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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