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

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X nhl' . V. ' Nasmasf W, 'F391 ne'-4'-Lt: .c A-v J... ' A-.Y U, ow re e effing Perhaps this was the most asked question during the year. Getting to and from school and all its activities often caused a serious problem, especially during the winter with its ice and snow. Sometimes the hot rod solved this problem of trans- portation. Many boys owned their own cars, such as Clarence Freburg who is giving Dyvone Guler and Pat Schellschmidt a ride home after GAA. Q19 However, getting a ride home wasn't always as simple as this. Often it meant a dash down the hall at the sound of the 3:30 bell, wraps half on, and a wait in line to get a seat on the bus. 42 and 69 Anyone who missed the country bus had a long walk to look forward to. When the weather wasn't too bad, many boys rode to and from school on a motor scooter, motor bike, or bicycle. C35 On rainy and snowy days almost anybody's car became a 3:30 special for his friends. The make or year of the car didn't make a bit of difference, just so it was a ride home. C45 Of course, there was always one dependable way of getting to school, and that was walking. Saddle shoes or loafers proved to be about the most appropriate footwear for this. In the fall when it was colorful and in the spring when everything was just turning green, this walk was very enjoyable. How- SCHU L BU IFN AQP8 . ever, on some of those cold Monday mornings in the winter there seemed little enjoyment in walking to school. The time spent on the school buses was used for many pur- poses. Some finished home work which hadn't been done the night beforeg some caught up on the latest gossip, some even read comic books. Thus, riding the bus wasn't too bad if there were plenty of seats. Often, however, there was hardly enough room for those who had to stand. Books, lunches, and musical instruments added to the discomfort of those standing and sitting alike. Often the way of going to and from some activity turned out to be half the fun. Chartered buses to the out-of-town foot- ball and basketball games with their singing and eating were almost more fun than the games. Trips and hikes planned by clubs and classes always proved to be full of fun while coming and going in a car or bus. All types of transportation were used by the E-Rabs during the year. Some times Pops car could be borrowed for extra spe- cial occasions. Many times the way of getting there depended upon the weather. However, if it was in rain, shine, or snow we got to school and its activities either by walking or riding in any one of the modern modes of transportation, l 10

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Buds began appearing on the trees and bushes. The grass was coming up and the no trespassing signs were put up on the grounds around the school. Yes, at last spring had come. After many weeks of practice, it was time for the cast of the operetta to present Norwegian Nights, the story of the life and music of Edvard Grieg. When the operetta was presented, the audience was impressed by the staging and lighting of the second act. Although this scene was serious, there were many humorous moments due to the antics of Douglas Farr, Leonard Johnson, Kent Johnson, and Ralph Stang. C15 Pussy Johnson, Corliss Cross, Pat Shanahan, and Loren Lund had the leading parts. C25 Spring fever was a hard thing to overcome but most of the sophomores and juniors found it necessary so that they could begin studying for finals. Here's Justine Johnson, Karin Hed- lin, Nancy Goodin, and Jerry Patterson, who are spending a few minutes reviewing. C55 The day of days-graduation. At last it had come. C45 Picture courtesy of McCanna Photograph Co. School days were over at East High for the senior class. No more classes, proms, or parties as a student of Eastft The last three years had cer- tainly gone fast. There were so many things to do and not enough time to do half of them. After the summer months, the sophomores and juniors will be back with a new class to begin the activities of 1950-1951. mf? ring .fgcfiuilfiea The cast for the senior class, I Remember Mamma, began learning their lines early in spring. Rehearsals such as this one with Nancy Johnson, Lewis Allbee, Jeanne Stang, Clar- ence Freburg, Shirley Smith, Arlene Young, and Katy Johnson, were held during and after school. C55 Spring wouldn't be complete without the junior and senior proms. The planning and decorating for them was half the fun. Shown here are Bill Spickerman, Jean Peterson, Russ Erickson, and Carolyn Anderson at the senior prom for the class of 1949. C65 The last chance for improvements in the senior play was during dress rehearsal. Arlene Young, Katy Johnson, and Lewis All- bee, seated, and Gladys Feldeen, and Clarence Freeburg, stand- ing, took time out to pose for this picture. C75 Also taking time out for a picture are Shirley Smith, Nancy Johnson, Dick Loy, and Jeanne Stang. C85 Once again Baccalaureate and graduation were over. School closed for the summer months. Although many things will be forgotten, there will be times when certain moments at school will be recalled-acceptance into the National Honor Society, a bid to the prom, a part in the class play. Each Rab will remember his own special moments of life at East High School. The year went fast as they all seem to do. Now the class mem- bers will each spend the summer doing something different.

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