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

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flaww, Clheefw, 526964 and afimidea, Go-o-o-o, East high, Go! , Go-0-o-o, East high, Go! Smash 'um, bust 'um, That's our custom. Go-o-o-o, East high, Go! Basketball is an exciting sport, both for the spectators and the players. You could say Rockford is basketball crazy and you wouldn't be far from wrong. Thereis some- thing about the game - remember West Aurora, when East was rated tops in the state, and Howie broke an individual scor- ing record? We were sure we were headed for the Sweet Sixteen, but it just wasn't in the cards. Dave broke his foot, Howie and Bruce were injured. Weire not blaming any- one, or making excuses, we lost to Belvi- dere and didn't go downstate. But, smiles and tears, sighs and cheers, as the season endedg no one denied we had a good year, and loved every minute of it. Sophomore cheerleaders, Charmaine Melin, Nancee Clark, Sandy Barber, and Helen Di Tullio, order a coke to rest their weary throats. Youlve got to F-I-G-H-T, You've got to F-I-G-H-T, You've got to F-I-G-H-T, You've got to WIN! Though the boys all have srniles as they sign teammate Dave Leppert's cast, they missed Dave on the squad to work with them. His injury, as well as others, hampered East greatly this year. Huddled around Dave are Rog Coffman, Dick Foerester, Dave Kjell, Howie Weyburg, Don Roos, Bruce Lantow, and Bob Holmquist. Q -Chicago Daily News Photo 27

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l3aAke6Z.aZZ l3J:ing.6 Dick Harris and Gordy Thorell sweep the gym Hoot be- tween halves of the game, while other R-club men usher and take tickets in return for free passes. Coach Laude gives advice, as members of the team shake hands in the huddle before game time. But whois the little stranger, number 51? Why he's just a Rab, the little guy who represents the spirit and loyalty of East High rooters whether the boys win or lose. Come on team,-Ilm all for you! U Let's back that coach, Let's back that team, Come on gang, let off some steam, With a U-rah, rah, rah rah, With a U-rah, rah, rah rah, With a team, team, team! ROCKFORD LOYALTY SONG Three cheers for Rockford High School, Cheer Rah, Rah, Rah! We have a team boys, Cheer them, Rah, Rah, Rah. Faithful loyal fellows, They will not lack, Cheer them, they fight for the Red and Black! RISE and SHINE Rise, rise, and shine, boys, We have a team, Yea! Rise and shine. Rise on to victory, shine on with glory, honor, fame. Rise, rise, and shine boys, A credit to the East High name, U-Rabs E-Rabs Great-Rabs all! Yea! Rise and shine!

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Pussy Johnson, Claudette Fagerstrom, Ralph Stang, Ronnie Swenson, John Hoaglund, the leads in the operetta, Robin Hood, pose in a typical scene from the presentation. The cast includes: john Hoaglund ,,,....... .,,,,, . , ........,....s......,.,s Robin Hood Claudette Fagerstrom .........,..,..,.,,,,.............,..,..... Maid Marion Pat Shanahan .........., ................,., S heriff of Nottingham Pete Hensley ..,........,.,. ...........,, S ir Guy of Gisborne Helen johnson .......,..... ,t......,,,,,,........, D ame Durden Priscilla johnson ....,..... ....,.,............t A nnabel David Anderson ..,, ...... ...,.,....... L i ttle John Loren Lund ,... ...s.... .....,, ..... F r i ar Tuck Ralph Stang .,..,........, . ...,t.,..., Alan-a-Dale Ronnie Swenson., ,...........tt..,..t...............,,.........,,........, Will Scarlet Senior Play Royal Familyv Cast julie Cavendish ..,... ., ....,, .......,.... ,,.., ...,, J a n et Vaughn Tony Cavendish ..........t....,... .. .... ,........... ................ J o hn Hof Fannyc... ..,...,. ., ......, Ruth Ann Ferm, Arlene Swanson Gwen .... .t...,,.,,, ..... .. Lona Beck, Mary Condon Herbert Dean ....,., .... ..t... , , . ,.,. . ..,,,,,... ..,. ,,.,t. P a t Shanahan Kitty ........s.......... ,..... .,,, V a nita Fincham, Joanne Raisbeck Oscar Wolfe ,.,........,.,.,,.,... . ..........,t............,.,, Jack Hagstrom Perry Stewart ...,,., . ., Bob Huffman, Gene Collins Gill ........,,..... .. ..., , ,, .. ......., .. Richard Nelson Della. ...4,,,..,.. ......... N orma Green Jo ...............,..t........ A... Russ Skorburg McDermott .....,.... ,.,, ,.,, , G ordon Thorell Miss Peake ,,,,...... ............ K arin Hedlin Chauffeur ...,,,.,,, .,....A...... T om Hopp Gunga ,t..,..,,,.. ,,,,,...., K ent Riedesel Hallboy .... .....,.,t,,......... Bob lsoz Hallboy.. ,t,.,.,........, ....... . ,. ....., Francis Twait Student Director ..i...i...... ........... J anice Malmberg Robin Hood by DeKoven told of the struggles of Robin Hood to regain his title as Earl of Hunting- ton. The plot involves a crooked Sheriff, a gang of outlaws, two love stories, capture and escape, and since it is a comedy, Hnal happiness. The three-act comedy, The Royal Familyi' by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber, acted the story of the Cavendishes, a theatrical minded family who live in New York City and closely resembles the Barrymores of Broadway and Hollywood fame. Fea- tured actors were two French poodles, a parrot, and a real baby. Formal dances are an exciting part of East High activity too, The ROTC Cadets Cadence was a typical formal at East and Dick Hoffman, Pussy Johnson, Janet Holmberg, and Pat High complete with crepe paper ceiling, plus an added excite- Lahre, are shown decorating for the ROTC dance. ment of announcing promotions in ROTC. 28