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

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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

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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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,A - X ' P cfhcers from East, Sandra Moore and joan Christianson. , , , ln Y-Teens members were: TOP ROW: Sylvia Mattson, Fran Troupe, Nancy Manne, Mary Ellen Kenney, Jeanne Grahn, Kay Moore, Linda Eisenlohr, .lane Benson, Pat Lund, Doris Benson, Reita Gilbaugh. SECOND ROW: Joanne Keyes, Charmaine Melin, Paula Sedgwick, Skippy McKnight, Shirley See, Helen DiTullio, Rosie Johnson, Pat Lahre, Colleen O'Brien, Dinah Aden, Jackie Griffey, Bonnie Lundberg, Alice Downey. THIRD ROW: joan Christianson, Dorothy Fagerstrom, Cathy Andrews, Jackie Thorn, Donna Anderson, Pat Young, jean Anderson, Janis Berglund, joan Peterson. ECTTOM ROW: Claudia johnson, Carol Lind, Lou Roberts, Mary Gilman, Grace johnson, Elaine Strohman, Barb Nelson, jo Smith, Phyllis oomquist, Citizenship Today Makes BELOW- Shown discussin a YTeen's roblem are the senior First on the agenda of the Y-Teens for the 1951-52 season was the formal candlelight initiation, which was followed by an informal gathering of girls dressed in blue jeans and white shirts. A potluck supper was eaten in the gym, where the new Y-Teen director, Miss Sammy Colberg, welcomed the initiates. Senior, junior, and sophomore officers chosen to lead the Y- Teens this year were joan Christianson, vice-president, and Sandy Moore, secretary, East, Kay Sider, president, and jan Myers, treasurer, West High seniors. juniors from East were Sue Sjo- strom, president, and Nancy Van Deventer, secretaryg lone Grable, vice-president, Joyce Smith, secretary, and Kay Zegrill, treasurer, represented West. At other meetings a hair stylist demonstrated some of the latest hair-do's, and at Christmas time the girls made their annual visit to the County Farm, where they entertained the old folks with Christmas carols. An open house at the YWCA was given for the purpose of celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of Y-Teens. On the program was the traditional hanging of the greens. Again this year Y-Teens collected chocolate bars to send to Europe and with them went several letters from the girls. Many of these were answered by other teen-agers in foreign countries. The local branch of Y-Teens, which consists of members of both East and West high schools, is a part of a world-wide organi- zation sponsored by the YWCA for the purpose of promoting fellowship and good sportsmanship. 12