ ing gossip in front of bathroom mirrors between Most lunchers congregate in the cafeteria for lunch, but these choose the suburb of the usual haunt, the picnic table, where they can escape the mobs. Here are Chris Niels n and lone survivors of thq footb wait for friends. Allyso garr Wad s as ell the last ley loyally Very devoted football players. Mickey Borcherding and Yung-Yu Ma. could often be found in their sec¬ ond home, the locker room. Curt Panther, Jodi L Williams participate sharing lockers so inspired. and Brett l gal act of whenever itly ill gethe Ang i the get 3y cai Jobs for parents It’s not Curt Oelschlaeger’s fault if his parents have obnoxious friends-but’s he glad to clean up so they can sleep in. Gretchen Wood understands the difficulties some have with calculus, so she has patience with her father while trying to explain this problem. After a hard day of school, work, and cleaning the house, Laurel VandeWalle is happy to give her mother a massage so she can watch T.V. comfort¬ ably. A golden generation When his father spills the slightest bit, Yung Yu Ma has to get busy and scrub the entire floor so the house looks real nice and neat. From day one they have sheltered, fed, clothed, and provided us with all the ne¬ cessities for a happy and productive life. They enrolled us in ballet lessons, went to our little league games, stayed up with us when we were sick, picked up our cor¬ sage for the big dance — our parents are truly remarkable; and they never asked for anything in return ... Ha! They condition and spoil us all our lives until we reach that golden high school age. Suddenly since we are “young and able” it is our obligation to repay them for every last dirty diaper, chaotic slumber party, and fender bend¬ er. We’re labeled as ungrateful, slothful teenagers who owe them the world. Being the beautiful children we are we ignore their unjustified remarks and answer their Showing the greatest trust and devotion to her fa¬ ther Margie Rexroth poses as a target for his favorite hobby of archery. every beckon call. When will they understand we love to be at their service, we live for the opportu¬ nity to hear their praise. It brings question to the mind why they doubt our sincere, adoring nature. If they would only supply us with the green means maybe we could reimburse their love tangibly so they would not question. We could buy them cars, take them to concerts, make their lunches, run their errands. Never again would they have to worry about doing their taxes, fixing the roof or cleaning up after themselves. They could spend all their time shopping and going to parties while we did every ... so maybe we’re not as devoted as we thought. What did you expect? Aaron Bare realizes his dad is very busy with his orthodontic appointments so he doesn’t mind help¬ ing out around the house with his little brothers braces. Dates, parties, food, sleep and sheer laziness obvi- Joy from getting out of class or overzealous school ously await these weekend hungry students. spirit. Rocky students display Friday afternoon en¬ thusiasm at a pep rally. Linda Ehrman, Kelly Collins and Tracy Firlus conjure up last minute plans for the weekend as Tracy tries to get through the mad rush of a Friday parking lot. 16 Showing the usual lack of inspiration on a Monday morning, this class takes the cake for the most sleepers in one classroom. A startling contrast Monday morning. Each and every week the alarm sounded approximately three hours earlier than your body expected. As soon as your mind cleared, it was flooded with thoughts of parties past, sickness present, and tests in the up and coming future. Yes, everyone would have to agree that Mondays are excruciating. Just think; if Wednesdays came before Tuesdays then students everywhere would dread Wednesday morning. A day by any other name would be as dreaded. At Rocky, these days were so unbearable every forth one we were let out of school early to recuperate. Somehow we trudged on through these days to find ourselves head first in a work filled week. Performing our day to day duties we marched onward toward our weekly goal... FRIDAY! The one day you could stand the alarm clock. Hopefully, the day went by quickly but usually 2:30 lasted for eternity. Friday was the day you would finalize your weekend plans--you could also arrange a last minute date. The administration occassionally joined the festivities and scheduled assemblies and pep rallies. Undoubtedly, Fridays were the most anticipated days of the school week. The 3:00 bell signified the end of tests, soybean burgers and conjugated verbs for two whole days. As we know though, all good things must come to an end which was our realization at the end of eve ry glorious weekend which resulted in another dreaded Monday! The ever looming Monday morning gives some of these students a second look at whether they want to enter the school or not Used to a different time zone, foreign exchange student. Leonardo Campos, wants to stay warm and snug in bed with teddy while the rest of us attend classes. Something Unusual Gifts for friends or just knick-knacks around the house, Andrea Arnett goes through one of the many processes of making ceramic objects. Look out!!! Chef Jim Steffen is armed and dangerous with a wok, butcher knife and a head of lettuce. Name any song from the 50 ' s and 60 ' s and Steve Weiner has it in his huge old record collection. No cats or dogs for AN Miner, her monkey, Melanie, was her unusual choice for a pet. 18 Uniquely individual Hundreds of faces and figures blurred by us each day at school unno¬ ticed. Even people we had gone to grade school with had us fooled. Little did we know beneath all those outer layers of personality were hundreds of unusually individual people. People with hobbies and talents we had no idea they pos¬ sessed. Music and theater are the arts most often recognized, but the arts consist of innumerable categories such as speaking or cooking, ceramics or me¬ chanics-all praisable. Unfamiliar to the applause of an audience, handfuls of Rl students had mastered many diverse abilities such as these and aimed to make them into a career. In the year 2000, tanning beds might be as common in the home as the microwave (a relevent comparison), but in 1989 it was still a bit unusual. Maybe even more unusual than a regular Barnum and Bailey trampoline implanted into a back¬ yard deck. In any case, both could be found in the homes of Rocky students. Sometimes the most unusal things about people were simply those little quirks or things they collected. Whatever it may have been each of us had something that made us different from the rest-something unusual. What a way for Paul and Greg Hansen to make fools of themselves and have fun doing it on their own trampoline in their backyard. Whenever there are a lack of laughs. Erin Greathouse keeps her friends rolling by doing her imitation of a Weeble . Why wait for summer when Tiffany Styre can go into her basement and get a piece of the sun from her own tanning booth. We love it...We hate it... We loved school and we hated it at the same time. All the exhausting require¬ ments of the school system were bal¬ anced out by the recuperative extra-cur¬ ricular activities. No matter how we tried to make our lives carefree, though, there were always some things we couldn ' t live with or without. The ever beloved PE period was a state regulation multitudes of students at¬ tempted to escape. Nevertheless, unless you were in a sport, every student who wanted to graduate had to tolerate four years of this malodorous period. Rising at unruly hours of the morning to take a four hour exam was never a popular diversion for Rocky students, but the ACT had to be taken by most, if not all, college bound students. Likewise, every 16 year old craved a driver’s license, but the agony of the test and the hideous If anyone wants to know what a high school student looks like when forced to arise at 5:00 am just take a quick glimpse at their drivers license. Stefan Wahe isn ' t too happy to let anyone have a peek at his. result of a picture made us marvel if it was all worth it. There were other experiences we knew were worth the trouble, but just the same we hated going through with them. First dates were a prime example. Intense anxiety upsetting our stomachs and hope¬ less lust clouding our brains, we would not soon forget the blundering yet emphatic happenings of the night. After four years of high school we soon understood that it was inevitable to avoid it. We couldn’t have everything our hearts desired without a little sacrifice. For every best friend there were a dozen fights, for every poli ceman that helped us out there were two pulling us over, for every pleasure in life there was always something we could definately live with¬ out. After the smoke has cleared from another fight, Lesley Chelar, Shanon Maddox and Lori Frederick see they really can ' t live without eachothers ' friendship. Scared as these girls are of getting in that deep water, they will get the guts to do so in order to pass that required for graduation swim test. 20 With or Without They would been the one Tweet had skii hayi e nevi if eithe r o pped ( ci In Paul Stotts to pay his way Aldridge better er PatO jt on kno ' that depei rtinocei sehe but ii ustdejpendin iwn ii Brier he she had orGretchen firfet date. r dsor bys ob€ nt a policeman :ander Brian yingthelaw. With hopes of Mallory knows can to study a col $hemi x6 ai hai liege ejducati evei dpare list takp pn ,nd :ion, Devona ry minute she or the real world. 21 Jenny Gannon and Tammy Gotthardt: Most likely to be reincarnated as Tom and Jerry. Jeremy Foy: Most likely to be vice-president of a mammoth toy company. Most likely A big topic in high school is often, Who is most likely to succeed? Do we even know what we want to succeed in? Success means so many different things to so many different people that it is hard to come up with a really great answer at this point in time. We went far and wide and even covered all four years of high school with many Rocky students to find a good an¬ swer. Perhaps a few of our fellow class- to be silly mates will make it to the big world of success like former astronauts, lawyers, actors and musicians from RIHS. But after a glance at what the illustrious groups among us are doing, the way they are dressing and the statements they are making it is difficult to predict what Rocky grads will most likely be or do in the future. Whatever it might be how¬ ever, it is sure to be exciting and most interesting! Susan Meers: Most likely to revive the Mr. Ed series on television. 22 Shawn Priest, Matt Morrison and Rtichie John Hunter and Greg Scalf: Most likely to be Ballinger: Most likely to live and die as wanna bigamists with Julia Child, be J.C. Penney models. 23 A year of many changes We returned to school after a dry, scorching summer. The record breaking drought, however, did not keep Rocky students from enjoying swimming pools and lakes. Mother Nature gave us mild winter weather as a Christmas present. The temperature on one January day was 60 degrees Fahrenheit. We held on to these warm memories through light Feb¬ ruary snow fall. The world of sports captured our interest as we watched the 1988 Summer Olympics. Runner Florence Joyner-Grif- fith won our hearts, while Canadian Ben Johnson broke them. The Dodgers beat the Oakland A’s to win the world series. The Superbowl Title went to the San Fran¬ cisco 49 ' s. Davenporter Michael Nunn fought off numerous opponent’s to remain Middleweight Champion. Most of Mike Tyson’s fighting was done by lawyers defending him against his estranged wife, Robin Givens. The biggest game in politics, the Presidential Campaign, finally came to an end in November. Michael Dukakis and Jesse Jackson played until the end, but George Bush, with running mate Dan Quayle, ended victorious. Many Armenian citizens lost their lives during a horrible earthquake. Mikhael Gorbachev, and wife Raisa, had to cut a New York visit short to return home and comfort the nation. Pan-Am Airlines flight 103 crashed in Scotland killing hundreds of passengers. Reports indi¬ cate that a terrorist ' s bomb was the cause. American and Russian workers collabo¬ rated to prevent another disaster; they helped to free three whales stuck under the ice of Alaska. 1988 saw the succesful return of the Shuttle “Discovery” to space. The Rus¬ sian troops were pulled out of Afganistan. The U. S. refused to allow P.L.O. leader, Yassir Arafat, to enter the country to speak at the United Nations. Again, Rolling Stones Reader’s Poll named U2 the best band of 1988. The temperamental marriage of Sean Penn and Madonna kept us more entertained than their movies. Rain Man” was hon¬ ored with the greatest number of Oscar nominations while the controversial “Last Temptation of Christ evoked heated conflicts. A Japanese Art Collector payed $39 million for a painting by Van Gogh. Locally, the summer of 1988 was brightened by the lighting of the Centen¬ nial Bridge. The old Farmall Plant in Rock Island became the Quad Cities’ Industrial Center. A group also bought the old train depot. A passenger train ran from Chi¬ cago to Rock Island. Also, the city of Rock Island built a new fire station on 30th. Street. Moline continued the construction on Highway 5, making it easier to get to Southpark and the airport. Rock Island prepared itself for a new mayor. The idea of combining the Illinois Quad-Cities into a Super City was vetoed by voters. Rock Island High survived the highs and lows of the news. Various teachers and students even made a little news themselves and will continue to do so. 24 26 ORGANIZATIONS At school, organizations are tickets to fun, leadership, and activity. If Rock Island High School was a Carnival Cruise ship, then organization sponsors would be cruise directors. These clubs sponsor dances, parties, and community projects. Everyone can find a diverson (besides shuffleboard) to amuse themselves. 27 A-Squad: Jennifer Rodamsky, Cathy Zeil, Krista Butterfield, Vikki Stearns, Stephanie Quade. Drum Majors: Margaret Kuehl, Christian Erikson, Troy Anderson. Percussion: Bottom row: Missy Darr, Jeni Gustafson, Amanda Priest. Row two:Aaron Wilkins, Erik Wilson, Curt Oelschlaeger. Row three: Vinny Lam, Shelly Reed. Top: John Gripp. Flaggs: Left: Danelle Edgington, Melissa Ver- sluys, Angie Jennett, Sylvia Gunter, Leila Cotton. Middle: Jenny Fredrickson, Barb Melchi, Lisa Ball. Right: Richelle Dailing, Denise Whitcomb, Leticia Reyes, Cindy Ar¬ nold, Devona Mallory. RIHS Band. ..They put the spirit and zip in the air wherever they go From the marching Rocks to the pepped up players, to the concert band, the Rocky musicians have been on the move from the beginning of the year on. The Marching Band begins their school year in mid-August with practices from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with only a short break for lunch. The long days in the blistering sun pay off however when the band shows the results of the weeks of practice. Parades, competition, marching and football games are the showcase for these musicians as they work their way through the fall. Shortly after football season and marching end basketball and Pep Band begin. Twice a week rehersals get the group ready for those exciting nights in the fieldhouse. The Pep Band lends a festive air to the evening and is appreciated by the fans and the team alike. The Concert Band begins its season as soon as the marching uniforms are stored. Classical pieces, as well as marches, an d many other types of music are played to suit the talent, taste and quality of sections and students. The Christmas Concert and the Spring Con¬ cert are the two main performances pre¬ sented. The Rock Island High School Band does not only provide a learning ex¬ periences and good times for the mem¬ bers of its groups but it adds pleasure and entertainment for the entire community. R.I.H.S. Marching Band All Staters: Front row: Rosie Choi, Pam Hagen, Virginia Plutz. Back row: Jon Schrader, Wendy Czekalski, Curt Oelsch- laeger, Gretchen Wood, Christian Erikson. Saxophones: Front row: Craig Braet, Doug Tucker, Jason Nelson. Back row: Bill Schut- tler, Brent Metcalf, Andy Gale, Mike Bauer, Jason Smith. Low Brass: Front row: Lael Deleu, Alexis Rowe, Amber Pollack, Falena Cotton. Row two: Todd Ziegler, Brian Smith Eric Robb, Andy Pfister, Brian Dorch. Back row: Devin Viers, Jeff Patty. Cadres’ (Top to bottom). Lisa Ball, Curt Oelsehlaeger, Angie Rockycki, Bill Schuttler, Shelley Reed. Laura Kent, Nicole Martin, Krista Butterfield. 29 Trumpets: Front row: Eric Osborn, Dan New¬ man, Demetrius Johnson, Ray Snyder. Back row: Erik Belby, Angie Mason, Angie Rocycki, Greg Maiers, Sonji Foulks, Adam Shileds. Flutes: Left row: Lori Helms, Regan Kempt, Michelle Crable, Laura Kent, Tracy Piper. Right row: Amy Feliksiak. Becky Swords. Jill French, Jennifer Collins. Clarinets: Jamie Garcia, Phoebe Ballard, Susie Gibbons, Christy Carlson, Johnel McNeal, Laura Grell, Chris Walter, Nicole Martin, Tim Work, Darcy Sowards, Michelle Gillette, Tanya Patrick, Kay Yadon. Melissa Shuda, Nikki Heard. Letitia Anderson. R.I.H.S. Concert Band 30 Percussion: Amanda Priest, Shelly Reed, Erik Wilson, Vinny Lam. Clarinets: Front row: Nikki Heard, Letitica Anderson. Row two: Michelle Gillette, Johnel McNeal, Missy Shuda. Row three: Tonya Patrick, Laura Grell, Falena Cotton. Row four: Michelle Versluys, Nicole Martin, Phoebe Bal¬ lard. Row five: Dianne Collins, Christy Carlson, Lisa Ball. Row six: Lisa Dye, Susie Gibbons, Tim Work. Back row: Mike Donegan, Jamie Garcia, Chris Walter. Low Brass: Front row: Devin Viers, Jeff Patty, Mike Bauer. Row two: Lael Deleu, Alexis Rowe, Todd Ziegler. Row three: Brian Smith, Amber Pollack. Back row: Andy Pfister, Eric Robb, Brian Dorch. Trumpets: Front row: Eric Osborne, Ray Snyder. Row two: Adam Shields, Demetrus Johnson. Back row: Dan Newman, Sonji Foulks, Troy Anderson, Greg Maiers, Angie Mason, Erik Belby. Flutes: Front row: Regan Kempf, Jill French, Tracy Piper. Row two: Michelle Crable. Missy Darr, Amy Feliksiak, Lori Helms. Back row: Angie Jennett, Jennifer Collins, Pat Brubaker, Becky Swords, Angie Rocycki. 31 Low Wind: Front row: Jason Nelson, Christian Erickson, Bill Schuttler, Andy Gale. Row two: Jason Smith. Brent Metcalf. Doug Tucker. Row three: Craig Braet, Doug Collins. Back row: J. T. Friel, Jennifer Gustafson, Vicki Stearns. Jazz Band: Front row: Erik Wilson. Row two: Alexis Rowe. Christian Erickson, Leila Cotton. Row two: Lael Deleu, Jason Smith, Brent Metcalf. Row three: Adam Shields, Sonja Foulks, Dan Newman, Erik Belby, Greg Maiers, Troy Anderson, Eric Robb, Falena Cotton, Rosie Choi. The band wore red and gold to show their school spirit while they played for the Home¬ coming assembly. Sonja Foulks concentrates on the director while playing the school song. Halftime at the football games is always excit¬ ing as the Rock Island High School Marching Band preforms many different routines. Orchestra Band members like Eric Robb spend many hours of their personal time to practice and to play at public events. Strings: Front row: Rosie Choi, Pam Hagen, N’Kenge Lowery, Wade Torres, Becki Babers, Tony Choi, Margaret Kneeland, Virginia Plutz. Back row: Katherine Hass, Cathy Ziel, Thao Hoang, Dione Wells, Kathy Versluis, Beth Muse, Martha Sepeda, Melinda Hollars, Shana Van DeWoestyne, Greg Blew, Andrew Sheer. Pep Band: Front row: Amanda Priest, Missy Darr. Row two: Troy Anderson, Greg Maiers. Row three: Lael Deleu, Alexis Rowe, Todd Ziegler, Milissa Versluys, Jennifer Gustafson, Angela Jennett, Adam Shields, Eric Belby, Craig Braet, Jason Nelson. Row four: Leila Cotton, Devon Viers, Eric Robb, Andy Pfister, Jamie Garcia, Vikki Sterns. Michelle Gillette, Michelle Crable, Jill French, Becky Swords, Regan Kempf, Krista Butterfield, Brent Met¬ calf. Jason Smith. Row five: Mike Bauer, Nicole Martin, Bill Schutler, Amber Pollock, Angie Mason, Sonja Foulks, Andy Gayle. Back row: Curt Oelschlaeger, Shelley Reed, Erik Wilson, Dan Newman. Chris Walter, Jim Vetter, Jeff Patty, Tony Choi, Christian Erickson, Doug Tucker, Falena Cotton, Angella Rocycki, Laura Kent. 33 Business Professionals Spending time in her own little work station aj her computer fills Nuku Lampkins work hours at Bituminous Insurance Company. Of America.. .Working in the business world A challenging but worthwhile experience awaits those students who sign up for the Business Professionals of America class. The office occupations course gives instruction in such skills as typing, word processing, filing, telephone man¬ ners, personality deveopment for work, dictation, shorthand, attitude improve¬ ment, adding machine, transcription from the dictaphone, computers, and general procedures for the business world of the 80 ' s. Students attend classes at Rocky during the morning periods and then must have a job to report to in the afternoon. They receive credit for the class as well as the job plus hourly wages while working. The student of the BPOA program are definitely getting a headstart on their fu¬ ture. 1988-89 Officers for Business Profes¬ sionals of America Front row: Michelle Garcia, Todd Hester, Nuku Lampkin, Rose¬ mary Taylor. Back row: Melissa Collins, Amanda Williams. A big smile shows how much Melissa Collins enjoys her job at the Davenport offices of lowa- lllinois Gas and Electric Company. Todd Hester now knows a lot about the proc¬ essing of checks since that is part of his job at the Davenport Bank. Business Professionals of America: Front row: Melissa Collins, Nuku Lampkin, Cindy Zug, Michelle Garcia, Tracey Steven¬ son, Jenny VanEarwage, Rosemary Taylor, Antoinette McNamee. Back row: Mrs. Joanne Quinlin, Kathy Owens, Kim Brozovich, Todd Hester, Cassandra McGhee, Yolanda Wilson, Nicole McElroy, Amanda Williams. 34 1988-89 Cooperative Work Program: Front row: Tim Smith, Joy Fisher. Janet Pratt, Flavian Crawford. Row two: Denise Lomas, Doris Swift, Daphne Perkins, Sharon Th¬ ompson, Francine Marsh, Tonya Miller, Tammy Hall, Virgil Paul, Mary Hermann, Ren- dell Lee. Back row: Janet DeGarmo, Mike Gorenson, Matt Smith, Chris Lancour, Wade Brown, Jackie Anderson, Chris Scott, Pat Dean. 1988-89 Cooperative Work Program: Front row: Tonjela Johnson, John Gebelein, Pat Kernan, Guy Gerard, Ed Nelan, Dionne Torrey, Pam Bragg. Row two: Janese Perry, Betsy Honaker, Terri Hayden, Jennifer Noel, Veronica Cantu, Cindy Siirila, Michelle Cham¬ bers, Pam Hansen. Back row: Fredrick Lee, Shawn O ' Key, Jason Klingman, Zach Bowers, Travis Sims, Lawrence Pernell, Kevin Day, Tim Newsome. Cooperative Work Training. ..Diversified on the job Sometimes Mrs. Nowers like to clown around a little bit with CWT workers Francine Marsh and Dan L. Brown. The main office at Rock Island High School is a busy but fun place to work for Doris Swift. work experience Getting and keeping a job one likes is the main goal of the Cooperative Work Training program at Rock Island High School. This group, like the other work related classes provides for half day classes taken at school and release time for jobs the rest of the time. The purpose of the program is to help students enter the working world and obtain basic skills that will be required for future success in the field of work,” stated instructor Don Resler. The occupations organizations sponsor a joint banquet in the spring for all employer-employee groups to show their appreciation for the opportunity of working together. Rock Island High School appre¬ ciates the cooperation of community busi¬ nesses in helping students become re¬ sponsible employees. Singing far and wide this year This has been a rebuilding year for the chorus. Mrs. Klinger, the director, has had to overcome such adversities as finding an accompanist and strengthening the lack of disipline. Nevertheless, she has brought to Rock Island one of the finest and fastest growing Choral Depart¬ ments in the Quad City area. This year the singers have spent more time than in years past on improving their musicianship. As always, many students per¬ formed in statewide contests, a television recording and District concerts. Three choral concerts filled the Auditorium with harmonious melodies. A considerable number of students auditioned for and participated in District Chorus and District Jazz festivals. Rock Island qualified 19 students for Chorus and ten students for Jazz; more than any other school that Setting the mood before a performance is a necessary element of entertaining that Pat Frye and Jon Schrader have learned. The eyes of many Quad City residents were on Rockys ' Symphonic Choir Christmas Day as a tape of music was broadcast on KWQC-TV. participated. Rocky also qualified four students for All-State Honors Chorus. The Choral Department has ex¬ panded its range of choirs. The Concert is the basic choir, requiring only a love of music. The Symphonic Choir is an audi¬ tion only group where students are re¬ quired to have a knowledge of music. The Treble Choir is in its second year, it is an all girls group and performs with the Con¬ cert and Symphonic Choirs at their con¬ certs. The Swing Choir, Harmony Unlim¬ ited, performed song and dance numbers across the area. Madrigal is an a cappella chorus that performed for a variety of dinners and concerts, Mrs. Klinger and the choirs would like to thank the new developmental fund for giving the Choral Department enough fund s to buy the first new robes that Rocky has seen in nearly thirty years. 36 Symphonic Choir Officers: Pat O’Brien, Curt Oelschlaeger, Julie Foster, Stephanie Quade, Gretchen Wood, Shawn Priest. All District: Front row: Missy Darr. Amanda Priest, Sara Chambers, Pat Frye, Paul Flores, Stephanie Quade. Row two: Jon Schrader, Gretchen Wood, Rudy Mayer, Pat O’Brien, Stefanie McAfee. Row three: Wendy Czekal- ski, Curt Oelschlaeger, Julie Foster, Sonji Foulks, Shawn Priest. Jazz District: Front row: Jon Schrader, Amber Pollock, Gretchen Wood, Paul Flores, Curt Oelschlaeger, Pat Frye. Back row: Sonji Foulks, Rudy Mayer. Wendy Czekalski. Junior District: Front row: Sean Sanders, Jenny Ludin, Latwan McDuffy, Dan Fitzgerald. Back row:Maria Pierson, Wendy Clark, Amber Pollock. Amy Kirkbride. 37 Jon Schrader hopes a happy smile will cover the fact he forgot the words to the song Allyson Waddell, Amanda Priest, Shawn Priest and Missy Darr are singing. Mixed Choir:L Front row: Kimberly Carlisle, Jennifer Ludin, Heather Shovlain, Pat Frye, Sean Sanders, Latwan McDuffy, Stephanie McAfee, Amber Pollock, Dorothy Cunning¬ ham, Heather Buckles. Row two: Melissa Lackey, Nicole Boyd, Ginger Hawk, Venisha Young, Eric Akers, Dan Fitzgerald, Melissa Pepping, Theresa Battin, Amy Kirkbridge, Kimmel Morrison. Back row: Cassandra McBride. Angel Lewis, Kim Swift, Maria Pier¬ son, Matt Wilkins, Mindy Ryerson, Wendy Clark, Dawn Bryner, Lorrie Cutkomp, Toimika Hayes. 38 Concert and Treble Choirs sing in perfect” harmony during the Christmas Concert. Treble Choir: Front row: Jennifer Frye. Mich¬ elle Wage, Sheila Thompson, Alicia Braucht. Misty Lemon, Kelly Pepping, Kometa Carrol, Heather Buckles, Carmelita Stevens, Wendy Robertson, Pam Swift. Row two: Dawn Rol- lason. Amber Pollock, Wendy Clark, Natalie Bragg, Missy Darr, Veronica Lietz. Julie Doiel, Amee Joness, Jennifer Lowe. Amanda Priest. Back row: Sandra McBride, Angel Lewis, Alicia Bragg, TRammy Blaylock, Maria Dierson, Tanya Hayes. Wendy Douglas, Wendy Gale, Latecia Reyes, Edina Daxon, Tanya Goodwin. Everyone commented on how good the Madri¬ gal Singers were at the Christmas Concert. 39 Harmony Unlimited: Front row: Sean Sanders, Gretchen Wood, Mike Rohr. Row two: Julie Foster, Julie Nelson, Pat Frye. Back row: Jon- Schrader, Sara Litherland, Curt Oelschlaeger, Stefanie McAfee, Rudy Mayer. Madrigal: Front row: Pat Frye, Curt Oelsch¬ laeger, Stephanie Quade, Paul Flores. Row two: Allyson Waddell, Jon Schrader, Missy Darr, Rudy Mayer, Gretchen Wood. Back row: Wendy Czekalski, Shawn Priest, Sonji Foulks, Pat O’Brien, Erika Kahn. All Staters: Curt Oelschaeger, Wendy Czekal ski, Jon Schrader, Gretchen Wood. 40 When not on stage with an audience watching, choir members take it a bit easier. Symphonic Choir: Front row: Angela Gunter, Sheri McChesney, Sarah Chambers, Paul Flores, Amanda Priest, Allyson Waddell, Pat Frye, Billy Rae Rice, Pamela Burkhead. Row two: Gretchen Wood, Jennifer Melton, David Koutsky, Melissa Darr, Rudy Mayer, Valeri Zampogna. Row three: Jennifer Frederiekson, Chris Potter, Jennifer Matthews, Pam Myles, Wendy Czekalski, Curt Oelschlaeger, Stepha¬ nie Quade, Ricky Parkins, Cynthia Ar¬ nold, Stefanie McAfee, Angela Young. Back row: Shawn Priest, Sara Litherland, Pat O’Brien, Sonji Foulks, Jon Schrader, Erika Kahn Julie Nelson,Mike Rohr, Cynthia Siirila. Where frustration reigns daily “I’m so exasperated,” said a weary staff member, the same people have stood me up three times! How am I supposed to get good photos? No-one else has any idea how hard putting to¬ gether a newspaper or yearbook really is!” The staff of The Crimson Crier and the Watchtower did work hard, and . mi¬ raculously, the publications materialized. Sometimes the ideas for pictures came from intense staff meetings, and some¬ times they came from idle gossip. A “normal class period for produc¬ tion journalism included interviewing a coach, haunting the halls for unusual snapshots, or journeying to photographic arts. Always prepared for the unexpected, twelve first-semester staff members sur¬ vived lost film, faulty cameras, and having only one computer in use to produce the monthly Crimson Crier and assemble multitudinous Watchtower layouts. Some¬ how, the staff managed to squeeze in a few birthday parties and form great work¬ ing relationships. With the exception of editors, the diligent staff moonlighted on both the newspaper and the yearbook. Their deter¬ mination to be creative turned into exciting publications documenting the history of Rock Island High School during 1988 and 1989. Second semester production staff included: Jason Wheeler, Stephanie Quade. Carol Far¬ rar, Pam Bender, Tammy Beane, Susan Ap¬ pleby, Shalonda Hoskins, Jesseena Adams, Paul Hansen, Pat O ' Brien, Paul Stotts, Treye Hovinga, Allyson Waddell, Stefan Wahe, Christina Nielsen, Latecia Braud,Kelly Collins, Deena Hentges, Tim Seward, B.J. Waeyaert, Jason Burns, Ian Frink, Jennifer Eagle, Paul Grissom, Ali Miner, John Renneke. A whole day of underclassmen photos is harder than it seems. Michelle Kinnamon discusses strategy with the photographer. It takes a lot of energy to put a yearbook together. Laurel VandeWalle loads up on quick-fixes to get through the work. 42 First semester staff members display their diverse personalities when posing for their formal portrait. Tracy Rollason, Pat O ' Brien, Laurel VandeWalle, Lisa Walsh, Deana Gonzalez, Jesseena Adams, Jon Schrader, Mrs. Wahe, Paul Hansen, Tammy Beane, Michelle Kinnamon, Allyson Waddell and Christina Nielsen were responsible for getting both the yearbook and newspaper done at the beginning of the year. Double and triple checking senior names is a time consuming job for Stephanie Quade, Susan Appleby and Pam Bender. 43 44 Another raving success! Ambitious drama club members set high goals in the adventure area for their clubs activities this year. They planned on paying homage to James Dean ' s home on his deathdate, having a campout on Mrs. Gende ' s front lawn be¬ fore opening night, and raffling off Mrs. Gende ' s beautiful red Mustang at one of the shows. Of course, as always, they were just being over dramatic. Members did, however, go to a workshop in Iowa City, have a loud and obnoxious Christmas party, and venture to Circa ' 21 to see, It’s a Wonderful Life. The ' 88 musical, Once Upon a Mattress, was definately not a sleeper, the ' 88 fall play, The Mouse That Roared, turned a few heads, and the ' 89 winter play, A Look at the ' 80 ' s, was a terribly modern comedy. There was never a dull moment with the drama club when there were guys in tights and make up. after show Pizza and Sub ' s parties, and the traditional RIHS Academy Awards, (not to mention the Best Quest!). Front row: A. Priest, E. Wilson, J. Schrader. Row two: D. Edgington, M. Conlon, M. Kuehl, M. Darr, M. Kinnamon. M. Lemon, A. Wilson, K. Lee, T. Hoang. Row three: A. Stephenson, G. Wood. W. Czekalski, C Spaight, S. Quade, G. Tweet, C. Harris. Row four: M Eversole, J. Gustafson, A. Graves, E.Greathouse, A. Young, L. Delue. Row five: H. Robinson, J. Carnithan. Row six: L. Newman, D. Sowards, E. Mark, A. Rowe, M. Kessler, S. Slivken, F. Eirinberg. Row seven: R. Petty, K. Hollenback, R. Mayer, D. Pease, R. Ballinger, A. Waddell. Row eight: S. Bradley, C. Johnson, S. Priest, M. Morrison, C. Nielsen, B. Schuttler. Drama Club officers for 1988-89: President, Christina Nielsen, Vice President, Frank Eirin¬ berg, and Secretary Treasurer, Allyson Wad¬ dell. Trying to make peace between the United States and the country of Grand Fenwick in ’The Mouse That Roared, were Frank Eirin- berg, Jon Schrader. Donnie Pease and Brent Metcalf. The torture of waiting for the list was over as Gretchen Tweet and Michelle Kinnamon found-THEY MADE IT! m e Slii fM r • ' In between the fall and winter performances, Drama Club members Gretel Lou, Frank Eirin- berg, Steven Slivken. Amy Stephenson and Heather Robinson get togehter at a Christmas party to exchange white elephants. Wanting to learn the latest dance craze, The Upon a Mattress are Gretchen Wood. David Spanish Panic as displayed by Amy Singleton Heitz, Chris Nielsen and Erika Kahn, and Shawn Priest in the ’88 musical, Once 45 Home Economics Related Occupa¬ tions Class: Front row: Ricky Pearson, Jennifer Nies, Nick Atwater. Row two: Tracy Harris, Tori Thompson, Lashawn Jones, Tra¬ de Clodfelter, Scham Gathright, Kelly Mayn¬ ard, Peggy Beckhart, Lavette Weathersby. Back row: Shannon Brodnax, Mike Sisco, Felica Grandberry, Ron Gerard, Wes Carver, Ann Hebblen, Rachael Fields, Mrs. Helen Franck. That is one giant burger that Ann Hebblen is flipping while working at Deb’s Drive-In in Mi¬ lan. 46 Home Economics Related Occupations. ..Foods and clothing related jobs Kelly Maynard helps keep the very busy McDonalds on eleventh street in Rock Island running smoothly with her efficent work. H.E.R.O. is a cooperative work program for junior and senior students interested in any area related to the field of home economics. The course is designed to assist students in the development and experience of effective job skills and atti¬ tudes through intstruction in school and on the job. This includes a related class taught during school hours for one period a day, in addition to release time for on the job training. Students receive wages compa¬ rable to other employees in addition to earning two credits toward a high school diploma. The classroom instruction they receive focuses on providing students with job survival skills, work attitudes, safety, food sanitation and independent living skills. 1988-89 Officers for H.E.R.O.: Front row: Ricky Pearson, Trade Clodfelter. Back row: Torri Thompson, Rachel Fields, Nick Atwater. It appears that Rachel Fields is working with the famous Bartels and James boys at Annie Em ' s in Moline. Bonne Aventure Members of French Club definitely had a ticket to adventure. These bon voyagers experienced the historical Nor¬ mandy beaches, lounged in cafes near Le Tour Eiffel, and paraded on the beaches of the Riviera, even if these trips were only dreams inspired by “incroyable French Club activities. This cultured club feted at a Noel party where they feasted on Nouvelle Cui¬ sine whipped up by other club members. The French culinary customs were carried over into a traditional Mardi Gras party, where other language clubs shared in the festivities. The club even experienced a Fench Club officers included Hadil Diab, secre¬ tary, Tanya Chapman, vice-president, Christina Nielsen, president, Jennifer Collins, treasurer. French Club 1988-89: Front row: M. Holars, H. Diab. M. Kinnamon, G. Conley, M. Conlan, K. Robinson, L. Smith, M. Carlson, A.Doughty, T. Chapman, R. Choi, M. Helms, K. Hough, L. Wolgast, J. Overturf, N. Avgenackis, T. Sch¬ neider, J. Carnithan, E. Ashpole, L. Hussey, S. Dyer, J. Michel, J. French, A. Feliksiak, D. Devore, J. Collins, K. McGee. T. Weber, H. Robinson, K. Hollenback, B.J. Waeyaert, J. Bauersfeld, C. Nielsen, K. Hass, M. Avgenackis. French Revolution of sorts. Their spon¬ sor. Mademoiselle Roloff, became Ma¬ dame Smith. Her classroom was taste¬ fully decorated for the occasion by mem¬ bers full of joyeux Gallic emotions. Adventurous spirit prevailed throughout the year. It was definitely tres chouette! Modeling in front of the Eiffel Tower will at least get Hilary Shaw, Jennifer Collins and Laura Hussey in the yearbook, if not in Vogue. French literature is quite diverse. Rosie Choi reads serious verb conjugations while Kather¬ ine Hass studies serious French fassion. German Fasching is a time to sit back, laugh and have a good time like senior Steve Veroven is doing. Guten Tag Having a good time was the main goal of the German Club. The members this year enjoyed themselves at the Okto- berfest, St. Niklaus Tag, and Fasching. While they had fun, they also learned a little about German foods,fads, and cul¬ ture. At the Oktoberfest bratwurst was the main course while before and after the meal members entertained themselves with a game of football. At the St. Niklaus Tag party members enjoyed themselves by decorating a Christmas tree. Fasching, or Mardi Gras, had the members dress up as German characters. German Club had another out¬ standing year this year by feasting and having fun with sponsor Frau Bowman. Ejoying themselves during Oktoberfest are this years officers Gretchen Tweet, secretary, Pam Hagen, vice-president and Krista Troll, presi¬ dent. German Club 1988-89: Front row: Donna Wentzel, Pam Hagen, Krista Troll, Gretchen Tweet, Shari Maess. Row two: Tim Lohse, Theresa Batton, Mary Ann Kessler, Tony Choi, Tom Stevenson, Louis Uptmore, Tammy Westerlund. Row three: Pauline Gordon, Aaron Ring, Ryan Burkhalter, Amy Lillis, Jenny Doran, Steve Veroven. Back row: Leila Cot¬ ton, Jeff Dickson, Andy Pfister, David Moline, Jason Burns. 49 i hola ! Pan Am Club was for those stu¬ dents who were interested in learning more about the Spanish culture. I joined Pan Am to further my education in the Spanish Arts,” commented junior member Durk Garcia. The organization held its annual Christmas party at Chi Chi ' s in Davenport. The party was a big success as many members turned out for the Mexican feast and everyone had a good time. Early in the spring the members met for an international foods fiesta and learned how to make authenic Mexican foods that they could prepare in their own kitchens. Some Mexican fils were also shown. President Mike Petersen and vice-president Mike Boehm led the 67 member club during the year. They helped plan activies with sponsors Mrs. Tsagaris, Mrs. Soukup and Mr. Herrera. It was a unique experience being part of the club and helping with the plans,” said junior Mike Boehm. Spanish Club officers included Vice-President Mike Boehm, Treasuer Mindy Bennett, Secre¬ tary Shari Smiley and President Mike Pe¬ tersen. Pan Am Club 1988-89: Front row: M. Gillett, T. Hoang, R. Dailing, S. Almanza, L. Atilano, M. Sepeda, K. Yadon. Row two: D. Herbst, J. Gephart, K. Anderson, T. Esparza, E. Warner, T. Heizenga, K. McQuigg, H. Kemble, L. Walker, D. Mallory. Row three: J. Reine, S.Richardson, M. McClary, F. Eirinberg, A. Waddell, C. Sierens, S. Nabuta, J. Adams. Row four: A. Hutchinson, M. King, S. McHen- dry, S. Quade, J. Bauersfeld, M. Avgenackis, L. Gonzalex, R. Ballinger. Row five: J. Duin, M. Bennett, M. Rexroth, K. Carrol, J. Gannon, K. Collins, S. Smith, B. Williams. Row six: L. Reed L. Leinther, S. Smiley, D. Garcia, T. Lopez, E. Lodge. Row seven: L. Levin, K. Stebel, S. David, D. Gonzales, L. Dye. Row eight: J. Holuba, J. Miller, W. Bennett, M. Skinner, A. Moreland, T. Henson, B. Milton, A. Dominin- quez. Back row: E. Schwertley. M. Peterson, I. Frink, S. Priest, T. Cudworth, B. Lagerblade. M. Boehm. Getting the feel of the Spanish culture before a club meeting was a good idea for Jennifer Eagle, Emily Warner, Tara Esparza, Brett Lagerblade, Durk Garcia, Tim Hinson and Omar Rangel. 50 Planning strategies for the creative day are Bailey, Tang Kanjanapitak, Mr. Dennis and Mr. Mrs. Brunson, Tanya Chapman, Charlotte Motz. Members of Renaissance XXI for 1989: Front row: Tammy Beane, Alison Miner, Rosie Choi, Tanya Chapman, Gretchen Tweet. Row two: Virginia Plutz, Charlotte Bailey, Lanessa Smith, Shelley Reed, Gretchen Wood. Row three: Jennifer Collins, Nicole Schwarz, Beth Petersen, Laura Gunsolley. Row four: Carolyn Harkin, Tang Kanjanapitak, Christina Nielsen, Michelle Avgenackis. Row five: Angela Ro- cycki, Greg Wilkening, Doug Hanson, Rudy Mayer, Christian Erickson. Back row: Mrs. Brunson, Mr. Motz, David Moline, John McGo- nigle, Mike Boehm, Mr. Dennis, Yung Yu Ma. Creativity is the style Learning through experience is an integral part ot the program. Tammy Beane and Charlotte Bailey listens to a lively resident of Friendship Manor tell them what Rl use to be like. Christian Erickson uses his time in Renais¬ sance to carefully examine the intricacies of the species house lamp. Relationships. Relations between man and God, parents and children, coun¬ try and country, ect. This was the theme that Renaissance XXI focused on. The group of student philoso- ohers contributed the knowledge of their past experiences to enlighten the other members. To share relationship experiences first-hand, the group separated into “fami¬ lies” and acted out various scenarios. Before major family feuds could break out a family counselor intervened to discusse the changes in America families. To experience the relationship be¬ tween cause and effect, the group trav¬ eled to a courthouse and detention center. Churches and synagogues provided the back-drop for religious-relationships dis¬ cussions. The city of Chicago was the location to watch all the different kinds of relationships-between people, countries, businesses, and even gangs. To many of the members, the high¬ light of the five Renaissance days were the lively discussions. As one member states, It’s nice to be involved in a group in which you can express your opinions and know they are respected. After hav¬ ing listened to others in the group, I leave feeling that I have gained many different points of view. The sponsors for the 1988-89 Ren¬ aissance XX program were Mrs. Brunson, Mr. Dennis, and Mr. Motz. The group was made up of sophomores, juniors, and seniors who were recommended by teachers and passed a special creativity test. 51 Increased membership this year Every year certain sophomores, juniors, and seniors become members of a select group known as the National Honor Society. They achieve this by maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5. Seniors were inducted as official members in April during a special cere¬ mony where sophomores and juniors became provisional members. The thir¬ teen seniors who compose the high hon¬ ors group received a cumulative grade point of at least 4.0 for seven semesters. They received special recognition for their academic accomplishments. Tanya Chapman was named valedictorian and Christian Erickson salutatorian as the two top academic students of the 1989 gradu¬ ating class. The group, however, is not just all rewards and recognition. This year the National Honor Society sponsored a peer tutoring program to help other Rocky stu¬ dents with difficult subjects. The group also boasts one of the largest member¬ ships in the last few years proving more Rocky students are concerned about good grades and what they can do for their futures. 1988-89 valedictoria was Tanya Chapman and the salutatorian was Christian Erickson. High Honors Seniors: Front row: Gretchen Tweet, Matt Helms, Tammy Beane, Tanya Chapman, Alison Miner, Louis Uptmor. Back row: Lisa Janssen, Yung Yu Ma, Becky Milton, Virginia Plutz, Jennifer Collins, Christina Nielsen, Christian Erickson. Senior National Honor Society: Front row: N. Lampkin, G. Tweet, M. Helms, T. Beane, T. Chapman, L. Ehrmann, D. Devore, M.Avgenackis, A. Miner. Row two: M. Darr, V. Plutz, S. Gibbons, C. Bailey, L. Kent, J. Collins, T. Schneider, F. Eirinberg, D. Hoang. Row three: B. Bell. B. Milton, L. Janssen, C. Erickson, T. Anderson, J. Lape. L. Uptmor, C. Nielsen. Back row: T. Cudworth, Y. Ma, K. Eastlund, J. Hunter, S. Veroeven. B. Metcalf, M. Borcherding. Junior National Honor Society: Front row: C. Kramer, K. Braet, L. Wolgast, L. Gunsolley, H. Diab, A. Lillis. M. Bennett, T. Kanjanapitak. Row two: J. Gustafson, N. Martin, C. Harkins, C. Oeschlager, G. Wood, K. Kessler, A. Carlson, T. Thomas. Row three: C. Adamson, T. Huizinga, G. Wilkening, R. Burkhalter, J. McGonigle, M. Boehm, B. Blew, B. Ashpole, E. Robb. Back row: P. Grissom, E. Moore, W. Torres, A. Rocycki, J. Hass, W. Meyer, I. McCallister, J. Renneke, D. Moline. Sophomore National Honor Society: Front row: C. Carlson, R. Choi, G. Payton, N. Avgenackis, T. Schneider, R. DaHing, N. Schwartz, S. Reed. Row two: P. Miley, A. Kingan, D. Quilty, D. McFall, M. Brable. R. Mayer, L. Smith, P. Boyles, J. Howe. C. Stearns. Row three: E. Belby. B.Aunan, C. Walter, C. Howe, C. Bradford, K. Kelewae, H. Huffman, M. Hooks, D. Hansen, D. Devore. Row four: B. Burgess, M. Versluys, C. Zeil, S. Taber, J. Ryner, J. Miller, L. Leithner, L. Levin, J. Melton, B. Peterson, D. Clem. Back row: J. Gephart, T. DeVoss, T. Bender, S. Wilson, D. Johnson, A. Shields, K. Ditch, C. Schneider. Senior National Honor Society Officers for 1988-89 were Jennifer Collins, secretary, Tanya Chapman, president and Yung-Yu Ma, vice president. National Honor Society Officers for the junior Mike Boehm, president and Karol Kessler, vice class include Tang Kanjanapitak, secretary, president. Mrs. Annie Robi nson puts in many long hours helping the Principal Scholars prepare for contests in Illinois and Iowa. Entering a logo contest proved very productive for Angela Johnson when she won the first prize of $100. School is over but senios Gail Conley and Karen McQueen keep on studying so they will do well when the Principal Scholars go to contests in various area schools and colleges. Bus travel is a good time to relax and have fun Hoskins and Kelly Grayson sit together to dis- after a long day of competition. Officers La- cuss the highlights of the day. Tonya Burrage, Jesseena Adams, Shalonda Minority leaders are on the move Standing out in the cold waiting to register for your group is not an easy task, even for Princi¬ pal Scholars. Principal Scholars 1988-89: Front row: Priscilla Perez, Guadalupe Dominguez, Angela Johnson, Tiffany Hayes. Keesha Brooks, Consuela Johnson, Tamra Crider, Gail Con¬ ley. Row two: Terrez Calvert, Paulette Risden, Alicia Momon, Demetrius Johnson, Camisha Harris, Aaron McQueen. Row three: Deondra Watson, Lori Thomas, John Lowery, LaTonya Burrage, Tera McCormick, LaJuana Walker. Row four: Flora Allen, Kim Congleton, Due Hoang, A.nnette Diericks, Michele Henry, Karen McQueen, Tonya McKinney, Natalie Robinson. Back row: Tonya Momon, Jerome Kerr, Terence Parks, Shalonda Hoskins, Jesseena Adams, Latricia McKinney. Principal Scholars is a program for those in the Quad-Cities that strive for excellence in education among minority students. Activities for the year included a Decision Making Workshop at St. Am¬ brose University and an overnight stay at Augustana College where the students were able to attend three classes of their choice the next day. Students also partici¬ pated in the memorial services at the Martin Luther King Center where Kim Congleton presented her winning essay. LaJuana Walker was presented a certifi¬ cate and Jerome Kerr spent the day at the Weather Bureau in Moline. Lastly they attended a Learning Styles Workshop at Moline High School. In February Junior and Senior scholars competed against area National Honor Society members in the Jets-Junior Engineering Technical Society at Western Illinois University. Rocky students re¬ turned with a thrird place trophy. Individu¬ ally Charlotte Bailey and Due Hoang, both seniors, returned with first and second place trophies in English and computer gr aphics. The annual Career Day was held again this season at Marycrest College. Here the seniors were able to hear from leaders from the Quad-Cities as well as leaders outside of the Q.C. From these speakers they were taught how to move on in life and be a leader in any and all things that they do now and in the future. Varied experiences New found friends from the prairie grasses cer¬ tainly interest and entertain Tara Carlson, Molly Mclntire and Jenny Overfurf. The Science Club once again proved to be one of the most popular clubs at Rocky. The club leaders were Michelle Avgenackis, president, Lisa Janssen, vice- presidet, Terry Thomas, treasurer, and Christy Adamson, secretary. Through the officer ' s planning, members of Science Club witnessed a live hawk and owl presentation, live animals from Niabi Zoo, a dentist who used hypno¬ sis instead of novaccaine, and much more. The annual fondue party was a great hit, too. Forty-two members also made a trip to Chicago for an all day excursion which included the Science and Industry Museum, the Adlar Planetrium, Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum of Natural History. A trip to Augustana College in- trudced many club members to lazarphon- ics and hydroglyphics. With all the interesting programs and field trips it is easy to understand the popularity of the Science Club. The future of such a beneficial organization is as¬ sured. Science Club Members for l988-89:Front row: T. Westerlund, L. Wilkening, K. McGee, H. Robinson, E. Ashpole, S. Richeson, C. Robin¬ son, S. Maess. Row two: C. Griffiths, M. Free¬ man, R. Miller, M. LeBow, A. Miner, D. Prescott, K. Collins, T. Beane, D. Herbst,J. Overturf. Row three: K. Souza, D. Hansen, S. Dyer, M. Carlson, C. Anderson, C. Shearer, J. Gannon, T. Schneider, A. Rowe, D. Sowards, J. Epperly, A. Moreland, J. Juckinbihl. Row four: E. Belby, L. Smith, W. Bennett, M. Bennett, T. Huizinga, K. McQuigg, M. Avgenackis, J. Bauersfeld.B. Bell, N. Faria, L. Janssen, T. Carlson. Row five: T. Winters, L. Hussey, M. King, C. Adamson, J. Michel, P. Hefler, M. Helms, R. Burrell, W. Bartholomew. Row six: B.J. Waeyaert, Andy Barnett, A. Hutchison, J. Leahy, J. Winters, S Gibbons, B. Kessler, P. Hansen. Back row: A Graves, T. Henneman, M. Mclntire, Allyson Smith, K. Eastlund, Y. Ma, M. Borcherding, Li Lee, D. Turner, F. Eirinberg, S. Veroven, B Amacher, D. Bohanon.T. Wheatley. J. Cirello 56 Science Club Members for 1988-89: Front row: N. Lowery, T. Choi, M. Kuehl, G. Tweet, S. Quade, E. Lodge. Row two: C. Moomey, A. Waddell, C. Nielsen, K. Jackson, A. Lillis, R. Choi, J. Hanssen, J. Skelan. Row three: A. Mason, N. Medrano, H. Shaw, A. Peterson, K. Kessler, J. Doran, J. Mossage, L. Wolgast. Row four: J. Dicksen, L. Claude, D. Devore. A. Schmit, J. Schrader. Row five: J. Collins, D. Crane, B. Williams, J. Kerr, I. Frink. Row six: T. Strupp, V. Plutz, B. McKamey, D. Moline, J. McGonigle, S. Wahe, John Renneke. Back row: J. Green,B. Lagerblade, J. Burns, M. Petersen, B. Hann, R. Mussell, N. Nazeer. J. Rakus. Science Club officers for 1988-89 included Lisa Janssen, vice president, Christy Adamson, secretary, Michelle Avgenackis, president and TerryThomas, treasurer. The Rock Island High School Scence Club, represented by Michelle Avgenackis, pre¬ sented a check to a representative of the Greenpeace organization for their work. 57 John McGonigle and Gretchen Tweet watch Jennifer Collins as she prepares fondue and wonder if she really knows what she is doing. Tom Stevenson and Terry Thomas spend a moment with a speaker who enlightened Sci¬ ence Club members on the habits of birds of prey. 1. _ V NUAiss f ' •?; i _) 4 or v ' ' One of the more interesting Science Club meetings took place in February when Niabi Zoo sent some of their animals to visit club members in Mr. Benson’s room. Rochelle Petty is very brave as she reaches out to pet the snake. Science student Tara Carlson went on a Satur¬ day morning outing with Mr. Motz and group to see the eagles along the Mississippi River. 58 Going to Washington D.C. was a lot of fun for David Hannah, Shari Maess, Pat Roberts and chaperone Mr. Wayne Cabel. Government-Close-Up Three students took advantage of the wonderful opportunity to visit our na¬ tions capital with the Close-Up Club pro¬ gram. Pat Roberts, Dave Hannah and Shari Maess accompanied chaperone Mr. Wayne Cabel. Students all over the country are offered this same chance through Close- Up organizations nation wide. They have the opportunity to witness government first hand. The week-long trip to Washing¬ ton, D.C. is jam-packed with an educa¬ tional experience that none participating will soon forget. The social events are where students meet new friends from all over America and that too is a great learn¬ ing experience. Numberous fundraisers, includ¬ ing the Close-Up Dance in January, helped to pay the way for those going to D.C. All those involved agree that Close- Up is an invaluable learning experience, and that more people should be encour¬ aged to follow the club ' s slogan CU in DC. Officers of Close-Up Club had to work hard to help raise money for members to go to D.C. President Due Hoang, Secretary Laura Bergstrand and Vice President Stephanie Scott spent many hours making plans. Close-Up Club. Front row: Stephanie Scott, Sheri Maess, Allyson Waddell, Christina Nielsen. Row two: Eric Akers, Michelle Gill, Brian Bergstrand. Due Hoang, Mrs. Dennis. Row three: Kim Hume, Shalonda Hoskins, Frank Eirinberg, Laura Bergstrand. Back row: Mr. Cabel, Mickey Borcherding, Mr. Dennis. Dances are a great way for organizations to earn some of that much need cash for club projects. Apparently these students enjoyed the dance sponsored by Close-Up Club. Senators-n-Students At the Christmas party Martin Snyder finds out who his Secret Santa is. The senators at Rocky provide a lot of activities and fund raisers for the student body to participate in. They really show how to get the job done. To start the year off the senators got busy organizing Homecom¬ ing which took a lot of time and hard work from all the senators. Even with all this work the senators found time to have their annual can food drive. A little later on in the year it was Swirl time. That is time for all the senators to break up into commit¬ tees and get to work on organizing the dance that has become a tradition at Rocky. This year the senate donated money to various people throughout the school. Mario Vesey and Steve Tanner received money to go to Cross Country Nationals that were held in Reno, Nevada. Kelly Grayson was given money to attend a state convention where she will run for an office. Money was also donated to buy an outfit for our new school mascot “Mr. Rock. The senate accomplished a lot this year because of the dedication of their sponsor Mrs. Smith. Senate isn ' t all work, there is time to eat which is always a happy time for Dawn Prescott. Freshman Senators: Tim Work, Allison Smith, Amy Graves, Pauline Dietrich, Sean Sanders, Lee Newman, Amber Moreland, Mindy McH- endry. Tiffany Wicall. A few of Rocky ' s senators show what a good time they were having a a meeting held with other schools at Geneseo High School. 60 Senior Senators were Dawn Prescott, Martin Snyder, Jenni Bauersfeld, Yung Yu Ma, Steve Tanner, Allyson Waddell, Paul Peterson, Tracy Schneider, Tracy Firlus Jeremy Foy and Kelly Collins. Senate officers included Tracy Firlus, treas¬ urer, Jeremy Foy, vice-president, Kelly Grayson, secretary, Martin Snyder, president, Tracy Schneider, parlaimentarian. Sophomore senators: Nicole Schwarz, Tina Schneider, Aaron Bare, Deana Carter, Gina Payton and Nicole Avgenackis. Junior senators: Front row: Sarah Chambers, Kelly Grayson, Lori Winter. Back row: Emily Warner. Karol Kessler, Mike Esparza, Amy Lillis and Mike Petersen. � Lettermens...work and fun Lettermen’s Club, once again, proved to be one of the dominating clubs at Rocky. From sponsoring the Home¬ coming Dance, to the Super Santa Con¬ test, the Rent-a-Letterman, to Casino Night the members in this organization put forth a strong effort in raising money and participating in varius school programs. The organization led by Coach Bill Burrus, President Tracy Schneider, Vice- President Joe Lawrence, Secretary Ali Miner, Treasurer Yung-Yu Maand Parlia¬ mentarian Mickey Borcherding, the friendly group raised money to send Steve Tanner and Mario Vesey to run at the National Cross Country Meet. The Letter- mens constitution was revised so that now cheerleaders and managers are official members. Money was also contributed to the remodeling of the school’s trophy case. These special students have aided the school and community by giving freely of their time to better organize social ac¬ tivities at the Rock and also demonstrate school and community pride. Their ad¬ ventures help to promote leadership, school spirit, and a sense of helping and giving. The Lettermen, Rocky ' pride and joy, antici¬ pate the beginning of the Homecoming festivi¬ ties. Like other organization ' s around school they help plan the many activities of an exciting time. Lettermen officers seem happy about the plans they made for the 1988-89 school year as they share them with sponsor Bill Burrus. President Tracy Schneider, Parliamentarian Mickey Borcherding. Vice-President Joe Law¬ rence. Treasurer Yung-Yu Ma, and Secretary Ali Miner were always ready to help the injured but hardworking coordinator of the organiza¬ tion. 62 LettermensClub 1988-89: Fronrow: R. Burrell, J. Overturf, K. Braet, T. Schneider, T. Chapman, T. Schneider, T. Petersen. Row two: M. Rexroth, A. Carlson, L. Levin, C. Shearer, A. Doughty, P. Peterson, E. Sarno, J. Lawrence. Row three: M. Boehm, J. Carni- than, B.J. Nikulski, J. Gannon, M. Helms, D. Prescott, B. Bell, T. Hood, D. Cox, S. Tanner, B. Lagerblade. Row four: M. Moskowitz, B. Milton, R. Miller, M. LeBow, K. Hass, J. Bau- ersfeld, A. Miner, N. Schwarz, K. Kelewae, I. Frink. Back row: B. Williams, A. Bare, C. Ellis,D. Moline, J. McGonigle. M. Petersen, R. Sierens, J. Burns. A proud line of lettermen is a familiar sight at the homecoming King and Queen ceremony as they form a bright, proud background for the candidates. 63 Community help is the Key Key Club for 1988-89 had a very successful year in both the school and community. Key Club is an organization that consists of boys and girls who are inter¬ ested in learning the needs of people in our community and helping them meet those needs. This was an especially busy year with many community activities. They included sponsoring a family for Christ¬ mas, caroling at Franciscan Hospital, rais¬ ing money for children who have Spastic Paralysis (a spinal disorder) by having a Front row: M Carlson, K. Kessler, M. Bennett, M. Avgenackis, A. Miner, E. Greathouse, J. Volsteadt, L. Leightner, K. Anderson, N. Avenackis. Row two: L. Percell, M. Tolson, H. Hartman, A. Peterson, L. Smith, H. Butler. Row three: L. Walsh, J. Leahy, N. Medrano, J. Volleyball Tournament with Alleman Key Club against Rock Island Key Club, visit¬ ing children at the Bethany Home, spon- soroing a leaf rake for any elder person at rio cost, distributing apples for every teacher at RIHS on Teacher Appreciation Day, and offering a Learn To Swim pro¬ gram for children of the community. The optimism of Key Club this year with the gaining of new members and great accomplishments throughout the year were completed by the hard work of President Christy Adamson and Assistant Principal Chuck Paradiso, sponsor. Milton, L. Levin, K. Braet, N. Faraia, L. Wolgast. Row four: W. Bennett, M. King, S. Adamson, J. Holuba. Row five: S.CIarquist, A. Hutchinson, A. Smith, A. Graves, C. Adamson, D. Clarkquist, J. Luckinbeil, A. Moreland. Back row: M. Shulte, B.Amacher, T. Abramson, P. Hanson, L. Gonzales. Key Club officers for 1988-89, Christy Adam¬ son, Mindy Bennett, Bryce Amacher and Lisa Walsh, helped in the popular community serv¬ ice project of leaf raking for the elderly at no cost. The work will never end. Christy Adamson got her freshman brother Steve to work on club posters at home. ACADEMICS At Rocky, academics are the tickets to the adventure of a student ' s life. With the knowledge we have gained, we can fly to the destination of our goals. Confident with our boarding passes diplomas, we can embark on a successful journey through the friendly skies. Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride! Academics: Making the grade The 1988-89 school year was a year filled with adventure. There was excitement and boredom, triumph and defeat, happi¬ ness and sorrow. Most of all though, there was what Rocky really is all about, there was learning. As freshmen, one finally entered this grand educational institution we had been waiting for all our lives. We spent every spare minute on homework. It was considered more acceptable to stay home and finish that third rough draft than to attend the big game. As sophomores, one earned the right to terrorize the roads. We still considered ourselves studybugs but we now knew how to party too. As juniors, we usually did our homework...we did alge¬ bra work in biology, history in Spanish, English in history, and we found time for biology somewhere around lunch. Study hall was a time for sleep, or notewriting, or counting ceiling tiles, or, as a last resort, homework not finished elsewhere. As a senior, the dreaded disease of senioritis had fully set in. We realized that there was no possible way to make it from class to class in five minutes. Most had a tough time remember¬ ing schedules, and even if one knew which class to go to, you still couldn ' t find the right book because you couldn’t remember whose locker you left it in. All in all, it wasn ' t too rough of a year, and everyone seemed to make it through. While many don ' t feel that learning is an adventure, be assured the future will verify it. A spring tea for the staff with all the trimmings was the final assignment for the Culinary Arts class. Trying to keep the plants alive and looking good took some time and work on Joe Cooks part. Concentration and wonderment are key ingredients for Doug Hansen and Cullen Howe as they work on their computers. At the end of the semester Mr. Sammon is still making those dreaded homework checks. 66 r - SURVEY What is your favorite subject? Math 38% English 18% Science 14% Music-Art 9% Social Studies 14% Language 7% V. A covalent bond is made from Hydrogen, Joe Lawrence, Oxygen, Susie Gibbons and Chris Griffiths. Extra credit points were awarded to Allyson Waddell and Martin Snyder for this Biology II demonstra¬ tion. Who would believe Brad Wentz and Randy Moritz could take this bumper off a car, fix it up, and have it look like new except Mr. Plumb in Auto Body class. Maria Austin just cannot understand how Mrs. Herrera could have figured that she owed a million dollar book fine. Volleyball sharpens the minds and bodies of this third hour gym class. Demonstrating his artisitc ability, Jason McReynolds shows that he can even paint the name of his favorite school upside down. Keeping all the blue slips straight and getting them all out to the students as soon as possible is not easy task for drivers ed teacher Mr. Youngquist. The aroma of white-out hangs heavily on the air as this typing class struggles to finish their work neatly and on time. 68 Before Miss Roloff became Mrs. Smith her Advanced French class threw her a surprise bridal shower and decorated” her room for the special occasion. - SURVEY How many hours per week on an aver¬ age do you spending studying? 0 Hours 4% 1-2 Hours 20% 3-6 Hours 36% 7-9 Hours 35% 10-or more 5% V _I_ w Adding a little class to the home economics department, Tiffany Tollender and Amy Coolidge put the best work in the display window. 69 Swim gym offers all students a chance to learn to swim under the close instruction of Jet Johnstone. An Advanced English field trip gives Ali Miner, Frank Erinberg, Tracy Schneider, Michelle Avgenackis and Karl Eastland a chance to goof Hopefully Brian Sprousten is using the correct fingering even though the old hunt-and-peck method still seems to be popular with some students. Dave Bloom’s Workshop class proves invaluable to the drama and music department as those students get the sets ready for the spring musical every year. Amid the endless artistic clutter, Mr. White helps Beth Thompson and Cathy Butler with their special projects. SURVEY If you have been or are in advanced classes why did you take them? Grade point avg. 24% Challenge 17% To learn more 21% College enterance 25% Told to take 13% A Biology II excursion gives Todd Henneman a chance to show Eric Applequist and B.J. Waeyaert his new found reptilian friend. A little help on her chemistry lab is all Lorrie Levin can ask of Mickey Mouse look alike Bill Luther. 71 Vocational Improvement Program The Vocational Improvement Progarm allows young adults who cannot, or do not want to function in a regular high school environment to obtain their diploma or G.E.D. VIP teaches students to basics, there are no electives to choose from. This approach allows a more relaxed atmosphere with three hour days for class work. Here students can earn college credits by taking classes at community colleges, and most graduate with tten transferable college credits. Students in the VIP program can earn money by working in the Thrift Store owned and operated by them. The store is in downtown Rock Island on the corner of 20th street and 3rd avenue. VIP is a great opportunity for students to continue their education, gain a diploma, and get valuable experience in the work world when the traditional setting does not fit their life. Goving over the gradebook, Mr. Devinney and Mr. Kline evalute each of their students progress. This is the VIP Thrift Store and Rock Island High School Vocational Improvement Program headquarters in downtown Rock Island. Worksheets just require a little bit of effort, time and thought for Eric Bonner. 72 Taking a much need break from the store and studies. Dee Dee Walker and Steve Johnson show VIP can have its fun times also. There is a time for all students to buckle down and put their full effort into the learning process. Individual help from the teacher is easy to come by when A letter of thanks is sent to all those who donate goods to the working in a special program like VIP because there are not as many Thrift Store. Ed Myers assists in the preparation of this materal.l students per teacher as in regular classes. Basketball gym is obviously a favorite time for Brian Jones as he goes in for the slam without getting hit from all sides. No one can tell Curt Panther and Jodi Loomis that studying is all bad when they have a chance do catch up on chemistry like this. Many good times and interesting things take place in Room 315 as Mary White. Mrs. Madden, Jenny DeGeeter, Jennifer Evans and Stacey Hoover can tell anyone around Rocky. Part of the Japanese class shows off the newest culture to be found around the halls of Rocky. It is questionable as to if Tiffany Wicall, Jodi Passman and Amy Seyb are really doing their homework or making it look good while going over a note from a friend. NI532E Sports A season sports pass--A ticket to adventure into the wide world of Rocky sports. The high achievement of our various teams often includes going to state for that much coveted chance at the number one ranking. At Rock Island High, both males and females could participate in a wide variety of athletic endeavors. The teams always gave enthusiastic crowds something to cheer about. Mr. Rock a new addition for ' 89 Putting forth an extra effort this year seemed to be the key to the excellent performances put on by the Rock Island cheerleaders. Something new, Mr. Rock, A.K.A Consuela Johnson added a little pizzaz to all Rocky sporting events. Mr. Rock went to events such as football, basketball and cross country, where he uplifted the spec¬ tators spirits. With the cheerleaders’ mixture of stunts, pyramids, and chants, they seemed to add to the excitement of the games. These feats couldn’t be mastered without the vigorous practices during the week and a five day cheerleading camp in Normal, Illinois. The cheerleaders all agree that the satisfaction they get from pepping up the crowd and pushing their teams on to vic¬ tory is worth all the long hours of work and practice. Long hours of practice and new out¬ fits were what produced an outstanding dance routine for the Homecoming Assembly. Tina Schneider must be very trusting of her cheerleading friends to practice this move very often. There is a lot of room on the track at football games for the varsity cheerleaders to show just how good they really have become. Some of the sophomore cheerlead¬ ers had great fun waving to friends along the parade route for Homecoming. Consuela Johnson made her debut during the 1988-89 sports season as Mr. Rock . New winning tradition Speedy receiver Shane McCubbin pulls in a pass on the goal line. What a season for the football Rocks as they finished their first winning season, five and four, since 1984. The Rocks under the new leadership of Head Coach Dan Mortier started a new winning tradition at Rock Island and everyone is hoping the tradition can carry on. Besides a winning season, the Rocks had some very fine individual per¬ formances. On offense: Joe Lawrence at tight end. Mickey Borcherding at quarter¬ back and Yung Yu Ma at center proved to be key players. Tony Spaulding at safety, Treye Hovinga at line backer and Tony Teague at defensive end proved to be key players for the Rocks defense. The Rocks even had a record breaker this year, Shane McCubbin, the speedy return man managed to beat the kick-off return record by one yard, 397 yards to be exact. Meanwhile, the sophomores, under Head Coach Ed Lillis, managed to pull off conference championship going unde¬ feated in conference play and six and two overall. Jay Hudson and Sean Allen lead the sophomore Rocks on the defensive side while Steve Wilson, Jason Harvey and Denard Simmons lead the offense. The sophomores also had a dangerous kick-off speedster, Jason Harvey, who returned the ball for 415 yards on eight returns. Finally, the freshmen pushed their way to a 7-1 record season beneath the reins of Head Coach Wayne Cable with their only defeat at the hands of Sherrad ' s JV. The little Rocks were led by tough running back Billy Mann on offense and by Dameon Johnson on defense. Although those players had outstanding years it is clear that the most important part, to both fans and coaches, is that everyone got a chance to play ball and be seen. That is the key to the freshman football program led by Cable. As you can tell it has been one great season for everyone involved in the Rock Island football program. Coach Mortier commented that he is very optimistic of what is to come next season. Jamie Williams bursts around the corner against Kenwood, Chicago. Fullback Tony Teague follows Mike Peterson plowing the way. Halfback Adrian Rodgers follows a block by Richard Hendrickson. 79 Freshmen speedster Billy Mann looks for room around the corner. ( Varsity Football N Team Rl OPP. Elgin Larkin 13 28 Griffin 26 34 Kenwood 41 20 Alleman 0 12 Quincy 13 8 Moline 22 6 East Moline 34 65 Galesburg 21 14 Washington 18 16 Won 5 Lost 4 J Down the sideline sprints sophomore Herbie Benson on a kick-off return. Rising to the occasion, between two defend¬ ers is sophomore Art Sinksen. Complete pass! Caught by senior tight end Joe Lawrence before being knocked out of bounds. Lifting for next year’s season are juniors Jason Wheeler and Mike Peterson while Curt Wilson watches. Best season so far r Soccer Teams Rl OPP. UTHS 3 1 Moline 0 3 Galesburg 3 1 Quincy 0 8 UTHS 3 4 Washington 3 0 Orion 6 1 Moline 0 3 Peoria Richwoods 1 4 Galesburg 2 4 Dixon 4 4 Orion 1 0 UTHS 2 1 Moline 0 8 Won 6 Lost 7 Tied 1 V J The 1988 Rock Island soccer team came out in full force this year and completed their best year since the club began. Coach Don Henriques who com¬ pleted his second and final year of working with the Rocks was pleased with their over all performance. Highlights for the varsity team included two victorys against Orion and UTHS. The junior varsity team also completed their most successful season to date under the coaching wing of Linsey Hamilton. RIHS will only be losing four sen¬ iors from the team so the Rocks are ex¬ pected to be one of the best teams in the area during the ' 89 season. Senior Bill Hudson gives the Maroons a run for their money on Rocky’s field. Jason Simmons shows why his kick struck fear in his opponents. The soccer team takes time out of their busy practice schedule to make an appearence at the Labor Day Parade in Rock Island. 81 Vesey wins State: Boys-15th Senior leadership was the key to the success of the 1988 mens ' cross coun¬ try team. This was most evident at the state meet where seniors Mario Vesey and Steve Tanner led the squad to an impressive fifteenth place finish. Both re¬ ceived All-State honors with Tanner plac¬ ing twenty-first and Vesey bringing home the individual crown, capping off his in¬ credible undefeated season. Junior Marlon Hall was the con- sistentthird manfortheteam. Sophomore Mike Gustafson, juniors Ian Frink and Greg Wilkening and senior Matt Helms also competed in the state meet. The team enjoyed success throughout the season. They captured the team titles of the Bloomington and Clinton Invitationals and placed second at the Galesburg Invite and at the Big Six meet. Junior Kris Braet represented the girls at the state meet with a fine finish. Kris also captured twelfth at sectionals and earned All-Conference honors. Other sectional competitors were senior Saleta Vesey and sophomores Priscilla Perez and Shelley Reed. The squad is looking forward to the ' 89 season as it returns many promising runners. The Rocky mascot watches the start of an important home meet for the mens ' cross¬ country team. Stride for stride, Priscilla Perez and Kris Braet begin to dominate the rest of the field during a home meet. It Ian Frink and five other Rocky runners push pace in the early stages of the race. Priscilla Perez, Kris Braet and Saleta Vesey fight for position within a pack of runners at the Saukie course. 83 Future looks bright for RIHS golf The Rocky boys ' golf team behind Coach Chuck Austin had an outstanding year as the varsity compiled an 8-4-1 mark and the junior varsity was 9-4. The Rocks were fortunate to have seven players scoring on varsity level. Senior Brett Wil¬ liams, and juniors Mike Boehm and Brett Lagerblade led the team with juniors Eric Appelquist, Bob Sierens, Jason Burns, and senior Steve Veroven following be¬ hind. The unior varsity has an upcoming prospect in sophomore Brock Aunan, whose consistency led the JV ' s. At the Western Big Six meet the Rocks were a fine third place with top ten finishes by Boehm and Williams. At the regional Rocky was second out of fifteen with an outstanding with four top twelve finishes. This included Williams, Boehm, Lagerblade and Appelquist. The sectional ended the season as Rocky got a seventh place finish out of forty-five. Williams and Boehm missed state by a mere one stroke. The girls’ golf team ended their season 5-6, with a second place finish in the Western Big Six. For the first time ever they finished first in the regional with sophomore Nicole Schwarz leading both events with second and thrid place fin¬ ishes. Coach Sue Boeye has a very good outlook for next years team with returning letterman Deena Hentges, Nicole Schwarz, Kathryn Hass, Lorri Levin and Allison Smith. The future looks bright for the Rocky boys with a strong senior team. For the girls it looks as if a strong junior team will pace the way. Careful planning when lining up a putt is what helped Brett Lagerblade to one of the top spots on the golf team for ' 88. Senior Brett Williams finds himself in a fix! No problem. Instead of losing strokes, he takes off his shoes and socks and hits out of the haz- zard. Junior Deena Hentges easily chips her way Preparing for sectional play, junior Jason onto the green at Saukie Golf Course. Burns carefully putts the ball in the cup. Wrestling Rocks-New Image The R.l. Grapplers hit the mats harder than ever this year under new head coach Dave Smith. Coach Smith was rewarded the job as Coach Gerber stepped down at the end of last year. Coach Smith started the season off by picking a weigt lifting coordinator, Coach Wayne Cabel. Coach Cabel set up an all new lifting and dieting program for the Rocks. “The weight program is really making a difference this year!” remarked senior Floyd Smith. The Rocks were very successful this year with a 7-7-1 record. But they were even better when it came to invita¬ tional wrestling meets. The Rocks took first at the twelve team Urbana Tourna¬ ment, second at the twelve team Syca¬ more Tournament and fourth at the pres¬ tigious sixteen team Palantine Tourna¬ ment. Rock Island is a very good tourna¬ ment team” as put in a widely reconized wrestling magazine the “Grappler”. Beside team achievements, the Rock Island wrestlers pushed two indi¬ viduals all the way to the state tournament. Senior Mario Vesey at 135 pounds and Junior Urdane “Boosa Harris at 152 pounds. They finished very well with both Mario and Boosa placing a very impres¬ sive sixth place. Rock Island ' s Junior Varsity team was also a success. Their six wins, two losses, one tie record may not show it but they were successful in bringing the younger wrestlers closer to Varsity com¬ petition and just basically showing the kids the ropes of Rock Island Wrestling. The sophomore and freshmen teams were also following along in the big boys foot step. The frosh wrestlers of R.l. placed first in the eight teams Wood Invin- tational Tournament while forfeiting six weight classes! The sophomores mean¬ while consisting of eight teams. They were able to finish in fourth place there. So as you see the whole Rock Island wrestling program turned out to be excellent tournament teams. Along with a couple varsity state qualifiers, a now weight program, and of course, a new coach the Rocks have done very well overall. “We never give up! stated junior Eirik Gustafson. So, we cannot help but expect great things from the Rock Island wrestlers next year when the whistle blows. Stalking for a key takedown is Senior Mario Vesey who placed sixth this year overall in state. Freshman LaVerne Clark explodes with a mean intensity look as he works for a revearsal in a UT conference match. The two Big Boys”, Coach Gerber and Junior heavyweight Pat Roberts, wrestle in a demon¬ stration during practice. 87 s w I M M I N G J Stroking to victory It ' s off the block and on to the second leg of the race. Rocky girls were very success ful in the relays this season. f The boys ' swim team went 6-4 for the season, taking first place in the West¬ ern Big Six Conference, second at sec¬ tionals and then sent five swimmers to the state competition. They also placed in many of their tournaments paddling against the toughest teams since 1968. Outstanding swimmers on this years team were sophomore Aaron Bare, juniors Kirk Peterson and Corey Ellis and seniors Scott Warren and Joel Greathouse in diving. Scott took fourth in the 50 freestyle and Joel took twelfth in diving at the state meet. Coach Gary Ackerson felt that this year ' s team was very positive and hard-working. The lady Rocks went 6-3, took third in the conference and fourth at sec¬ tionals. Top swimmers were sophomore Alicia Doughty, junior Stacey McKee and seniors Tanya Chapman and Tracy Sch¬ neider. These girls continued to strive through the season and had a fine attitude and good work this year, added Coach Fredricksen. A little clowning around takes place after early morning swim practice. Tanya Chapman and Alicia Doughty have to find some fun out of getting up so early every morning. Performing the 100 butterfly, junior Kirk Peter¬ son excels to another first place finish. Members of the Rock Island High School boys ' stroke competition. Teammates are ever pres- swim team come off the wall to start the back- ent on the sideline to cheer for victory. A winning tradition Tradition is the word to discribe Rock Island basketball. With yet another impressive fourth place state tourney vic¬ tory and a 27-6 record this team is just one of the many great Rocky teams of recent years. The team was lead by senior center Brian Jones who could score and re¬ bound, junior scoring sensation Donnie White, junior assist leader Chris Allison and yet another junior star Shayne McGaughy. Super soph, Tony Pulliam helped the team a lot with a great sense of the court. The Rocks finished at the top of the Western Big Six for the seventh straight year. The basketball team also continued their winning ways on their way to Cham¬ paign by taking the Regionals for the seventh year in a row. Tradition also prevailed as the sophomore squad had their second straight undefeated season. They have now won 50 straight games. The sopho¬ mores were led by David Robinson, Tom Wise, Tony Bender and Steve Wilson. The Rocks played some great teams this year, they clashed with even¬ tual state champions East St. Louis Lin¬ coln in the Quad City Rotary Tournament, but were defeated 64-54. The Rocks also had to travel to Peoria to meet an unde¬ feated Peoria Central team which we also had to face in the semi-finals of the state tourney. The Rocks over powered a lot of teams during season such as Galesburg, Alleman and Argo. The highlight of the regular season was the downing of Quincy in the Devils own den. The season proved to be a great one. The tradtion should continue with four out of five starters returning and with great sophomores coming to the varsity level. Wayne Meyer said it best, “It is great to be part of this (Rock Island) program. Shayne McGaughy lays in a short juniper to put Rocky within three during second round action. Tony Pulliam drives to the basket during Rocky ' s first round victory over New Trier dur¬ ing state competition. Chris Allison lays in a drive against Peoria Central to spark a Rocky comeback. Donnie White scores a lay-up against UTHS in the regional championship. Varsity Basketball Teams Rl OPP Glenbrook North 77 47 Argo 77 28 E. St. Louis Lincoln 54 64 Galesburg 73 48 Chicago Fenger 86 50 Moline 62 47 Chicago Corliss 71 53 Quincy 43 45 Rockford Guilford JV 83 30 Rockford Jefferson 56 54 Peoria Richwoods 52 57 Rockford Guilford 72 57 Jacksonville 44 46 West Frankfort 60 52 Alleman 63 33 East Moline 73 58 Peoria Woodruff 81 72 Peoria Central 57 76 Bloom Central Catholic 67 54 Quincy 70 45 Alleman 62 57 Peoria Richwoods 51 35 East Moline 74 66 Moline 56 35 East Moline 61 47 LaSalle Peru 73 49 Bartonville 66 59 Rockford Boyland 55 47 New Trier 72 65 Peoria Central 47 52 Chicago King 58 76 Won 27 V_ Lost 6 Lamont Wortham pulls up with a short jumper for two of his 20 points against King as the Rocks fought for third place at State. Sean McMillan lays the ball in on the break as Rick Kelly looks for a weak side rebound. Senior co-captains Rick Kelly and Sean McMil¬ lan proudly hold up their second consecutive fourth place trophy for Illinois basketball. Senior center, Brian Jones pulls down yet another rebound against the peskey Blue Devils. Sophomore center, David Robinson puts up a shot for the undefeated sophomore team win¬ ners of 50 straight games. Senior Scott Smull puts one up during a 73-58 rout of East Moline. Freshman Damon Robinson drives for the score against East Moline during a 55-49 Rock Island victory. Tony Pulliam plants a jump shot against New Trier during first round state action. 93 A great season for girls ' hoops The Rocky girls enjoyed a streaky but successful season this past winter. In compiling their 18-8 record, they owned three five game winning streaks and a Rockford Harlem Chirstmas Champion¬ ship. Of the Rocks eight losses, six came at the hands of ranked teams, and most of the se were decided by just a point or two. Three came to Moline, who placed fourth at state. One of these losses was for the Regional title where the Rocks played poorly and were destroyed by the talent rich Maroons by 18 points. Just three weeks earlier, they had come within four points of the upset in the same gym. Senior Tracy Atwater led the cam¬ paign in scoring, assists and steals. She was also named to the Harlem All-Tourna¬ ment team and the All-Western Big Six team, both for the second straight year. Reshanda Johnson led the club in blocks and Keesha Brooks was the top rebounder. They both averaged in double figures as well. Becky Milton was also a prominent force on the inside despite battling through a knee injury. Outside of Atwater, the backcourt was dominanted by jumping jack juniors Kim Congleton, Tonya Burrage, Annette Diericks, Kelly Grayson and Kristen Braet, all of whom played valuable minutes. The future holds many question marks as it appears the Rocks will return no one over 5 ' 8 . However, Coach Frank Wood will have his team playing hard and should turn in another successful season. Freshman Amy Schmitt looks for an open passing lane in a frosh-soph game against Galesburg on her home court. Going up strong to the basket is junior reserve Kelly Grayson. Above left, a Quincy shot attempt is thrown the other way by Reshanda Johnson. Tangling the feet of this Rock Falls defender is Tracy Atwater while Keesha Brooks and Reshanda Johnson trails the break. T R A C K Hands held high Kris Braet sails through the air Sprinter George Guy begins to excel after a in an attempt to place in the long jump. successful hand off. Track teams score big t The 1988 girls’ and boys’ track teams ended the season in a big way with the boys taking fourth in the state and the girls taking seventh. RIHS also had two number one winners in Chris Coolidge and Tim Newsome. The girls’ team was 11-0 in duals during the regular season and won by as many as 92 points. The closest a team came to catch the Rocks was St. Igna- tious, who lost by 10 point. In invitationals, the Rocks won the UT, Rock Island, Conant, and Geneseo invites and placed second at the Palatine Relays. The Rocks went on to win the Big Six and Sectioanl and then placed seventh at State. In all, the Rocks beat 72 teams in the regular season and only lost to state champion East St. Louis Lincoln. At the state meet in Charleston, Chris Coolidge won the high jump with a leap of 5 ' 9 . Yolanda Rogan earned a sixth place in the 100 while the 400 and 1600 relays placed sixth with Rogan, Saleta Vesey, Vicki Vesey and Chris Coolidge running the 400 and Kristin Braet, Lori Thomas, Savannah McNair and Saleta Vesey in the 1600. Plenty of new school records were set in the ’88 season with Lisa Hall in shot, Chris Coolidge, high jump, 200 and 400 relay, Yolanda Rogan 100, 200, and 400 relay, Saleta Vesey 100 hurdles, 400 relay and Viciki Vesey 400 relay. For the ’88 boys’ team the Rocks kept up the winning tradition by sending six athletes to State. The Rocks won the prestigious Homewood-Floosmoor 19 team Invitational and defeated Betten¬ dorf, Galesburg, and Sterling twice in dual meets. At the 17 team sectional the Rocks placed second just behind Peoria Central and ahead of UT and Moline. This quali- Rocky distance runners Sylvia Lowe, Tori Hickman and Shelly Reed pack together as they stride the curve. Luther Dawson attempts a difficult height at a home meet. A trip to state competition was the reward for Chris Chaney ' s hard work during the season. 53H at State tied Chris Chaney, triple jump, Mario Vesey 1600 and 3200, Tim Newsome 100, 200, 400, and 800 relay, Reggie McCarty, Lawrence Orr and George Guy 400 and 800 relay for the state meet. Tim Newsome led the Rocks in individual events, the smooth sophomore placed second in the 100 meter in a time of 10.68 and showed true Rocky pride by winning the 200 in a sizzling 21.60. The Rocks were far from finished. Mario Vesey placed fourth in the mile with a personal best of 4:17.18 only a second off the school record. The 800 relay also did their share with a third place and an excel¬ lent time of 1:28.20. Running on the 800 was Tim Newsome, Reggie McCarty, George Guy and senior Lawrence Orr. In a year that lacked numbers of quality seniors the Rocks can look forward to the new season and another visit to state competition. 97 Concentration was the key to Ann Carlsons success at state in ' 88. Catching his balance again is needed after Kirk Petersons aggressive shot. Three state qualifiers The Rock Island girls ' tennis team had an outstanding season in the fall of 1988. They had a varsity record of 10-1 and junior varsity ended with 5-6. The team qualified three players for state. Ann Carlson played singles at state and placed in the top fifteen. The doubles team of Lisa Janssen and Jessica Mossage finished in the top thirty-two at state. Coach Sammon was very satis¬ fied with the performances by all three qualifiers. Lisa, Jessica and Ann placed better than anyone has since 1979, stated Sammon. The team will be losing three seniors this year in Sara Friedricksen, Lisa Janssen and Lisa Walsh. Coach feels that if all the returning players for next year will stay active in tennis out of season then the team should be well prepared for next fall. The 1988 boys tennis team had a record of 7-3-1 varsity and 7-3 junior var¬ sity. The tri-captains of Chris Brock, Sean Flaherty and Drew Peterson helped out the team a great deal with their Senior Authority and Discipline. The year was not quite as strong as Coach Sammon had hoped for but he was pleased with quite a few of the dual meets played. There are two returning varsity players from last years team after losing four of the top six . John McGonigle and Kirk Peterson are expected to add a great deal to the strategy on the team next season. Coach Sammon has expecta¬ tions set for next year for both the boys ' and girls ' teams. He would like to win the conference and sectionals. In order to ac¬ complish that the team has to beat Moline. Another goal Sammon exclaims is To qualify as many as possible for state. Following through with his shot is important as Mike Petersen keeps his eye on the ball. The vasity takes time out to relax after playing hard at the state level. Attacking the ball with her racket helps Hadil Diab to a victory. 99 Co-captin Karl Eastland strides his way to another strikeout. On the mound for the Rocks Annette Wilson Beating out the play at first base, Diane Staes racks up another hit. Hit that ball, run, steal The Rock Island boys ' baseball team closed their season with a 22-10 record and a third place finish in the Western Big Six Conference. The Rocks won their own tourna¬ ment and finished second in regionals after being defeated 7-3 by Galesburg, the defending state champs. Ray Jackson, the recipient of the O’Melia Award, set a school record with 42 stolen bases. Mike Conner lead in the pitching department as did Terry Bruce at the plate. The 1988 girls’ softball team, though consisting of only one senior, Polly Youngquist, posted a 19-10 record and finished third in the conference. The girls were led by the pitching performances of Polly Youngquist and Annette Wilson. Their proudest moment came when they played eventual State title winner Moline in regionals and only lost in the last inning by a 2-1 score. With an older and more experi¬ enced team, the girls and Coach Youngquist hope for a trip to state for the 1989 season. As Coach Bender looks in, Terry Bruce slides safely into third base. tot Stopping the throw to second base. Lori Ballin¬ ger makes a tough play look easy. The good swing of 1988 co-captain, Ted Brunsvold helped lead his teammates to an¬ other Rock Island victory. A determined Dawn Prescott put her full effort Chris Allison hustles down the firstbase line py.j m into getting the ball over the outfield fence. with the idea of trying for second on this hit. Ski Club 1988-89: Front row: H. Diab, A. Doughty, L. Levin. Row two: A. Smith, J. Epperly. M. Conlon. Row three: G. Hansen, T. Smith, K. Sheldon, Back row: P. Maurus, W. Bartholomew. J. Green They pray for snow Only a few crazy people at Rocky actually pray for snow. They expectantly tune in to the news every night hoping for the chance of flurries. If the magic snow fairy miraculously grants their wishes, they have a lot of work ahead of them. They must forge a journey deep into the dark, dank corners of the base¬ ment. Mission: to find and retrieve the skis, boots, bindings and poles stored somewhere down there last spring. Many Rocky skiers wondered if they would be making that trip this year at all. But then early in February we were hit with a good eight inches of snow, glorious snow! The skiers were ecstatic!! They knew they could take their regular excur¬ sions to Snowstar or Sundown or Chest¬ nut or wherever the glorious good times abound in the white stuff. This is what every true skier dreams about doing all summer long. This season Ski Team members didn ' t think it would become reality but in February it did! While skiing down the hill is the main feature of being on the slops, riding up to the top has its rewards in the scenery one experiences. Ski Club officers were Hadil Diab, Alicia Doughty and Lorry Levin. Hidden talent was a secret Though their record may not have shown it, the Rock Island gymnastic team showed outstanding talent this year. With Stephanie Taber and Emily Showers leading them, Coach Fre- drichsen was pleased with the team’s overall performance. Even though our record isn’t as good, the ability of the kids is real good!” explained Coach Fred when comparing this team to previous years. He feels the future could be very bright for the gymnastics team. Stephanie Taber established herself as a team leader this year. She not only led her teamates in points, but was the lone member of the team to go to sectionals. End of the season honors were handed out at the banquet. Stephanie Taber was chosen the team captain and Laura Grell was voted the most improved gymnast of the year. After eleven years of coaching, Mr. Fredrichsen has decided to retire. He feels that this team will definitely stand out in his mind not only because it was his last, but because of the team ' s ability to prog¬ ress. Many hours of hard practice made Laura Grell one of Rocky ' s best gymnasts. Leaps such as this helped her win points in competition. The four top competitors during the 1988-89 season were Emily Showers, Stephanie Taber, Laura Grell and Sheila Thompson. It was this kind of good form that helped win Stephanie Taber the lone qualifier honors to the sectional meet in the spring of 1989. The lone senior on the 1988-89 bowling team was Margo Gutierrez who was happy to see her team do so well her last season with them. Tam members that helped capture the 1988-89 Sectional Title for Rock Island High School The JV squad brought home a 4-3 season for the hard work of K. Stebel, C. Ziel, L.Cutkomp, S. David, K. Jackson, M. Hooks, H. Cantrell and J. Miller. were Heather O ' Brien, Deena Hentges, Lory Danielson, Barb Melchi and DeniseWhitcomb. Leading in the top two positions at state for the bowling team were co-captains Deena Hent¬ ges and Barb Melchi. Coach Braet set two goals in his mind this year for the girls’ bowling team. First he wanted to win sectionals and secondly he wanted the team to make it to state. The girls successfully accom¬ plished both goals but had a bad time at state with a twenty -second place finish. The top two varsity bowlers for the 88-89 season were team co-captain Deena Hentges and state qualifier Heather O ' Brien, both juniors. They car¬ ried averages of 155-160 during the entire season. Other strong team members included co-captain Barb Melchi, junior, Denise Whitcomb, sophomore. Lory Danielson, junior and Margo Gutierrez, senior. The varsity keglers finished the year with three wins and four losses but finished with a first place sectional title. The junior varsity had a successful sea¬ son with four wins and three losses. Top bowlers on this team included Carrie Ziel. Jenny Miller and Kristin Jackson. With many returning lettermen and some very good averages Coach Braet is looking forward to a strong season next year. He hopes his teams will be able to capture another sectional title, go to state and come home as one of the top six finishers. Off to state in 1989! KxS Speech Team 1988-89: Front row: Kara Gor¬ don, Eric Akers, Adam Shields, Christy Carlson, Kristen Kelawae. Tim Work. Row two: Michelle Versluys, Chris Walter, Amy Feliksiak, Tim Vetter, Denny Collins, Rudy Mayer, Nicole Schwarz. Row three: Matt Morrison, Alexis Rowe, Donnie Pease, Demet¬ rius Johnson. Row four: Christian Erickson, Lael DeLau, Robert Mussel, Amber Moreland, Mary Ann Kessler, Camisha Harris, Cecilia Johnson. Back row: Brent Metcalf. Coach Oestreich, Devonna Mallory, Dorothy Cun¬ ningham. It is all smiles as Brent Metcalf, Christian Erickson, Nicole Schwarz and Cecilia Johnson think about the excitment of the state competi¬ tion they are headed for. The team gave them a party, cake and all, to wish them good luck. They ' re overachievers This years edition of Rock Island High School’s speech team of 27 speak¬ ers did what few expected of them. What was basically an underclassmen squad won an important meet at Geneseo and they won the regional tournament to sur¬ prise everyone. Then at the sectional meet the Rocks finished second behind Rochelle by only four points. The Rocks also advanced four speakers to the state competition. They included Christian Erickson, Brent Metcalf, Cecilia Johnson and Nicole Schwarz. While they didn’t bring home any hardware they did rather well. Other standouts who performed well during the season were Donnie Pease, Jenny Collins and Kristan Kelawae. The speech team performed their annual speech teach in February to the pleasure of most of the English classes. This year event allows most of the stu¬ dents of Rocky to find out what speech team is all about as well as seeing their friends preform. This years ' captain was Jim Vetter and the team was coached by English teacher Mr. Charles Oestriech. A lot of practice time goes into entering speech team contests. Matt Morrison is polishing off his comedy speech just before the regional competition. Things don ' t always go as planned. Kristen Kelewae breaks up during rehearsals when nothing seems to go right. 106 Checkmate!! That first move is the all important once in many a match as Naseer Nazeer and Tom Steven¬ son will tell anyone who wonders what is taking so long. Yes indeed, checkmate was a very common word this year around the chessboard for the Rocks. The chess team under Coaches Milton and Strupp were able to attain a two wins, two loses average record at most tournaments. Considering the traveling, the Rocks have come out very strong this year. Although the average tourna¬ ment record does not make them a super dominant team, it does make them far from a weak team. This can be credited to the hard work and skill of many of the team members. Senior Due Hoang, and juniors David Moline, Naseer Nazeer and Tang Kanjanapitak have been the most influen¬ tial chess team players. Perhaps the biggest and best thing to come upon the Rocks this year was the privilege of holding the state IHSA , one A and two A, competitions here at home in the Rock. Over 80 teams at¬ tended which computes into somewhere around 600 individual players. I am ex¬ cited about competition in the state tour¬ nament this year! says sophomore Stephen Griffiths. All around the Rocks have had a good year and certainly an exciting year with the state tournament in their home court. It was a lot of work to host this competition but we were proud to have it at Rocky this time so we could show off our school for a change, stated one of the juniors. Challenge nights among Rocky team membes not only gives practice but ranks the players for competition with other schools. Rainee Tho¬ mas hopes to beat Chad Nipper so he can move up a notch. Chess Team Members 1988-89: Front row: C. Moomey, F. Eirinberg, T. Thomas. D. Moline, N. Nazeer. Row two: Coach Earl Strupp, K. Griffiths, M. Nipper, T. Kanjanapitak, C. Nip¬ per, K. Butterfield, D.Hoang, R. Thomas, R. Moses. Row three: S. Moore, J. Dickson, E. Aim, T. Stevenson, B. Wilson. Back row: Coach Art Milton, B. Smith, A. Gale. D.J. Gri- ego, D. Quilty, A. Nixon, R. Mussell, A. Ring. Returning juniors for this year included Terry Thomas. David Moline, Naseer Nazeer, Due Hoang, Tang Kanjanapitak, Tom Stevenson, Andy Nixon, Bob Wilson and the one lone senior, Ron Moses. 107 ( Girls ' X-Country Kris Braet, Shelly Reed, Tracy Pipper, Mar¬ gie Rexroth, Kris Kelawae, Pracilla Perez, Saleta Vesey, Tori Hickman. Boys ' X-Country Front row: Matt Helms, Tony Lopez. Andy Bjorkman, Erik Belby, Kevin Lopez, Will Stan¬ ton, Doug Hanson, Shawn McCauley. Back row: Mike Gustafson, Steve Tanner, Mario Vesey, Melvyn Woods, John Renneke, Jason McReynolds, Marlon Hall, Greg Wilkining, Ian Frink, Mike Donegan. 108 Boys ' Track Front row: M. Helms, J. Berry, M. Vesey, M. Woods, D. Vesey, S Pierson, J. Lape, C. Chaney, G. Hawthorne, D. Bragg. T. Cole. Row two: L. Orr, R. McCarty, R. Waline, P. O ' Brien, S. Tanner, L. Dawson, W. Stanton, T. Watson, I. Frink, K. McGee, J. Williams, T. Newsome. Row three: G. Guy, T. White, P. Roberts, J. Pickett. J. McReynolds. A. Rogers, T. Peterson, L. Lee, M. Hall, P. Hovonick, T. Anderson. T. Anderson. Row four: R. Rangel, M. Gustafson, C. Bradford, S. Wahe, A. Pul¬ liam, T. Smith, R. Taylor, J. Burns. Row six: Manager C. Block, O. Rangel, D. Sabel, G. Hansen, J. McDowell, A. Kennel, K. Sheldon, R. Ramsey, D. Hansen, S. Boyd, P. Grissom, T. Lopez, M. Brand, R. Nunn, Manager L. Gass. Back row: CoachesGreathouse, Braet, Austin, Coolidge, Burris, Lillis. v_ J r Girls ' Track Front row: K. Kellewae, T. Hood, S. Reed, K. Kessler, V. Vesey, C. Coolidge, A. Carlson, A. Lillis, F. Allen. Row two: L. Braud, P. Risden, L. Thomas, K. Jackson, M. Rexroth, L. Hall, L. Jones. S. McReynolds, F. Bragg. Row three : T. McCormick, T. Hickman, Y. Rogan, T. Moman, T. McKinney, S. Vesey, W. Burnett, S. McNair. Back row: P. Perez, C. Baily, C. Ritchie, S. Chaney, K. Braet, L. Cotton, B. Wilson, P. Jacobson, J. Braet. Varsity Cheerleaders Front row: Sarah Chambers, Debbie Cox, Kelly Collins. Row two: Tonya Williamson, Kim Lingafelter. Back row: Jenny Pendleton. Betsy Bell, Carol Kessler. Sophomore Cheerleaders Front row: Nicole Avengenckis, Gina Payton, T ina Schneider. Back row: Deana Carter, Janean Anderson, Chris Ritchie. v. j 109 Varsity Football i Front row: J. Wilson, J. Parks, J. Williams, T. Flovinga, T. Petersen, P. Peterson, J. Wheeler, M. Petersen. B. Nikulski, S. McKenzie. Row two: J. Pickett, E. Sarno, J. Foy, J. Lawrence, M. Snyder, R. Knanishu, S. Soyke, B. DeBro- bander, J. DeYoung. C. Panter. Row three: B. Augdon, J. Reimers. C. Quinones, C. Reyes, C. Panter, S. Vance, J. Rassmussen, M. Es¬ parza, D. Lindholme, T. Brodnaz. Row four: C. Griffith, C. Jensen, M. Bradford, R. Burrell,T. Teague, W. Mays, K. McGee, S. Terry J. Berry, C. Clay, A. Rodgers. Row five: K. Smith, manager, P. Roberts, S. Wilson, Y. Ma. B. Aldridge, C. Chaney, L. Dawson. R. Patrick, M. Borcherding, J. Christenson, A. McQueen. Row six: M. Flergert, J. Sodaro, J.AIIen, E. Schwertly, K. Nolan, P. Jackson, T. Spaulding, G. Flass, P. Flovonick, S. McCubbin, R. Hen- dricksen, D. Monday. Back row: Sherry Th¬ ompson, Don Resler, Don Payton. Bill Burrus, John O ' Donnell, Dan Mortier. Sophomore Football Front row: S. Wilson. B. Ruise, H. Benson, T. Parks, T. Wise, C. Walker, M. Wallarab. Row two: B. Rhoden, J. Harvey, D. Simmons, R. Ramsey, K. Colvin. A. Kennel, J. Hudson. Row three: S. Allen, N. Donaldson.B. Thimes, A. Sanders, D. Kowski, S. Roman, S. Griffiths. Row four: A. Hill C. Lamar, S. Massey, R. Taylor, A. Richards, M. Brand. Row five: E.Wyers, M. Freeman, A. Scott, J. Jones, T. McCormick, L. Morse. Back row: Roydell Wil¬ liams, Lanty McQuire, Norm Albritton, Ed Lillis. no Freshmen Football Front row: W. McGee, M. Bassett, S. Sales, C. Colvin, C. Cederoth, C. Willis, J. Fender, T. Christner, B. Mann. Row two: L. Burton, T. Morrow, S. Jensen, A. Shear, J. Anderson, N. Presson, E. Flues, J. McGonigle. Row three: M. Mays. J. Sager. P. Maurus, S. Schultz, L. McRay, E. Tellefson, S. Hutchison, G. Blew, T.Christensen. Row four: C. Clark, J. Pon- ciano, C. McCall, S. Evans, V. Jones, Z. Stengel. E. Stalf, J. Lowery. Back row: J. Brown, Mike Benson, Wayne Cable, John Flaherty, Frank Wood, L. Woods. v j Girls ' Golf Front row: Katherine Hass, Marcy Schulte, Mary Ann Kessler, Allyson Smith, Laura Leith- ner. Back row: Nicole Schwarz Michelle Avgenackis, Jenny Bauersfeld, Carrie Shearer. Deena Hentges, Lorrie Levin, Coach Sue Boeye, Jenny Holuba. Boys ' Golf Front row: Tim Hinson, Chris Stearns, Jeremy Brune, Troy Smithson, Nathan Quade, Brock Aunan, Todd Winters, J. T. Friel, Bob Sierens. Back row: Brett Williams, Eric Robb. Mike Boehm, Cory Calloway. Brett Lagerblade. Eric Appelquist, Steve Veroven, Jason Burns, Coach Chuck Austin. Boys ' Tennis Front row: Brad Ashpole, Car y David, Kelly Damhorst, Drew Peterson, Neil Benson, Kirk Peterson, Mike Petersen, John McGonigle, Eric Schwertly, Bryan Blew, Todd Shurtz. Back row: Coach Les Sammon, Chris Brock, Scott Warren, Scott Davis, Martin Snyder, Mark Strieter, Sean Flaherty, Kevin Soyke, Matt Stearn, David Moline, Greg Cohen. v. J m f Girls ' Tennis Left row: Pam Miller, Marta Conlon, Amber Moreland, Stacey Bruckman, Kristi Carlson, Ann Carlson, Mindy Bennett, Jennifer Doran. Jessica Mossage. Right row: Patty Miller, Shari McChesney, Amy Doran, Shari David, Lisa Walsh, Stacie Clarquist. Wendy Bennett, Lisa Janssen, Sara Friedricksen, Colleen Denten. Coach Les Sammon. Soccer Font row: Amy Schmitt, Paul Boyles. Dax Herbst, Scott Dyre, John VandeWalle, Dan Schmitt, Jared Howe, Amy Kirkbride. Row two: Todd Abramson, Gary Warren, Ryan Logston, Matt Gruehart, Greg Hansen. Brandon Sim¬ mons, Cullen Howe, Tom Cassidy. Back row: Lindsey Hamilton, Chris Wynn, Jason Sim¬ mons, Kirk Peterson, Bill Hudson, David Mo¬ line, Robert McKamey, Scott Warren, Scott Klingbiel, Joel Greathouse, Coach Don Henri- ques. Girls’ Swimming Front row: Tracy Schneider, Stacy McKee, N ' Kenge Lowry, Erika Mark. Abby Seigert. Row two: Linda Warwick, Heidi Hartman, Jenny Kramer, Alicia Doughty, Tanya Chapman, Jenny Bolte, Lisa Wilking. Back row: Dawn Prescott, Jenny Gannon, Angie Mason, Amy Lillis Nancy Medrano. v j Girls ' Varsity Basketball Front row : Assistant Coach Gary Anderson, Head Coach Frank Wood, Sophomore Coach Rita Jett. Row two: Kelly Grayson, LoriGanahl, Tracy Atwater, Annette Diericks, LaTonya Burrage, Kristine Braet. Back row: Amy Ste¬ wart, Becky Milton, Keesha Brooks, Reshanda Johnson, Kimberly Congleton, Demetrius Johnson, manager. Girls ' Sophomore Basketball Front row: Assistant Coach Gary Anderson, Head Coach Rita Jett. Row two: Sheronda Jones, Terrez Calvert, Paulette Risden, Dawn DeVore. Back row: Manager Latira Lee, Flora Allen, Sylvia Allen, Sabrina Brand, Felicia Bragg, Lori Thomas, Manager Janelle McNeal. Girls ' Freshmen Basketball Front row: Manager Carlesha Kelly, Neisha White, Jameane Bolton, Amy Schmitt. Pamela Randle, Fanieka Crawford, Rachel Budde, Misty Lemon, Manager Angie Jones. Back row: Manager Stephanie Watson, Yolanda Fulton, Rebecca Babers, Regina Bradford, Tiffany Hayes, Head Coach Gary Anderson, Janice Watts, Alicia Momon. Latasha Brooks, Manager Patrina Lee. _y 113 Varsity Basketball Front row: Kalvin Manning, Wayne Meyer, Tony Pulliam, Sean McMillan, Rick Kelley, Chris Allison, Donnie White, Tim Bragg. Man¬ ager Eric Lodge. Back row: Coach Jim Con¬ don, Manager Andy Hill, Scott Smull, Billy Sherrod, Brian Jones, Head Coach Duncan Reid, Lamont Wortham, Shayne McGaughy, Ed Veasey, Manager Bryce Amacher, Equip. Specialist Don Payton. Sophomore Basketball Front row: Manager Cleveland LeMar, Manuel Morrow, Steve Wilson, Jason Harvey, Jason Gephart, Kevin Benjamin, Chad Kelley, Lorenzo McNamee, Tony Bender. Back row: Manager Mike Brand, Denard Simmons, Todd DeVoss, Blake Nunn, Ryan Taylor, Coach Mike Brown, Keith Quick, Tom Wise, David Robinson, Coach Ken Wahe, Manager Andy Kennel. 114 Freshmen Basketball Front row: Chad Clark, John Lowery, Sean McCauley, Moyo Holley, Marc DeMarlie, Mar¬ lin McCorkle, Billy Mann, Mario Bassett, Man¬ ager Steve Georgeopolus. Back row: Coach Randy Verticchio, Manager Thomas Th¬ ompson, Steve Birch, Tony Morrow, Sam Evans, Damon Robinson, Peter Bourrage, Eric Tellefson, Thomas Smith, Drew Peterson, Eric Babers, Coach Mike Santos. v J r ■ Bowling Front row: Margo Guiterrez, Denis Whitcome, CarrieZiel. Rowtwo: Coach Jim Braet, Deana Hentges, Lori Danielson, Jenny Miller, Barb Melchi. Back row: Sherry David, Kristin Jackson, Heather O’Brien, Melissa Hooks, Jenny Gustafson. Varsity and JV Wrestling Front row: Brent Colvin, Eirik Gustafson, Kelly Branigan, Kenny tyack, Shawn Stanforth, Barlow McGhee, Keith Collier. Row two: Coach John Flaherty, Devin Viers, Kevin Smith, Floyd Smith, Chris Work, Eric Robb, Ron Edwards, John Carnithan. Back row: Terry Hilligoss, Gerold Gay, Gerry Bergheger, Steve Vance, Pat Roberts, Urbane Harris, Chris Chaney, James Talley, Head Coach Dave Smith. Frosh-Soph Wrestling Front row: Marcus Comer, Ed Martin, Jason Ditto, Bobby Woeckner, David Griffiths, George Cherry, Jason Ponciano, Chad Widener, Cory Colvin. Row two: Coach Ed Lillis, Kenny Williamson, Matt Freeman, Terry Morrow, Kevin Haynes, Laverne Clark, George Henderson, Wade Clark, Mike Wal- larab, Kylee Colvin, Doug Helms. Back row: Nick Donaldson, Tracey Hooks, Ray Snyder, Robert Garner, Stephen Griffiths. Andy Amato, Tony Adams, Dimeana Johnson. William Tho¬ mas, Tony Young. J v ( Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders Front row: Sarah Chambers, Debbie Cox, Kelly Collins, Kim Lingafelter, Jenny Pendleton. Back row: Betsy Bell. LaTonya Williamson, Karol Kessler. Soph. Basketball Cheerleaders Front row: Gina Payton, Tina Schneider. Back row: Deana Carter, Chris Ritchie, Janean Anderson, Nicole Avgenackis. 116 Frosh. Basketball Cheerleaders Front row: Erin Greathouse, Thao Hoang, Lori Helms. Middle row: Misty Tolson. Back row: Amber Moreland, Amy Graves, Pauline Diet- rich. v Girls’ Varsity Softball Front row: Dawn DeVore, Keesha Brooks, Jodi Bush, Polly Youngquist, Dawn Prescott, Deana Gonzalez, Lori Ballinger, Sharon McChesney. Back row: Assistant Coach Gary Anderson, Erica Sailer, Pamela Burkhead, Annette Wilson, Tonya Widener, Diane Staes, Coach Frank Youngquist. Girls ' Sophomore Softball Front row: Erica Sailer, Janean Anderson, Jenny Holuba, Laura Leithner, Pam Burkhead, Jennipher Miller, Rachel Quintana, Shannon Puckett, Sharon McChesney. Back row: Coach Gary Anderson, Krindi Anderson, Jen¬ nifer Eagle, Kim Stebel, Jodi Bush, Tracey Piper, Heather O ' Brien, Wendy Gale, Sheryl Proehl. Boys ' Baseball Front row: Steve Ochs, Tony Spaulding, Chris Allison, Paul Peterson, Jamie Williams, Jim Garrett, Michael Teague, T.J. Hoffman, Ray Jackson, Darren Turner. Row two: Ted Brunsvold, Todd Davis, Scott Shaw. Back row: Coach Gary Bender, Scott Smull, Terry Bruce, Mickey Borcherding, Karl Eastlund, Curt Wilson, Mike Conner, Coach Randy Ver- ticchio, Todd Stebel. v J 117 r Girls’ Gymnastics Front row: Front row: Lisa Buckrop, Marcy Schulte. Dione Wells. Coach Fred Fredrick- sen, Gretchen Tweet. Back row: Laura Grell, Emily Showers, Stephanie Taber, Sheila Th¬ ompson. 118 Boys ' Swimming Front row:Gerry Atkinson. Scott Bauersfeld. Row two: Paul Boyles, Matt Erwin, J.T. Friel, Peter Maurus, Carlin Anderson, Gary Warren, John Gripp. Row three: Greg Hansen, Steve Soyke, Joel Greathouse. Peter Gordon, Todd Smith, Scott Warren, Chris Byers, Aaron Bare. Back row: Mike Price, Kirk Peterson, Corey Ellis, Greg Wilkening. Brian Blew. v J PEOPLE Along our adventurous Rock Island High School travels, we encountered a wide variety of fellow passengers. Coming from different backgrounds and heading in separate directions, we followed the same course for four years. The ride, though full of unavoidable bumps, gave us friendships and memories to last through our life-long journey. Jesseena Adams Troy Anderson I Michelle Avgenackis Brian Aldridge Susan Appleby Charlotte Bailey Catherine Baltunis Bryce Amacher Jennifer Bauersfeld Todd Anderson Elizabeth Atilano 120 Richard Ballinger Tammy Beane Peggy Beckhart .L l iP 1 Betsy Bell Pamela Bender Neil Benson Jerry Bergheger Brian Bergstrand Jason Berry Troy 3evans By Martin Snyder Watchtower Movie Critic It is not very often that a film comes out that has everything. Movies that feature anything from excitement to intrigue and suspense to romance and adventure are hard to find. Well look no further, one of the best pictures of all times, SENIORS ’89 . the new flick from RIHS pictures is here. This film does have it all: EXCITEMENT! Watch as the Spooners beat out younger competition to take first place in the Home¬ coming pyramid building contest. SUSPENSE! See if the Rocky football team will over¬ come incredible odds to beat the number four team in state for the Rocks ' first winning season in five years. ROYALTY! Feel the electricity as cousins Mario and Seleta Vesey are crowned King and Queen (and see Seleta nearly faint at the news!) TENSE MOMENTS! Be a part of the action as eighteen hundred students shift positions in a five minute period. Then experience what it ' s like to see almost all of these same people crowd into McDonalds after a basketball game. ADVENTURE! Experience the sensation of being squashed by throngs of Seniors rushing to get their final semester schedules. CAR CHASES! Watch a group of thirteen seniors packed into a van pursuing good-looking women on twenty-third avenue. BATTLE SCENES! See a small group of senior men utterly embarrass a much larger groups of junior and sophomore guys in the first annual water-balloon shoot¬ out. ROMANCE! Feel the passion with some of the great lovers of Rock Island High School such as Mickey and Allyson or stay at home with Linda, Tanya and Chris as they wait for their college-bound boyfriends to call. Yes. SENIORS ' 89 is one of the greatest films of all times. I would recommend it right alongside Gone With the Wind . Ben Hur . and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes . SENIORS 89 may be a teen flick right now. but it will surely be appreciated by progressively older audiences in coming years. Movie reviewer Martin Snyder 121 Zachary Bowers Tiwanna Bradwell Kelly Branigan Latecia Braud Lisa Buckrop Rory Burrell David Butler Krista Butterfield April Byers Tonya Carnes Christopher Byers Michael Carter Sylvia Cantu Wesley Carver Dennis Caviola Kelly Collins Melissa Collins Londa Conner Deborah Cox C. Thomas Cudworth Wendy Czekalski Melissa Darr Jenny David 124 Luther Dawson Robert DeBusschere Janet DeGarmo Donyelle DeVore Ralph Dickinson Teresa Dothard Suzanne Douglas Todd Smith Rocky Trendsetters Across the country Public malls are begin¬ ning to hire high school and college students to promote their mall activities. Southpark Mall has hired a squad of 20 “Trendsetters”. Amoung the squad are two of Rock Island High School Seniors Michelle Kinnamon and Todd Smith. Singing, dancing, and acting at Studio 17 Performing Arts Center in Davenport includes some of the activities Michelle Kinnamon participates in outside of school. Michelle has also been involved in many musicals revues at Studio 17 and has appeared in some of the plays and musicals here at Rocky Michelle is a member of Drama Club and French Club. She is also on the Journalism production staff for both the newspaper and yearbook. “I love being on the Trendsetter squad. I ' ve learned a lot in the seminars and I find it to be a fun way to work and meet new people” said Michelle. Todd Smith is a two year letter winner for the Boys ' Swim team with his specialty being the breaststroke. Todd also plays nine different instruments including the piano, drums and brass instruments. He is a member of the Ski Club. He also loves to dance, espe¬ cially to soul music. “Being a Trendsetter gives me an opportunity to work in front of people. It also gives me a perspective in pursuing an acting and modeling career.” Michelle Kinnamon 125 Tracy Engholm Kimberly Faith Tracy Firlus William Eggers Christian Erickson Joy Fisher Linda Flaugh Frank Eirinberg Sean Flynn 126 Sara Friedrichsen Patricia Frye Calculus frustrations are being vented on Yung Yu Ma by Tanya Chapman and Tracy Schneider. The teacher probably thinks Mike Carter and Floyd Smith really did need to do some quiet studying in the hall. It is a good thing these seniors will be gone by the time she finds out what clowning around they were really doing. 127 Gerald Fulscher Jennifer Gannon d Lori Gass John Gebelein Ronald Gerard 128 Susanne Gibbons Andrew Goodman Melinda Gosney Daniel Griego I ' m sick!...really, really sick! It’s been driving me crazy all day! Even though I had an Alegbra II test this period, I just had to come down here to get your help! Can I have some vaseline for my terribly chapped lips...I think I also need to lay down for awhile....” We, as seniors, after four years of tolerating the system, finally learned the tricks of the trade for getting out of class and sometimes even out of school. Out of the average 40 patients a day who rushed into and out of the school ' s health haven, Mrs. Hart esti¬ mated that only about two thirds were actually legit ailments. Out of those two thirds only about ten pulled off the ultimate and got to go home. We all put in the effort, though, no matter how weak the excuse. We gave Mrs. Hart the most severe whining and critically furrowed brows humanly pos¬ sible. I really did get sick from the cafe¬ teria ' s beastly burritos-can I lay down during this period? That smoosh ball in P.E. hit my leg really hard-can I have a bag of ice? Claire ' s Boutique told me I had to clean my studs three times a day with alchohol-can I borrow a cotton swab? This did work a little better when we were freshmen and sophomores look¬ ing for some junior high sympathy from a motherly nurse, but my the time we were seniors the chronics were weeded out. We found there were some things you couldn ' t fake. Several arteries, labor pains, regurgitation, welding flash, bad drug reactions and battery acid in the eyeball have all been a part of the RIHS hospital ' s colorful history. Whether we had five index cards fulll of visits on the same English period, or just a couple of flu cases throughout four whole years we could always depend on fair treatment. This did not necessarily mean we got to go home or even out of class. We knew the nurse wan ' t com¬ pletely naive and blind to our endeavors, but we could always try. The only way Latecia Braud and Susan Appleby can think of to get out of their journalism test is to convince Nurse Hart they are really, really sick...A famous senior trick. Tammy Hall Bradley Hann Margarita Gutierrez David Hannah Paul Hansen 129 Lynette Harding Craig Harland Ann Hebbeln Matthew Helms Richard Hendricksen Mary Hermann Stefanie Hendrickson Todd Henneman Robert Henry Crystal Hickman Torri Hickman 130 Rebeccah Jahns Lisa Janssen Rebecca Jeffery Consuela Johnson Lunch time activities during Home¬ coming were a lot of fun especially for seniors Carol Farrar, Stacy Swenson and Kim Faith as they await their turn to build a pyramid. Homecoming spirit made madmen out of Curt Panther, Treye Hovinga and Leron Lee. 131 Daniel Johnson Reshanda Johnson Sophia Johnson Heidi Jungwirth Kristal Kaiser Richard Kelley Laura Kent Patrick Kernan Shawn Koehler Michael King Michelle Kinnamon Nuku Lampkin Christopher Lancour Douglas Kirk Jens Lape 132 Music has filled their lives These two seniors,Christian Erickson and Troy Anderson are two of the most accomplished “senior musicians at R.I.H.S. Christian and Troy first became involved in the band in fifth grade at the age of eleven. Christian started playing the tenor saxaphone and has since added the keyboard. Troy began playing the trumpet and has added several others such as the French horn, baritone mellophone, and basically anything brass. Both young men have continued their accomplish¬ ments and are still continuing to excell in the band in many ways. They are both active in Concert Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, and Jazz Band. Both sit first chair, and Christian performed as Drum Major and Troy as Assistant Drum Major during marching sea¬ son. When asked how they felt about being chosen Drum Majors they laughingly said, We honestly be¬ lieve we were the best drum major duo in R.l. since the 70’s”. Being musicians in the school band have lead this duo into scholarships and recognition. Christian won the “Chopin” piano award for which he received $50 toward piano lessons. Both Christian and Troy had the opportunity of participating in All District Concert Band which consists of the best musicians. Both Christian and Troy had the pleasure of playing in the Honor Band for Augustana and St. Ambrose respectively. Someday Christian would like to reach the TOP ten list in Pop music and both Christian and Troy would like to become Drum Majors in college and participate in Marching Band. Christian Erickson and Troy Anderson Jodi Loomis Kevin Loveless 133 Kristine Lowe Ronald Ludin Devona Mallory Becky Martensen 134 N ' Kenge Lowery Yung-Yu Ma Sheri Maess Greg Maiers ■ Diana McCaw Mary McCaw Mitzila McClary Nicole McElroy Connie McFall Toriano McCullum Karen McQueen Reese McRae Jason McReynolds Terica Mentria Brent Metcalf Thomas Milefchik Robyn Miller Becky Milton Mathew Morrison A Lj w J Jeannetta Morrow 136 Gordon Morse Pamela Myles Ronald Moses Darin Neal Michael Moskowitz Christina Nielsen Robert Mussell Jennifer Noel And they will live happily ever after... Once upon a time, there were two little princesses; a blonde and a brunette. They lived in the kingdom or Rock Island where they met daily at Horace Mann school to learn all the things little prin¬ cesses needed to know in life. The two little princesses larked happily through their childhood years per¬ forming ballets in their castle driveways and establishing social clubs on the school playground. Their happiness was short lived. The wicked school board sorcerers cast an evil spell on their school district which separated the two for years. Although they were reunited in junior high school they found the spell not easily broken-their friendship had drifted apart. They were more interested in handsome little princes than in each other. Given another chance, they were together in a high school psychology class, the two princesses began to melt the evil spell, but before their friendship was again complete the little brunette prin¬ cess was exiled to the kingdom California. As if by fate the brunette princess returned home and, joyously reconciled with he r childhood friend. The two little princesses became friends again through their childhood love of the theater. Their lives were even further en¬ tangled when they were brought together as editor and assistant editor of their school ' s yearbook. No longer were they the carefree, young princesses of their memories, but their childhood friendship had evolved into a present day fairy tale. And they lived happily ever after... The End The friendship of two princesses does not always run smooth when the blond princess, Chris Nielsen, decides fun is pulling the hair of the poor little brunette princess. Allyson Waddell. 137 Sandra Otts Jennifer Overturf Kathryn Owens Mark O ' Melia Vicki Palmer Curtis Panther Vannessa Peebles Estella Perales Daphne Perkins Janese Perry Todd Petersen Paul Peterson Rochelle Petty Jeffrey Pickett Jennifer Pollack Leslie Polley Brent Powell Cleaning and fixing up the deli case is not an easy job but Jim Steffan, Jason Simmons and Greg Scalf make it fun. I Many RIHS seniors find work at Rl-Milan Hy Vees Money: Everyone needs it. Everyone wants it. Everyone loves it. Most students have found that the best way to be sure they always have some of the lovely green stuff is to get a job and earn it. A lot of Rocky students have found that Hy Vee grocery stores gives them the opportunity to earn the money they need, want, and love. Rock Island and Milan HyVee stores employ fifty- three Rocky students, twenty-one of those students are seniors. This makes Hy Vee one of the highest employers of teen-age students. What makes Hy Vee so popular among students is the fact that if they are involved with extra curricular activities Hy Vee manag¬ ers will work around athletes schedules. Their goal isn’t only to keep their customers happy but also their employees. ItiyVee) Some of the Rocky seniors that work for the Rl HyVee include Brent Powell, Jason Simmons, Jim Steffan, Craig Harland, Ron Gerard, Mark O’Melia, Greg Scalf, Bill Hudson, and Pat Kernan. 139 Dawn Prescott Christopher Quinones Kathleen Rangen Michael Regan James Reimers Stephanie Quade Rosa Rangel 140 Tracey Rollason Catherine Robinson Natalie Robinson Jonathan Rossi Gary Ruge Stacey Rusk Douglas Sales Gregory Scalf Angela Schmit Tracy Schneider Eric Sarno Jonathan Schrader 141 Connie Schriner Daniel Seynaeve Kevin Smith William Schuttler Matthew Smith Eric Schwertley Carrie Shearer Melissa Skinner Todd Smith Holly Scribner Scott Smull Basketball gives these three exercise, skill and good times Staying in shape has been a key issue in tne 80 s. Many people have joined athletic clubs across the country but many students find extra cur¬ ricular activities such as basketball keep them in the right shape. Tracy Atwater and Kee- sha Brooks have been playing basketball together for four years. Their sophomore year Reshanda Johnson joined the bas¬ ketball team. Since then the three have been playing on the high school basket¬ ball team, as well as St. Ambrose Univer¬ sity Summer League. But when not play¬ ing on a team, they find time to play streetball together with the guys. The girls have also attended Coach Wood ' s RIHS Basketball Camp. Playing guard and offguard on the basketball team, as well as playing first base on the softball team, certainly fills Tracy Atwater’s time. She ' s been playing basketball for eight years averging 20 points per game this season. “What I like most about basketball is win¬ ning and when we play together as a team for a victory of 20 points,” states the star. Tracy gives credit to Assistant Coach Jett. “When Coach Wood isn’t there to help us with our problems we can always turn to Coach Jett”, Atwater smiles. Keesha Brooks also plays softball along with basketball. She is a member of Principal’s Scholars and Letterman ' s Club. Keesha has been play¬ ing forward and center for eight years. “When we have a basketball game we have our differences, but we always come together and play as a team. We re like a family and Coach Wood is our Dad. He ' s always there for us and we can sort out our problems with him,” states Brooks seri¬ ously. Reshanda Johnson took up basketball five years ago. She plays forward and center. She belongs to New Generation, a psychology club which you have to be invited into based upon your grades and attendance. Johnson says, “What I like most about playing basketball is when the team puts forth a team effort because it makes the win worthwhile. All three girls plan to play basketball in college and hope they will earn scholarships for their talent. They all say, “We can’t wait!” RIHS girls ' basketball program has been sucessful this year due in part to the team work of Tracy Atwater, Keesha Brooks and Reshanda Johnson. 143 Stephen Tanner Frederick Thames Kathleen Tracy Krista Troll 144 Louis Uptmor Darren Turner Patricia Turner Gretchen Tweet WM Denise Vacek Jennifer VanEarwage Saleta Vesey Laurel VandeWalle Steve Veroeven Mario Ve sey Some of the seniors who chose to take early gradu¬ ation include Doug Kirk and Mike King, front, and Kristal Kaiser, Denise Vacek, Stephanie Hendrickson and Sara Friedrichsen in the back. Standing in line to receive your second semester senior schedule can be a hassle, even when you know it is the last time you will ever have to do it. Ann Hebbeln and James Coleman finally made their way to the beginning of their respective lines. Victoria Vesey Allyson Waddell Rick Wage Cheryl Walker Lisa Walsh Scott Warren Terrence Watson Eric Whipple Karmevia White Mary White 146 Mary White...a special senior at RIHS Most students drive to school everyday, walk to their classes, partici¬ pate in extra curricular activities by run¬ ning and jumping, and socialize freely in the halls with friends and classmates. But what would it be like to come to school confined to a wheelchair? Senior Mary White arrives at school in a special school bus equipped for handicapped people. She travels from ground floor to third in an elevator and then goes straight to class where she stays with the same people all day. It is then back to the bus that takes her home to Moline where she can play with her pet poodle named Apricot. Although Mary is confined to a wheelchair she is very much like the rest of the running, jumping high school stu¬ dents. She enjoys watching soap operas, especially Days of Our Lives and Another World, reading for fun, listening to music, and shopping at Southpark Mall. Mary, like most teenagers, often fights with her sisters who borrow her clothes and never return them. What makes Mary special is the fact that she has Cerebal Palsy which doesn ' t allow her to walk and makes most activities that many take for granted more complicated. Although Mary had always wanted to attend a Rocky basketball game it was just one of those things she couldn ' t do on her own. Last January however, she and good friend Jenny DeGeeter were specially honored at a game and certainly enjoyed seeing their team pull off a victory. Mary ' s classes include reading, spelling, English, P.E., resource and her favorite, cooking. I really like to bake gin¬ gerbread cookies, but the very best part is when you get to finally eat them, she states while smiling. Mary is very much like any other teenager. Her problems are much larger than most teens and yet you will never catch Mary without a smile and friendly hello. Taking warm gingerbread cookies from the oven makes Mary White smile as she thinks about eating them. 147 Udone Yuenyoung Valeria Zampogna Cathy Ziel Cindy Zug A special tribute.. A lifetime of happiness in only 18 years Scott Stafford was a young man full of love to give to anyone who would receive it. He loved school and having people around him, especially his many family and friends, both near and far. To the people closest to him, he was known for his elaborate baseball card collection and his great love of music. Scott was a real businessman when it came to money. One of his prized possesions he bought with his savings was a VCR on which he had his mother tape soap operas he could watch when he returned from school each day. Living behind the Quad City Downs gave Scott and his brothers a great place to have good times. They also loved to bet on the races when they could. Many other good times were also had at the pond by their house. Scott spent some summers at camp where canoeing, dancing and swimming were his favorite activities. It could easily be said that Scott did not make his special attributes into a disability, and he let everyone know this. His greatest goal was the same as his brother ' s, Jerry Stafford, which was to receive his high school diploma. Although neither had the opportunity to reach this goal, Scott did proudly accept Jerry ' s diploma at the 1986 graduation. By the age of 18, Scott learned a lesson it takes many a lifetime to learn. He learned to love himself and his life. He fit a lifetime of happiness into only 18 years. 148 Twelve Rocky seniors help celebrate Mardi Gras Seniors involved in the 1989 Mardi Gras Ball are: Martin Snyder, Tanya Chapman, Christina Nielsen, Jennifer Bau- ersfeld, Carrie Shearer, Heather Huber, Yung. Yu Ma, Cathy Robinson, Laura Hussey, Todd Petersen, Michelle Avgenackis, and Donyelle DeVore. MARDI GRAS: A traditional Euro¬ pean celebration preceding the start of the Lenten season. Taking a cue from New Orleans, the Junior Board of Rock Island holds an annual Mardi Gras Ball. As an honor to their parents, the Board selects senior girls to serve as at¬ tendants at the Ball. These attendants make up the court of the King and Queen of the festivities. One attendant, Tanya Chapman, explains, “Being an attendant really is supposed to honor the parents-but it’s also fun for us.” The attendants are pre¬ sented by their fathers, but escorted by a male of their choice. They wear identical dresses, which this year were white, off the shoulder formals. Attendants for the 1989 “Traditions of Excellence” Ball were: Michelle Avgenackis, Jennifer Bauersfeld, Tanya Chapman, Donyelle DeVore, Heather Huber, Laura Hussey, Christina Nielsen, and Carrie Shearer. Martin Snyder, Yung- Yu Ma, and Todd Petersen served as es¬ corts. 149 Junior Todd Abramson Christine Adamson Melissa Albert Joseph Allen Marjorie Allen Michelle Allen Christopher Allison Jackie Anderson Letitia Anderson Justina Ankum Eric Appelquist Andrea Arnett Cynthia Arnold Bradley Ashpole Gerrold Atkinson Carla Austin Lisa Ball Lori Ballinger Stacey Bance Lisa Banks Shawn Baril Marci Barks Theresa Battin Jenni Bauer Melinda Bennett Joseph Berry Lorenzo Beserra Bryan Blew Michael Boehn Charlene Boltz Jon Booker Mitchell Borgel Tara Boyd Edward Boyert Kristine Braet Pamela Bragg Timothy Bragg Sharon Brandmeyer Jeffrey Brasmer Anthony Brodnax Shannon Brodnax Daniel Brown Daniel Brown Stacey Bruckman Karole Bryant Jason Bumgarner Ray Burkhalter Pamela Burkhead Jason Burns 150 LaTonya Burrage Jodi Bush Katherine Butler Leonardo Campos Huy Cao Stephanie Carey Ann Carlson John Carnithan Kantina Carroll Michelle Chambers Sarah Chambers Angela Chancellor Lesley Chelar Danielle Christenson Shelonda Clark Stacey Clarquist Clavin Clay M. Collier Risa Collier Melissa Collins Brent Colvin Kimberly Congleton Falena Cotton Cheryl Cramer Flavian Crawford Kelly Damhorst Lory Danielson Christa Davis Jason Davis Kevin Day Patrick Dean Torri DeFrane Allen DeFrieze Melisa Dempsey Angelia Denney Dana DePooter John DeYoung Hadil Diab Keri Dickey Jeffrey Dickson Annette Diericks Amy Dilly Phaedra Dilworth Charles Dinwiddie Jennifer Doran Elsa Durr Jennifer Eagle Daniel Eastman Kelly Edmonds Ronald Edwards Troy Ehrman Jonni Elliott Corey Ellis Edward Ellis Jamie Engholm Michael Esparza 151 Tara Esparza Keith Estes Anwar Euring Omarr Euring Natalie Fiore Regina Fisher Marcie Flaherty Shaun Fleming Julie Foster Brian Frakes Lori Frederick Jennifer Frederickson Ian Frink Kelly Fuessell Wendy Gale Rosanna Gallagher Lori Ganahl Durk Garcia Kimberly Garcia Michelle Garcia John Garrett Larry Gass Shamlain Gathright Steven Gerard Eric Gift Pauline Gordon Felica Grandberry Marley Gray Kelly Grayson Mark Green Sherry Griffin Paul Grissom Tracy Gross Laura Gunsolley Angela Gunter Eirik Gustafson Jennifer Gustafson George Guy Pamela Hagen Amber Halden Marlon Hall Richard Hallberg Dawn Hansen Lori Hansen Pamela Hansen Jacquelin Hanson John Hanson Carolyn Harkins Camisha Harris Gregory Hass James Hass Jason Hayes Domila Heard Shawn Hearn Patricia Helgren Angelique Henderson 152 Michele Henry Deena Hentges Andrell Hickman Roma Hickman Terry Hilligoss Tim Hinson Nhat Hoang Mario Holman Michael Holman Theresa Hood Jerry Horton Shalonda Hoskins Paul Hovonick Eric Howard Kimberley Hume Jason Humphries Tina Husinger Alyce Hutchison Paul Jackson Robin Jackson Dwylan Johnson Tamika Johnson Tonjela Johnson Michael Jones Decisions Becoming an upperclassman means having to make many decisions. These decisions vary from choosing a class ring to choosing a college, job or career. Every October Blackhawk College sponsors a Col¬ lege Night. Representatives from different colleges in the Mid- West come to give helpful information to high school juniors and seniors. Junior B.J. Waeyaert said, It helped me find out what colleges had to offer so I can choose the college that is best for me. It ' s a great way to get exposed to many different schools all in one night and all in the same place, stated Dawn Prescott, senior. For those not yet interested or ready to chose a college a job must be found and a new way of life after school must be considered. The question as to if one should stay home, work and save money or go to another more exciting place is always a problem. Whatever decisions have to be made it is not easy taking on the responsibility of making your own plans and living with the results. Growing up is fun but can be difficult too. Guys and gals tend to consider their decisions in groups of friends of the same sex. 153 Shawn Jones Kantavit Kanjanapitak Matthew Katz Erika Kernan Jerome Kerr Karol Kessler Douglas Kester Mary King Yolanda King Brian Kinney Kevin Klavon Corey Kiessing Jason Klingaman Jeremy Klingaman Scott Klingbiel Robert Knanishu Margaret Kuehl Debbra Kunst Brett Lagerblade Brandy Laisner John Langdon Julie Leahy Fredrick Lee Rendell Lee Marlowe Leggs Terry Leonard Amy Lillis Gregory Lindell Andrew Lindholme Eric Lodge Kenneth Long Anthony Lopez Andrew Love Sylvia Lowe Kelly Lundeen Stephanie McAfee Ian McCallister Sharon McChesney Tara McCormick Tammy McDonald Jason McDowell Shayne McGaugh Brian McGee Barlow McGhee John McGonigle Stephanie McHendry Robert McKamey Stacy McKee Latrice McKinney Rosa McKissick Johnel McNeal Aaron McQueen Kristine McQuigg Kenneth Mack Mushun Macklin Kalvin Manning 154 © n Heidi Mark PamelaMarkley Bryan Martel Nicole Martin Susan Martin Jeffrey Matlick Lisa Means Barbara Melchi Wayne Meyer Donald Miller Aimee Mitchell David Moline Tonya Moman Eric Moore Scott Moore Adrian Moreno Herbert Morgan JasonMoritz Michael Morrow Jessica Mossage Teddy Muller Daniel Monday Ryan Myers Naseeruddin Nazeer Matthew Nelsen Julie Nelson Raynel Nelson Eric Nesbitt Jennifer Nies Brian Nikulski Andrew Nixon Kevin Nolan Melissa Northern R. J. Nunn Heather 0‘Brien Curtis Oelschlaeger Chad Ortiz Jodi Passman Michelle Patterson Jeff Patty Virgil Paul Tiffany Pendelton Jennifer Pendleton Michael Petersen Gregory Peterson Krik Peterson Andrew Pfister Fredrich Pierson Steven Plumb Dana Poe Dorian Poole Corey Posateri Christopher Potter Douglas Prescott Michael Price Jay Proehl 155 Sheryl Proehl Roslyn Pulliam Roxanne Pulliam Leslie Pursell Rachel Quintana Jeremy Rade Joseph Randall Omar Rangel Rene Rangel Jeffrey Rasmussen Tracy Reagan Charles Reed Lynette Reed John Remy John Renneke Leticia Reyes Michael Reynolds Rosemary Richardson Brian Richeson Jennifer Riege Aaron Ring Eric Robb Wendy Roberson Patrick Roberts James Robinson Angella Rocycki Ryan Rowe Donald Sable Erica Sailer Amy Saylor Marshall Schriner MarvinSchriner Michelle Schwedes Stephanie Scott Jay Senatra SENIOR: It took me four years to realize my house is the worst atmosphere to do homework in. Its full of nagging mothers, ringing telephones, beckoning refridgerators and hungry animals literally eating my homework. My greatest cop-out though, is to invite Mickey over so we can pretend to do homework while watching TV. It looks pretty realistic anyway. Allyson Waddell JUNIORS: As a junior I found it more difficult to be with my friends than in previous years. Our lives got busier with jobs, sports and other activities. Although we didn’t see each other as often as we wanted our friendships still grew. Which proves that no matter what happens friends will always be friends. Karol Kessler 156 Kendall Setser Timothy Seward Darin Shannon Noelle Sheer William Sherrod David Short Todd Shurtz Robert Sierens Travis Sims Michael Sisco Shari Smiley Timothy Smith Dionna Sneed Cynthis Snyder James Snyder James Sodaro Steven Soyke Tony Spaulding Melanie Staley Christian Stanton Vicki Stearns Chris Stephens Kelly Stevens Kermit Stevenson Christine Stuart Doris Swift James Talley Jason Tanner Angela Teeter Terry Thomas Johnny Thompson Steven Thopson Torri Thompson Beth Thomson Wade Torres SOPHOMORE: It’s great not being a freshman anymore but being a soph means making friends who will help you through your ups and downs the next two years. It is fun to get together on a boring Sunday afternoon to play football with the guys. But look out when we become seniors! Tom Wise FRESHMAN: Freshmen like to party as much as seniors, but without cars a slumber party can be as fun and interesting as a senior party. Erin Greathouse Pasttimes 157 Dionne Torrey Becky Travis Douglas Tucker Stephen Vance Edward Veasey Patrick Veronda Latonya Vesey Devin Viers Jennifer Vollstedt Brian Waeyaert Michelle Wage Stefan Wahe Fina Walker Lajuana Walker Angela Waller Emily Warner Deondra Watson Lavette Weathersby Lee Weaver Todd Weber Bradley Wentz Donna Wentzel Jason Wheeler Donald White Todd Whitney Gregory Wilkening Jarrin Williams Travis Williams Wayne Williams Latonya Williamson Robert Wilson Trina Wilson Yolanda Wilson Lori Winter Erick Wistedt Constance Wolgast Mary Wolgast Gretchen Wood Samantha Woodhouse Christopher Work Sherri Wyant Christopher Wynn Richard Zeroth ft A 158 Dono Melissa Aaronson Michael Adams Eric Akers Flora Allen Eric Aim Janean Anderson Krindi Anderson Jeff Andrews Tramere Angel Aronna Armstrong James Aten Alisa Atnip Brock Aunan Nicole Avengenckis Brandy Baird Jason Baker Aaron Bare Andrew Barnett Robert Bashaw Derek Beaird Ruby Begonia Erick Belby Tony Bender Kevin Benjamin Herbert Benson Laura Bergstrand Shane Blackwell Cris Blanch Robert Blase Conrad Block Dawn Bohannon Sharon Boyd Paul Boyles Christopher Bradford Stacey Bradley Felicia Bragg John Bragg Natalie Bragg Tracy Bragg Mikeal Brand Sabrina Brand David Brinn Yahnishia Britton Thopson Brock Melina Brown Melissa Bunch Rebecca Burgess Warrene Burnett Paul Burns 159 Charlesetta Burrage Charlotte Burrage Alvin Butler Heather Butler Keena Butler Tamara Cagle Morgan Calhoun Cory Calloway Terrez Calvert Holly Cantrell Julissa Cantu Christine Carlson Michelle Carlson Deana Carter Jeremaine Carter Darren Chandler Rosellen Choi Julie Circello Ivory Clark Nicole Clark Tammie Clark Daniel Clem Brandi Clevenger Todd Cochran Dianne Collins Kylee Colvin Marcus Comer Marta Conlon Joseph Cook Leila Cotton Michelle Crable Darrick Crain James Cramer Cindy Crawford Tamra Crider Lorrie Cutkomp Richelle Dailing Connie Dainty Lonnie Dainty Sherry David Matthew Dawdy Chad Denney Coleen Denten Toni DePaepe Jennifer DeSmet Dawn DeVore Todd DeVoss Carlos Diaz Amy Dice Thomas Dillon Kimberly Ditch Guadalupe Dominquez Nicholas Donaldson Amie Doran Brian Dorch Alicia Doughty 160 Wendy Douglas Christopher Driver Jill Duin John Durham Bryan Dusch Lisa Dye Brittany Dyer Scott Dyer Ryan Early William Ellis Linn Entler Mary Escmilla Marsha Fender Kimberly Fields Tiffanie Flaherty Paul Flores Laura Foster Dameon Foulks Christine Frazer Matthew Freeman Jill French Mark Frey Sean Fuller Jamie Garcia Seasons SUMMER: Summer is my favorite season because its an escape from the pressures of school, its a time to catch up on lost sleep from the school year and a chance to get paid for my wonderful tan. And remember he who dies with the best tan wins. Tanya Chapman FALL: Fall is my favorite season because the leaves turn beautiful colors, football season, and its a time to get reacquainted with old friends. Kathryn Hass WINTER: A snowman, the favorite winter friend? Actually this is a snow teddy bear that was a lot of fun to build! 161 Ranae Gardner Robert Garner Kenna Gay Jason Gephart Michelle Gillette William Gillis Javier Gonzalez Renee Goodman Kara Gordon Frank Granados Cleo Grant Katherine Green Stephen Griffiths John Gripp Matthew Groothaert Paula Gross Sylvia Gunter Michael Gustafson Ronald Gustafson Sharon Hamrick Chad Handley Douglas Hansen Greg Hansen Jill Hanssen April Harland Bernard Harris Jenifer Hartman Jason Harvey Katherine Hass Tanya Hayes Toimika Hayes Erica Hebbeln Douglas Helms Johnny Henderson Mark Hergert Jeffrey Herington Christopher Herzmann Scott Hickenbottom Jennifer Hickman Andrew Hill Jason Hobson Jennifer Hoefle Grant Hoke Yvonica Holmes Jennifer Holuba Melissa Hooks Tracey Hooks Bonnie Horton Sanford Hotchkiss LaShawn Howard Jared Howe Jay Howe James Hudson Heather Huffman Lori Ingram Celilia Jackson 162 Kristin Jackson Angela Jennett Angela Johnson Antonie Johnson Bonceedra Johnson Brad Johnson Brian Johnson otjcma Johnson Demetrius Johnson Joseph Johnson Katherine Johnson Lavette Johnson Danielle Jones Sheronda Jones Erica Kahn Christina Kali Kristen Kelewae Chad Kelley Andrew Kennel Jennifer Keto Patrick King Andrew Kingan Nicole Kinnan Christopher Koehler David Koutsky Kevin Krueger Sheila Krukowski Melissa Lackey i aDitha Laird Cleveland Lamar Alice Lancial Jamie Laughlin Latira Lee Terry Lefler Laura Leithner Jason Leon Richard Lessard Lorrie Levin Angela Lewis Roy Lewis Sonnya Lewis Troy Licht David Lietz Veronica Lietz Jennifer Lilius Shantell Locke David Logan Kevin Lopez Linda Lopez Jennifer Lowe Chelease Lucas William Luther Julie McCaw Michael McClellan Kathy McDonough Amy McFall 163 Conversations FRESHMEN; Amy Graves and Peter Maurus discuss homework on the SOPHMORES: Tony Bender, your not suppose to interrupt class to talk phone after school. to Alicia Doughty. Damon McFall Leticia McGaughy Michael McGee Aurino McKinney Jerry McKinney Lorenzo McNamee Celeste McWilliams Edward Martin Tammy Martin William Martin Maribel Martinez Scott Massey Jennifer Mathews Rudolph Mayer Lisa Meade Jennifer Means Nancy Medrano Philip Meehan Susan Meers Jennifer Melton Jennifer Michel Peter Miley Jennipher Miller Brian Miner Shannon Misch Kevin Moninski Kimmel Morrison Manuel Morrow Terry Morrow LeAnn Morse Joseph Mosher Cassandra Nephew Daniel Newman Nolen Nimmers Chad Nipper 164 JUNIORS; Gretchen Wood and Pam Hagen talk in class by the use of walkie talkies. Sure beats writing notes. SENIORS: Hearing a conversation through tin cans can be hard but Yung-Yu Ma and Linda Ehrman give it a try as only inventive seniors would. Michael Nipper Penny Noblet Blake Nunn Erica Ocks Christopher Otto Glenn Owens Bradley Padakis Nicholas Painter Terence Parks Lea Parson Michael Parvin Michael Patterson Gina Payton Melissa Pepping Priscilla Perez Elizabeth Peterson Tracey Piper Christina Pitford Robert Plasschaert Shannon Puckett Anthony Pulliam Keith Quick Daniel Quilty Gregory Quinones Jasquaous Ralston Robert Ramsey Shelley Reed Thlisa Reed Jason Reiff Margaret Rexroth Jeffrey Rice Aaron Richard Paulette Risden Christine Ritchie Joetta Roach 165 Lora Roberts Wendy Robertson David Robinson Moses Robinson Jennifer Rodamsky Joel Rodell David Rogers Michael Rohr Scott Roman Brian Ruiz Cassey Rycheghem Judith Ryner Henri Samier David Sanders Daniel Schmitt Caine Schneider Tina Schn eider Nicole Schwarz Earl Scott Daniel Shehorn Keith Sheldon Constance Shelton Adam Shields E. Showers Melissa Shuda Denard Simmons Mechelle Simmons Melissa Simmons Amy Singleton Arthur Sinksen Lanessa Smith Sandra Smith Ray Snyder Crystal South Andrew Souza Archie Spann Brian Sproston Debra St. Clair Christopher Stearns Kimberly Stebel Stephanie Stevens Mark Stokes Lieschen Stoye Ann Stromer Tiffany Styre Stephanie Taber Ryan Taylor Heather Teets LeHang Thai Corey Thomas Lori Thomas William Thomas Kenneth Tompkins DeAnna Tracy Sean Turner Michael Tyler Melanie Vance 166 Daniele Zampogna Carrie Ziel Margaret Veronda Michelle Versluys Candy Wade Curtis Walker Michael Wallarab Donna Waller Christopher Walter Gary Warren Steven Weiner Tomi Wheatley Denise Whitcomb Mark White Carissa Williams Kenny Williamson Hermie Wilson Stephen Wilson Todd Winters Thomas Wise Annis Witkofsky Angela Woeckener Dennis Woodward Kristin Wright Eric Wyers Matt Wynn Angela Young Marvell Young Timothy Young Michael Zambrano 167 Freshmen Isaias Adams Stephen Adamson Jason Adrian Christine Ague Tammy Allen Andrew Amato Candise Amoit Carlin Anderson James Anderson Jason Anderson LaShanda Anderson Valerie Armstrong Stewart Arnett Catherine Arnold Aubrey Ashmun Elise Ashpole Laura Atilano Michael Atkinson Angela Babers Eric Babers Rebecca Babers Michael Babinski Michael Maird Phoebe Ballard Monica Barks Rebecca Barman Wade Bartholomew Edward Barton Mario Bassett Gina Bauer Michael Bauer Scott Bauersfeld Jerry Belha Wendy Bennett Todd Bergheger Cynthia Berry William Bethell Steven Birch Andrew Bjorkman Robert Blanks Tammy Blaylock Gregory Blew Gregory Bobb Heather Bolar David Bolinger Jameane Bolton Christopher Boone Peter Bourrage Derrick Boyd 168 Earnest Boyd EdwardBoyd N. Boyd Regina Bradford Jennifer Bradley Craig Braet Alicia Bragg Denise Brodnax Carmon Brooks Latasha Brooks Joseph Brown Jeremy Brune Gail Bryant Dawn Bryner Rachel Budde Tina Burgess Corinna Burns Lamont Burton Heidi Butler Aaron Byers Kimberly Carlile Jennifer Carnithan Kometa Carrol Nellie Carroll Kristian Cederoth Jom Chanpong Tony Choi Travis Christenson Anthony Christner Chad Clark LaVerne Clark Wade Clark Wendy Clark James Cline Troy Cline Richard Coffman Douglas Collins Corey Colvin Dean Conroy Merle Cooksey Amy Coolidge Laura Coy Jeffrey Craver F. Cravez Fanieka Crawford Zachary Crider Charlonda Crittenden Marquita Crosby Aaron Crose Minh Dang Rochelle Davis Edina Daxon Nathan DeCoster Daniel Deibert Lael DeLeu Patrick Dell 169 Marcus DeMarlie Jamie Dennis Lisa DePooter Rick Detert Gary Dickey Jerry Dickey Pauline Dietrich Jason Ditton Michael Donegan Patricia Dorr Chris Dortch Heather Drowns Tiffane Dunbar Lucinda Dunkirk Danielle Edgington Derek Elliott Lasandra Ellis Stephanie Engeland Todd Engholm Jacqueline Epperly William Euring Jennifer Evans Samuel Evans Misty Eversole Nicole Faria Amy Feliksiak Michelle Felton Jermain Fender Larry Ferguson Roben Fields Jay Findlay Daniel Fitzgerald Pedro Flores Charles Flucas Chad Forslund John Friel Jennifer Frye Jeffrey Fulscher Yolanda Fulton Andrew Gale Brent Ganahl S. Georgecopoulos Christina Girt Teresa Goble Jenny Goodwin Tanya Goodwin Edward Gordon Rebecca Gosny Janine Goulet Lutricia Govain Amy Graves Jason Gray Laquadia Gray Erin Greathouse Jason Green Laura Grell 170 Mtthew Griffin Catherine Griffiths J. Gruner Jennifer Gustafson Desawn Guy Tracy Hagberg Brian Hamrick Adrienne Hancock John Hansen Anthony Hardesty Gaylene Garrell Mark Harris Eric Harroun Shannon Hart Heidi Hartman Kristine Hatchett Ginger Hawk Tiffany Hayes Kevin Haynes Paul Hefter Lori Helms Aaron Henderson Dax Herbst Eric Hester Music Weather your listening to the bee bop of top 40 music while doing your homework or the pep of the band during a basketballgame music can establish your mood. Music is important in a teenagers life, almost more impor¬ tant than a television in fact. When you get in the car the first thing you do is crank up the stereo. When you enter your room the jam box is turned on and when you go out for your evening run you carry with you your walkman. The old television just does not go all these places. Being a student and athlete you may hear music during the school day. Band and choir members fill the halls with melodic tunes. When passing by the weight room one can see the footbal players lifting to the tunes on the radio. Many times while sitting in class you may hear the thumping of typewriters to the beat of a song also. Music fills the air of today’s teenagers wherever they go. 171 James Hickman Timothy Higgins Verdell Hill Gia Thao Hoang Ingrid Hodshire Melinda Hollars Kara Hollenback Moyo Holley Hope Holmquist Stacey Hoover Teneshia Horne Jack Horton Nikita Horton Kimberly Hough Michelle Householder Scott Hutchins Matthew Irwin Antionette Ivy Angela Jared David Jared Rontal Jenkins Shawn Jensen DerikJohnson Dewayne Johnson Dimeana Johnson Jennifer Johnson Crystal Jones Darrell Jones Michelle Jones T.Jones Victor Jones William Jones Zeneta Jones Brian Kelly C. Kelly Heather Kemble Vicki Kemble Regan Kempt Kathy Kephart Benjamin Kessler Mary Ann Kessler Christopher Kirk Amy Kirkbride Jennifer Kramer Joshua Laden Vinh Lam Sera Lambert Steven Larson Kathleen Lee Patrina Lee Steven Lee Misty Lemon Sean Lindell Ryan Lodge Ryan Logsdon Timothy Lohse 172 Melissa Loomis Raymond Lopez Timmy Lovelady Andrew Lovett John Lowery Dale Lowry Jennifer Luckenbihl Jenny Ludin Tara Lund Casaundra McBride Shawn McCauley Cecil McCaw Raymond McClam Deaven McCoy Carman McCullough Jamie McDonald Denita McDuffy r Latwan McDuffy Henry McElroy Eurudice McGaughy Kimberly McGee Wesley McGee Joshua McGonigle Melinda McHendry Sally Mclntire Lance McRae William Mann Erika Mark Sean Martensen Anglea Mason Peter Maurus Marcus Mays Chasidy Mejia Raymond Metzger Benjamin Miller Robin Miller Chad Mink Alicia Momon Christopher Moomey Dorothea Moore Dorothy Moore Amber Moreland Amy Morelock Neil Morrison Tony Morrow Philleta Mueck Malcolm Muhammad Amanda Murphy Michael Murphy Jason Melson Derrick Nephew Lee Newman Brandi Nies Christopher O’Melia Brian Olson Brady Orr 173 Vernon Orr Eric Oskorne Tracy Painter John Parker Tonya Patrick Kelly Pepping Christopher Perez DeShawn Pernell Anthony Peterson Drew Peterson Robin Peterson Amanda Philhower Maria Pierson Alecia Pitford Rhonda Pittard Danny Platt Amber Pollock Jason Ponciano Cynthia Poppe Nicholas Presson Craig Price Sheila Proehl Phylissa Pruett Laura Pullen Nathan Quade Jeffrey Rade Pamela Randle Guadalupe Rangel Julie Reed BettyRhoden Sara Richeson Tammy Ringstaff Timothy Roberson Arnita Robertson Norman Robertson Food Places If you happen to like pizza the best place to go is definitely Pizza and Subs because they have excellent calazones and the people are friendly, unlike some other places where they don’t seem to care. Mike Bauer William Robertson Damon Robinson Heatther Robinson Anita Rock Dawn Rollason Kenneth Rottman Matthew Rottman Alexis Rowe Danel Rumley James Sager Steve Sales Jeffrey Sanders Sean Sanders William Schafer Todd Schmit Amy Schmitt Marcy Schulte Scott Schultz Martha Sepeda Andrew Sheer Tyla Sherwin Ryan Shovlain Abby Sieged Cindy Sierens Kimberly Siirila Brandon Simmons Keith Simmons Michelle Sivels John Skehan Jason Slach Steven Slivken Allison Smith Brian Smith Jason Smith Thomas Smith There ' s no better way to spend a cold day than with close friends, roasting hot dogs, and having fun in the park Denise Whitcomb After a basketball game or after using a tank of gas crusing around town everyone seems to end up at McDonalds to find out whose where and what ' s going on. Besides I’d pick the Big Mac over those ' others’ any day.” Missy Dempsey. Robyn Smithson Troy Smithson Kristen Souza Darcy Sowards Jodi Spaulding Chad Spinello Eric Stalf Keri Stampley Zachary Stengel Carmintha Stevens Amy Stevenson Amy Stewart Shawna Stonehouse Amy Stovall Thomas Strupp Ryan Swanson Kimberly Swift Rebecca Swords Michael Tacey Lillian Taylor Nicole Taylor Yolonda Taylor Michael Teague Eric Tellefson C. Thomas Rainee Thomas Anthony Thompson Kevin Thompson Sheila Thompson Thomas Thompson Tiffany Tollenaer Jenifer Ulam Anne Valle John VandeWalle Danita VandeWoestyne Shana VandeWoestyne Derek Varner Emmett Vaughn Larry Vercauteren Kathleen Versluis Milissa Versluys Jenny Walker Justin Walker Shane Wallarab Misty Waller Joanne Walton Jennifer Ward Linda Warwick Carnissa Washington Charlesha Washington Stephanie Watson Janice Watts Cynthia Wells Frankie Wells Grady White J. White 176 Kathy White Neisha White Tiffany Wical Chad Widener Lisa Wilkening Matthew Wilkins L. Williams Nicole Williams Rayan Williams Scott Williams Yvonne Williams Carletus Willis Alyce Wilson Erik Wilson H. Wilson Latricia Winters Robert Woeckener Leondae Woods Timothy Work Kay Yadon Deon Young FRESHMEN: Don ' t they look like they ' re having fun? Come on loosen up this is a dance! IUNIORS: By your junior year you get over eing the wallflower and try to get as close to ihe middle of the floor as you can. SENIORS: Dare to be wild! They are the ones you ' ll see on the outside of the mob as they want to be noticed, pick new and weird dances and just plain have fun!! Dances 177 ADMINISTRATION JoAnn Roberts Special Services Melvin Robinson Director of Compensatory Programs Daniel Mortier Director of Development Rock Island School District 41 Board Mem¬ bers. Front row: Dean Abott, Jane Grahl- mann, Sam Wilson. Back row: Supt. Robert Willis, David VanLandegen, Ken Boyd, Steve Wilson, Fred Peterson. 178 Marjorie Jones, Counselor Rock Island High School Counselors. Front row: Sandra Stoit, Ron Janssens. Back row: Michael Warner, Nancy Strohl. RATION Clara Jenkins, Director Career Education Rock Island High School Deans: Frank Wood, Kenneth Wahe, Duncan Reid. 179 TA Those who can, TEACH Teaching, reports say, is among the lowest paid and least respected professions in America. What, then, possessed the 96 adults at Rock Island High School to become teachers? Reasons include a genuine love of young people, a chance to share knowledge, opportunities to continue learning through teaching, and a keen interest in the material. Not one teacher chose the profession for the three-month summer vaca¬ tion. It doesn ' t exist! Teachers spend their summers looking for material for next year, going to school to update their subject matter, teaching or getting additional certification. Our staff is dedicated to helping students learn as much as possible. What would teachers like in return for their dedication? A good effort from all their students. Teachers get discouraged when their students put little energy into learning. They enjoy their jobs most when students are excited about learning and work to the best of their abilities. The lessons students learn in school will stay with them for the rest of their lives. As Henry Books Adams wrote, A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. Richard Allison, Drivers Ed. Charles Armstrong, Science Barbara Ashpole, Social Studies Charles Austin, Mathematics Sandra Behensky, French , English Gary Bender, P. E. Michael Benson, Science David Bloom, Special Ed Marijane Bowman, German Julie Briesch Special Ed. James Brown, Mathematics Ruth Brunson, English William Burrus, Health Edgar Butterfield, Band Wayne Cabel, Social Studies Jack Carroll, P.E. Ben Clark, Business Ed. Richard Cole, Industrial Arts. James Condon, Business Ed. John Coolidge, Social Studies 180 Joann Dennis, English Phillip Dennis, Social Studies Katherine Ehlers, English John Flaherty, Special Ed. Helen Franck, Home Ec. Fred Fredrichsen, Health Carol Funk, Business Ed. Barbara Gende, English, Drama LaWaun Glasgow, English Karen Glynn, English Erica Goldstone, Special Ed. Christina Gunsolley, Special Ed. Sharon Hacker, Special Ed. Ruth Hart, Nurse Dennis Hawkinson, Industrial Arts Audreen Herrera, Librarian They came...they left...they conquered...they returned These teachers represent some of the twenty who graduated from Rock Island High School and then returned to teach at their Alma Mater. Front row: Charles Austin II, (principal of Rocky when all these teachers except one were students here)Sheila Wahe, Clara Jenkins, Sandy Stoit, Gary Bender, Shirley Perkins, Shari Thompson, Chuck Austin III. Back row: John Coolidge, Mike Herrera, Jack Carroll, Bob Motz, Frank Wood, Dave Wood, Gary Ostrom, Dick Allison, Jerry Janecke. 181 They must really like the Rock...they have spent 323 years here Many Rocky graduates, dating from 1949 through 1983 returned to Rock Island High School and are now teaching here. Out of the 95 teachers at the Rock, 20 received their high school diplomas in Rockys crimson robes. Most of them did not plan on teaching, let alone teaching at their alma mater. Gary Ostrom thought a life in the sky as an airline pilot sounded very exciting. Being rich and famous as an attorney at law struck the fancy of the college bound Marjorie Johnson. Linda Milton be¬ lieved a career as a medical technologist sounded interesting and Dave Wood at least was in a math related area while considering engineering. Several of the ex-graduates did think teach¬ ing would be for them but in a different field or a different place. Shirley Perkins planned on a teach¬ ing career but felt she would be doing so in South America. Mr. Motz was influenced by his biology teacher, George McMaster, in a way not many stu¬ dents understand today. McMaster told Motz every¬ thing about biology and even informed Motz that he should get into a student teacher role when he entered college. Sheila Wahe liked the idea of teaching but thought her real calling was at the kindergarten level. Frank Woods, current dean of students did say, I believe that anyone getting into education as a profession dreams of someday going back to their alma mater if they had favorable and successful years there. After graduation from Rock Island High School 20 of our teachers went out in that exciting world, attended college and eventually returned to the Rock. Because they chose to do so we as students are benefiting from their experience, under¬ standing and dedication to their school and commu¬ nity. Three more Rocky grad staff members include Earl Strupp, Marjorie Johnson and Linda Milton. Michael Herrera, Spanish Bill Holmgren, P.E. Carroll Hultgren. Mathematics Carmen Hughes, Spanish Jerry Janecke, Social Studies Hugh Johnson, Social Studies Marjorie Johnson, English James Johnstone, P.E. Theresa Klein, Music Dorothy Klinger, Music Ed Lillis, English Angela Loebach, Business Ed. Sam McCann, Mathematics Sharon McKavanagh, Business 182 uon MiCKeison, social oiuaies Art Milton, English Linda Milton, English Janet Moline, Science Robert Motz, Science Cherie Nicola, P.E. James O ' Donnell, English, P.E. Charles Oestreich, English Gary Ostrom, Science Don Palm, Psychologist Ruth Payton, Special Ed. Shirley Perkins, English Leon Plumb, Industrial Arts Clara Pohlman, Home Ec. Joanne Quinlin, Business Ed. They played the games too Many of our present staff members once ran on the same track, shot the same baskets and played on the same football field at the Rock that we do today. Dick Allison was one of the best football players Rocky has produced. Allison was a fullback and has been elected to Rocky ' s Sports Hall of Fame. Also playing on the same field were Jerry Janecke, Jack Carrol and Gary Ostrom who were all big contributors to the hard hitting Rocks of the 1950 ' s. On the basketball court several teachers shot at the hoops that today ' s great basketball teams do. Dave Wood played hard as did brother Frank. However, when Jerry Janecke and Jack Carroll were pounding the boards they did so in the current girl ' s gym as the big fieldhouse had not yet been thought about. In 1961 the running Rocks of track and field made it and won State. John Coolidge was a member of that team running the mile and half mile. The 1961 championship was one of the greatest moments for Coolidge while at Rocky. The clay tennis courts played host to several more staff members. Bob Motz lettered in tennis while all around athlete Dave Wood slapped the ball past many an opponent. While girls didn ' t have the sports opportunities they do today, Sandy Stoit mananged to earn a letter for her top tennis playing only to find that girls were not allowed to become members of the elite Lettermens Club. Many of our teachers played in a lot of different sports, ranging from wrestling to baseball to cross country. They can understand how hard we as students work to keep up our school work and excel in other school activities as well. It is good to know that we have staff members who do appreciate and understand what we are striving for with our extra-curricular activities. Four Rocky grads, Dave Wood. Bob Motz. Frank Wood and Jack Carroll discuss some of the great plays their teams made. 183 Third generation now graduating from the Rock Nine of the current Rocky staff members who are graduates of this insti¬ tution have put, or are currently putting, a totle of 26 of their children through Rock Island High School. Some of these stu¬ dents are, or will be, third generation grads. Pictured here are two of those third generation families. Harvey Bender and Elmer Jackson granduated from Rocky and then stayed in Rock Island to work and raise their families. Bender ' s son Gary graduated in 1966 and his son Tony will be graduating in 1991. Jackson completed his years at RIHS when it was still located on seventh avenue and twenty-first street. Twenty-nine years later his daughter Sheila Wahe walked in the graduation procession and in 1990 her son Stefan will do the same. Donald Resler, Business Ed. Annie Robinson, Science Frank Robinson, Science Frank Ryner, Mathematics Lester Sammon, Mathematics Janet Samuelson, Home Ec. Doreen Sartor, P.E. Susan Scavuzzo, Special Ed. Richard Sellers, Industrial Arts. Richard Sias. Social Studies Anne Smith, French David Smith, Mathematics Herlinda Soukup, Spanish Ronald Stevens, Social Studies Earl Strupp, English Shari Thompson, P.E. 184 Clara Tsagaris, Spanish Randall Verticchio, Mathematics Earl Walker, Special Ed. Sheila Wahe, Social Studies, Publications Lois Wehner, Mathematics Mary Welling. Special Ed. Charles White, Art Gary Wolber, Science David Wood, Mathematics Dan Woods, Liaison Officer Burton Wymore, Industrial Arts Frank Youngquist, Drivers Ed. 185 UPPORT STAFF Attendance counselors for Rock Island include Patty Mason, Susan Oxneuad, Elayne Dewitt Art Hahn and Tenley Burns. Diane Nowers and Mike Muhlenburg are busy trying to keep the location of all the films, tapes and equipment straight with the help of the computer. The Main Office secretaries include Virginia Cloniger, Donna Mander, Dora Hoben, and Debbie Ricketts. Other secretaries throughout the building in¬ clude Jackie Atkinson, Karen Narske and Chris Lage. Cafeteria workers include: Dallas Halx, Loretta Nimrick, Janice Stickell, Suzie Mach, Val Stuart, Patty Blivens, Francis Phillips. Donna Bales. Nancy Stribling, Margie Gray. Jean James, Sarah Veasey, Rita Sproston, Norma Kruse. Sharon DeVriese, Sandy Foy, Dani Lindholme, Ruby Flowers. Security man Terry Brooks and TEC director Donald Payton. Building aides: Front row: Jennifer Evans (stu¬ dent) Charlotte Franklin, Marilee Hacker. Back row: Charlotte Schula, Tony Plumb, Colleen Whited, Irene Thompson. Paula VanOpDorp. What do I want for Christmas. Santa? Well, good students, happy teachers, world peace.... What do you do when your classes get out of control? Mr. Johnstone and Mr. O’Donnell dial 1-800-TEA-CHER for helpful advice. Art teacher, Mr. Adams, received the 1989 Martin Luther King Award for community serv¬ ice showing commitment beyond the class¬ room. With that famous artistic flair, Mr. White teaches Paul Hansen the lessons of school spirit. CLOSING Have you forgotten something? Check. Do you have your toothbrush? Your passport? Your money? Yes, it ' s all there, but you still feel as though something is missing. It is. No longer do you have a schedule telling you to go to algebra, English or P.E. This time the direction you choose and your destination rests solely in your hands. With the knowledge and confidence you gained at Rocky you will be well prepared to travel the roads to your future adventures. 190 A Aaronson, Melissa 159 Abramson, Todd 64,112,150 Adams, Jesseena 42,43,54,55, 120 Adams, Michael 159 Adamson, Christine 53,56,57,64. 150 Adamson, Stephen 64.168 Adrian, Jason 168 Ague, Christine 168 Akers, Eric38,59,106,159 Albert. Melissa 150 Aldridge, Brian 21,110,120 Allen, Flora 55,109,113,159 Allen, Josephl 10,150 Allen. Marjorie 150 Allen. Michelle 150 Allen, Sylvia 110.113 Allen, Tammy 168 Allison, Christopherl 14,117,150 Aim, Eric107,159 Amacher, Bryce 56,64,114,120 Amato, Andy 115 Amiot, Candise 168 Anderson, Carlin 56,118,168 Anderson, Jackie 35,110,150 Anderson, James 168 Anderson, Janean 109,116,117 159 Anderson, Jason 168 Anderson, Krindi 64,117,159 Anderson, Lashanda168 Anderson, Letitia 30,31,150 Anderson, Todd 52,108,120 Anderson, Troy 28,31,32,33,120 Andrews, Jeffery159 Angel, Tramere159 Ankum, Justina 150 Appelquist, Eric 71,111,150 Appleby, Susan 42,43,120 Armstrong, Aronna 159 Armstrong, Valerie 168 Arnett, Andrea 18,150 Arnett, Stewart 168 Arnold, Catherine168 Arnold, Cynthia2 8,41,150 Arnold, Richard 120 Ashmun, Aubrey 168 Ashpole, Bradley 10,53,111,150 Ashpole, Elise48,56,168 Aten, James 159 Atilano, Elizabeth 120 Atilano, Laura 168 Atkinson, Gerrold 118,150 Atkinson, Jacki, 186 Atkinson, Michael 168 Atnip, Alisa 159 Atwater, Tracy 95,113 Atwater, Nicky 46,47 Aunan, Brock 111, 159 Austin, Carla150 Austin, Charles181,180,111 Austin. Maria6 7 Avgenackis, Michelle70, 56. 48, 52, 51,57, 111, 120, 149 Avgenackis, Nicole109, 64, 159, 4861.116,53 B Babers, Angela168 Babers, Ericl 14, 168 Babers, Rebecca113, 168, 33 Babinski, Michael 168 Bailey,Charlotte 51,52,109,120 Baird, Brandy159 Baker, Duane120 Baker, Jason 159 Baker, Thomas120 Bales, Doonna 187 Ball, Lisa 28, 29, 31, 150 Ballard, Phoebe30, 168, 31 Ballinger, Loril 17, 150 Ballinger, Richard Jr120, 44, 23, 5, 12 Baltunis, Catherine120 Bance, Stacey150 Banks, Lisa150 Bare, Aaron 15, 61, 118, 159, 63 Baril, Shawn 150 Barks. Marci 150 Barks, Monica168 Barner, Robert 115 Barnett, Andrew159, 56 Bartholomew, Wade168, 103, 56 Barton, Edward 168 Bashaw, Robert159 Bassett, Mario114, 168, 110 Battin, Theresa38, 150,49 Bauer, Gina168 Bauer, Jenni150 Bauer, Mike 29, 33, 174, 31 Bauersfeld, Jennifer120, 61,48, 56, 63, 111, 149 Bauersfeld, Scott118, 168 Bay, Gerold 115 Beaird, Derekl 59 Beane. Tammy42, 43, 51,52, 120, 56, Beckhart, Peggy 46, 121 Belby. Erik108, 56, 30, 31,32, 159, 33, 53 Begonia, Ruby 159 Belha, Jerry Jrl 68 Behensky, Sandra 180 Bell, Betsy 2,52, 56, 63, 109,116,121 Bender, Pamela 42, 43, 121 Bender, Tony 53,114,159,164, Bennett, Melinda 53, 56 150, 64, 112 Bennett. Wendy 112, 168, 56, 64 Benson, Herbert159, 80, 110 Benson, Neill 11, 121 Bergheger, Jerry115, 121 Bergheger. Todd 168 Bergstrand, Brian59, 121 Bergstrand, Laura159, 59 Berry, Cynthia168 Berry, Jason 121, 108,110 Berry, Josephl50 Beserra, Lorenzo150 Bethell, William168 Bivens, Troy 121 Birch, Steven 114,168 Bixby, William122 Bjorkman, Andrew108, 168 Blackwell, Shane159 Blanch, Cris 159 Blanks, Robert 168 Blase, Rob ert 159 Blaylock, Tammy 39,168 Blew, Bryan 10,111,150 Blew. Gregory 33,110,118.168 Blivens, Patty 187 Block, Conrad 159 Bobb. Gregory 168 Boehm, Michael 51,53,63,111, 150 Bohannon, Dawn 56,159 Bolar, Heather 168 Bolinger, David 168 Bolte, Jennifer 112 Bolton, Jameane 113,168 Boltz, Charlene 150 Booker. Jon 150 Boone, Christopher 168 Borcherding, Micheal 13,52.56, 62,110,117,122 Borgel, Michael 122 Borgel. Mitchell 150 Borst, Roland Jr 122 Bourrage, Peter 114,168 Bowers, Zachary 35,122 Boyd, Derrick 168 Boyd, Edward 169 Boyd, Ernest169 Boyd, Nicole 38,169 Boyd, Sharon 108,159 Boyert, Tara 150 Boyles, Paul 53,112,118 Bradford, Christopher 53,108, 159 Bradford, Michael 110 Bradford, Regina 113,169 Bradley, Jennifer 169 Bradley, Stacey 44,159 Bradwell, Tiwanna 122 Braet, Craig 29,32,33,169 Braet, Kristin 3,53,63,64,83,97, 108,109,113,150 Bragg, Alicia 39,169 Bragg, Damian 108 Bragg, Felicia 109,113,159 Bragg, John 159 Bragg, Natalie 39,159 Bragg, Pamela 35,150 Bragg, Timothy 114,150 Bragg, Tracy 159 Brand, Mikeai 108,110,114,159 Brand. Sabrina 113,159 Brandmeyer, Sharon 150 Branigan, Kelly 115,122 Brasmer, Jeffrey 150 Braucht, Alicia 39 Braud, Latecia 42,109,122 Brinn, David 159 Britton, Yahnishia 159 Brock, Chris 111 Brock, Thompson 159 Brodnax, Anthony 110,150 Brodnax, Denise 169 Brodnax, Shannon 46,150 Brooks, Carmon 169 Brooks, Keesha 55,95,113,117, 117,122 Brooks, Latasha 113,169 Brown, Daniel 150 Brown, Daniel W 150 Brown, Joseph Jr 169 Brown, Melina 159 Brown, Robert 122 Brown, Wade 35 Brozovich, Kimberly 34,122 Brubaker, Patricia 31,122 Bruckman, Stacey 112,150 Brune, Jeremy 111,169 Bryant, Gail 169 Bryant, Karole 150 Bryner, Dawn 38,169 Buckles, Heather 38,39 Buckrop, Lisa 118,122 Budde, Rachel 113,169 Bumgarner, Jason 150 Bunch, Melissa 159 Burgess, Rebecca 53,159 Burgess, Tina 169 Burkhalter, Ryan 53,49,150 Burkhead, Pamela 41,117,150 Burnett, Warrene 109,159 Burns, Corinna 169 Burns, Jason 42,49,85,108,111. 150 Burns, Paul 159 Burrage, Charlesetter 160 Burrage, Charlotte 160 Burrage, La Tonya 54,55,113, 151 Burrell, Rory 56,63,110,122 Burton, Lamont 110,169 Bush, Jodi 117, 151 Butler, Alvin 160 Butler, Cathy 70 Butler, David 122 Butler, Heather 64,160 Butler, Heidi 169 Butler, Katherine 151 Butler, Keena 160 Butterfield, Krista 28,29,31,33, 107,122 Byers, Aaron 169 Byers, Aprial 123 Byers, Christopher 118,123 C Cagle, Tamara 160 Calhoun, Morgan 160 Calloway, Cory 111 Calvert, Terrez 55,113,160 Campos, Leonardo 17,151 Cantrell, Holly 105,160 Cantu, Julissa 160 Cantu, Sylvia 123 Cao, Huy 151 Carey, Stephanie 151 Carlile, Kimberly 38,169 Carlson, Ann 3,53,63,99,109, 112,151 Carlson, Christine 30,31,53,106, 112,160 Carlson, Michelle 48,56,64,160 Carlson, Tara 56,58,123 Carnes, Tonya 123 Carnithan, Jennifer 169 Carnithan, John 44,48,115,151 Carrol, Kometa 39,169 Carroll, Kantina 151 Carroll. Nellie 169 Carter, Deana 61,109,116,160 Carter, Jeremaine 160 Carter, Michael 7,123,127 Carver,Wesley 46,123 Cassidy, Thomas 112 Caviola, Dennis 123 Cederoth, Kristianl 10,169 Chambers, Jennifer 124 Chambers, Michelle 35,151 Chambers, Sarah 61,41,109,151 Chancellor, Angela 151 Chandler, Darren 160 Chaney, Christopher 97,108,110 115 Chanpong, Jom169 Chapman, Tanya 48,51,52,53,63 89,112,124,127,149,161 Chelar, Lesley 20,151 Cherry, George 115 Choi, Rosellen 29.32,33,48,51, 53,57,160 Choi, Tony 33,49,57,169 Christensen, Joshua 9,110 Christenson, Danielle 151 Christenson, Travis 110,169 Christner, Anthony 110,169 Circello, Julie 56,160 Clark, Chad 110,114,169 Clark, Ivory 160 Clark, Laverne 115 Clark, Michael 124 Clark, Nicole 160 Clark, Shelonda 151 Clark, Tammie 160 Clark, Wade 115,169 Clark, Wendy 37,38,39,169 Clarquist, Stacey 64,112 Claude, Loren 57,124 Calvin, Clay 110,151 Clem, Daniel 53,160 Clevenger, Brandi 160 Cline, James 169 Cline, Troy 169 Clodfelter, Tracie 46,47,124 Cochran, Todd 160 Coffman, Richard 169 Cohen, Greg 111 Colburn, Lawrence 124 Coleman, James 124,145 Collier, Keith 115 Collier, Risa 151 Collins, Dianne 31,160 Collins, Douglas 32,169 Collins, Jennifer 30,31,48,51,52, 53.57.58.106.124 Collins, Kelly 6,16,42,56,61,109, 116.124 Collins, Melissa 34,124,151 Colloway, Cory 160 Colvin, Brent 115,151 Colvin, Corey 110,115,169 Colvin, Kylee 110,115,160 Comer, Marcus 160 Congleton, Kimberly 55,113,151 Conley, Gail 48.54,55 Conlon, Marta 44,48,112,160 Conner, Londa 124 Conroy, Dean 169 Cooks, Joe 66, 160 Cooksey, Merle 169 Coolidge, Amy 69,169 Cotton, Falena 29,31,32,33,151 Cotton, Leila 28,32,33,49,109, 160 Cox, Deborah 63,109,116,124 Coy, Laura 169 Crable, Michelle 30,31,33,160 Crain, Darrick 57,160 Cramer, Cheryl 151 Cramer, James 160 Craver, Jeffrey 169 Cravez, F 169 Crawford, Cindy 160 Crawford, Fanieka 113,169 Ceawford, Flavian 35,151 Crider, Tamra 55,160 Crider, Zachary 169 Crittenden, Charlonda 169 Crosby, Marquita 169 Crose, Aaron 169 Cudworth, Thomas 52,124 Cunningham, Dorothy 38,106 Cutkomp, Lorrie 38,105,160 Czekalski, Wendy 29,37,40,41, 44.124 D Dailing, Richelle 28,53,160 Dainty, Connie 160 Dainty, Lonnie 160 Damhorst, Kelly 111,151,199 Dang, Minh 169 Danielson, Lory 105,115,151 Darr, Melissa 28,31,33,37,38,39, 40.41.44.52.124 David, Jenny 124 David, Sherry 105,112,115,160 Davis, Christa 151 Davis, Jason 151 Davis, Rochelle 169 Davis, Scott 111 Davis, Todd 117 Dawdy. Matthew 160 Dawson, Luther 97,110,125 Daxon, Edina 39,169 Day, Kevin 35,151 Dean, Patrick 35,151 DeBrobander, Brian 110,125 DeBusschere, Robert 125 DeCoster, Nathan 169 DeFrane, Torril 51 DeFrieze, Allen 151 DeGarmo, Janet 35,125 Deibert, Daniel 169 Deleu, Lael 29,31,32,33,44,106, 169 Dell, Patrick 169 DeMarlie, Marcus 114,170 Dempsey, Melisa 151,175,199 Denney, Angelia 151 Denney, Chad 160 Dennis, Jamie 170 Denten, Coleen 112,160 DePaepe, Toni 160 DePooter, Dana 151 DePooter, Lisa 170 DeSmet, Jennifer 160 Detert, Rick 170 DeVore, Dawn 48,52,53,113,117 160 DeVore, Donyelle 53,57,125,149 DeVoss, Todd 53,114,160 DeYoung, John 110,151 Diab, Hadil 48,53,99,103,151 Diaz, Carlos 160 Dice, Amy 160 Dickey, Gary 170 Dickey, Jerry 170 Dickey, Keri 151 Dickinson, Ralph 125 Dickson, Jeffery 49,107,151 Diericks, Annette 55,113,151 Dietrich, Pauline 60,116,170 Dillon, Thomas Jr 160 Dilly, Amy 151 Dilworth, Phaedra 151 Dinwiddie, Charles 151 Ditch, Kimberly 53,160 Ditto, Jason 115,170 Dominquez, Guadlaupe 55,160 Donaldson, Nicholas 110,115, 160 Donegan, Michael 31,108,170 Doran, Amie 9,112,160 Doran, Jennifer 3,49,57,112,151 Dorch, Brian 29,31,160 Dorr, Patricia 170 Dothard, Danyale125 Doughty, Alicia 48,63,89,103, 112,160,164 Douglas, Suzanne 125 Douglas, Wendy 39,161 Driver, Christopher 161 Drowns, Heather 170 Duin, Jill 161 Dunbar, Tiffane 170 Dunkirk, Lucinda 170 Durham, John 161 Durr, Elsa 151 Dusch, Bryan 161 Dye, Lisa 31,161 Dyer, Brittany 161 Dyer, Scott 48.56,112,161 E Eagle, Jennifer 42,117,151 Early, Ryan 161 Eastlund, Karl52,56,70,117,126 Eastman, Daniel 151 Edgington, Danielle 28,44,170 Edmonds, Kelly 151 Edwards, Ronald 115,151 Eggers, Williamn 126 Ehrman, Troy 151 Ehrmann, Linda 16,52,126,165 Eirinberg, Frank 3,12,44,45,52, 59.70.107.126 Elliott, Derek 170 Elliott, Jonni 151 Ellis, Corey 63,118,151 Ellis, Edward 151 Ellis, Lasandra 170 Ellis, William 161 Engeland, Stephanie 170 Engholm, Todd 170 Engholm, Tracy 126 Entler, Geri 161 Epperly, Jacqeline 56,103,170 Erickson, Christian 28,29,32,33, 51.106.126 Erin, Matt 118 Escamilla, Mary 161 Esparza, Michael 61,110,151 Esparza, Tara 152 Estes, Keith 152 Euring, Anwar 152 Euring, Omar 152 Euring, William 170 Evans, Jennifer 170,187 Evans, Randall 126 Evans, Samuel 110,114,170 Evans, Vanessa 126 Eversole, Misty 44,170 F Faith, Kimberly 126 Faria, Nicole 56,64,170 Farnebo, Filip 126 Farrar, Carolee 42,126 Feliksiak, Amy 30,31,48,106,170 Felton, Michelle 170 Fender, Jermain 110,170 Fender, Marsha 161 Ferguson, Larry 170 Fields, Kimberly 161 Fields, Rachel 46,47,126 Fields, Roben 170 Findlay, Jay 170 Firlus, Tracy 16,61,126 Fisher, Joy 126 Fisher, Regina 152 Fitzgerald, Daniel 37,170 Flaherty, Marcie 152 Flaherty, Tiffanie 161 Flaugh, Linda 126 Fleming, Shaun 152 Flore, Natalie 152 Flores, Paul 37,40,41,161 Flores, Pedro 170 Flucas, Charles 170 Flynn, Sean 126 Forslund, Chad 170 Foster, Julie 35,37,40,152 Foster, Laura 161 Foulks, Dameon 161 Foulks, Sonji 30,31,32,33,37,39, 40.41.127 Fowler, Parrish 127 Foy, Jeremy 7,22,61,110,127 Frakes, Brian 152 Franks, Paul 127 Frazer, Christine 161 Frederick, Lori 20,152 Fredrickson, Jennifer 28,41,152 Freeman, Matthew 56,110,115, 161 French, Jill 30,31,33,48,161 Frey, Mark 161 Friedricksen, Sarah 112,127,145 Friel, John 32,111,118,170 Frink, Ian 42,57,63,108,152 Frye, Jennifer 39,170 Frye, Patricia 36,37,38,40,41, 127 Fuller, Sean 161 Fulscher, Gerald 127 Fulscher, Jeffery 170 Fulton, Yolanda 113,170 Fussell, Kelly 152 G Gale, Andrew 29,32,33,107,170 Gale, Wendy 39,117,152 Gallagher, Rosana 152 Ganahl, Brent 170 Ganahl, Lori 113,152 Gannon, Jennifer 6,9,22,56,63, 112.127 Garcia, Durk 152 Garcia, Estefana Garcia, Jamie 30,31,33,161 Garcia, Kimberly 152 Garcia, Michelle 34,152 Gardner, C. Renae 162 Garner, Robert 162 Garrett, John 152 Gass, Larry Jr 152 Gass, Lori 108.128 Gathright, Schamlain 46,152 Gay, Kenna 162 Gebelein, John 35,128 Georgecopoulos, Steven 114 Gephart, Jason 53,114,162 Gerard, Guy 35 Gerard, Ronald 46,128 Gerard, Steven 152 Gibbons L. Susanne 30,31,52, 56,67,128 Gift, Eric 152 Gill. Michelle 59,128 Gillette, Michelle 30,31,33,162 Gillis, William 162 Girt, Christine 170 Goble, Teresa 170 Gonzales, Deana 43,117,128 Gonzalez. Javier 162 Goodman, Renee 162 Goodwin, Andrew 128 Goodwin, Jenny 170 Goodwin, Tanya 39,128,170 Gordon, Edward 170 Gordon, Kara 106,162 Gordon, Pauline 49,152 Gordon, Peter 118,128 Gorenson, Mike 35 Gosney. Melinda 128 Gosney, Rebecca 170 Gotthardt, Tamara 22,128 Goulet, Janine 170 Goulet, Richard 128 Granados, Frank 162 Grandbe rry, Felica 46,152 Grant, Cleo 162 Graves, Amy 44,56,60,64,116, 164,170 Gray, Jason 170 Gray, Laquadia 170 Gray, Marley 152 Grayson, Kelly 54,61,95,113,152 Greathouse, Erin 44,64,116,157, 170 Greathouse, Joel 112,118,128 Green, Jason 57,103,170 Green. Katherine 162 Green, Mark 152 Grell, Laura 30,31,104,118,170 Griego, Daniel 128 Griffin, Matthew 171 Griffin, Sherry 152 Griffiths, David 115 Griffiths. Catherine 110 Griffiths, Christina 56.67,129,171 Griffiths, Stephen 110,115,162 Gripp, John 28,118,162 Grissom, Paul 42,53,108,152 Groothaert, Matthew 162 Gross, Paula 162 Gross. Tracy 152 Gruehart, Matt 112 Gruner, Jason 171 Guiterrez, Margo 29,105,115 Gunsolley, Laura 51,53,152 Gunter, Angela 41,152 Gunter, Patricia 129 Gunter. Sylvia 28,162 Gustafson, Eirik 115,152 Gustafson, Jennifer 28,32,33,44, 53,115,152.171 Gustafson, Micheal 108,162 Gustafson, Ronald 162 Guy, DeShawn 171 Guy, George 10,97,108,152 H Hagberg, Tracy 171 Hagen, Pamela 29,33,49,152, 165 Halden, Amber 152 Hall, Lisa 109,129 Hall, Marlon 108,152 Hall, Tammy 35,129 Hallberg .Richard 152 Hancock, Adrienne 171 Handley, Chad 162 Hann, Bradley 57,129 Hannah, Cheyenne Hannah, David 59,129 Hansen, Dawn 53,56,108,152 Hansen, Douglas 66,162 Hansen, Greg 103,108,112,118, 162 Hansen, John 171 Hansen, Lori 152 Hansen. Pamela 35,152 Hansen, Paul 42,43,56.64,129, 188 Hanson, Doug 51,108 Hanson, Jacquelin 152 Hanson, John 152 Hanssen, Jill 57,162 Hardesty, Anthony 171 Harding, Lynette 130 Harkins, Carolyn 51,53,152 Harland, April 162 Harrick, Brian 171 Harris, Bernard 162 Harris, Camisha 44,55,106.152 Harris, Mark 171 Harris, Tracey 46 Harris .Urdane 115 Harroun, Ricky 171 Hart, Shannon 171 Hartland, Craig 130 Hartman. Heidi 64,112,171 Hartman, Jenifer 162 Harvey, Jason 110,114,162 Hass, Gregory 110,152 Hass, James 53, 152 Hass, Katherine 33,48,63,111, 161,162 Hatchett, Kristine 171 Hawk, Ginger 38,171 Hayes, Jason 152 Hayes, Tanya 39,162 Hayes, Tiffany 55,113,171 Hayes, Toimika 38,162 Haynes, Kevin 115,171 Heard, Domila 30,31,152 Hearn, Shawn 152 Hebbeln, Ann 46,130,145 Hefter, Paul 56,171 Helms, Douglas 115,162 Helms, Lori 30,31,116,171 Helms, Matthew 48,52,56,63, 108 Henderson, Aaron 171 Henderson, Angelique 152 Henderson, George 115 Henderson, Johnny 162 Hendricksen, Richard 79,110, 130 Hendrickson, Stephanie 130,145 Henneman, Todd 56,71,130 Henry, Michele 55,153 Hentges, Deena 42,85,105,111, 115,153 Herbst, Dax 56,112,171 Hergert, Mark 162 Herington, Jeffrey 162 Hermann, Mary 35,130 Herzmann, Christopher 162 Hester, Eric 171 Hester, Todd 34,130 Hickenbottom, Scott 162 Hickman, Andrell 153 Hickman, Crystal 130 Hickman, James 172 Hickman, Jennifer 162 Hickman, Roma 153 Hickman, Torri 108,109,130 Higgins, Timothy 172 Hill, Andrew 110,114,162 Hill, Verdell 172 Hillier, Nicole 130 Hilligoss, Terry 115,153 Hinson, Tim 111,153 Hoang, Due 52,55,59,107 Hoang, Nhat 153 Hoang, Thao 33,44,116 Hobson, Jason 162 Hodshire, Ingrid 172 Hoefle. Jennifer 162 Hoffman, T.J. 117 Hoke, Grant 162 Hollars, Melinda 33,48,172 Hollenback, Kara 48,172 Holley, Moyo 114,172 Holman, Mario 153 Holman, Michael 153 Holmes, Yvonica 162 Holuba, Jennifer 111,117,162 Honaker, Betsy 35 Hood, Theresa 63,109,153,199 Hooks, Melissa 53,105,115,162 Hooks, Tracey 115,162 Hoover, Stacey 172 Horne, Teneshia 172 Horton, Bonnie 162 Horton, Jack 172 Horton, Jerry 153 Horton, Nikita 172 Hoskins, Shalonda 42,54,55,59, 153 Hotchkiss, Sanford 162 Hough, Kimberly 48,172 Householder, Michelle 172 Hovinga, Treye 23,42,110,130 Hovonick, Paul 110,108,153 Howard, Eric 153 Howard, Lashawn 162 Howe, J. Cullen 53,66,112,162 Howe, Jared 112,162 Huber, Heather 130,149 Hudson, James 110,162 Hudson, William 81,112,131 Huffman, Heather 53,162 Huizar, Yolanda 131 Huizinga, Teresa 53,54 Hume, Kimberly 59,153 Humphries, Jason 153 Hunsinger, Tina 153 Hunter, John 23,52,131 Hussey, Laura 48,56,131,149 Hutchins, Scott 110,172 Hutchison, Alyce 56,64,153 I Ingram, Lori 162 Irwin, Matthew 172 Ivy, Antoinette 172 J Jackson, Cecilia 162 Jackson, Kristin 65,105,109,115,163 Jackson, Paul Jr 110 Jackson, Robin 153 Jahns, Rebeccah 131 Janssen, Lisa 52,56,57,99,112, Jared, Angela 172 Jared, David 172 Jeffery, Rebecca 131 Jenkins, Rontal 172 Jennett, Angela 28,31,33,163 Jensen, Chad 110 Jensen, Shawn 110,172 Johnson, Angela 55,163 Johnson, Antoine 163 Johnson, Bonceedra 163 Johnson, Brad 163 Johnson, Brian 163 Johnson, Cecilia 44,106,163 Johnson, Consuela 55,131 Johnson, Daniel 132 Johnson, Demetrius 30,31,55, 106,113,163 Johnson, Derik 172 Johnson, Dimeana 115,172 Johnson, Dwylan 153 Johnson, Jennifer 172 Johnson, Joseph 163 Johnson, Katherine 163 Johnson, Lavette 163 Johnson, Reshanda 95,113,132 Johnson, Sophia 132 Johnson, Tamikan 153 Johnson, Tonjela 35,153 Jones, Amee 39 Jones, Anglea 113 Jones, Brian 5,114,132 Jones, Cheronda 163 Jones, Crystal 172 Jones, Danielle 163 Jones, Darrell 172 Jones, Jerry 110 Jones, Lashawn 46,109 Jones, Michael 153 Jones, Michelle 172 Jones, Shawn 154 Jones, Sheronda 113 Jones, Victor 110,172 Jones, William 172 Jones, Zeneta 172 Jungwirth, Heidi 132 K Kahn, Erica 40,41,45,163 Kaiser, Kristal 132,145 Kaisner, Brandy 154 Kail, Christina 163 Kanjanapitak, Kantavit 154 Kanjanapitak, Tang 51,53,107 Katz, Matthew 10,154 Kelewae, Kristen 53,63,106,109, 163 Kelley, Brian 172 Kelly, Carlesha 113 Kelley, Chad 114,163 Kelley, Richard 114,132 Kemble, Heather 172 Kemble, Vicki 172 Kempt, Regan 30,31,33,172 Kennel, Andrew 114,163 Kent, Laura 20,30,31,33,52,132 Kernan, Patrick 357,5,132 Kerr, Jerome 55,154 Kessler, Benjamin 56,172 Kessler, Karol 53,57,61,64,109, 116,154,156,199 Kessler, Mary 44,49,106,111,172 Kester, Douglas 154 Keto, Jennifer 163 King, Mary 56,64.154 King, Patrick 132,163 King, Mike 145 King Yolanda 154 Kingan, Andrew 53,163 Kinnamon, Michelle 42.43,44,45, 48.125.132 Kinnan, Nicole 163 Kinney, Brian 154 Kirk, Christopher 172 Kirk, Douglas 132,145 Kirkbride, Amy 37,38,112,172 Klavon, Kevin 154 Klein, Theresa 182 Klessig, Corey 154 Klingaman, Jason 154 Klingaman, Jeremy 154 Klingbiel, Scott 112,154 Knanishu, Robert 110,154 Kneeland, Margaret 33 Koehler, Christopher 163 Koehler, Shawn 132 Koutsky, David 41,163 Kramer, Jennifer 112,172 Krueger, Kevin 163 Krukowski, Sheila 163 Kuehl, Margaret 28,44,57,154 Kunst, Debbra 154 L Lackey, Melissa 38,163 Laden,Joshua 172 Lagerblade, Brett 57,63,85,111, 154 Laird, Tabitha 163 Lam, Vinh 28,31,172 Lamar, Cleveland 110,163 Lambert, Sera 172 Lampkin, Nuku 34,52,132 Lancial, Alice 163 Lancour, Christopher 35,132 Langdon, John 154 Lape, Jens 52,108,132 Larson, Steven 172 Laughlin, Jamie 163 Lawrence, Joseph 6,8,62,63,67, 80.110.133 Leahy, Julie 56,64,154 LeBow, Miranda 56,63,133 Lee. Fredrick 35,154 Lee, Kathleen 44,172 Lee, Latira 56,108,113,163 Lee, Patrina 113,172 Lee, Rendell 35,154 Lee, Steven 172 Lefler, Terry 163 Leggs, Marlowe 154 Leithner, Laura 53,64,111,117, 163 Lemon, Misty 39,44,113,172 Leon, Jason 163 Leonard, Terry 154 Lessard, Richard 163 Levin, Lorrie 53,63,64,71,103, 111,163 Lewis, Angela 38,39,163 Lewis, Roy 163 Lewis, Sonnya 163 Licht, Troy 163 Lietz, Veronica 39,163 Lilius, Jennifer 163 Lillis, Amy 3,49,53,57,61,109, 112,154 Lindell, Gregory 154 Lindell, Sean 172 Lindholme, Andrew 154 Lingafelter, Kim 109,116,133 Lingard, Lori 133 Litherland, Sarah 40,41,133 Locke, Shantell 163 Lodge, Eric 57,114,154 Lodge, Ryan 172 Logan, David 163 Logsdon, Ryan 112,172 Lohse, Timothy 49,172 Lomas, Denise 35 Long, Kenneth 154 Loomis, Jodi 13,133 Loomis, Melissa 173 Lopez, Anthony 154 Lopez, Kevin 108,163 Lopez, Linda 163 Lopez, Raymond 173 Love, Andrew 154 Lovelady, Timothy 173 Loveless, Kevin 133 Lovett, Andrew 173 Lowe. Jennifer 39,163 Lowe, Kristine 134 Lowe, Sylvia 97,154 Lowery, John 55,110,114,173 Lowery, N’kenge 33,57,112,134 Lowry, Dale 173 Lowry, Mindie 134 Lucas, Chelease 163 Luckenbihl, Jennifer 64,173 Luckey Carolyn 134 Luden, Jennifer 37,38,173 Ludin, Ronald 134 Lund, Tara 173 Lundeen, Kelly 154 Luther, William 71,163 M Ma, Yung-Yu 6,13,15,51,52,56, 61,62,110,127,134,135,149,165 188 Mack, Kenneth 115,154 Macklin, Mushun 154 Maddox, Shanon 20 Maess, Sheri 49,56,59,134 Maiers, Greg 30,31,32,33,134 Mallory, Devona 21,28,106,134 Malone, Ally 134 Mann, William 80,110,114,173 Manning, Kalvin 114,154 Mark, Erika 44,112,173 Mark, Heidi 155 Markley, Pamela 155 Marsh, Francine 35, 134 Martel, Bryan 155 Martens, Gregory 134 Martensen, Becky 134 Martensen, Sean 175 Martin, Albert 134 Martin, Edward 115,164 Martin, Nicole 29,30,31,33,53, 155 Martin, Susan 155 Martin, Tammy 164 Martin, William 164 Martinez, Maribel 164 Mason, Angela 30,31,33,57, 112.173 Massey, Scott 110,164 Mathews, Jennifer 41,164 Matlick, Jeffrey 155 Maurus, Peter 103.110.118.164.173 Mayer, Rudolph 37,40,41,44,51,53,106,164 Maynard. Kelly 46.47,134 Mays, Marcus 110,173 Mays, Willis 110 McAfee, Stephanie 37,38,40,41, 154 McBride, Casaundra 38,39,173 McCallister, Ian 53,154 McCart, Danny 11,134 McCauley, Shawn 108,114,173 McCaw, Cecil 110,173 McCaw, Julie 163 McChesney, Sharon 41,112,117, 154 McClary, Mitzila 9 McClellan, Michael 163 McCorkle, Marlon 114 McCormick, Tera 55,109,110, 154 McCoy. Deaven 173 McCubbin, Shane 79,110 McCullough, Carman 173 McDonald, Jamie 173 McDonald, Tammy 154 McDonough, Kathy 163 McDowell, Jason 108,154 McDuffy, Denita 173 McDuffy, Latwan 37,38,173 McElroy, Henry 34,173 McFall, Amy 163 McFall, Damon 53,164 McGaughy, Shayne 114,154 McGee, Brian 154 McGee, Darian 154 McGee, Kimberly 48,56,108,110,173 McGee, Michael 164 McGee, Wesley 110,173 McGhee, Barlow 115 McGhee, Cassandra 34 McGonigle, John 51,53,57,58, 63,99,110,154 McGonigle, Joshua 53,111,173 McHendry, Melinda 60,173 McHendry, Stephanie 154 Me Intire, Mary 56,135 Mclntire. Sally 173 McKamey, Robert 57,112,154 McKee. Stacy 110,112,154 McKee, Stephanie McKenzie, Janeen McKinney, Aurino 164 McKinney, Jerry 164 McKinney, Latricia 55,154 McKinney, Tonya 55,109,136 McKissick, Rosa 154 McMillan Timothy 5,7,114,136 McNaair, Savannah 109,136 McNamee, Antoinette 34 McNamee, Lorenzo 114,164 McNeal, Johnel 30,31,113,154 McNeal, Ralunda 136 McQueen, Aaron 55,110 McQueen, Karen 54,55,136,154 McQuigg, Kristine 56, 154 McRae, Lance 110,173 McRae, Reese 136 McReynolds, Jason 68,108,136 McWilliams, Celeste 164 Meade, Lisa 164 Means, Jennifer 164 Means, Lisa 155 Medrano, Nancy 57,67,112,164 Meehan, Philip 164 Meers, Susan 22,164 Mejia, Chasidy 173 Melchi, Barbara 28,105,115,155 Melton, Jennifer 11,53,41,164 Mentria, Terica 136 Metcalf, Brent 29,32,33,45,52, 106.136 Metzger, Raymond 173 Meyer. Wayne 53,114,155 Michel, Jennifer 48,56,164 Milefchik, Thomas 136 Miley, Peter 53,164 Miller, Benjamin 173 Miller, Donald 155 Miller, Jennifer 53,105,115,117, 164 Miller, Pamela 112 Miller, Patricia 112 Miller, Robyn 56,63,136,173 Miller, Tonya 35 Milton. Becky 52,63,113,136 Miner, Alison 2,18,42,51,52,56, 62.63.64.70.136 Miner, Brian 164 Mink, Chad 173 Misch. Shannon 164 Mitchell, Aimee 155 Moline, David 49,51,53,57,63, 107,11,112,155 Moman, Tonya 55,109,155 Momon, Alicia 55,113,173 Moninski, Kevin 164 Moomey, Christopher 57,107, 173 Moore, Dorothea 173 Moore, Dorothy 173 Moore, Eric 53,155 Moore, Scott 107,155 Moreland, Amber 56,60,64,106, 112,116,173 Morelock. Amy 173 Moreno, Adrian 155 Morgan, Herbert 155 Moritz, Jason 155 Moritz, Randall 67 Morrison, Kimmel 38,164 Morrison, Mathew 23.44,106,136 Morrison, Neil 173 Morrow, Jeannetta 136 Morrow, Manuel 114,164 Morrow. Michael 155 Morrow, Terry 110,115,164 Morrow, Tony 114,173 Morse, Gordon 137 Morse, Leann 110,164 Mortiz, Randall 136 Moses, Ronald 107,137 Mosher, Joseph 164 Moskowitz, Michael 63,137 Mossage, Jessica 57,112,155 Mueck, Prilletta 173 Muhammad. Malcolm 173 Muller, Teddy 155 Munday, Daniel 110,155 Murphy, Amanda 173 Murphy. Michael 173 Muse, Beth 33 Mussell, Robert 57,106,107,137 Myers, Ryan 155 Myles, Pamela 41,137 N Nazeer, Naseeruddin 57,107, 155 Neal, Darin 137 Nelan, Edward 35 Nelsen, Matthew 155 Nelson, Jason 29,32,33 Nelson, Julie 40,41,155 Nelson, Raynel 155 Nephew, Cassandra 164 Nephew, Derrick 173 Nesbitt, Eric 155 Newman, Daniel 30,31,32,33, 164 Newman, Lee 44,60,173 Newsome, Timothy 108 Nielsen, Christina 9,13,43,44,45, 48,51,52,57,59,137,149 Nies, Brandi 173 Mies, Jennifer 46,155 Nikulski, Brian 63,110,155 Nimmers, Nolen 164 Nipper, Chad 107,164 Nipper, Michael 107,165 Nixon, Andrew 107,155 Noblet, Penny 165 Noel, Jennifer 35,137 Nolan, Kevin 110,155 Northern, Melissa 155 Nunn, Blake 114,165 O O’Brien, Heather 105,115,117, 155 O’Brien, Patrick 21,37,39,40,41, 42,43,108,138 Ochs, Ericca 165 Oelschlaeger, Curtis 14,28,29, 31,33,37,40,41,53,155 Ogden, Brian 138 O’Key, Shawn 35,138 Olson, Brian 173 O’Melia, Christopher 173 O’Melia, Mark 138 Orr, Brady 173 Orr, Vernon 174 Ortiz, Chad 155 Osborne, Eric 30,31,174 Otto, Christopher 165 Otts, Sandra 138 Overturf, Jennifer 48,56,63,138 Owens, Glenn 165 Owens, Kathryn 34,138 P Padakis, Bradley 165 Painter, Nicholas 165 Painter, Tracey 174 Palmer, Vicki 138 Panther, Curtis 13,110,138 Park, John 110,138 Parker, John 174 Parkins, Ricky 41 Parks, Terence 55,110,165 Parson, Lea 165 Passman, Jodi 155 Patrick, Ronald 110,138 Patrick, Tonya 30,31,174 Patterson, Michael 138,165 Patterson, Michelle 155 Patty, Jeff 29,31,33,155 Paul, Virgil 35,155 Payton, Gina 53,61,109,116,165 Pearson, Ricky 46, Pease, Don 44,45,106 Peebles, Vannessa 138 Pendleton, Jennifer 109,116,155 Pepping, Kelly 39,174 Pepping, Melissa 38, 165 Perales, B. Estela 138 Perez, Christopher 174 Perez, Priscilla 55,83,108,109,165 Perkins, Daphne 35,138 Pernell, Dashawn 174 Pernell, Lawrence 35 Perry, Janese 35,138 Petersen, Elizabeth 51,53,165 Petersen, Michael 57,61,63,79, 80.99.110.111.155 Petersen, Todd 7,8,63,108,110, 139,149 Peterson, Anthony 57,64,174 Peterson, Drew 111,114,174 Peterson, Gregory 155 Peterson, Kirk 89,99,111,112, 118.155 Peterson, Paul 7,8,61,63,110, 117,139 Peterson, Robin 174 Peterson, Tiffany 155 Petty, Rochelle 44,139, Pfister, Andrew 29,31,33,49,155 Philhower, Amanda 174 Pickett, Jeffrey 108,110,139 Pierson, Fredrick 155 Pierson, Maria 37,38,39,174 Piper, Tracey 30,31,108,117,165 Pitford, Alecia 174 Pitford, Christina 165 Pittard, Rhonda 174 Plasschaert, Robert 165 Platt, Danny 174 Plumb, Steven 155 Plutz, Virginiaa 29,33,51,52,57, 139 Poe, Dana 155 Pollack, Jennifer 139 Polley, Leslie 139 Pollack, Amber 29,31,33,37,38, 39,174 Ponciano, Jason 110,115,174 Poole, Dorian 155 Poppe, Cynthia 174 Posateri, Corey 155 Potter, Christopher 41,155 Powell, Brent 139 Powell, Heather 9 Pratt, Janet 35 Prescott, Dawn 6,23,56,60,61, 63.112.117.140 Prescott, Douglas 155 Presson, Nicholas 110,174 Price, Craig 174 Price, Michael 118,155 Priest, Amanda 28,31,33,37,38, 39.41.44.140 Priest, Shawn 23,37,38,39,40, 41.44.45.140 Proehl, Jay 155 Proehl, Sheryl 117,156 Proehl, Shelia 174 Pruett, Phylissa 174 Puckett, Shannon 117,165 Pullen, Laura 174 Pulliam, Anthony 108,114,165 Pulliam, Roslyn 156 Pulliam, Roxanne 156 Pursell, Leslie 64,156 Q Quade, Nathan 111,174 Quade, Stephanie 28,37,39,40, 41.42.43.44.57.140 Quick, Keith 114,165 Quilty, Daniel 53,107,165 Quinones, Christopher 110,140 Quinones, Gregory 165 Quintana, Rachel 117,156 R Rade, Jeffrey 174 Rade, Jeremy 156 Rakus, Jay 57,140 Ralston, Jacquaous 11,165 Ramos, Marina 140 Ramsey, Robert 108,110 Randall, Joseph 156 Randle, Pamela 113,174 Rangel, Guadalupe 174 Rangel, Omar 108,156 Rangel, Rene 108,156 Rangel, Rosa 140 Rangen, Kathleen 140 Rasmussen, Jeffrey 110,156 Reagan, Tracy 156 Reed, Charles 156 Reed, Julie 174 Reed, Lynette 156 Reed, Shelley 28,29,31,33,51, 97.108.109.165 Reed, Thlisa 165 Regan, Michael 140 Reiff, Jason 165 Reimers, James 110,140 Remy, John 156 Renneke, John 42,53,56,57, 108.156 Rexroth, Margaret 15,63,108, 109.165 Reyes, Christopher 110 Reyes, Latecia 28,39 Reynolds, Michael 156 Rhoden, Betty 174 Rhoden, Byron 110 Rice, Billie 41,140 Rice, Jeffrey 165 Richard, Aaron 110,165 Richardson, Rosemary 156 Richeson, Brian 156 Richeson, Sara 56,174 Riege, Jennifer 156 Ring, Aaron 49,107,156 Risden, Paulette 55,109,113,165 Ritchie, Christine 109,116,165 Robb, Eric 29,31,32,33,53,111, 115.156 Roberson, Timothy 174 Roberson, Wendy 156 Roberts, Lora 166 Roberts, Patrick 59,87,108,110 115.156 Robertson, Arnita 174 Robertson, Norman 174 Robertson, Wendy 39,166 Robertson, William 175 Robinson, Catherine 56,140,149 Robinson, Damon 114,175 Robinson, David 114,166 Robinson, Heather 44,45,48,175 Robinson, James 156 Robinson, Natalie 55,140 Rock, Anita 175 Rocycki, Angella 29,30,31,35,51, 53.156 Rodamsky, Jennifer 28,166 Rodell, Joel 166 Rogers, Adrian 79,108,110 Rogers, David 166 Rohr, Michael 40,41,166 Rollason, Dawn 39,175 Rollason, Tracey 43,140 Roman, Scott 110,166 Rossi, Jonathan 140 Rottman, Kenneth 175 Rottman, Matthew 175 Rowe,Alexis29,31,32,33,44, 56,106,175 Rowe, Ryan 156 Ruge, Gary 141 Ruiz, Brian 110 Rumley, Danel 175 Rusk, Stacey 141 Ryckeghen, Cassey 166 Ryerson, Mindy 38 Ryner, Judith 53,166 S Sabel, Donald 108,156 Sager, James 110,175 Sales, Douglas 141 Sales, Steven 110,175 Sailer, Erica 117,156 Samier, Henri 166 Sanders, David 166 Sanders, Jeffrey 175 Sanders, Sean 37,38,40,60,175 Sarno, Eric 6,63,110,141 Saylor, Amy 156,199 Scalf, Gregory 23,141 Schafer, William 175 Schmit, Angela 13,57,141 Schmit, Todd 175 Schmitt, Amy 95,112,113,175 Schmitt, Daniel 112,166 Schneider, Caine 53,166 Schneider, Tina 61,109,116,166 Schneider, Tracy 6,9,61,62,63, 70.112.127.141 Schrader, Jonathan 29,36,37,38, 40.41.43.44.45.57.141 Schrine, Connie 142 Schriner, Marshall 156 Schriner, Marvin 156 Schulte, Marcy 111,118,175 Schutter, William 29,33,44,142 Schwartz, Nicole 51,53,61,63, 106,111,166 Schwedes, Michelle 156 Schwertley, Eric 110,111,142 Scott, Christopher 35 Scott, Earl 166 Scott, Stefanie 59,156 Scribner, Holly 44,142 Senatra, Jay 156 Sepeda, Martha 33,175 Setser, Kendall 157 Seward, Timothy 42,157 Seynaeve, Daniel 142 Shannon, Darin 157 Shaw, Hilary 48,57,142 Shaw, Scott 117 Shearer, Carrie 56,63,111,142, 149 Sheer, Andrew 33,110,175 Sheer, Noelle 157 Shehorn, Daniel 166 Sheldon, Keith 103,108,166 Shelton, Constance 166 Shelton, Mark 142 Sheraden, Brian 142 Sherrod, William 114,157 194 Sherwin, Tyla 175 Shields, Adam 30,31,32,33,53, 106,166 Short, David 157 Shovlain, Heather 38 Shovlain, Ryan 175 Showers, Emily 104,118,166 Shuda, Melissa 30,31,166 Shurtz, Todd 111,157 Sieged, Abby 112,175 Sierens, Cindy 175 Sierens, Robed 111,157 Siirila, Cynthia 35,41 Simmons, Brandon 112,175 Simmons, Denard 110,114,166 Simmons, Jason 81,112,142 Simmons, Keith 175 Simmons, Mechelle 166 Simmons, Melissa 166 Sims, Travis 35,157 Singleton, Amy 45,166 Sinksen, Adhur 80,166 Sisco, Michael 46,157 Sivels, Michelle 175 Skehan, John 57,175 Skinner, Melissa 142 Slach, Jason 175 Slivken, Steven 44,45 Smiley, Shari 157 Smith. Allison 56.60,111,175, 184 Smith, Brian 29,31,107,107 Smith, Floyd 5,115,127,142 Smith, Jason 29,32,33,175 Smith, Kevin 110,115,142 Smith, Lanessa 48,51,53,56,64, 166 Smith, Matthew 35,142 Smith, Sandra 166 Smith, Thomas 114, 175 Smith, Timothy 35,157 Smith, Todd 118,125,142 Smithson, Robyn 176 Smithson, Troy 111,176 Smull, Scott 5,114,117,142 Sneed, Dionna 157 Snyder, Cynthia 157 Snyder, James 157 Snyder, Madin 6,60,61,67,110, 111,143,149 Snyder, Ray 30,31,115,166 Sodaro, James 110,157 South, Crystal 166 Souza, Andrew 166 Souza, Kristen 56,176 Sowards, Darcy 30,31,56,176 Soyke, Brian 143 Soyke, Steven 110,118,157 Spaight, Christina 143 Spann, Archie 166 Spann, Keith 143 Spaulding, Jodi 176 Spaulding, Tony 110,117,157 Spinello, Chad 176 Sproston, Brian 70,166 St. Clair, Debra 166 Staes. Diane 117,143 Stafford, Scott 143,148 Staley, Melanie 157 Stalf, Eric 110,176 Stambaugh, Becky 5,143 Stampley, Keri 176 Stanfodh, Shawn 115,143 Stanton, Christian 157 Stanton, William 108,144 Stearns, Christopher 53,111,166 Stearns, Vicki 28,32,33,157 Stebel, Kimberly 105,117,166 Steffen, James 18,144 Stengel, Zachary 110,176 Stephens, Chris 157 Stephenson, Amy 44,45,176 Stevens, Carmintha 39,176 Stevens, Kelly 157 Stevens, Stephanie 166 Stevenson, Kermit 49,58,107 157 Stevenson, Tracey 34,144 Stewad, Amy 113,176 Stokes, Mark 166 Stonehouse, Shawna 176 Stoner, Tiffany 144 Stotts, Paul 21,42,144 Stout, Mark 144 Stovall, Amy 176 Stoye, Lieschen 166 Strieter, Mark 111 Stromer, Ann 166 Stropes, Charles 7 Strupp, Thomas 57,176 Stuad, Christine 157 Styre, Tiffany 166 Swanson, Ryan 176 Swenson, Staycie 144 Swift, Doris 35,157 Swift, Kimberly 38,176 Swift, Pamela 39 Swords. Rebecca 30,31,176 T Taber, Stephanie 53,104,118. 166 Tacey, Micheal 176 Talley, James 115,157 Tamsey, Robed 165 Tanner, Jason 157 Tanner, Stephen 6,11,61,63, 108,144 Taylor, Lillian 176 Taylor, Nicole 176 Taylor. Rosemary 34,108,110 Taylor, Ryan 114,166 Taylor, Yolonda 176 Teague, Michael 117,176 Teague, Tony 79,110 Teeter, Angela 157 Teets, Heather 166 Tellefson, Erik 110,114,176 Terry, Sterling 110 Thai, LeHang 166 Thames, Frederick 144 Thomas, Corey 166,176 Thomas, Lori 55,109, 113,166 Thomas, Rainee 107,176 Thomas, Saul 53,57,58,107,157 Thomas, William 115 Thompson, Anthony 176 Thompson, Jonathan 157 Thompson, Kevin 176 Thompson, Sharon 35 Thompson, Sheila 39,104,118, 176 Thompson, Steven 157 Thompson, Thomas 114,176 Thompson, Torrie 46,47,157 Thomson, Beth 70 Tollenaer, Tiffany 69,176 Tompkins, Kenneth 166 Torres, Wade 33,53,157 Torrey, Dionne 35,158 Tracy, Deanna 166 Tracy, Kathleen 144 Travis, Becky 158 Troll, Krista 2,9,49,144 Tucker, Douglas 29,32,33,158 Turner, Darren 56,117,144 Turner, Patricia 144 Turner, Sean 166 Tweet, Gretchen 21,44,45,51,52 57,58,118,144 Tyler, Michael 166 U Ulam, Jenifer 176 Uptmor, Louis 49,52,144 V Vacek, Denise 145 Valle, Anne 176 Van De Woestyne, Shana 33 VandeWalle, John 112,176 Van deWalle, Laurel 14,42,43, 145 VandeWoestyne, Danita 176 VandeWoestyne, Shana 176 Van Earwage, Jennifer 34,145 Vance, Melanie 166 Vance, Stephen 110,115,158 Varner, Derek 176 Vaughn, Emmett 176 Vercauteren, Larry 176 Veroeven, Steve 49,52,56,111, 145 Veronda, Margaret 167 Veronda. Patrick 158 Veronda, Paul 145 Versluis, Kathleen 33,176 Versluys, Michelle 31,53,106, 167 Versluys, Milissa 28,33,176 Vesey, Edward 114,158 Vesey, LaTonya 158 Vesey, Mario 6,87,108,145 Vesey, Seleta 6,9,83,108,109, 145 Vesey, Victoria 109,145 Vetter, James 33,106,146 Viers, Devin 29,31,33,115,158 Villarreal, Claudia 9,146 Villarreal, Robed 146 Vince Tricia 146 Vollstedt, Jennifer 64,158 W Waddell, Allyson 6,9,13,38.40,41 42,43,44,57,59,61,67,146,156 Wade, Candy 167 Waeyaed, Brian 42,48,56,71, 158 Wage, Michelle 39,158 Wage, Rick 146 Wahe, Stefan 20,42,57,108,158 Waline, David 108 Walker. Cheryl 146 Walker, Cudis 110,167 Walker, Fina 158 Walker, Jenny 176 Walker, Justin 176 Walker, LaJuana 55,158 Wallarab, Michael 110,115,167 Wallarab, Shane 176 Waller. Angela 158 Waller, Misty 64,116,176 Waller, Donna 167 Walls, Indira 146 Walsh, Lisa 43,64,112,146 Walter, Christopher 30,31,33,53,106,167 Walton, Joanne 176 Ward, Jennifer 176 Warner, Emily 61,158,199 Warren, Gary 112,118,167 Warren, Scott 111,112,118,146 Warwick, Linda 112,176 Washington, Carnissa 176 Washington, Charlesha 176 Watson, Deondra 55,158 Watson, Stephanie 113,176 Watson, Terrence 108,146 Watts, Janice 113,176 Weathersby, Lavette 46,158 Weaver, Lee 158 Weber, Tadd 48,158 Weiner, Steven 18,167 Wells, Cyndee 176 Wells, Dione 33,102 Wells, Frankie 176 Wentz, Bradley 67,158 Wentzel, Donna 49,158 Westerlund, Tamara 9,49,56,146 Wheatley, Tomi 56,167 Wheeler, Jason 42,80,110,158 Whipple, Eric 146, Whitcomb, Denise 28,105,115, 167,175 White, Donald 114,158 White, Grady 176 White, Karmevia 146 White, Kathy 177 White, Mark 167 White, Mary 146 White, Neisha 113,177 Whitney, Todd 158 Wicall, Tiffany 60,177 Widener, Chad 115,177 Widener, Tonya 117,147 Wilhelm, Jodi 147 Wilkening, Gregory 51,53,108, 118,158 Wilkening, Lisa 56,112,177 Wilkins, Aaron 28 Wilkins, Matthew 38,177 Williams, Amanda 34,147 Williams, Brett 13,57,63,85,111, 147 Williams, Jamie 79,108,110,117 147 Williams, Jarrin 158 Williams, Nicole 177 Williams, Ryan 177 Williams, Scott 177 Williams, Travis 158 Williams, Wayne 158 Williams, Yvonne 177 Williamson, Kenny 115 Williamson, LaTonya 109,116, 158 Williamson, Monica 147 Willis, Carletus 110,177 Willis, Desiree 147 Wilson, Annette 44.117,147 Wilson, Cudis 7,80,117,148 Wilson, Erik 28,31,32,33,44,177 Wilson, Hermie 167,177 Wilson, Jimmy 110, Wilson, Pamela 148 196 Wilson, Robert 158 Wilson, Stephen 53,110,114,167 Wilson, Trina 158 Wlson, Yolanda 34,158 Winter, Lori 61,158 Winters, John 56,148 Winters, LaTricia 177 Winters, Todd 56,111,167 Wise, Thomas 110,114,157,167 Wistedt, Erik 158 Witkofsky, Annie 167 Woeckener, Angela 167 Woeckener, Robert 115,177 Wolgast, Constance 158 Wolgast, Mary 48,53,57,64,158 Wood, Grretchen 14,29,37,40, 41,44.45,51,158,165 Woodhouse. Samantha 158 Woods, Leondae 110, 177 Woods, Melvyn 108 Woosward, Dennis167 Work, Christopher 115,158 Work, Timothy 30,31,60,106.177 Wortham, Lamont 114,148 Wright, Kristinl 67 Wyant, Sherri 158 Wyers, Eric 110,167 Wynn, Christopher 112,158 Wyn n, Matthew 167 Y Yadon, Kay 30,177 Young, Angela 41,44,167 Young, Marvell 167 Young, Timothy 167 Young, Venisha 38,177 Z Zambrano, Michael 167 Zampogna, Valeria 41,148 Zeroth, Richard 158 Ziegler, Todd 29,31,33,177 Ziel, Carrie 115 Ziel, Cathy 28,33,53,105 Zug,Cindy 34,148 Staff Adams, Jesse 188 Allison, Richard 180,181 Armstrong, Charles180 Ashpole, Barbara 180 Austin, Charles 111,181 Behensky, Sandra 180 Bender, Gary 117,180,181 Benson, Michael 110,180 Bloom, David 70,180 Bonsall, Duane179,188 Bowman, Marijane 49,180 Briesch, Juilie 180 Brown, James 110,180 Brunson, Ruth 51,180 Burrus, William 62,110,180 Butterfield, Ed 180 Cabel, Wayne 59,110,180 Carroll, Jack 180,181,183 Clark, Ben 180,200 Cole, Dick 180 Condon, James 114,180 Coolidge. John 180,181 Dennis, Joann 59,181 Dennis, Phillip 51,59,181 DeTaeye. Don Ehlers, Katherine 181 Flaherty, John 110,115,181 Franck, Helen 181 Fredrichsen, Fred 118,181,200 Funk, Carol 181,200 Gende, Barbara 181 Glasgow, LaWaun 181 Glynn, Karen 181 Goldstone, Erica 181 Gunsolley, Christina 181 Hart, Ruth 181 Hawkinson, Dennis 181 Herrera, Audreen 181 Herrera, Michael 181,182 Holmgren, Bill 182 Hultgren, Carroll 63,182 Hughes, Carmen Jacobson, Paul Janecke, Jerry 181,182 Janssens, Ronald 179 Jenkins, Clara 179,181 Johnson, Hugh 182 Johnson, Marjorie 182 Johnstone, James 188 Jones, Marjorie 179 Klein, Theresa Klinger, Dorothy 182 Lillis, Ed 110,115,182 Loebach, Angela 182 McCann, Sam 182 McGuire, Lanty 110 McKavanagh, Sharon 182 McLaughlin, Mary Lou Malcolm, Gene 183 Mickelson, Don 183 Milton, Arthur 107,183 Milton, Linda 182,183 Moline, Janet 183 Morris, Kyoko Mortier, Daniel 110 Motz, Robert 51,58,181,183 Nicola, Cherie 183 O’Donnell, James 110,183,188 Oestreich, Charles 183 Ostrom, Gary 181,183 Palm, Don 183 Paradiso, Charles 179 Payton, Ruth 183 Perkins, Shirley 181,183 Plumb, Leon 183 Pohlman, Clara 183 Quinlin, Joanne 34,183 Reid, Duncan 114,179 Resler, Donald 110,184 Robinson, Annie 54,184 Robinson, Frank 184 Ryner, Frank 184 Sammon, Lester 112,184 Samuelson,Janet 184 Sartor, Doreen 184 Sellers, Richard 184 Sias, Richard 184 Smith, Anne 184 Smith, David 115,184 Soukup, Herlinda184 Stevens, Ronald 184 Stoit, Sandra 179,181 Strohl, Nancy 179 Strupp, Earl 107,182,184 Thompson, Shari 110,181,184 Tietjens, Ben 11 Tsagaris, Clara 185 Verticchio, Randall 114,117,185 Walker, Vic 185 Wahe, Kenneth 114,179 Wahe, Shelia 43,181,185 Wehner, Lois 185 Welling, Mary 185 Whan, Jack White. Charles 185.188,200 Wolber, Gary 185 Wood. David 181,183,185 Wood, Frank 110,113,179,181, 183 Wymore Burton, 185 Mr. Rock does a little of his own challenge of the Peoria Central team by taking on their Lion. Rocky cheerleaders were kept busy for two days cheering their team during good meoments and bad. The scoreboard at Assembly Hall in Champaign sure did look good at the end of the Rocky New Trier game for RIHS fans. State competition shows Rocky pride, spirit and many State qualifiers for choir Rocky pride and tradition came storming through the high school this year as the Rocks sent a tremendous 55 people to state competition. Out of those who went, top five finishes were produced by ten of them. Mario Vesey won state in cross country, placed fourth in wrestling and fourth in track. The other state winners were Tim Newsome who won the 200 meter dash, placed second in the 100 meter dash and anchored the 800 meter relay to a thrid place finish. Kathy Owens took an impressive first place at state in Office Occupations which sent her on to national level in Texas. Fourth places were collected by the boys’ basketball team for the second straight year, Urdane Harris in wrestling and Scott Warren in swimming. Other congratulations go out to the boys’ cross country team of Vesey, Steve Tanner, Marlon Hall, Ian Frink, Greg Wid¬ ening and Matt Helms. Kris Braet went for girls ' cross country and the girls tennis team produced Ann Carlson, Jessica Mossage and Lisa Janssen. The girls’ bowling team also went to state with Lory winners Danielson, Denise Whitcomb, Barb Mel- chi, Heather O’Brien and Deena Hentges forming the top bowlers. Swimmers Scott Warren, Aaron Bare, Kirk Peterson, Corey Ellis and Joel Greathouse represented the Rocks well as did the track stars com¬ prised of Newsome, George Guy, Law¬ rence Orr, Reggie McCarty, Vesey and Chris Chaney. Speech Team sent Christian Erikson, Brent Metcalf, Nicole Schwarz and Cecilia Johnson to state competition this past year. The Choir sent Curt Oelschlaeger, Gretchen Wood, John Schrader and Wendy Czekalski. Office Occupation class is to be congratulated for their job at state by Tracey Stevenson, Amanda Williams, Rose Taylor, Anto¬ inette McNamee and Owens. Finally the Chess Team sent three individuals to state which was held at Rocky this year. David Moline, Naseeruddin Nazeer and Tang Kanjanapitak were the representa¬ tives of the group. Rock Island pride and tradition is carried by these competitors and through them we see what our school is—a win¬ ner! Long days of picture taking eventually result in terrific yearbooks. We don ' t really know why students run around cars and crouch down during winter, but we do think it has something to do with fast-flying snow in round balls. Rocky is famous for basketball, but not how Karol Kessler, Kelly Damhorst, Emily Warner, Theresa Hood, Missy Dempsey and Amy Saylor play the game. Dissecting animals will surely remain a fond memory for many Rocky students. Now we are embarking on our final adventure, and what destination we will choose to take us It is time to decide what mode of transportation away to new horizons in our lives. Acknowledgments Principal Duane Bonsall Adviser Sheila Wahe Editor Christina Nielsen Staff Journalism Production Class-see pages 42-43 Photographers Kenneth Wahe Ben Clark Watchtower Staff Photographic Arts The Rock Island Argus Moline Dispatch Title Page Photo Kevin Virobik-Adams A very special thanks to Kristin Jackson for the cover design of the 1989 Watch- tower. The staff wishes to thank the fac¬ ulty and student body for continued sup¬ port and patience. Special thanks to everyone who contributed fantastic per¬ sonal photos and to Gretchen Wood and Margaret Kuehl for their specialized copy. We apologize for any uninten¬ tional misspelling of names and other errors that may have slipped past us. We wish you all good luck and safe journeys wherever your future adventures may take you. The students of staff of Rock Island Hie School wish good luck to Mr. Fredrichsen, White. Mrs. Funk and Mr. Clark as they lea Rocky in search of their new retirement adve tures.