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

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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

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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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af wifi' james ana! .Qmjoromyofu ?ALC6tf1:0lfL5 Many dances were held throughout the year by various clubs such as ROTC, R Club, and ABL. Here Mary Schwartz, Ed Brockmeier, Eileen Paulson, Earl jones, Grace Nappi, Frank Militello, Annabelle La Rose, and William Rudelius lead the grand march for the ABL dance, Sweethearts Swirl. C15 Something entirely new at East High this year was the addition of a sophomore cheerleading squad. Leading the fans in Lean to the left, lean to the right, stand up, sit down, fight, fight, fight, are Diane Hlavka, Lucille Pottinger, Marigene Bullard, and Irene Miner, captain. C25 Although things usually looked bright and most Rabs smiled, there were moments when a smile seemed an impossible feat. One of these moments was during tryouts for the plays and the operetta. Here Nancy Kindstrom, Gwen johnson, Margie Baucom, and Marilyn Saaf wait their turn to try out for a part in the operetta. C35 The junior and senior class mixers were the most informal affairs at school this year. Everyone came attired in blue jeans and shirts, ready for square dancing. There were also ping- pong and movies. A short skit was presented at each mixer with the class sitting informally on the floor. Here Lillian Nielsen and members of the junior class are trying to get Mr. Walter Boguski to sing. C45 Even though winter brought many activities, it also had its drawbacks. Slippery streets, deep snow, and slush were among some of these. One of the big hindrances at school was the ix -. -. gg N W .121 gt ' . as .A1 2 1 P aaik.. . number of things which had to be kept in the locker. The size of the locker and the number of things to go into it just didn't seem to equal each other. Most Rabs had the same trouble as Joyce Ecker and Adele Lund who had to pack books, boots, and coats together. C 55 The sophomore class officers, Pat Lahre, vice-president, Shirley Kelley, secretaryg jack Holmbeck, presidentg and Sandra Moore, treasurer, began plans early for their party, Sophomore Sere- nade. C65 The affair, which was held in the cafeteria, was the first class party that the sophomores had at East High. The Rabs paid little attention to the coal strike which started early in the winter. However, in February there were rumors that school might have to close for a few days due to the lack of coal in Rockford. Finally it was officially announced and there was a three-day vacation. It was a little chilly, but no one seemed to mind this. During the shortage the school board decided to put oil burners in the high schools and installation began at East High immediately. C75 As the snow began to thaw, the Rabs turned their thoughts to spring. For the seniors it meant only a few more months at East High. The year was passing quickly, maybe too fast for SOITIC. .. .3 W , , ivy. - ' sk Q' R+, 'in