James Rodgers Junior High School - Echo Yearbook (St Clair Shores, MI)

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Rodgers Has a Lot to Ideas move through time and space changing the world, making all things new, from the discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel to the development of atomic power .... Words are charged with everlasting power. The radiant words of the Sermon on the lVlount light the spirits of each generation. The axioms of the great inspire men to rise on steppingstones of their dead selves to higher things. Simple words expressing courage, faith and love have immortal significance in the lives of millions .... Our example, our words, our ideals can also be projected into the future to live forever in the lives of others.... As we help men to grow, as we work for peace, under- standing and good will, our influence will merge, with the good influences of men of every age, into the eternal golden stream of God's goodness .... As we throw the weight of our influence on the side of the good, the true and the beautiful, our lives will achieve an endless splendor. They will go on in others, bigger, finer, nobler than we ever dared to be. The Art of Living Forever by - Wilfred A. Peterson Give .V Q 1,?-F i. A .-,x

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We Have a Lot to Live No man stands alone. Through all the centuries of recorded time, man have set into motion influences that affect your life today .... We are the heirs of the ages. Men reaching for the stars have created for us a world of challenge .... Living in us now are the ideals of the ragged soldiers of Valley Forge, the gallant Pilgrims, the daring explorers and pioneers, the fighters for freedom through all history .... On a more intimate note, our mothers, fathers, teachers, clergymen, friends have built their influences into our character More enduring than skyscrapers, bridges, cathedrals, and other material symbols of man's achievement are the invisible monuments of wisdom, inspiration and example erected in the hearts and minds of men .... Example has immortal momentum. It has been truly said that a boy does not have to be shown a mark on a wall to measure up to, when there is a man around about the size he wants to be .... Mentor Graham, teacher of Lincoln, is forgotten, but his influence lives forever in the lVlan for the Ages .... WS?

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tg fy le W if F . ' 'i .fe ., ..::.-:za L , Wi L. ,,....-.1-1- What Would We Do Without... 1 V, px. 4,4 4 Q -.1 1 L Lx Eg-:Q Y ' I ' f++A i . 1 A smooth running office is a tribute to a secretary. Our As principal offames Rodgers, Mr. Hanzelt has many times proven himself worthy of the task. His helpfullness and warmth will always be appreciated. Without his understanding many of our school activities would not be possible. ' 3 --.-1 H - Mrs. Pollack is one of the best. Her easy smile is one of her best attributes. -1-ff'--eq..... N l- 1,1 Q. 'r ti- ..-..-' ...fe 171.4 ,,,- ,. :L Y, -Q Q., 4- gr- ' ' ' ' '1' ' lOHJi.'Z'vaaa.f - 2 v, , q -Q - Ly' V, .- I: .y , Being the assistant principal's secretary is a tough As the assistant principal, Mr. Woodstock keeps us all in line. He always finds time to talk to students and discusss school problems. Both he and Mr. Hanzek are very enthusi- astic when it comes to new ideas. We are always given a fair chance. 4 job, but Mrs. Commerson handles it easily. She helps keep our school in working order. I w i .