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

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KATHY ZAHM and Jeff Zxrcher the last girl and boy 1n the alphabet pomt out the newspaper artlcle reveahng equahty at least in number of gxrls and boys at East Nctzvities Throughout Year As winter approached, brightly col- ored furry hats, perched atop hairdos featuring the bouffant style, revealed the many exciting colors typical of this year. Equality of the sexes really existed at East since the announced enrollment at the beginning of the year was 1132 boys and 1132 girls. Ukelele strumming and sweater knitting provided sharp contrasts in girls' activity choices. Although not necessarily new, these diversions show that many pastimes of years ago still prove enjoyable even in this quickly- moving jet age. YO-YO EXPERTS, Bob Walker and Gary Swanson demon strate their ability to walk a yo-yo.

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MEMBERS OF EAST'S first equestrian club, Karen Bakkum Betty Fredberg and Diane Bobxtt reward their horse, Jay, with a large red apple. Variety and lngenutty Charactertze Choice o Yo-yo's staged a whirlwind come- back among all classes, primarily among the male half. Perhaps to correlate with President Kennedy's program of physical fitness, the Twist and Limbo, dances re- quiring considerable concentration and coordination, stood out in a trend that swept E a st H ig h and the entire country. Horseback - ri d i n g enthusiasts formed the first riding club in East High history, and the general aim seemed to be toward lively activities, proving that American youth are not getting soft. ANN JOHNSON and Gary Stried pause to discuss new classes and teachers.

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