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

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cmog ,jQey0 may in flee Of course, school wouldnt be complete without the plays which are given each year. This year the junior class presented Tish,l' which was a three-act comedy. lt was the story of the adventures of Tish, an old maid, and her two companions, Aggie and Liz, while they were vacationing. Although the players appeared confident on the stage, most of them had but- teflies in their stomachs those few minutes while waiting for the curtain to go up. Listening for their cues are John Hof, the sheriff, Joanne Swenson, Tishg Gwen johnson, Aggie, Mary laria, the maid, and Helen Stevens, Liz. C63 Thanks to Tish, the bandit in the play was caught. C75 lt wasn't long before fall was over and winter was on its way. New friends were no longer new, but instead they were old pals. No more cottons were seen in the halls, as all the Rabs were wearing winter clothes. lt was hard to believe that two months of the school year were already gone. The vows made to do every speck of home work and to get book reports in on time had been broken several times. Yes, the school year was well under way before anyone realized it. The annual pep rally, held the night before the East-West football game, left everyone in a jovial mood after its dramatic burial service for the Wrrrriors. QU Black and red pompoms EU! A if and streamers were sold by GAA members. The feminine touch was added by E-Rabs jim Nelson, Ronald Stiffler, Angie Lazzarini, Jerry Hollingsworth, and Pat Shanahan who por- trayed the Warrior Cheerleaders giving out with a We're from West High and no one can be prouder-.U C29 After the pep rally, the gym was cleared and everyone danced. Every once in a while a strange face appeared in the halls. lt wasnt the face of a teacher nor was it the face of a student. lt seemed to have a few of the characteristics of each. Yep- the person was none other than a student teacher from one of the nearby colleges, taking over a class at East High. Here john Chapman and Donald Kaminski from DeKalb State Teachers' College are explaining some Earth Science material to Mr. Emery Fritsch's class. Q53 Rec parties and after-game parties held in the gym and cafe- teria became a good place for meeting new friends and getting better acquainted with them. The swimming pool and the girls' gym were open to the athletic minded, while dancing and playing ping-pong were the activities in the cafeteria. The boys' gym was also used for dancing. C45 Something new at East High this year was the hfteen cent cheese special in the cafeteria. The lunch lines always were a little longer on k'Cheese Day. C55

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:W I ag I . ww, C School started this fall with a swirl of activities for sophomore, junior, and senior Rabs alike. New faces, new classes, and new teachers greeted everybody on the first day. During the early weeks each sophomore experienced a lost feeling while walking down the huge halls. However, it wasn't long before all this was over, and the sophomores felt that they were a part of East High. They began their activities by electing class officers. Posters and banners were made for the candidates and placed on the walls of study hall 201 by members of the class. Among these were Hazel Burch, Shirley Allen, Pat Adams, Pat Hills, and Kent johnson. Clj One day in October everybody's hair was especially neat. Many of the Rabs could be caught in front of a mirror practicing a smile. Yep-it was picture day for the Argus. Here Margie Hubbell and janet Hammerstrand are writing receipts for Lillian Carlson, Gladys Felden and Ed Brockmeier while Mar- lene Bergsten takes a last look at her hair. C29 At the beginning of each semester, class advisers were kept busy changing schedules. Almost every Rab has had a double schedule marked and changed with red ink. Miss Catherine Needham, sophomore class adviser, is shown helping Tom Wailker arrange his classes while Art Olsen, Morris William- son, and Pat Loy wait their turn. C59 C!QLAa5?a, After the senior class oflicers were elected, they began planning activities for the class. A job which the class of '50 officers also had to do was find a way of raising money for the class treasury. Ken Carson Cleftl and George Bennett Crightj, two homeroom presidents, discuss the problem with Denny johnson, vice-president, Roger Beckett, president, Donna Olsen, secre- tary, and Karen Ericson Cseatedb treasurer. C43 Plans were made by the classes for parents' night when our folks visited East high and talked with our teachers. Besides information about us, they also got plenty of food. C55 Speak- ing of food, it took lots of it to keep the E-Rabs happy. How- ever, the cafeteria was not only a good place to eat but also a good place to finish that paper for English or that math problem. C65 Publications staff proved their dramatic C ?J ability in the pub- lications assembly. Hopalong Hamlet and other Shakespearean characters were portrayed by staff members. Here Caesar CVal Krukonisj is being shot by a Roman senator CEarl jonesj as other senators CLewis Albee, jack Beckstrom, Dick Ahlgren and Rog Beckettb watch. C75 The reason for his death? He wouldnt buy an Argus! Of course, fall wouldnt be complete without the football games at the stadium. Neither cold, rain, nor even snow kept the fans away from the games. These gloomy faces can mean only one thing--the Rabs are losing. C89

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Q 1 Although the coldness of winter came early, no one really felt that it was winter until after the first snow storm. The school looked different with the unfamiliar blanket of snow around it. As soon as the 3:30 bell rang, everyone was eager to get out in the snow. There were many battles such as this one between Bill Moreland, Dick Nordlof, and David Carlson. Clj The main activity of winter was basketball. The whole school had a part in the games. The band played, the ROTC marched, the teachers punched tickets, and students and parents alike cheered the teams. The cheerleaders, Connie Kaltenbach, Doris Calacurcio, Gene Schlupp, Mary Di Tullio, captain, and Pat Paluzzi CZD did a fine job of leading the fans in the familiar cheers. Although the gym was packed, it seemed as if there was always room for one more. As the Christmas season neared, many E-Rabs took part in the Swedish celebration of Lucia Night, December l4. According to custom, groups of students went Christmas caroling during the night. Here the Swedish Club members are being admitted into a home for a treat. C55 The next morning everyone was a little drowsy, and the nurse had many visitors. Signs of the Christmas season could be found almost anywhere about school. Almost every homeroom had a Christmas tree and a party the day before Christmas vacation. According to tradition, the senior class bought the tree for the entrance hall and decorated it. Each study hall had a tree such as this one in sophomore study hall, which everyone helped to deco- rate. C43 However, the solemnness of Christmas was not lost in all the festivities. The choral department and the orchestra presented the Christmas assembly which left everyone a little awed. The more familiar carols were sung by the audience while the various choral groups sang others. OD After Christmas vacation most of the E-Rabs were glad to be back in school again. Publications began plans for the talent show, River Boat Rhythmsfi Tryouts were held, and much hid- den talent was discovered around school. As the theme called for the stage to be transformed into a boat, the props commit- tee had quite a job. Here Dick Malmgren, Mary L. Peterson, Roger Beckett, Grace Nappi, Roberta Farrow, and Pat Lund- vahl start working on the setting while Dorothy Liebling prac- tices her song. Working on her part of a piano duet is Polly Peterson. Marilyn johnson, the other member of the duet, is watching her. Q65 John Hof, master of ceremonies, sits on the deck of the Cotton Blossom as Warren Cuplin and Bill Blough present their act to the audience. UD