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

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P Q. so A 'NSYLV i 4 l M Representing the various states at a mock Constitutional Convention of 1787 are chairman of the convention, Pat Bryden and Jacky Griffy, Lee lohnson, Ronnie Garthwaite, jim Benjamin. Helen Maas, and Bill Bodach. Geri Brown is discussing a chart of the federal agencies in the Rockford area with Kay Newman, john D. Carlson, and john Moors. john D. Carlson and Kay assisted Geri in making this project for Miss joy Frai- Pont's Government class. l Arguing a point of law during a trial in one of Mr. john Burlend's Government classes are witness, june Lundmarkg defense attorney, Warren Conner, judge, Myron Carlson, and states attorney, Dave Tobinson. We Stud the Past Everything from a discussion of MacArthur's worth to the study of the Carthaginian wars comes within the scope of social studies. Two years' work in the social studies field, including American History, Government, and Mod- ern Problems, is required at East High. This minor is essential because of the urgent need for developing in- formed and purposeful citizens in a democracy. Social studies are simply the group experiences of the human race. These can be divided into 419 history, which is the story of what man has done and why he has done it, and 429 progress made by groups in government, in making a living, and in social welfare. ln general they provide a broad background for under- standing the difhculties of modern living. Their aim is to make civic behavior more human, responsible and intelligent. Modern History is the study of the past and present history of various foreign countries, in order to gain a better understanding of the conditions of todays world. The history of civilization, of religious struggles, and of the arts and sciences is studied in the XX!orld History courses. American History deals with the establishment of our own democratic government and of the United States as a whole. Government is a study of the legislative and political side of America. Organization of government, privileges and duties of citizens, and qualifications of officials are covered, and the various governments of world powers are compared, Modern Problems deals with current economic and social problems which directly or indirectly affect every person. Economic Geography teaches the interdependence of all peoples and instills good will through common understanding and information.

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Student Council representatlves this year included: BACK ROW: Paul Roberts, Ronnie Adams, Clayton Strieb, jerry Larson, Edith Rolwerts, Carolyn Heid, Roger Rathke, Ralph Stang, Wes Somers. SECOND ROW: Nancy Eychaner, Charmaine Melin, Louis Scifo. Dorothy Swenson, Warren Conner, Skippy McKnight, Marigene Bullard, Betty Powers. FIRST ROW: Jack Loy, Marilyn Baxter, Diane Hlavka, Sandy Elstedt, Marilyn Halverson, Jack Holmbeck, Carl Solomonson, Mr. Kroll, Bonnie Greenwood, Jean Houy, Lucille Pottinger, Dick Schaeht. We L arn to Live with Others Mr President, l move that we look into the possibility of building tennis courts on the playground. l second the motion. This was one of the many suggestions brought before the Student Council during the past year. This year a new plan was adopted for -fr choosing members for the Council. Five girls and live boys were chosen from each of the three classes. sophomore, junior, and senior. to represent the student body. This decreased the membership a great deal and made it possible for the members to get more work done. Chosen hy vote of council members as faculty advisers to this governing body were Miss lilizabeth McGuire and Mr. Steve Po- laski. Wlieri conllicts arose within the Coun- eil, the two were called in for advice. lixtensive work in safety, good sports- manship, and a new honor program was carried on by the members of Student Coun- til. An important job of Student Council was the selling of cokes at after-game and rec parties. Many a thirsty party-goer was thankful for the familiar sign Coca-Cola appearing at the end of the cafeteria. Presiding over this years meetings were .lack Holmbeck, presidentg Marilyn Halver- son, girls' vice-president, Carl Solomonson, boys' vice-president, Bonnie Greenwood, SCCFCIRITY, Lllkl Bill MCNLUULIFLI, UCZISUFCF. president, Marilyn Halverson, girls' vice-presidentg and Mr. Kroll, adviser. Guiding the Council for the 1951-52 season were Butch Solomonson, boys' vice president, Bill McNamara, treasurer, Bonnie Greenwood, secretaryg jack Holmbeck 9

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AE Gov, how'd we do? Did we M place? Wits it a pushover or .lidn't the judge like our case? . . Are these the questions put to a defense attorney by the defendant as a prelude to 1 courtroom drama? No, Wir W ihese are simply example of the frantic inquiries of Gov. l5urlend's debaters after the :ompletion of a day of Big liight conference debating. A5 the il-il squad looks hack on its successful season with All wins and lfl losses, hree such days stand out in heir mindsg Lake Forest, the xpening gun of the season, lilgin, where their wins af- forded them lirst place, and he Augustana College tour- iament at Rock lsland where lhe team hauled down the 'hird spot. I., . liast's all-girl varsity debate team shown grouped around Gov Burlend tcoachl are Dianne Nelson. Shirley Rothenberg, Lois -lohnson, Claudia john- son, and janet Holmberg. After these, the debaters 'narched right down the vic- tory trail through the sec- tionals at Elgin on March 29 where the hilltop representatives qualified for the downstate meet with second place honors. In addition to debating the national high school question, Resolved: That All American citizens should be subject to conscription for essential service in time of war, many team members participated in the state speech con- testsg Lois johnson and Claudia johnson quali- lied for Champaign competition, and Claudia johnson won state honors by bringing home the first place gold medal. This was awarded to her in accordance with her elimination of over 150 contestants in the field of original oratory by a speech entitled, Moral Erosion. and Argue the Present Belair: Sophomore debaters were: Burl? Roux' .loan Walant, jim Castle, 'l'he -luniot' Varsity dehaters lor this year were Slurltlirlg' Pat Myers, Karen Bruce, Bob Meade, Ken Cameron. Front Roux' lilaine Phyllis Luudeen, Dale lvlolander, Doug Orput, and Sylvia Sandeen. Peterson, Marilyn Baxter, joanne jackson, Timmy johnson, Sandy Walil- Setiluil,' lidith Lerman, lidith Roberts, and Valerie Guyer. strom, Katherine Pierce. lTl0l III SYS wr Q 1 X ll N t 4 fi Ab l' KVI? K ,.,AYA'.'l.' .,.,n.,' , Q. 4,-,V .1-ni .n,4.-,I--'suv' kiss. if ,I