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

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23 f Xx 1 i if, . 1 IAQ, i X61 is ,. ll' nail What is a Rab? To tell the truth, we really don't know, but he seems to be a small gremlin or elf that persuades you to let your homework go until tomor- row or sits on the basketball hoop and pushes the ball away at that crucial moment. Or perhaps he's the spirit of East-a spirit of competition, co-opera- He's part of the routine called classes from the 8:15 stupor, and 11:30 star- vation, to the 3:50 rush. He's behind the footlights during a play, up in the balcony applauding loudly, and down in the orchestra playing a squeaky violin. 4 o P F . l 1 tion, and ambition. i ?' , 1 J :ff 5 , T if l i l 1 1 1 l XX At East there is a place for all whether he be white, black, or red, whether he uses prir1ter's ink, music, or a palette and brush. Extracurricular activities offer fun and relaxation, and a chance to further your ambition. There are formal dances that leave you tired, but happy, there are jean-clad clean-up committees the next morning. All are in the scrapbook of happy memories in life at East. Our Rab is a part of that. The athletes at East, whether they are a part of intramural meet or varsity meet, will never lack enthusiasm. The crowd loves pep rallies, exciting cheers, and shouts its loudest in that burst of mad riot for a homerun or a winning basket. Friends are a part of all this too. You'll never forget who helped you pass the last English test or shared your joys or sorrows, or helped you cheer yourselves hoarse. All these memories add to your scrapbook of activities here at East while the spirit lives on in present and future generations. The Rab you knew goes on doing his work whether it be to help win a game or lose your lecture notes just before history class. You're part of it, the spirit of East, the happy-go-lucky freedom of teen-agers all over the country. x Uwbij fi X Cv , N 1 pix f if x Z . lxx N , 1 Q . x, ,X Q ,,,.---4 ff i