Rockford East High School - Argus Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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You know, Kenny, those last Senior activities of ,44 gave the graduating class a great thrill. We had our special award assembly which named Chet Mackiewicz as receiver of the athletic award ll l. Yes, Chet was a prime example of an East High sportsman, Remember Peggy McCall, Penny, as ABL annual winner? You'll find her name in gold on the plaque in front of the library. Peg performed a stupendous task as editor of the East Highlights in '44 l2l. Don't forget the awards made to the outstanding ROTC cadets. Brigadier General James Bayliss of Camp Grant in- troduced Clifford Bymaster, Bob Gaffney, and Norman Sven- son as the three representatives of the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore classes respectively who deserve special awards of merit. l4l Remember, Kenny, how we looked forward to the Senior Prom? Yes - the prom marked the perfect conclusion to the social calendar for our Senior year. The theme was Rhapsody in Blue which was set off by the decided blue tint to the decorations l5J and l7l . And, of course, Penny - Commencement Dayl l3l - the Coronado Theatre was filled to capacity as Dr. Clark J. Kuebler of Ripon College addressed us with the affirmative view of the subject 'Are Com- mencements Really lmportant?' l6i Yes, Kenny, it must have been a wonderful feeling to have reached that long awaited goal, but, l'm certain every grad experienced a bit of heartache and a sincere regret at the realization that high school life was now a part of the irretrievable past.

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First of all we, Penny and Kenny, will give you a glimpse of our activities. Since the annual goes to press March l, let's start our parade of the year's events with those unforgettable incidents of last spring which didnlt get into the '44 annual. Rehearsals began early for our annual Dolphin Show, Penny. The entire student body cooperated in electing the honorable queen of the occasion. Jo Reuland, ll-centerl emerged with the title, and Phyl Johnson and Ginny Swanson were Jo's attendants. Dot Ellis featured a display of military tap, too, with a navy background l2l . Another affair that made headlines in our social cal- endar was the Junior Prom l3l and l5l. Bill Engberg's U h . H orchestra played for dancing in a gym bedecked with rose trellises and other promising signs of spring. A big event for the kids in publications was their annual banquet in April l4l. All reporters, editors, and staff members received a hearty feast plus those p ' deserved. ins and merit awards which their energetic work Remember the gay time we had, Penny, at the annual orchestra party? Everyone was dressed in old-fashioned attire to make this party as original and distinctive as all previous orchestra parties have been l6l and l7l. A pot-luck supper, after which toasts were given by orchestra members of East and West high schools promoted a feeling that all were members of one big happy family.

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Well, Penny ol' girl, summer whizzed by on wings again, didn't it? But getting back to school was grand -it's the only sure way of seeing everyone every day. Ah, yes, Ken, - and we were blessed with a beautiful night for that sensational East-West football game - beautiful in every sense - East was the victorl Everyone was satisfied with the way we initiated the new scoreboard. lil This marked the first time in four years that we had won our annual dispute with our cross-town rivals. Our loyal cheerleaders did a stu- pendous job in keeping the student morale at top pitch. l2l After being away from everything during those warm summer months, it was really fun to find everyone crowded into the cafeteria all with the same thought in mind - food. The lunch counter was just as mobbed as ever, and midst cheery greetings and aromas hinting of delicious delicacies, we had proof that school was once more in full swing. l3l Remember how we always envied those lucky studes who were fortunate to be blessed with a beautiful pair of those ever-popular saddle shoes? l4l And the trouble we used to have because our locker was at such a convenient stopping off place? l5l A frenzy of excitement prevailed during the week of campaigning for the Senior election. We stayed up half the night after nominations, making posters and banners. l6l