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

Page 13 text:

This year for the first time, East High was host to two foreign exchange students. These two students, Ineke Frederik from the Nether- lands and Isolde Winkler from Austria, par- ticipated in classes and activities at East High. At a tea given by the Rockford Chapter of the American Field Service early in Septem- ber, the four Rockford exchange students from East and VVest were introduced. Sue Nelson, who visited Sweden under the AFS program last summer, gave a short talk. In November, juniors who met the require- ments of AFS had the opportunity to apply for the trip abroad in the summer of 1961. Final candidates were chosen by a screen- ing committee. Their applications were then sent to the New York AFS oflice, where final- ists for the trips were chosen. In the spring the students were notified of their acceptance or rejection. F S Sponsors Studcn ...n -. , .1 ,. - ' .r 9 33. I X x , .DK , YVaiting' in anticipation, the four AFS candidates meet with Sue Nelson, last , . . . years representative abroad. The senn-finalists are Mary jo Bernard, Ann Gullickson, Sue, last yearis representative, joanne Utter, and jill Holniquist. t mbassadors The foreign exchange students and their Amerie in sisters admire an AFS display. Pictured are Pain johnson, Isolde XVinkler, Diane Abegg, and Ineke Frederik. H f N 4 .Vit fl ff ,,I1.N I. -f' V t ' W ' , 1-sexi ,-V I a s gi! ,sw 4 , 1 fl ti' h 'ix ' ,ari- 9

Page 12 text:

51.25- 'El'-. f I f if .J L ti L -sf? A p XVA, N . 1 :4: I . ,s:f. r F -fri? ffpq fii-.igxlg-:-',,,f - K X, b I X 1- . ik S ,..x, i -- N , ' 5. .L s ' , rg,--, Q A? . ' si A A V. gs' 'K 39' The task of filling out registration blanks, book cards, and class sched- ules characterizes the opening days of school. Senior hoys' counselor, Mr. Emil Berzinski, helps Bob Ceurich reschedule his class program. Xl'- Pupils Resume Daily Routin The opening days of school are days of adjustment. Teachers and students alike must become acquainted with their new schedules and daily routines. Faculty members had to become familiar with names of students enrolled in their classes, and stu- dents undertook the preparation of daily assignments. As classes commenced, the task of enrollment was necessary for the efficient functioning of the school. Book cards and fees, locker assignments, distribution of texts, and the blue striped attendance cards are all essential to manage the school effectively. Another function which characterizes the initial days of school is the perfection of class scheduling. Many students found that they had been placed in classes which did not fit their daily routines. Certain classrooms were filled to excess, whereas others lacked enough students to form a functional class. It was the job of the class counselors to balance class enrollment and remedy and correct the schedules of those students whose courses required changes. As students began to take their places in the class- rooms, and school functions started, most pupils stopped and found the time to question the purpose of attending school. The furthering of oneis culture and knowledge is the objective of education. This is the knowledge and information which is to serve the student in the future and form a basis for added learning. Textbooks, lectures with supplementary informa- tion, visual aids, and practical experiences help to in- spire the student to augment his primary education. The majority of students also supplement this aca- demic training with extra-curricular activities which help the student mature socially and scholastically. Seniors Kathy Klontz, Louise Burch, and Linda Nyquist find time to prepare their daily assignments in the library. i

Page 14 text:

X X- ...H Campaigning for the subscription drive of the Argus and Highlights, staff members act out a skit portraying a political convention. Sid Kingdon, Karin Latt, and Linda Wantz listen intently to the speeches of Senators Jeannine Iohnson, Ron Eksten, and Marge Patrick. Exhibits and Asscmblie Tension and excitement can be seen in the faces of the girls waiting their turn to go before the student body for cheerleading try-outs. Ann NVcigel, Pat May- field, Rosie Ekstrom, Linda Nyquist, Judy Olson, jill johnson, and Mary Jean Anderson watch from backstage as one of their classmates does her cheer. Homeroom periods served to provide ti for assembly programs in the auditorium a gymnasium as school activities commenced. S dents took time out of their daily routine to vie variety in humorous, entertaining and educ tional assemblies. Members of the Publications Staff teamed t gether and pooled their dramatic talents to pr sent a skit of a political convention to serve a prologue for their annual subscription driv Candidates for school class ofiices and che leading contestants were placed before the s dent body by means of class assemblies. An educational assembly in driver educati was presented to the senior class, with a ro demonstration following the indoor session. Operetta, play and talent show teasers we given to entice students to buy tickets. Serving a definite role in student life, asse blies help to broaden the pupil's scope of expe ence and make him aware of practical applic tions of education. 10