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

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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

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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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'November placed the Junior play as tops on the activity calendar. They sponsored with great success, The Poor Nut with John Halborg playing the title role. Those Juniors really have a knack for tickling a person's funny-bone. tl, 2, 3l When it came to patriotism, the East High Band cooperated with all organizations during parade days and holidays. Armistice Day brought out the band with flying colors as their trim red and white paraded down Main Street. l4l By the way, Ken, we started December with a great event too. l5l Remember the 'Winterlude' sponsored by the ABL? That afternoon we all plunged into the task of decorating, and within three hours we had the place really transformed. East's first semi-formal affair attracted a large crowd dancing under a ceiling draped with blue and white streamers. Bill Engberg's band furnished danceable melOClieS in this wintry atmosphere. Those cold bleak December days resulting in turned-up coat collars plus a decided rise in the absence list at school, gave our faithful janitors something to worry about. However, with those big mysterious furnaces blazing to their fullest capacity, all was warm on the home front. i6l Concluding school for the Christmas holidays, the choral department together with the band and orchestra gave a musical assembly in the spirit of Christmas. The carols were solemnly and reverently presented in a beautiful manner which genuinely pleased all students and visiting parents. l7l